I got it from autobarn.com, but did the actual purchase through
http://shop.com/ . It was cheaper that way... $139.95 (lower price than direct via autobarn.com) plus free shipping if the order was over $150. I added a 32oz bottle of StaBil to the order and it totaled ~$153. Shipping was fast, ordered 4/1, received 4/4/07 (3 biz days, NY to MA via UPS).
I didn't weigh the Optima, but I recall from my web search that many claim the Optima to be a lighter replacement and others say it is not always the case. I was able to weigh the old battery - 40 lbs. on a bathroom scale. UPS claimed 43 lbs shipping weight on the Optima with the Optima accessories (adaptor tray and clips), packing material, StaBil, etc. The StaBil, Optima accessories and packaging run ~4 lbs, so I'm guessing we're at about a wash on weight. I do know it is a smaller unit than the original battery - I got the revised plate width by measuring the base of the original battery.
Here's a shot of the one I took out, the factory battery from 2001. Actual orientation is reversed when in the car, posts are to the rear.
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Originally Posted by blinkwatt
@ donv, Where did you get the battery from? Did you happen to weigh the Optima compared to whatever was in the before?
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