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02-15-2006, 03:43 PM
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.
02-15-2006, 03:48 PM
tailchaser

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
02-15-2006, 03:52 PM
Titus

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Originally Posted by black roadster

Grassyass ;)

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.
02-15-2006, 03:56 PM
altiain

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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. :scratch:

Yup. That's the one in my trunk.
02-15-2006, 03:57 PM
Titus

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. :scratch:
02-15-2006, 03:57 PM
tailchaser

never mind
02-15-2006, 03:59 PM
Majik

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Originally Posted by altiain

Yup. That's the one in my trunk.

Me too, except I swaped mine to under the hood.
02-15-2006, 04:15 PM
POS Racing

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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??

::Clown::
02-15-2006, 04:23 PM
Titus

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Originally Posted by altiain

Yup. That's the one in my trunk.

Quoting something before I say it is just plain wrong. :confused:
02-15-2006, 04:27 PM
black roadster

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. :punchout:

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. :confused: The O'Reilly was unknown to me. The trained monkeys at the store never even heard of AGM batteries.
02-15-2006, 05:01 PM
sammm

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Originally Posted by Titus

Quoting something before I say it is just plain wrong. :confused:

I noticed that too. Spooky. :cat:
02-15-2006, 05:19 PM
Titus

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Originally Posted by sammm

I noticed that too. Spooky. :cat:

Damn moderators and their mind reading technologies! ::Censor::
02-15-2006, 05:34 PM
Treibenschnell

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Originally Posted by Titus

Damn moderators and their mind reading technologies! ::Censor::

Shh...
02-15-2006, 11:50 PM
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...
02-16-2006, 12:16 AM
riverracer

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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....::Clown::
02-16-2006, 06:50 AM
Titus

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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....::Clown::

Try now.
02-16-2006, 08:31 AM
Majik

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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
02-16-2006, 08:39 AM
riverracer

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Originally Posted by Titus

Try now.

Your a good man Titus....I don't care what those guys say ::Clown::
02-16-2006, 09:02 AM
Titus

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Originally Posted by riverracer

Your a good man Titus....I don't care what those guys say ::Clown::

Nah... they're right... I am mostly just an ::Bum:: ::Clown:: .
02-16-2006, 07:13 PM
channelmaniac

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Originally Posted by altiain

Yup. That's the one in my trunk.

And the one in muh Spec project...

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