MBfinatic

Ok everyone I know we have had a little talk about a lighter battery.. I saw someone has used a optima battery? Now I dont really know much at all about batteries.. So could I get some info from someone. I want to get a optima but idk how to pick out the right one. If someone could point me in the right direction that would be great.

thanks in advance

Newzchspy

They don't make a direct application for MB cars, BUT you need a Red Top for just starting etc or if you sit a LOT with ignition or ACC on or have killer stereo, get the yellow top. The red top is about 31 lbs and the yellow about 36. Yellow is for high drain systems or for people who park their cars and listen to stereo etc. Yellow is about 30 bucks more than RED because its made for high drain apps BUT also provides sufficient CCA for starting!! They can even be mounted upside down or sideways!! Bar none, best battery I have even used in a boat or a car. Not that much lighter than a std battery but eons better!!!

MBfinatic

So which battery would you reccomend? I need to replace my battery so now is the time lol.

Newzchspy

Yellow Top Optima........its a crank battery plus a deep cycle all in one, more $$ than the Red Top BUT really good...........

I can't tell you a model #

Tump43

Per Newzchspy if you don't crank your stereo with the car parked, get the red top. That's the one I have, 3 years and counting, no problems.

testknight

So, what's the weight of the stock battery?..what kind of weight savings can we see with the red top (me=someone who may need a new battery)

Newzchspy

Tump, what # did you use for your car??? I got one in the Honda DD and its a 35 I believe???

Tump43

You are right. The Optima I am using is the sc35a red top. I had to make my own battery box. I do not know if they sell cool ss battery trays for the Optimas yet.

MIKESV8

they do and we have them, but yea they aren't that cool

MBfinatic

Well I have to replace my battery soon. If its 31 lbs that would be a tiny weight saving.

Tump43

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  Originally Posted by michael kuzni

  they do and we have them, but yea they aren't that cool

Shoot me a link to see a picture of these and to possibly order one.

MBfinatic

Ok so I have been on optimas site and they dont even carry batteries for mercedes.

Can someone give me a link to were I can buy these batteries?? I know some people on here said they have one. If you dont mind to tell me were you got it from?

Gramma_Benz

Needswings sells this one:

http://needswings.com/Shuriken-Light-Weight-Battery-Kit-bt20-kit.aspx

I would just call them if you need any more info about it.

ohlord

doesn't have the high CCA needed for your car.
Interstate battery has the group battery you need and some costco's have a vented battery of the correct size.
The weight saving even at the 10's of pound difference is not going t improve performance and it will degrade your starting and operations.

MBfinatic

Now that says its for a c32. Is that compatible with a c55?

Im not looking for easy performance. I am in need to replace my battery and I wouldnt mind replacing it with a reliable lighter battery.

Hattabaugh74

I'm not sure if its blasphemy on here but there is a guy on louisville Craigslist selling yellow and red tops for $100 each? Not sure if he will ship but worth a shot?
I'm looking into a yellow top myself. Stereo upgrade soon.

C32Dan

I am using a red top on my C32 flipeed on the side so I can put a reservoir to isolate the I/C cooler from the rad

MBfinatic

So if you cant buy these batteries on optimas site? Where do you guys order them?

WaveyKat

autozone :-)