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ViViDPeArL
06-02-2003, 04:50 AM
i have an optima yellow top from my other car and was gonna put it in the 03 hatch...can i just disconnect the battery with no problem? i also have the factory alarm. just wanna make sure so i don't get screwed and the car wont turn on or something... i'm sure it's just like replacing any other battery...
BlasTech
06-02-2003, 07:00 AM
I dont know about the alarm, but the factory stereo has a 4-digit code to reactivate it. It should be on a little card you got with the car.
BlackNRedSi
06-05-2003, 06:29 AM
dont know if i am late on this or not...

if not cool, if so darn! :)

yes you can just take the old bat off and put the new one on...

only way i think anything would get tripped or not turn on right is if your car was OFF, and LOCKED, then you did the bat swap...

but if your car is OFF and unlocked with the alarm off you should be fine...

and for your factory headunit there should be a card from honda with a 4 digi code...if you lost it, you can call the dealership you got it off of and they will give you the PIN


Eric
ViViDPeArL
06-05-2003, 08:15 AM
got it in :D
AkronSi
06-05-2003, 08:58 AM
Just wondering what the benefits of doing this are? Is this battery lighter, offer better cranking power, or something else? I have no idea, so please fill me in. Thanks.
ViViDPeArL
06-05-2003, 09:13 AM
nothing special...this battery IS bigger and was kinda hard to squeeze in. this came off my 94 accord. it was about the same height, but about 1 1/2 inches wider. so it fits in there TIGHT. i also had to relocate one of the ground wires where i mounted it under the battery brace.

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Deep Cycle Battery
OPTIMA Yellow Top
BlackNRedSi
06-05-2003, 09:42 AM
Originally posted by AkronSi
Just wondering what the benefits of doing this are? Is this battery lighter, offer better cranking power, or something else? I have no idea, so please fill me in. Thanks.

better quality than stock bat...more wattage for the alternator...more wattage if you have a stereo system....
Jpax
06-05-2003, 10:00 PM
Originally posted by BlackNRedSi


better quality than stock bat...more wattage for the alternator...more wattage if you have a stereo system....


Wattage ehh. I thought it was more amperage, current, and CCA.

:D
ViViDPeArL
06-05-2003, 10:14 PM
to sum it all up, it can take more abuse and that's why its better.
mrfixit687
06-07-2003, 03:10 AM
holy crap u squeezed in a normal batt in the place of our smaller one, nice
ViViDPeArL
06-07-2003, 08:41 AM
HA! it wasn't easy i tell you!!!
IceD out N CALI
06-10-2003, 08:01 PM
any weight savings? or more wieght?
ViViDPeArL
06-10-2003, 10:32 PM
weighs at least 5-8 lbs more at the least.
SiRman
06-11-2003, 01:05 PM
http://www.aj-racing.com/typeoneracing/pages/DSCN2750.htm

T1R battery is about half the weight of stock.
AkronSi
06-11-2003, 02:30 PM
Thanks for the info guys.
BlackNRedSi
06-16-2003, 11:22 AM
Originally posted by PaXiE



Wattage ehh. I thought it was more amperage, current, and CCA.

:D


DUUUUUUUUUUUUH! Musta been a STUPID day for me there PaXiE....Nice pickup on that one!!!

I should send some Wattage to my F'n Brain to turn it on some mornings @ work! :)

CYA
bsams
06-22-2003, 01:45 PM
you may want to check if that battery is rubbing your low side line for your AC(the one with the blue cap). I was goin to put my optima in mine too but it was resting right on the line, over time it could rub a hole in it. ( very expensive ). check it out.
oh and optima also makes a direct fit battery
for our car with i think 950cca.:D