MOBEONER

iTrader: (18)

I just bough a small (acura integra size) battery for my bin relocation. I am always in a rush and i am very impatient when it comes to doing anything and everything. I went and bough the battery and i didn't pay attention if it was sealed or not. Now i have this non sealed battery and I am really wondering is it really that bad???

I know most you guys say SEALED BATTERY is the way to go but i really need some answers on why and what down side of the non sealed battery. thanks

gracer7-rx7

iTrader: (16)

I'd return it. If I had to do it again, I'd use a Miata Westco battery or something better designed to be mounted in the interior. Check out moconnor's install thread in the FAQ

RLaoFD

iTrader: (6)

Unsealed batteries vent hydrogen gas, which is highly flammable and an asphyxiant. Although I don't know the exact rate at which it's released, its better to be cautious. On top of that you risk spilling all of that stuff in the cabin.

No Go.

neit_jnf

iTrader: (17)

I had a normal lead acid unsealed battery in the trunk for a while and the bolts in the bose acousticwave and other random screws started to corrode and build up this white powder stuff...

cleaned everything and changed to a sealed oddessey and all is good now

MOBEONER

iTrader: (18)

I know the Miata Westco battery is the best choice for our cars but i want a battery that i can buy locally.

NissanConvert

iTrader: (1)

How often do you plan on replacing it?

MOBEONER

iTrader: (18)

when it dies.

NissanConvert

iTrader: (1)

So if you take care of it then why is it crucial that you purchase it locally?

MOBEONER

iTrader: (18)

well you have a point there. I am just impatient and I am a need to have it now kinda guy... I cant believe they places like auto zone/pep boys ect don't sell sealed battery's...

NissanConvert

iTrader: (1)

Try a battery store, batteries plus had a decent selection when I went in to get my tender.

MOBEONER

iTrader: (18)

Ok i go to return the battery at auto zone and them ****** wont give me my $95 dollars back because "I used it". After i heated argument i decided to just chimi up another $90 and get a small D51R optima battery at a total of $185 dollars.

what do you guys think about the D51r optima battery? I would have never payed $185 dollars for a battery but i had not choice. ether i buy the battery or get arrested for chocking the guy to death.

if you guys tell me this battery wont fit my bin i will snap and start throwing this battery at everyone in autozone

TwinTurboSC

iTrader: (2)

You didn't even bother to measure it before you dropped 185 bucks on it?

Chris_V

iTrader: (6)

The autozone here in CA sell optmia batteries

Go with a sealed battery. Dont let sulfuric acid get in your bins for one it stinks, and it burns - it is acid you know

Captain_Panic

iTrader: (15)

Wow...
Mobeoner,
Ever heard of measure twice cut once?

I think there is a thread on the optima battery fitting in the bins, but I thought the guy had to do some fabrication to truly get it to work out. Either that or it was a specific mini optima that slid in nicely.

... Love my turbojeff battery tray

1QWIK7

iTrader: (33)

Optima yellow top FTW.

I have that battery in the hatch of my FD. Never had corossion even after almost 2 years. Terminals look brand spankin new. And i dont even maintain them.