[s-cars] Do I want an Optima?

[Igor Kessel]

Dave Kase wrote:
> I was getting ready to buy an Optima Red Top for my e//S2 and was told I 
> might not be doing the right thing.
> 
> The battery is currently in the trunk area and I will be relocating to 
> under the rear seat in a stock S2 battery box.  I figured an Optima 
> would be the right choice as it is a vent-free battery and the battery 
> will be in the passenger compartment.
> 
> I went to pick one up at Advance Auto and the store employee told me 
> that I should have a vented battery.  She said that a vented battery 
> would exhaust the fumes outside the car.  If I had an Optima I might 
> exhaust any fumes inside the car - not good.
> 
> OK, OK, I know...it was a discount auto parts joint with a likely 
> less-than-pro clerk, but it did make me think.
> 
> Do I need an Optima? (I guess not since the stock S2 battery was vented 
> - the vent hose in still in the box I bought)
> 
> Do I even want an Optima?
> 
> TIA,
> Dave Kase

I have had a Red Optima in my car since 2002. It is hermetically sealed, 
and is mounted sideways under the rear seat. No issues.

-- 
Igor Kessel
two turbo quattros