Re: Optima or Odyssey Battery for a 69 2000

[RWM <RWM@rwmann.com>]

Paul,

I specified the 51R for several reasons:

- 51R lighter, smaller, but still has a robust 650 CA and 500 CCA

- looking at the top of the battery standing by the passenger side 
fender, the 51R terminals are closer to the center of the car (reduces 
possibility of grounding against the hood reinforcement rail) and 
positive terminal is at the rear (closer to the starter)

- 51R is the factory size for our Honda CR-V, making it an easier "sell"

  ;-)

- Bob



Paul Souza wrote:

> Hi Everyone,
>    
>   I am planning on purchasing a Optima or Odyssey battery this week. RWM 
>shared he purchased a 51R.  I believe this model has reverse poles.  Is this 
>required on our Roadsters?
> 
>   I am concerned about battery size, weight, and cold cranking.  Some of the 
>larger Optima batteries weight 50lbs !     Gee how much did our original 
>batteries weight?
>    
>   Please share what Optima or Odyssey battery model worked for you. 
>    
>   Thanks !
>    
>   Paul Souza
>   69 2000
>   Vacaville, CA
>    
>    
>   
> RWM <RWM@rwmann.com> wrote:
>   I've been using an Optima Yellow Top type 51R for a year now, and have 
> been very pleased with its performance.
> 
> - RWM, '68 2000 Solex