Issues w/ Optima Yellow Tops?

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Dec 29, 2005 | 07:27 AM

#41

Nsxnext1

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Originally Posted by spoiled@21,Dec 20 2005, 03:14 PM

I couldn't get the 51 to fit. If I where to have closed the hood both terminals would have hit the metal and well it would have been ugly.

Jan 25, 2006 | 06:44 PM

#42

PJK3

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yet another unexplained type 51x Optima failure...

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=355179

my electrical system has been fine since replacing the battery... (just as a note)

also, couldn't find this thread when i went looking...
personal keyword: evenflo

Jan 25, 2006 | 07:39 PM

#43

NFRs2000NYC

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I dunno guys....I have a 51 and 1.5 years later, with more than 10-20 discharges, still runs as good as new, and keeps a healthy 12.7-9 car off, and 14.4 car on.

WTF is goin on?!

Jan 25, 2006 | 07:51 PM

#44

darkknight1999

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I ditto Dave. I've never had one problem with mine either.

Jan 25, 2006 | 09:40 PM

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Chris S

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From: North Richland Hills, TX

uneven quality control is what's going on.

Jan 26, 2006 | 10:33 AM

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turbo_pwr

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Originally Posted by Chris S,Jan 26 2006, 01:40 AM

uneven quality control is what's going on.

Jan 26, 2006 | 01:36 PM

#47

rworne

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From: San Fernando Valley, CA

Problem seems to have solved itself. Supply on these has totally dried up.

My OE is still hanging in there, but I really want a replacement.

Jan 28, 2006 | 11:28 AM

#48

PJK3

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From: Baton Rouge, LA

yup, this definitely feels like a QA/QC issue.... whether parts, assembly, testing, etc.

i'd guess that w/ it being a new size/model - the design was possible marginal as well.