Forums Register Go Premium FAQ Members List vBGarage Mark Forums Read


Go Back   TSXClub.com Forums > Performance > Electronics / Lighting / Sound Systems > 1st Gen - Electronics, ...
Reload this Page CAUTION: Optima YT51 = junk

Welcome to TSXClub.com!
Welcome to TSXClub.com.

You are currently viewing our forum as a guest, which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our community, at no cost, you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is free, fast and simple, join TSXClub.com today!


Reply
Page 2 of 3 < 1 2 3 >
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 08-26-2008, 02:13 AM   #16 (permalink)
The Red Wang
 
Back2Honda's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: San Jose, CA
My Ride: 2005 Acura TLX
Posts: 1,553
Back2Honda has a spectacular aura and a relevant respect from many.Back2Honda has a spectacular aura and a relevant respect from many.Back2Honda has a spectacular aura and a relevant respect from many.
iTrader: (1)
Anyone consider getting a braille auto battery? I see a couple TL owners with them. You never see CF on a car battery before.

Back2Honda is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-26-2008, 04:51 AM   #17 (permalink)
TSX of the Month Winner
TOTM 2008
 
bluexcrush's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Toronto
My Ride: Acura TSX 2005
Posts: 1,383
bluexcrush is either technically knowledgeable, or well loved.bluexcrush is either technically knowledgeable, or well loved.bluexcrush is either technically knowledgeable, or well loved.bluexcrush is either technically knowledgeable, or well loved.bluexcrush is either technically knowledgeable, or well loved.bluexcrush is either technically knowledgeable, or well loved.
iTrader: (0)
Quote:
Originally Posted by poopydik View Post
i have the RT in front and YT in the rear and have never had an sse, I have een been giving jumps to friends and still no problem, I think you may have just caught a bad batch or have you been running something different off of it constantly not allowing it to recharge??
i didn't know acura came out with a new hybrid tsx?!?!
__________________
Thanks for voting guys!
bluexcrush is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-26-2008, 04:51 AM   #18 (permalink)
TSX of the Month Winner
TOTM 2008
 
bluexcrush's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Toronto
My Ride: Acura TSX 2005
Posts: 1,383
bluexcrush is either technically knowledgeable, or well loved.bluexcrush is either technically knowledgeable, or well loved.bluexcrush is either technically knowledgeable, or well loved.bluexcrush is either technically knowledgeable, or well loved.bluexcrush is either technically knowledgeable, or well loved.bluexcrush is either technically knowledgeable, or well loved.
iTrader: (0)
Quote:
Originally Posted by narci View Post
I think i'm personally going to go the Costco Kirkland brand. It's half the price with more CCA (500CCA) then the Yellow Top 51R series.

Yeah Yeah, Kirkland brand doesn't sound bling.
they make good chicken and nuts.








and batteries




Quote:
haha this thread is hilarious. braille auto... very creative irony.

it makes me wonder though, if they transfer their creativity over to their products.
__________________
Thanks for voting guys!
bluexcrush is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-27-2008, 05:50 PM   #19 (permalink)
*Metalhead*
 
1TSXer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: TEXAS
My Ride: 2004 CGP TSX 6SPD & 2010 CBP RDX
Posts: 1,949
1TSXer is either technically knowledgeable, or well loved.1TSXer is either technically knowledgeable, or well loved.1TSXer is either technically knowledgeable, or well loved.1TSXer is either technically knowledgeable, or well loved.1TSXer is either technically knowledgeable, or well loved.1TSXer is either technically knowledgeable, or well loved.
iTrader: (4)
I almost bought a Yellow Top until the guy at the parts store told me how many came back and how much better the Red Tops were for what I wanted. Needless to say, I went with the Red Top. Sams Club has them for about $135. I wish I knew that before hand
__________________
04 CGP 6spd MT
ENGINE: Hondata Reflash, CT-E Header, RT high flow cat, Apexi WS2 Exhaust, Comptech Ice Box, UR Pulley Kit, P2R TB Spacer/Gaskets, Hondata I.M. Gasket, Mugen oil cap, Mugen Radiator Cap, Mugen Resevoir covers, Mugen Thermo-Switch, T1R Radiator Hoses, JDM Honda Valve cover/Plug cover, Buddy Club Voltage Stabilizer/Grounding Kit,
SUSPENSION: Neuspeed/Koni Shocks, Neuspeed Sport Springs, Neuspeed Front Upper Strut Bar, Cusco Type1 Brace, Progress RSB, Ingalls Camber/Toe Kit
WHEELS/TIRES: Work XT7 wmb finish F/18x7.5+48, R/18x8.5+46 Hankook Ventus V12 EVO 225&235/40 2nd set:Mugen GP 18x7.5 +48 w/15mm spacers w/Hankook Ventus V12 EVO, Project Kics R40 Neo Chro Lugs
BRAKES: Axxis Ultimates Pads F&R, Powerslot Rotors, Stoptech SS Brake Lines
INTERIOR: Comptech Short Shifter, Skunk2 Shift Knob, CorSport shifter bushings, Ultimate Pedals Custom Gas/Brake/Clutch Pedals, Luminar Tint, USA Spec iPod Module, Blue LED footwell lighting
EXTERIOR: Honda 04 JDM Headlights w/Philips 85122CM 5000K bulbs, Mugen Grill, Mugen Ventilated Visors, Acura A-Spec Lip Kit, OEM Fog Lights w/3000K HID Conversion Kit, OEM 07 TSX tail lights, CGP M3 Rear Lip Spoiler
1TSXer is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-05-2008, 11:56 PM   #20 (permalink)
A Weird Asian Dude
 
wierdazndude's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: St. Louis
My Ride: IS350/06/Crystal White/
Posts: 931
wierdazndude , with enough acceptance, will soon become famous.wierdazndude , with enough acceptance, will soon become famous.
iTrader: (7)
semi old thread, but i bought i read this thread and decided to buy a yellow top anyways just to try it out... anyways 2 weeks later (which just happens to be tonight) my car is dead in the middle of a busy intersection... YELLOW TOP equals JUNK!!!! i had to get a ride home and pick up my oem battery... Car started right up with it.
__________________

"60% of the time, it works everytime"
wierdazndude is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-06-2008, 03:40 AM   #21 (permalink)
Has a Mini Van now :)
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: LA LA Killa KALI""
My Ride: 2005/NBP
Posts: 870
poopydik has a spectacular aura and a relevant respect from many.poopydik has a spectacular aura and a relevant respect from many.poopydik has a spectacular aura and a relevant respect from many.
iTrader: (0)
LOL ur a douche, i have the YT in the rear for my system, but hey ur a funny guy....anyway sorry to hear about all the bad luck u guys are having with the YT....like I said i have the RT in the front and Im constantly giving jumps nad no problems
poopydik is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-06-2008, 10:31 AM   #22 (permalink)
A Weird Asian Dude
 
wierdazndude's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: St. Louis
My Ride: IS350/06/Crystal White/
Posts: 931
wierdazndude , with enough acceptance, will soon become famous.wierdazndude , with enough acceptance, will soon become famous.
iTrader: (7)
Quote:
Originally Posted by poopydik View Post
LOL ur a douche
I am a douche
__________________

"60% of the time, it works everytime"
wierdazndude is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-06-2008, 10:48 AM   #23 (permalink)
whatever
 
robert_tg's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: CT/NYC
My Ride: Your mom
Posts: 4,317
robert_tg is either technically knowledgeable, or well loved.robert_tg is either technically knowledgeable, or well loved.robert_tg is either technically knowledgeable, or well loved.robert_tg is either technically knowledgeable, or well loved.robert_tg is either technically knowledgeable, or well loved.robert_tg is either technically knowledgeable, or well loved.
iTrader: (0)
Quote:
Originally Posted by DAYTA View Post
...However, I had heard the recall was complete and Optima re-released the 51-series batteries, which is why I got mine...guess I was misinformed .
Hate to say this but you're asking for it.

I don't get it - why some of you, who know or heard about the issue with the 51 still insist on putting it in --- AFAIK, the problem with the 51 is due to the smaller size.

I mean why would anyone, when there are so many choices - buy something that has a history of problems even thou the maker says "it's fixed now" ??????????

I also have the YT35 like wong05tsx --- zero problem in nearly 3 years.
__________________
------------------------------------------
2004 CG/Ebony Navi Auto
OEM Kit, M3-style Spoiler
Light Smoke Tint 50%/35%
TV-tuner, DVD-on-Navi, SNHOND3 AUX
Fr. Footwell Ambient LEDs
Optima YT D35
robert_tg is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-18-2008, 08:13 PM   #24 (permalink)
SaNDBaGGIN'
 
Phisigbrotha's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Goodyear, AZ
My Ride: is all mine. No touchy!
Posts: 939
Phisigbrotha has a spectacular aura and a relevant respect from many.Phisigbrotha has a spectacular aura and a relevant respect from many.Phisigbrotha has a spectacular aura and a relevant respect from many.Phisigbrotha has a spectacular aura and a relevant respect from many.Phisigbrotha has a spectacular aura and a relevant respect from many.
iTrader: (1)
Just had my d51 die for a second time yesterday. Took it back to batteries plus (bought 12/28/07). Tested at 5v. The guy was gonna just swap it out for a red top 75/25 but couldn't because his boss was there, so he had to charge it first. Went back today and its charged and at 12.77 with 560CCA.

This YT is crap. We will see how long it lasts now. I think ill keep my stock battery with me just in case. It still started the car after 10 months of storage.


__________________
Luther

2006 Premium White Pearl/Parchment - 5AT Navi

K&N drop in // 18" Carbon bronze HFP wheels // R1 x-drilled|slotted rotors // Hawk HPS // Ceramic tint // iSimple // Myron Davis ad212 // JL 10w3v3 // Fiberglass woofer enclosure // Alpine MRD-M605 amp // Lip spoiler
Phisigbrotha is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-18-2008, 08:25 PM   #25 (permalink)
Not A MOD3RATOR
 
chuson's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Toronto, ON
My Ride: 2005 Acura TSX 5AT
Posts: 4,320
chuson is almost as elite as a forum moderator.chuson is almost as elite as a forum moderator.chuson is almost as elite as a forum moderator.chuson is almost as elite as a forum moderator.chuson is almost as elite as a forum moderator.chuson is almost as elite as a forum moderator.chuson is almost as elite as a forum moderator.chuson is almost as elite as a forum moderator.chuson is almost as elite as a forum moderator.chuson is almost as elite as a forum moderator.chuson is almost as elite as a forum moderator.
iTrader: (3)
Quote:
Originally Posted by wierdazndude View Post
semi old thread, but i bought i read this thread and decided to buy a yellow top anyways just to try it out... anyways 2 weeks later (which just happens to be tonight) my car is dead in the middle of a busy intersection... YELLOW TOP equals JUNK!!!! i had to get a ride home and pick up my oem battery... Car started right up with it.
lol... You read all these issues and you still go to try it??? It's a dangerous act..... you are lucky that no one is behind you that's in a hurry.
__________________

PERFORMANCE: Injen l DC Sports l Magnaflow l Greddy l UR l Sun Automobile l P2R l BPi l 06 IM+TB @ 71mm l
HANDLING: Cusco l Progress l Eibach l BuddyClub l
BRAKE: RacingBrake l Hawks l Motul
EXTERIOR: MUGEN l WEDS l Yokohama

chuson is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-18-2008, 08:41 PM   #26 (permalink)
SaNDBaGGIN'
 
Phisigbrotha's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Goodyear, AZ
My Ride: is all mine. No touchy!
Posts: 939
Phisigbrotha has a spectacular aura and a relevant respect from many.Phisigbrotha has a spectacular aura and a relevant respect from many.Phisigbrotha has a spectacular aura and a relevant respect from many.Phisigbrotha has a spectacular aura and a relevant respect from many.Phisigbrotha has a spectacular aura and a relevant respect from many.
iTrader: (1)
i bought it after it was thought the problems were fixed. I really wanted it to be swapped out for a red top but since it was tested OK after a charge it was given back to me. The guy was just doing what he was told which i understand. If it happens again they will replace with a RT.


__________________
Luther

2006 Premium White Pearl/Parchment - 5AT Navi

K&N drop in // 18" Carbon bronze HFP wheels // R1 x-drilled|slotted rotors // Hawk HPS // Ceramic tint // iSimple // Myron Davis ad212 // JL 10w3v3 // Fiberglass woofer enclosure // Alpine MRD-M605 amp // Lip spoiler
Phisigbrotha is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-18-2008, 10:52 PM   #27 (permalink)
whatever
 
robert_tg's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: CT/NYC
My Ride: Your mom
Posts: 4,317
robert_tg is either technically knowledgeable, or well loved.robert_tg is either technically knowledgeable, or well loved.robert_tg is either technically knowledgeable, or well loved.robert_tg is either technically knowledgeable, or well loved.robert_tg is either technically knowledgeable, or well loved.robert_tg is either technically knowledgeable, or well loved.
iTrader: (0)
Just get this and move on....

YellowTop D35
$160

__________________
------------------------------------------
2004 CG/Ebony Navi Auto
OEM Kit, M3-style Spoiler
Light Smoke Tint 50%/35%
TV-tuner, DVD-on-Navi, SNHOND3 AUX
Fr. Footwell Ambient LEDs
Optima YT D35
robert_tg is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-24-2008, 12:39 AM   #28 (permalink)
SaNDBaGGIN'
 
Phisigbrotha's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Goodyear, AZ
My Ride: is all mine. No touchy!
Posts: 939
Phisigbrotha has a spectacular aura and a relevant respect from many.Phisigbrotha has a spectacular aura and a relevant respect from many.Phisigbrotha has a spectacular aura and a relevant respect from many.Phisigbrotha has a spectacular aura and a relevant respect from many.Phisigbrotha has a spectacular aura and a relevant respect from many.
iTrader: (1)
Just an update on my crappy YT51. The fiance and I were leaving to go look at houses this morning and the car barely started. Had some clicking and slow crank then it started. Need to input navi and radio codes too. Went straight to batteries plus and talked to the same guy i dealt with last time.

Battery tested at over 500 CCA at the time. But he was cool. He walked inside and came out with another YT51. I asked him if i could trade for a RT35. A minute later he comes with the RT.

Im content now and the stock battery is back in my garage. Red top FTW!


__________________
Luther

2006 Premium White Pearl/Parchment - 5AT Navi

K&N drop in // 18" Carbon bronze HFP wheels // R1 x-drilled|slotted rotors // Hawk HPS // Ceramic tint // iSimple // Myron Davis ad212 // JL 10w3v3 // Fiberglass woofer enclosure // Alpine MRD-M605 amp // Lip spoiler
Phisigbrotha is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-24-2008, 06:18 PM   #29 (permalink)
RML-R1
Regional Meet Leader
DC Metro
 
pdpgps's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Rockville, Maryland
My Ride: TSX/2005/CGP
Posts: 2,774
pdpgps is on the distinguished road to high status recognition.pdpgps is on the distinguished road to high status recognition.pdpgps is on the distinguished road to high status recognition.pdpgps is on the distinguished road to high status recognition.pdpgps is on the distinguished road to high status recognition.pdpgps is on the distinguished road to high status recognition.pdpgps is on the distinguished road to high status recognition.
iTrader: (7)
my oem battery died for the 2nd time in 2 months, i went for the RT. Not sure if it is related, but my car starts a heckuva lot quicker, and less of that "cranking" sound.
__________________

My Inspiration:
To build a TSX that will be fun and exciting to drive without sacrificing the functionality and comfort for daily driving

NY, NJ, DE, PA, CT, VA, DC, and MD members!
Be a part of Maryland's largest tuner meet of the year!
http://tsxclub.com/forums/north-east...-2-2010-a.html
pdpgps is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 11-24-2008, 09:34 PM   #30 (permalink)
SaNDBaGGIN'
 
Phisigbrotha's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Goodyear, AZ
My Ride: is all mine. No touchy!
Posts: 939
Phisigbrotha has a spectacular aura and a relevant respect from many.Phisigbrotha has a spectacular aura and a relevant respect from many.Phisigbrotha has a spectacular aura and a relevant respect from many.Phisigbrotha has a spectacular aura and a relevant respect from many.Phisigbrotha has a spectacular aura and a relevant respect from many.
iTrader: (1)
Quote:
Originally Posted by pdpgps View Post
my oem battery died for the 2nd time in 2 months, i went for the RT. Not sure if it is related, but my car starts a heckuva lot quicker, and less of that "cranking" sound.
When my YT was new it was there was a noticeable difference in the starting of the car. Felt much stronger. I noticed a difference between the RT and yellow top too. Red started much stronger. I wouldn't say it starts faster just sounds stronger.


__________________
Luther

2006 Premium White Pearl/Parchment - 5AT Navi

K&N drop in // 18" Carbon bronze HFP wheels // R1 x-drilled|slotted rotors // Hawk HPS // Ceramic tint // iSimple // Myron Davis ad212 // JL 10w3v3 // Fiberglass woofer enclosure // Alpine MRD-M605 amp // Lip spoiler
Phisigbrotha is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 2 of 3 < 1 2 3 >

Bookmarks

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
Thread Tools
Display Modes
Linear Mode Linear Mode

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

CarNews.NET your car news portal

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:56 AM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.3
Copyright ©2000 - 2010, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.3.0 RC2
vB.Sponsors 		Contact Us - TSXClub.com - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top