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i went to the parts store the parts guy said they dont make a optima for the ford contour....
yet... so many people have them....
i have some stero mods and lights.
i need a optima. can any1 tell me what one to buy thats right for my car
much thanks
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A regular top post red top or yellow top fits fine. If you can, try to find an orange top; it's the same as the red top, but the posts are reversed and therefore easier to mount in a Contour. 4 cylinder:  6 cylinder: 
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Welcome contour_06  .
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ChattavegasSE, that doesn't really tell him anything. He can't just grab any Optima off the shelf. Model number would be good.
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 I had the part number somewheres....
...but dang I can't find it now.  Top post Optimas will fit, but rear post or reversed post would be the best way to go.
Last edited by ChattavegasSE; 07/08/06 08:32 PM.
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Originally posted by SVT4STD:
ChattavegasSE, that doesn't really tell him anything. He can't just grab any Optima off the shelf. Model number would be good.
um i bought my red top off the shelf and it fit. wasnt a PERFECT drop in but i didn;t need no stinkin' part # 
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Originally posted by 111R:
Originally posted by SVT4STD:
ChattavegasSE, that doesn't really tell him anything. He can't just grab any Optima off the shelf. Model number would be good.
um i bought my red top off the shelf and it fit. wasnt a PERFECT drop in but i didn;t need no stinkin' part #
Yeah! 
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dont quote me. i think its r34
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Originally posted by hmouta:
dont quote me. i think its r34
34R, but yup, close enough. 
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If you get the red top, it gives you a reason to replace the terminals.  I may replace my battery soon enough w/ an Optima.
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