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My Optima Red Top is getting a little tired after 7 years of pretty reliable service. I’m tempted to just replace it with the same. But I’m wondering if I should upgrade to a dual purpose battery or something better equipped to handle the massive electric fan and Kenwood amp I’m running. I did upgrade the alternator to a 3g PA Performance unit and installed that beefy heavy gauge charging wire kit from LMR. I’m looking at the Yellow Top and the Odyssey batteries. The only thing holding me back is that they are anywhere from 10 to 15 lbs heavier than the Red Top. Any thoughts?
 

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Optima is no longer made in the USA, so I've heard there quality isn't the same.
 

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I've had 2 Red Tops in the last 21 yrs. 1st lasted 9 yrs. and 8 months ... 2nd Red Top 11 yrs. +
nickyb said:
Optima is no longer made in the USA, so I've heard there quality isn't the same.
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4G-KDMP said:
I've had 2 Red Tops in the last 21 yrs. 1st lasted 9 yrs. and 8 months ... 2nd Red Top 11 yrs. +
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And they were made in the USA .
 

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And they are now in the range of $250+. I may look to another AGM battery when my current 9 year old red top dies.
 
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nickyb said:
And they were made in the USA .
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Optima moved the production to Mexico in 2009 so im sure my 11 year old Optima battery was made in Mexico.
 

General karthief

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair
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4G-KDMP said:
Optima moved the production to Mexico in 2009 so im sure my 11 year old Optima battery was made in Mexico.
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Maybe not, you would be surprised the time between manufacturing and sale.
 

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I had an Odyssey 1200 Series Battery in my car for 11 years, besides being super powerful l also liked the smaller size and lighter weight.
 
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