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  1. 02-15-2006, 03:43 PM #21
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    Well I took it to O'Reillys and VatoZone. They both tested it and said bad battery.

    O'Reillys machine just said "Bad Battery" on the automatic cycle they used on the machine.
    VZ's hand held machine said zero CAAs.

    Regarding what Iain said about VatoZone's battery. They have it in stock for $80 but it is a traditional lead acid battery. I think I'll pass and get a sealed gel style battery like the Westco or Optima for a few dollars more. Not about the bling but the fact that I don't want a corroding lead acid battery in my trunk, even if it is vented.
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    Quote Originally Posted by black roadster
    Well I took it to O'Reillys and VatoZone. They both tested it and said bad battery.

    O'Reillys machine just said "Bad Battery" on the automatic cycle they used on the machine.
    VZ's hand held machine said zero CAAs.

    Regarding what Iain said about VatoZone's battery. They have it in stock for $80 but it is a traditional lead acid battery. I think I'll pass and get a sealed gel style battery like the Westco or Optima for a few dollars more. Not about the bling but the fact that I don't want a corroding lead acid battery in my trunk, even if it is vented.
    O'reilly's has the gas mat battery... not Vatozone... $96.33 with tax
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  3. 02-15-2006, 03:52 PM #23
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    Quote Originally Posted by black roadster
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    BTW, recommendations on a replacement battery?

    Westco? Ultima Red or Ultima Yellow? Another Brand?

    Also, where can I get one. I'm in no hurry. Just want to find the best deal.
    I would order a WestCo from your favorite Miata vendor, or the DURALAST-GOLD (rebranded WestCo sold at Autozone). Both will run you around $80-90. It is $89.99 directly from WestCo with free shipping. I believe Autozone charges $79.99 plus tax.
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  4. 02-15-2006, 03:56 PM #24
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    Quote Originally Posted by Titus
    Hmmm... I have seen several people reference the DURALAST-GOLD part #8AMU1R from Autozone as being an re-branded Westco AGM.
    Yup. That's the one in my trunk.
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    Quote Originally Posted by black roadster
    Regarding what Iain said about VatoZone's battery. They have it in stock for $80 but it is a traditional lead acid battery. I think I'll pass and get a sealed gel style battery like the Westco or Optima for a few dollars more. Not about the bling but the fact that I don't want a corroding lead acid battery in my trunk, even if it is vented.
    Hmmm... I have seen several people reference the DURALAST-GOLD part #8AMU1R from Autozone as being an re-branded Westco AGM.
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    never mind
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    Quote Originally Posted by altiain
    Yup. That's the one in my trunk.
    Me too, except I swaped mine to under the hood.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Majik
    Me too, except I swaped mine to under the hood.
    Cool! Was this to get more of the weight in the nose??


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    Quote Originally Posted by altiain
    Yup. That's the one in my trunk.
    Quoting something before I say it is just plain wrong.
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    Well I ordered a Westco from batteryweb.com. $84.95 No tax and free UPS ground shipping from Florida.

    Since I'm not in a hurry I think this was the best CB deal. Westco charges tax to shipments to TX.

    Wow! The VZ Duragold is a rebadged Westco? I'd like to see some documentation b/c the one I saw looked like a lead acid. The O'Reilly was unknown to me. The trained monkeys at the store never even heard of AGM batteries.
    ...and across the line.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Titus
    Quoting something before I say it is just plain wrong.
    I noticed that too. Spooky.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sammm
    I noticed that too. Spooky.
    Damn moderators and their mind reading technologies!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Titus
    Damn moderators and their mind reading technologies!
    Shh...
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    i wanted a westco rightt away so i drove to ft worth on my lunch hour(turned into 2 hours btw) and got one over there at the batteries plus. ive been happy with it...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Titus
    I would order a WestCo from your favorite Miata vendor, or the DURALAST-GOLD (rebranded WestCo sold at Autozone). Both will run you around $80-90. It is $89.99 directly from WestCo with free shipping. I believe Autozone charges $79.99 plus tax.
    Titus your WestCo link didn't work....Can we try that again?
    BlackRoadsrter you don't need a battery... Do it the real TCB way....
    Push it and pop the clutch....
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    Quote Originally Posted by riverracer
    Titus your WestCo link didn't work....Can we try that again?
    BlackRoadsrter you don't need a battery... Do it the real TCB way....
    Push it and pop the clutch....
    Try now.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BAM!
    i wanted a westco rightt away so i drove to ft worth on my lunch hour(turned into 2 hours btw) and got one over there at the batteries plus. ive been happy with it...
    Yikes I wen there and they wanted something like 125.00 for it
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    Quote Originally Posted by Titus
    Try now.
    Your a good man Titus....I don't care what those guys say
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    Quote Originally Posted by riverracer
    Your a good man Titus....I don't care what those guys say

    Nah... they're right... I am mostly just an .
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    Quote Originally Posted by altiain
    Yup. That's the one in my trunk.
    And the one in muh Spec project...
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