I was shopping around for an Optima Red Top, because the one I have has been in 3 vehicles, sat in carport over a year in between, and still runs like a champ.



My neighbor works at Battery Source, and says they carry the Orbital, and that it's just as good (they dropped Optimas because they can warranty Orbitals better). It's $24 cheaper than the cheapest red top I can find in town, at $140.



Have you used one? Are they just as good (resist elements, recharge after being completely dead, etc.)?

I hate optima batteries i have killed so many, i just got a miata battery for my fd it is small enough to fit in the rear bin also.

I ended up getting it, mostly because it was cheaper than any red top in town, and I bought it over the phone from the Battery Source where my neighbor works. He delivered it to my doorstep!

never heard of it

how much was it

$140

im going to see if BJs has it by me, listed as the local exide place, if not Ill order it through amazon

My optima went dead again, 1 year old. Took out one of the diesel interstates and put it in its place, after a recommended kick charge as outlined on the optima site with my battery tender. Drove it to work and checked it out after I got home.

https://www.nopistons.com/forums/gal...266_103386.jpg



Advanced Auto replaced it no problems under warranty, still have 22 months of warranty remaining

impressive banzai. you are the firestarter

bjs had some, but not the one I wanted, so I ordered one from amazon, good thing for free shipping which saved me like $24-$26, no one locally had the 37lb 40 month free replacement and 108 month warranty version.

I got one when I worked at a tire place and it never gave me any issues. Its basically the same as an Optima in performance. The up side is that they are black and not cheesy ass red and gray.