[T3] 6V batteries

[Soren Jacobsen]

On Oct 16, 2010, at 5:39 PM, Keith Park wrote:

> I just got a new battery for the crate. seems the 6V ones are still the old
> technology and my interstate only lasted 5 years instead of 10 but
> The new one was $115!  OK, its an interstate. but still. $115?!?

If you're gonna spend that much, you might as well plunk down a few more bucks and get an Optima Red Top ($135).  525CCA on the Interstate, and 800 on the Optima!  Then again, not everyone drives his VW in the cold, and some electrical systems are in better condition than others ;)