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Date:         Wed, 15 Nov 1995 14:14:59 -0500
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         SyncroHead@aol.com
Subject:      Re: Interstate Batteries Researched & Purchased

In a message dated 95-11-15 11:02:36 EST, drew@interport.net (Derek Drew)
writes:


>If I had to do this again, I think I would purchase the Optima, which I
>believe fits in the tray (needs confirmation) and puts out 800 CCA and has
>120 mins reserve capacity. The Optima is a sort of exotic design that is
>supposed to charge up faster, be more able to withstand deep discharges, and
>can be mounted upside down. Its popular in the 4x4 community. 


Can anyone confirm (by actual test) whether or not the Optima fits in a
standard Vanagon battery compartment?  These batteries appear to be prett
impresive, but I was under the impression that they won't fit a Vanagon.


Jim Davis
87 Syncro
88 Wolfsburg
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