No wires modification required. Only needed some creativity in terms of getting the battery secured ( the base of OEM battery is a bit different). But anyone can do it. I paid $200 CAD and I am sure that I would pay a lot more for OEM.
Optima is smaller in size and I am sure it will fit into VR as well. The side battery holder in SR can be adjusted into 3 different positions. As I mentioned before it only requires some creativity.
I spoke to optima about a battery for the car and they say there is no OEM fit. They don't recommend putting their batteries in the car because there is no breather valve hook up to vent the sulfuric acid gases. I would be very careful with this install as it could cause problems with gas build up and corrosion.
I spoke to optima about a battery for the car and they say there is no OEM fit. They don't recommend putting their batteries in the car because there is no breather valve hook up to vent the sulfuric acid gases. I would be very careful with this install as it could cause problems with gas build up and corrosion.
And how does the OEM battery vent? Or is it built differently?
I spoke to optima about a battery for the car and they say there is no OEM fit. They don't recommend putting their batteries in the car because there is no breather valve hook up to vent the sulfuric acid gases. I would be very careful with this install as it could cause problems with gas build up and corrosion.
Look at that battery in the photo posted on this link. It might be upside down but read the "Danger" fine print. Talks about venting gases.
The battery isn't sealed look at the Red top of that battery. There are 2 foam inserts and that is where the battery vents. They are gel batteries but still need to vent.
Call Optima tech support if you don't believe me. They will tell you they don't recommend you use these batteries in the trunk. As caustic gases can build up. Hey people still use them in the trunk but I bet you Optima won't warranty any thing that happens to the battery or your trunk.
Look at that battery in the photo posted on this link. It might be upside down but read the "Danger" fine print. Talks about venting gases.
The battery isn't sealed look at the Red top of that battery. There are 2 foam inserts and that is where the battery vents. They are gel batteries but still need to vent.
Call Optima tech support if you don't believe me. They will tell you they don't recommend you use these batteries in the trunk. As caustic gases can build up. Hey people still use them in the trunk but I bet you Optima won't warranty any thing that happens to the battery or your trunk.
Deka also makes an AGM that is an exact fit for the OEM and does not need a vent.
760 CCA and aprox $130 US - You can get them shipped anywhere as they are AGM will no spilling issue
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