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Old 03-06-2003, 04:40 PM   #1
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Optima battery dress up

I've never seen this stuff before, really cool IMO.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=34202
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6770
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Old 03-06-2003, 04:45 PM   #2
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Sweet that box is kick @$$. I didnt evne know someone made those things.

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Old 03-06-2003, 05:25 PM   #3
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looks sweet!!! i should look into gettin' some of that stuff... any ideas on where i should mount my battery? factory location is right side, front, on the inner fender by the radiator core??? right?
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Old 03-06-2003, 05:28 PM   #4
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Old 03-06-2003, 05:53 PM   #5
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Oh they are so damn nice.....Damn you for showing me....now That isall I can think about!! lol
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Old 03-06-2003, 05:58 PM   #6
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I just ordered a new aluminum radiator, new aluminum waterpump, and this cool Tsunami cover for my Optima...it's cool...shows voltage and all...

Tsunami Power Distribution System with Monitor for Power Pumper PP880-BT, Optima Yellow and Optima RED Top Batteries. Lok-Nut compression fittings offer superior connections and lowest loss. Ouputs include: (2) ANL fused with 1/0 gauge and (7) unfused with 1/0, 4 and 8 guages. High-Tech finish features titanium look and contrasting 24K gold plating, automotive grade high-temp plastics and distinctive recessed logo-badge.
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Old 03-06-2003, 06:05 PM   #7
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Iv'e seen them about two months ago on some guy's lighting at the firday night cruise in and they are very nice! (The billet one)
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Old 03-06-2003, 06:05 PM   #8
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Tracy thats real nice and all, but how much is it???
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Tracy thats real nice and all, but how much is it???
$149.99.....but I know a guy there, so I got a tad better price..
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Old 03-06-2003, 07:24 PM   #10
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Damnnn!! That's almost what the battery cost
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Old 03-06-2003, 07:49 PM   #11
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Yeah the Billet one is $75. OUCH!
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Old 03-06-2003, 09:09 PM   #12
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OUCH!!! That is expensive!! I like my bungee cord alot better than that for the price for sure.
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Old 03-06-2003, 09:56 PM   #13
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bungee cord lmao
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Old 03-06-2003, 09:58 PM   #14
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Hey last time I went curb hopping (street version of off roading ) the battery came out of the tray and was hanging barely by the cables. I was lucky that it didn't spill out and was in one piece. Since then a bungee cord works great
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Old 03-07-2003, 12:59 AM   #15
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That billet box is way too sweet!!
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Old 03-07-2003, 11:21 PM   #16
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Nice Find Low87
Looks like im going to be adding to my list
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