Optima 6V batteries production
 

I inquired to Optima Customer Service about production of the red top 6V battery line, For those that dont use them this is a mute point.

Optima Customer Service

I understand you may be discontinuing the 6V battery line is this true? We are with the Antique Automobile Club of America and also The Early Ford V-8 Club. We utilize your batteries in our antique cars. We need you to continue to offer you batteries to keep our Hobby alive. Thanks for listening.

Sincerely, Craig Calwhite

Optima Customer Service Replied,

Hello Craig,

Thank you for contacting Optima Customer Support. The red top 6V is currently on back order, but has not been deleted from the product line.

Thank you,
Mary Jo
Optima Customer Service

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That's good news.

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"Thank you for contacting Optima Customer Support. The red top 6V is currently on back order, but has not been deleted from the product line"

Wonder if it's because of too many 'siesta' breaks ? :):D
(made in Mexico)

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Hope they're not coming from Grants Pass, OR.

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If they are part of a trade embargo then they might be on back order for a while.

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Remember Bob's Ford script flower pots? :D

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Sorry to jump on this thread but does anyone know if I need to put new red top on battery tender for the winter? Thanks Dave/Green Bay

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All my red tops are on a tender except when the car is being driven.

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I I noticed they are back on amazon today

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Thanks duce_roadster. Will hook it it up Dave/Green Bay

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After reading all the raving about the Optima batteries, I decided I had to have one but my 7 year old wet cell "Batteries R Us" won't quit. It is kind of like me, at 86 I won't quit so my 35 will go to the younger generation.

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Dave, Red tops don't self discharge. A good Red Top will stay charged, and in fact will be better off not on a tender during the winter. They must also be charged at a slow rate, never a quick charge. Just disconnect one post, and keep it out of the weather.

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Are they really worth $200? I can buy a bunch of lead acid batteries for that much.

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They are worth it, yes. Your bunch of lead acid batteries will each damage your car with acid vapor as they charge. The Optima doesn't normally outgas beyond the mat.

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Optima will possibly outlast lead acid battery 4 to 1 or longer
Optima also has 800 cca which is waaaaaayyyyy more than lead acid it can sit for 6 months & still spin your flatty over like a 12v until it sucks gas all way from tank to carb. A feature not possible that I have seen with a 6v lead acid

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In 78 years of using lead acid batteries in my car, damage never happened. Not if you clean the area once in a while. I use an Optima in my Vette because they put the computer under the battery (dumb as GM) but never in any of my many cars. There is also an AGM option other than an expensive Optima.

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That's good news. Can you tell us who it is?

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anyone have any dealings with Battery Central Mall? They list many early script maint. free batteries on their web site.

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As seen on the "BATTERY CENTRAL MALL" website



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Check with a battery distributor in your area. AGMs are made by various companies. Also sealed. Frankly I don't like the looks of the 6v Optima in a classic car.

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I agree about the looks, but I like the performance. I'm good with the look as I'm not a points guy and don't mind the questions. Most questions about it are more about how they they run.

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You can fix the looks with this

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-St...wAAOSwqu9UzxkP

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I have a 1966 mustang with a 12V Red Top Optima. The date on it is 2006, and it still works just fine.

Your mileage may vary. :)

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Thanks for the informative answer.:confused:

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12 volt Optimas are fine but 6v Optimas are a rip off. You are buying half a 12v battery but not at half the price. A total rip off.

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Expensive, yes but I am happy to have them available.

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The battery in my 40 wagon is an optima inside of a case that brought no deductions on 2 different EFV8 concourse judging events. (scores 969, 987). You don't have to have it looking like an optima.
Last year a PhD battery engineer spoke at our Regional Group meeting on batteries and said that ALL batteries, including AGMs benefit from being on tenders as it extends their life.

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Look out, PhDs that I have known all have had major mental problems.

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For what its worth....I installed an Optima 6-volt redtop in one of my non-Ford cars in 2003. That darn thing only lasted until 2016. Yup, just 13 years. And it was on a car that gets driven a lot and has big, long stroke, 468 CID engine that needs to get cranked over. I have one in a Model A that is probably 7-8 years old and still works fine. It goes without saying that both cars have properly operating charging systems with proper and clean electrical connections from bumper to bumper.

I always keep them on a very good quality tenders, not the cheap kind.

Needless to say, I am a happy customer and certainly hope that production of the 6V Optima continues.

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I too went into the website and looked up the battery for my car (1953 Mercury) and it too has been discontinued! Looks like I will just have to buy a new Redtop 6 V and install it myself in the case.

I am getting the feeling that this is a 6V thing.........anyway both are "wet acid" and not maintenance free.

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I saw 'fake' original looking cases that were designed to conceal an Optima battery inside.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-St...d=232967591550

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/T1QAA...Pq-/s-l500.jpg

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PhD="Piled Higher and Deeper"?

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Post Hole Digger....:)

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I don't seem to find any Utube videos on how to replace the Optima battery's in the original style battery cases. It is always interesting to see the different approaches to the same question.

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There have been past threads on gutting an original battery case and building it back up around an Optima battery. I understand an increase in battery height has made this a little more difficult. There are also threads on constructing battery cases from scratch.

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Checked out Optima site:

"Because of the high-purity lead grid in the OPTIMA battery, it has a self-discharge rate much lower than conventional flat-plate batteries. This means the OPTIMA battery can sit for longer periods retaining enough charge to start your vehicle when stored and maintained properly. Depending on storage temperature and the state of charge when put into storage, it can usually sit for eight to 12 months and still start most vehicles.

When possible, store your battery in a cool, dry location. Check the battery voltage every six months and charge if it falls below 12.4 volts.

Remember, newer vehicles with onboard electronics such as computers, LCD screens, game systems, GPS units, clocks, etc., require battery power to retain system memory while the vehicle is parked. If the vehicle is to be stored for long periods, you should use a maintenance charger to compensate for this drain. During maintenance, the voltage should be regulated between 13.2 and 13.8 volts, one amp maximum. On older vehicles without electronics, disconnect the battery cables when the vehicle is not being used for extended periods."

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If all you fellows keep calling maybe they will start sooner on production. Don't hurt

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No, They think the post holes come with the posts!

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I bought one at NAPA last week. Over the counter...

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We get ours from our local Interstate Battery dealer.