Carl's 20th Anniversary #8690 - Graduated... 15,000 miles

[BadAsp427]

Last night I finally chose and purchased my battery and installed it into the FFMetal Rear Drop Battery Box. Perfect fit. That is a really nice box that Bill and the FFMetal group make.

For the Battery I chose the Super Start Platinum from O'Reilly Auto Parts.

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The measurements of this battery are exactly the same as the Optima Red Top in all the critical measurements. The size of the bottom width/length to fit into the box correctly as well as the total height from the bottom to the top of the terminals. I was able to place the two batteries side by side at the store and check all the measurements. The carry handle easily comes off and I will be able to actually just leave it in the box for the future removal of the battery. (I took it out for the photos) I plan to put a couple pieces of edge trim on the top edges of the hold down clamp to prevent any possible chance of the POS cable getting cut and shorting out. Those edges have a bit of a sharpness to them.

Overall, I think I will be happy with this battery and the price was nice with my military discount they can give on this battery and not on the Optima I saved about $90. Better than a sharp stick in the eye!

Just one step closer to that first start...