Date:         Fri, 28 Dec 2012 11:48:30 -0800
Reply-To:     neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: optima batteries that fit under the driver's seat
Comments: To: mark drillock <mdrillock@cox.net>
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Thanks for the image and Costco tip though looking online, I don't see
car batteries listed at costco.ca

re: tight battery boxes. I recently removed most of the lip on the
passenger side battery box. Much nicer!

Neil.

On Fri, Dec 28, 2012 at 7:14 AM, mark drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote:

> I have put lots of Group 48 batteries in Vanagons. They are not really
> taller than 41, though various size charts show them that way. The chart
> listed size wouldn't fit at all if it were true, too tall. They have
> slightly better cranking specs, are not quite as long, and thus are a
> bit easier to maneuver in and out of the tight battery boxes under the
> front seats. They are not just 41 marked as 48, the cases are different
> in several aspects.
>
> This photo shows the similar heights and the better specs of the 48 vs
> 41 of the same brand.
>
> http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/638455.jpg
>
> I have purchased them recently from Costco and before that Wmart. It
> seems that Wmarts near me have stopped carrying the 48 size but still
> carry 41.




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Neil n

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