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Old 07-19-2005, 05:22 AM
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What do you use: top post or side terminal?
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Old 07-19-2005, 06:30 AM
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I have a yellow top. Top for the battery connections and the side for the amp connections. So I cant vote because I use both.
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Old 07-19-2005, 08:32 AM
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both. it makes wiring configuration clean and much more flexible.
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Old 07-19-2005, 08:36 AM
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I think that GM is one of the only companies to use side post batteries.
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Old 07-19-2005, 08:46 AM
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Side posts fucking suck.... for jumping, charging, replacing terminals, etc.
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Old 07-19-2005, 08:47 AM
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Default Re: Top Post or Side Terminal?

Originally Posted by XCELR8
I think that GM is one of the only companies to use side post batteries.
I'm switching my C5 to top post this weekend, the stock side terminal keeps coming loose. My Volvo is side terminal as well and that shit will probably get changed over in a couple weeks. Just wanted to see who else is in my boat.
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Old 07-19-2005, 08:50 AM
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side terminals are one of the worst inventions ever.


anyone with a GM product knows the deal. or a stratus.
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Old 07-19-2005, 12:39 PM
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Default Re: Top Post or Side Terminal?

Originally Posted by fc735
side terminals are one of the worst inventions ever.


anyone with a GM product knows the deal. or a stratus.
I beg to differ. Side posts don't corrode as much and stay cleaner. I don't know if you've ever had experience with it or not, but a dirty terminal can be a PITA.
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Default Re: Top Post or Side Terminal?

Originally Posted by fc735
side terminals are one of the worst inventions ever.
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Old 07-19-2005, 12:59 PM
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Default Re: Top Post or Side Terminal?

Originally Posted by XCELR8
I beg to differ. Side posts don't corrode as much and stay cleaner. I don't know if you've ever had experience with it or not, but a dirty terminal can be a PITA.



top posts may be more visible to having corrosion, but side terminals are worse for it then anything. cause you cant see it.


not that i have experience working on cars or anything
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