Optima Batteries wants your input - Lateral-g Forums

**DFRESH** · #1 10-28-2009, 09:26 PM

David, I tried 3 red tops on the race car within a year, (sometimes it sits for up to 2 months without use.) Even with the charger going on them, I couldn't keep them alive. After the 3rd attempt, I changed to a 16 volt system and have had that battery for 3 years now--it's a pretty common thing to hear this from the guys at the track (drag), especially about the red tops, from my experience. Funny, when I think of performance batteries, I still think Optima, however I won't put one in my PT car now since it was a real issue for me and others within my circle of racing. Would be glad to go back to using their product since they are so supportive of this hobby/sport, however this paticular product needs to meet the expectations.

They can pick talent though, given your position--LOL. Shameless plug for a ride at the shootout a week from this Sat---.

Doug

rogue · #2 10-28-2009, 10:11 PM

cure for your battery problems = drive your cars

Serpa69 · #3 10-29-2009, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by rogue

cure for your battery problems = drive your cars

That is a kick a$$ response no kidding X2

David Pozzi · #4 10-31-2009, 12:18 PM

Thanks for your comments. I'll do my best to relay them to Optima. It should result in better products, customer care, & sales methods.
David

johnny rockett · #5 10-31-2009, 12:26 PM

Why do you support this company who kicked Americans to the curb? I dont get it......Where are the patriots?

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Originally Posted by David Pozzi

Thanks for your comments. I'll do my best to relay them to Optima. It should result in better products, customer care, & sales methods.
David

Fluid Power · #6 11-01-2009, 04:48 AM

David,

What are their concerns? Are sales off? People bashing them on websites? Is there quality issues?

Better products, customer care and sales methods are pretty general ideas that would work for any business. I am not picking, just trying to nail down more specifics.

I bought a red top for my current car, the first Optima I have ever owned. I have not had a single problem. (8 months) I am keeping my fingers crossed. It sounds like I might be in the minority however.

I look forward to your post! Have fun at SEMA.

Darren

Dave Flanders · #7 11-01-2009, 04:43 PM

I've had a red top in my race car for about 5 yrs. now and while it has worked well I will never buy another battery from Optima again. The word is spreading about them laying off U.S. workers and sending the work to Mexico all in the name of higher profits. Hopefully this will bite them in the ass.