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Date:         Sun, 28 Jun 2009 01:19:44 -0400
Reply-To:     TJ Hemrick <x53gunner@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         TJ Hemrick <x53gunner@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Battery choices
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All, I realize that this thread is as quick to ignite into a flame contest as "which oil" or the ever popular "what tire to run" but I'm surprised no one mentioned the Optima battery line for this guy. In fact, I'm shocked anyone would ever use a standard lead acid battery especially in a REAL Volkswagen (ones that keep the battery in the car away from engine heat). Regardless of the fact I get a good discount at a military base for an Optima battery, they have have great warranties, huge CCA numbers, you can mount them any way you want, and they DON'T leak! Yes, I would pay more at the local FLAPS if I had to. I realize some of you Westy guys have some issues with the space under your seats, hey, sorry, you'll have to figure that one out. I heard they fit if you place the post forward and on top. I can't speak for the folks with seats that swivel. I suspect you might have some problems but again, you'll have to work that one. I've run Optima reds in my Porsche (86 - 911) other VW's (Jetta diesel) and the Vanagons (2-GL's and 1- syncro). The Vanagon's got the Yellow deep cycle in addition to the red starting battery. No matter what the temperature or compression, those batteries pack some punch. In fact, when replacing one under warranty, I ordered a special one (no charge upgrade) with the poles reversed to fit in my 911. They're smaller, better, and I NEVER worry if the battery will be an issue. They're worth EVERY penny. Yeah, that's 8 batteries and about $1000 (not all at once!) but I'll never go back to standard batteries. Just my ,02..

----- Original Message ----- From: "JAIME E FORERO" <jforero@SBCGLOBAL.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2009 8:08 PM Subject: Battery

> Folks, I need to buy a battery for my 91 vanagon. The one I am replacing > is a unit from NTB and based on its performance I would rather not buy > another one from NTB. Any good experiences with batteries out there?? > Cheers > Jaime > 91 vanagon, Houston


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