Originally posted by MxRacerCam:
Originally posted by path914:
Originally posted by tbonedr:
Yellow top batteries are Deep cycle batteries, and are designed to have a high amp out put for longer periods of time,and will recover from a dead cycle (as apposed to a red top, which will not recover well from 0 CCA'a) Also conisder moving up to an 80Amp alternator. it's not too expensive, but it is custom, and you might have a hard time finding one for the contour
Moving up to a 80 amp alternator? The stock contour alternator is rated at 135 amps. 
If you truly need more than that, search for the threads regarding the PA Alternator, 200 amp IIRC.
also, iirc, none of the optima batteries like to be completely discharged, be it yellow or red top.
Yep, the optima's do not recover well if completly drained and allowed to sit that way. If they sit for long period of time with out activity they seem to be less effective. Not sure if its the material used or what.
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