Optima Battery

[SkinnyJoint]

yeah , its comparable, but replaceing the altenator wire makes it better..

rgr thx for info

 

[OmegaSport20]

So you just used like 4 gauge amp wire or something?

 

[Shane5425]

yep, and used some battery eyes from autozone, and soldered them on..

 

[peepsalot]

Does anyone know if the alternator wire is replaced by 1sty's ground kit? I have it on my car but I can't remember. I'll have to inspect it later.

 

[p5tom]

Optima 34 question

Hi all,

Looking for success stories with the Optima 34....
Which Optima 34 is the best fit for the 2003 Protege 5.
Height and post placement is the concern.
The 34 is a little higher.
They list three types : 34 or 34R 34/78 ?
And are there any mods needed to fit the puppy correctly?
I know lots of people are using the Optima 35 with a spacer.
But the 34 has a better Cold Cranking spec.

Thanks, p5tom
(beer)

 

[P-Funk!]

For the 'our alt sucks - my lights dim on a bass beat' [or somesuch]:

It is a system. The big draws (starting and sudden deep draws) are handled by the battery. The alternator 'fills' the battery back up during low draw periods.

You need a good system. First, improve the paths. Ground kits help make it easier to move electricity around without just using the energy to heat the wires. If you need more - get the beefier battery. THEN if you need MORE you need to look at capacitors and/or re-wind the alternator.

Why will i get a yelow top? bling. I have a yellow accented compartment and it would O-so-Cool. eh.

 

[Laser03pro]

So the optima battery should cure the light dimming problem?? Also if you got bigger cables which ones did you get any part numbers?

 

[goldstar]

Another approach to solving the headlight dimming problem is to install a 'Heavy Duty Headlight Wire Harness'. One such system is available from www.suvlights.com

The harness is easy to install and does not require removing or altering the OEM system. It provides a direct connection, using heavy gauge wire, from the battery positive terminal through supplied relays to the headlights. The factory system is then used simply to energize the relays.

The installation provided a noticeable improvement. The headlights were brighter and whiter and there was no longer any dimming, even when turning the AC on. Although not included as part of the harness assembly, I also added a 4 gauge wire ~ 9" long between the battery negative terminal and the ground plate, in parallel with the factory ground wire, as this produced a small but measurable reduction in resistance between battery negative terminal and chassis ground. Since any resistance here appears in series with the headlight bulb filaments, any reduction in resistance here is worthwhile.

 

[Ryoga28]

Another approach to solving the headlight dimming problem is to install a 'Heavy Duty Headlight Wire Harness'. One such system is available from www.suvlights.com

The harness is easy to install and does not require removing or altering the OEM system. It provides a direct connection, using heavy gauge wire, from the battery positive terminal through supplied relays to the headlights. The factory system is then used simply to energize the relays.

The installation provided a noticeable improvement. The headlights were brighter and whiter and there was no longer any dimming, even when turning the AC on. Although not included as part of the harness assembly, I also added a 4 gauge wire ~ 9" long between the battery negative terminal and the ground plate, in parallel with the factory ground wire, as this produced a small but measurable reduction in resistance between battery negative terminal and chassis ground. Since any resistance here appears in series with the headlight bulb filaments, any reduction in resistance here is worthwhile.

Sounds great! I don't know if it's worth asking for a picture of the setup since it sounds like it looks oem.

 

[goldstar]

Sounds great! I don't know if it's worth asking for a picture of the setup since it sounds like it looks oem.

Sorry, I don't have any pics but when the harness is installed it's really not very noticeable and what can be seen looks like it belongs there. In case you're interested in how I installed my harness, you can find a writeup at:
www.clubprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1394

 

[Laser03pro]

Did you look into any other harnesses like the painless one?

 

[Ryoga28]

Did you look into any other harnesses like the painless one?

???

 

[Laser03pro]

Yeh painless wiring makes a harness also but im not sure how much it is.

 

[Ryoga28]

Yeh painless wiring makes a harness also but im not sure how much it is.

lol---I thought you were making a joke about bondage...

 

[Breeegz]

^^Link? (not you Ryoga)
Laser03Pro