Optima Batteries moves to Mexico

[DOOM]

Originally Posted by Steve1968LS2

Easy there turbo.. I don't anyone singling out Mexicans.. I think the same complaints would happen no matter where, outside the US, they moved the factory.

Also, GM has factories outside the US but only a percentage of them, not all.

Let's not make this a "race" thing or the padlock will come flying out.

Thank you Steve! I do'nt want this thread locked!! I think we need to do more of this maybe some of these CORPERATIONS will start listening!!!! We as consumers have the power to stop this !!!!!!!!!!!!
Mario

[Steve1968LS2]

Originally Posted by surreyboy

turbo? anyways i didnt insert race into this more than anyone else

"If you've ever noticed the Mexicans and blacks never hesitate to collectively come together and march for what they believe in. In a way you have to admire that. Maybe it's time for us to take a stand, all Americans, set a date, not work that day and have well organized peaceful marches thru out our country while it's still ours"

Just don't apply one internet discussion to a whole thread..

And I didn't take that as a statement of those cultures work ethic.. I took it as saying "those groups often come together to take a stand"...

Maybe you need to re-read it?

Now lets ALL keep it civil in here..

[mazspeed]

I don't care what "race" makes my battery, as long as that race makes it here. I think there should be a voice that goes out like Steve, and raise some hell. At no point should an American company go to another country to outsource, or makes American products without American labor period, and if we as consumers don't fight back, we will all lose our jobs. I love my optima battery but I WILL NOT by one if the plant goes to Mexico.

[DOOM]

Originally Posted by mazspeed

I don't care what "race" makes my battery, as long as that race makes it here. I think there should be a voice that goes out like Steve, and raise some hell. At no point should an American company go to another country to outsource, or makes American products without American labor period, and if we as consumers don't fight back, we will all lose our jobs. I love my optima battery but I WILL NOT by one if the plant goes to Mexico.

HELL YA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[awr68]

Did the entire plant move or just part of it?

[buickfunnycar.com]

Originally Posted by Jamess113

If you want a good battery, buy an A/C Delco. They last as long as there suppose too and longer.

Bingo.My A/C Delco battery in my '69 was in there when I bought the car in 2005,ran it down to almost nothing during the 12-month + restoration process and it's still spinning that 11:1 motor no prob...it just can't be killed.

I wouldn't put a queer-looking yellow or red battery in any car I owned...

[clill]

LOL...Where is that AC Delco battery made ?

[Steve1968LS2]

Originally Posted by clill

LOL...Where is that AC Delco battery made ?

From what I understand AC Delco batteries are made by Johnson Controls.. who owns Optima...

Oh the irony.. lol

From what I was able to find out on the net:

For instance AC Delco batteries come standard in all General Motors products. AC Delco makes three grades of batteries. The GM. cars come standard with the middle grade, and they're made in Mexico. The Professional (best) grade Delco batteries are made in the USA.

[awr68]

Well now......................................

[CraigMorrison]

For those asking about a different battery, we have used Odyssey in our last couple projects. Very small in size and some serious cranking amps. Never have had an issue with them going dead either, even when storing cars.

http://www.odysseybatteries.com/batteries.htm