[RedHardSupra]

pretty much as the title says. street legal 99 firechicken, barely every driven, so i can't get one of them little batteries. my current one is i think on it's last breath, and i'd rather replace it before not after it leaves me stranded somewhere.
most people say optima redtop, but i hear it's also a one heavy boat anchor. any other good options out there?

thanks,
Marcin

[firehawkclone]

The red top is what I use, it sits for months with the hood open(engine removals) and still starts! It may be a boat anchor, but i'm the ship anchor on the other side! LOL

[sgarnett]

I've only had the red top for a little over a year, but so far it's fine. Time will tell.

[JimMueller]

My last red top lasted 5 years. Previous Sears batteries lasted 2-3 years in the Florida heat.

I've read about lightweight batteries on ls1tech, but they can die within 25 minutes if you accidentally leave the lights/radio on, etc.

[RichJ]

I'm a fan of the little batteries. You just need a Battery Tender when the car isn't driven for a while. I have them in both my Camaro (weekend car) and Evo (daily driver). Both batteries are 3+ years old and going great year round with appropriate maintenance (i.e., charging).

[AndyJ]

Another vote for the Red Top

[slowTA]

I've had a Hawker/Odyssey PC680 for about a year. Over the winter it drained pretty low and wouldn't even turn on the fuel pump. I gave it a few hour charge on a 'VERY' old charger then topped it off with the cheapy recommended peak charger. It came back fine and starts at every autocross. This is on a motor that a factory starter will not even bump over once hot. I also use a Jeg's high torque starter. I've left the car off the charger for up to 2 weeks with no bad results. Typically I only let it go a few nights without the charger.

http://www.batterymart.com/battery.mv?p=ACC-1206WB

[RedHardSupra]

just got back from costco, got the redtop, i'll try to install it in the evening. thanks guys

[robz71lm7]

My first redtop lasted 11 months or so then wouldn't start my truck. The replacement redtop has been just fine.

[RedHardSupra]

it's installed, works fine. it used to be 11.3-11.7v just sitting there, now it's 11.9. started up used to be 13.9, now it's 13.7. is that good?

[firehawkclone]

Yes

When your batt is low the voltmeter/alt is charging higher, than as it charge's the gauge/alt drops.

[rushman]

Red top here too. Mine survived completely unscathed from a dying then dead alternator too.