[TR] [NET] Battery

[dave]

Here’s a slight twist – after lifting those darn heavy batteries in and out of LBC’s for years, I got tired of straining my back, reaching into the middle of the car.

 

I now buy a battery for a 89 Miata.  Much smaller and lighter and available pretty much anywhere.  I have experienced NO issues or problems, and have them in several cars for numerous years.  I also buy a Lucas sticker for them . . . 

 

From: Triumphs <triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of David Friedlander
Sent: Sunday, May 5, 2019 8:30 PM
To: wbeech at flash.net
Cc: TR3 Triumphs <triumphs at autox.team.net>; New England Triumphs <net at newenglandtriumphs.org>; Anthony Rhodes <spamiam at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [TR] [NET] Battery

 

Thanks to all who t responded on my Optima question.... In simplified terms, it seems like it comes down to either $100 for a 5-year battery or $200 for a 10- year battery...

 

Dave

 

On Sun, May 5, 2019, 9:11 PM Wbeech at flash.net <mailto:Wbeech at flash.net>  <wbeech at flash.net <mailto:wbeech at flash.net> > wrote:

The nice thing about Optima and other AGM batteries is they are sealed, you can lay them down if the fitting requires it.  

 

I agree with Tony, for most of us with occasional usage and prudent float chargers a standard $100 battery works just fine.  

 

 

On May 5, 2019, at 6:19 PM, Anthony Rhodes <spamiam at comcast.net <mailto:spamiam at comcast.net> > wrote:

I have not used an optima battery.  I think a normal battery is fine for our cars.  

 

I get well over 5 years of life from my normal flooded batteries. I use Interstate brand (I am not sure if the brand actually makes much difference... I think the amount of lead in the plates is the important factor: heavier and thicker is longer lived?)

 

And I have been lead to understand that you need to be a little careful about charging current for the optima batteries. 

 

-Tony


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On May 5, 2019, at 4:36 PM, David Friedlander via NET <net at newenglandtriumphs.org <mailto:net at newenglandtriumphs.org> > wrote:

Hey List ~

 

Anyone have anything they can tell me about Optima batteries? 

They appear to be highly rated (and fairly expensive) . Maybe 

they're worth the price?

 

Thanks,

 

Dave

'59 TR3A

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