Battery question...

[skruggs]

I've been reading on Rennlist and Pelican that many P-car owners recommend the Optima brand dry-cell battery for use in our Porsches....especially if it's and older car like mine. I have no battery or starting issues, but the battery I have is looking kinda long in the tooth, and I'd like to replace it before it does start giving me grief.

I was at Wal-Mart and Costco on Saturday, and both carry the Optima brand. Wal-Mart sells the "Red-Top" and Costco sells the "Red-Top" and "Yellow Top".
My question is.....the Yellow Top is an extra $40 bucks....does anyone use this battery, or is it a bit of over-kill? I do want the best battery money can buy....but I'm just wondering if the Red Top is best suited for our cars.

Thanks!

[Don Plumley]

The Yellow top is a deep-discharge (or Marine) battery. Not required unless you have a huge audio system.

But, if you want the best battery, go Odyssey. About the same price and lighter. Info on the battery (mainly the hold down) on this thread

[skruggs]

Thanks Don....I'll take a look at it.

[stacy]

I'm also looking into the Optima, but wondered if there is a direct bolt-in option for a 90 964.

Any suggestions?

[Don Plumley]

AFIK the Optima (not Odyssey) is a direct bolt in...