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Helfen
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Optima 6 Volt batteries discontinued.  |
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rcroane 
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| Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2018 3:19 pm Post subject: Re: 6 Volt Battery |
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Bummer, but glad I just got my first one a couple months ago.
And I assume these have a limited shelf life so buying a replacement now for use years down the road wouldn’t make sense?
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my59
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| Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2018 3:57 pm Post subject: Re: 6 Volt Battery |
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Might be time to see if I can get an interstate dry from the factory to add acid to later....
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67rustavenger
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| Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2018 6:58 am Post subject: Re: 6 Volt Battery |
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| EverettB wrote: |
Damn...
I have been wondering if you can use a 6v Golf Cart battery |
Man IDK. The 6v batteries in my work golf cart are huge.
Does anyone make smaller 6v golf cart batteries?
It sucks that the Optima 6v has been discontinued. I have never had a 6v car. But if I did that battery would have been my first choice.
Good Luck you 6v guy's.
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EasternNotch
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| Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2018 7:10 am Post subject: Re: 6 Volt Battery |
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I never when with optima mostly because of the fit and of course the cost. My notchback is still 6v and my battery fits the original lid & clamp set-up under the seat.
We won't be seeing the end of all 6v automotive batteries soon so don't fret. Tractor supply stores still sell them as well as my FLAPS.
-Lucas
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rcroane
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| Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2018 8:52 am Post subject: Re: 6 Volt Battery |
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| EasternNotch wrote: |
I never when with optima mostly because of the fit and of course the cost. My notchback is still 6v and my battery fits the original lid & clamp set-up under the seat.
We won't be seeing the end of all 6v automotive batteries soon so don't fret. Tractor supply stores still sell them as well as my FLAPS.
-Lucas |
Yes, plenty of 6v choices out there, but are there any other AGM choices available (I think that is the right term for an Optima)?
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ZENVWDRIVER
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| Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2018 11:32 am Post subject: Re: 6 Volt Battery |
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I always use 6v tractor batteries from my local farm supply store - is larger and fits differently, than the stock size - but at only $44 is the way to go..
for my 1955 and older beetles, I place a piece of plywood between the top of the battery and the seat springs, to avoid shorting our - works perfect.
Had a 6v Optima and worked great, but is expensive.
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Erik G
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| Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2018 12:00 pm Post subject: Re: 6 Volt Battery |
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| ZENVWDRIVER wrote: |
I always use 6v tractor batteries from my local farm supply store - is larger and fits differently, than the stock size - but at only $44 is the way to go..
for my 1955 and older beetles, I place a piece of plywood between the top of the battery and the seat springs, to avoid shorting our - works perfect.
Had a 6v Optime and worked great, but is expensive. |
I want nothing to do with old type batteries and the rust associated. I'd much rather run AGM but I'm not a cheap ass...
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79SuperVert
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| Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2018 2:12 pm Post subject: Re: 6 Volt Battery |
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Arggh! I've been using Optima 6V batteries for the last 12 years for my '62. I have three. One no longer holds a charge. I charge the other two once a year over the winter and so far they last the whole summer on one charge. This stinks.
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ZENVWDRIVER
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| Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2018 6:04 pm Post subject: Re: 6 Volt Battery |
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| Erik G wrote: |
| ZENVWDRIVER wrote: |
I always use 6v tractor batteries from my local farm supply store - is larger and fits differently, than the stock size - but at only $44 is the way to go..
for my 1955 and older beetles, I place a piece of plywood between the top of the battery and the seat springs, to avoid shorting our - works perfect.
Had a 6v Optime and worked great, but is expensive. |
I want nothing to do with old type batteries and the rust associated. I'd much rather run AGM but I'm not a cheap ass... |
- Oh, that's the difference, between us, I am a definite cheap-ass. - and rust can be repaired... different strokes, I guess.
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Keith
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| Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2018 9:32 pm Post subject: Re: 6 Volt Battery |
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| EverettB wrote: |
Damn...
I have been wondering if you can use a 6v Golf Cart battery |
I use a 6v 19L tractor battery that you can get at Carquest, Advance Auto, or tractor supply. The one I get is the exact size as the original battery for our VW’s, so it fits perfectly and I can put the metal battery lid back on to strap it down as intended. It is the exact same battery they sell through Worldpac for our cars at 3 times the price, they just slap a different sticker on it and call it a tractor battery and sell it for dirt cheap.
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EasternNotch
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| Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2018 4:21 pm Post subject: Re: 6 Volt Battery |
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| EverettB wrote: |
Damn...
I have been wondering if you can use a 6v Golf Cart battery |
I use a 6v 19L tractor battery that you can get at Carquest, Advance Auto, or tractor supply. The one I get is the exact size as the original battery for our VW’s, so it fits perfectly and I can put the metal battery lid back on to strap it down as intended. It is the exact same battery they sell through Worldpac for our cars at 3 times the price, they just slap a different sticker on it and call it a tractor battery and sell it for dirt cheap. |
19L
same here- just noticed mine has a date of 2012 on it so it has done a great job for me. I remove mine every fall and move to warm storage so that may have helped it survive here where temps can get well below zero in the winter.
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