Optima Redtop

[jderry]

does anyone have one?
the type with top and side posts
can you show me how you set it up with just sides

[WMCCjames]

I have one in my IROC. Not sure what you mean by "setting it up" though...hooks up just like stock on the side terminals. I just keep the top posts covered with the little plastic caps that come with the battery.

[jderry]

I have one in my IROC. Not sure what you mean by "setting it up" though...hooks up just like stock on the side terminals. I just keep the top posts covered with the little plastic caps that come with the battery.

i got the battery that comes with the top cover
not sure how it all works

[meissen]

I want to get a new one - got a battery cover and it doesn't accommodate for top posts. The new red tops look like they don't have top posts, just side posts.

[my95z28]

I would always want top posts if available. Side posts are the biggest pain in the ass ever to try and clamp on to.

[jderry]

how do you switch it over?
just cut and splice?

[Casey]

how do you switch it over?
just cut and splice?

I dont understand what you mean by "switching it over", and cutting and splicing what? I've got a redtop and I just dropped it in and hooked it up the same as the previous battery, just like replacing any other car battery.

[jderry]

yeah, i could
but i want to use the top posts rather then have them just sitting there
i think itd look dumb


anyone have pics of theirs?

[my95z28]

Okay, I understand what you mean now. Imo, get the battery with the side posts and the top posts. The side posts are very good to have your battery hooked to, they don't corrode like the top posts do. Then, if you ever need a jump or to jump someone else, the top mounts are there for easy clamping.

[jderry]

Okay, I understand what you mean now. Imo, get the battery with the side posts and the top posts. The side posts are very good to have your battery hooked to, they don't corrode like the top posts do. Then, if you ever need a jump or to jump someone else, the top mounts are there for easy clamping.

thats the one i got

[Darren]

I have the yellow top battery but kinda the same thing. I also have the one with the top and side connections. I ran all the car stuff of the top posts because its easier to remove and put back on. I ran my audio equipment of the side post so I didnt have to tap in or mess with any of the cars wiring. If you still want pictures I could snap a few for you tomorrow if your interested...

[jderry]

I have the yellow top battery but kinda the same thing. I also have the one with the top and side connections. I ran all the car stuff of the top posts because its easier to remove and put back on. I ran my audio equipment of the side post so I didnt have to tap in or mess with any of the cars wiring. If you still want pictures I could snap a few for you tomorrow if your interested...

if its no trouble


im thinkingk that i will buy a cover for the top
i seen them on jegs for like 15 or something

and i got the battery today as an early birthday gift