Let's talk batteries

[raveracer77 at yahoo.ca (Rave Racer 77)]

    I've done a little research on the Optimas and here's what I've got. 
They come in three basic formats:  Red Top-normal, Yellow Top-Deep Cycle, 
and Blue Top-Marine.  A Red Top is sweet, but a Yellow is better.  The 
construction of Optimas are the key to their success.  Instead of using Lead 
plates like in a conventional battery they use lead cylinders.  Why you ask? 
Lead is a very soft alloy and would bend and warp like a scoliosis patient 
under they daily stresses of holding itself up.  Conventional batteries have 
impurities laced in the lead while being formed and this reduces their 
charge holding ability.  The Cylindrical shape of the lead plates in the 
Optimas allow them to hold their shape with less impurities.  Purer lead 
means better power performance even if the shape is not as conductive.  They 
are a sealed battery and are less likely to explode and this is why they are 
recommended for racing.

      Rave Racer
Current:
'91 Jetta GLI 2.0L 16V
'81 Scirocco Mk1 1.8L 8V Digifant 2
'92 Fox
2 GTI parts cars
1 Jetta parts car
'02 Isuzu Rodeo (for towing more cars)

Gone:
'89 Jetta 1.8L 16V GTX
'87 Audi 4000 Quattro
'72 Triumph GT6

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Greg Pallett" <greg.rocco@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "Scirocco list" <scirocco-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, November 30, 2007 18:31
Subject: Let's talk batteries


> Ok, I have a sneaking suspicion that my Scirocco wants a new battery for
> Xmas.
> The last battery I put in that car came from Pep Boys.......
> Perhaps it's time to upgrade?  Aside from the smaller size, what are the
> pros of a small battery like a Braile or an optima?
> Currently the car is a weekend driver, with occasional mid-week duties 
> (like
> when my Jetta ate it's alternator belt)
>
> THanks!
>
> GP
>
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