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Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
04-28-2021, 09:22 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,734
Posted By OptimaJim

Joe Shown's C4 at the 2011 OUSCI

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/864x576/pi_joe_shown_1990_chevrolet_corvette_ousci_2011_ffffbc2a8b013a04bad615709d68ab2d9492046b.jpg
Joe Shown's 1990 Corvette at the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-14-2020, 07:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 983
Posted By OptimaJim

I don't know who any of the other people posting...

I don't know who any of the other people posting in this thread are, or what their knowledge is of Powermaster or the products they make and the people who work there. I am very familiar with...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-11-2020, 10:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 983
Posted By OptimaJim

daz_au, I'm glad to hear your Optima is still...

daz_au, I'm glad to hear your Optima is still performing well for you. While it's not ideal to discharge them down to 8 volts, I recovered several last month that one of our sponsored build shows had...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
09-23-2019, 09:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,623
Posted By OptimaJim

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1333/rich_willhoff_2006_chevrolet_corvette_driveoptima_auto_club_speedway_2019_707__9aa7f0de263f81edd76ee494a7229c26b90eb7b1.jpg...
Forum: C5 General
09-09-2019, 09:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,553
Posted By OptimaJim

GCG is correct on the production date. The...

GCG is correct on the production date. The circular sticker with the date and month can be added/removed/changed anywhere from the factory to after the battery has been put on a shelf and is used for...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
08-30-2019, 09:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,103
Posted By OptimaJim

We've had reports of batteries that have already...

We've had reports of batteries that have already been put into service, that have held enough voltage to start a vehicle for more than five years of sitting without any kind of maintenance, although...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
08-29-2019, 08:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,103
Posted By OptimaJim

oldblue75, my October/November this year is...

oldblue75, my October/November this year is really intense, so I promised my wife (most of) September, which unfortunately, won't exclude LSFest. Michael, some form of proof of being the original...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
08-28-2019, 09:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,103
Posted By OptimaJim

Hi Dave, the challenge a lot of those 4Runner...

Hi Dave, the challenge a lot of those 4Runner guys (and offroaders in general) face, is that they throw a couple parts at their trucks, but often overlook other important elements. Toyota (and any...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
08-27-2019, 07:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,103
Posted By OptimaJim

Hi Dave, fully-charged, our RedTops (and 34M...

Hi Dave, fully-charged, our RedTops (and 34M BlueTop) will measure about 12.6-12.8V and our YellowTops (and BlueTops besides the 34M) will measure about 13.0-13.2V. Those voltage levels are no...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
08-26-2019, 09:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,103
Posted By OptimaJim

Optima was only bought out in June Avanti. What...

Optima was only bought out in June Avanti. What kind of problems have you been having in the last three months? B-STOCK, those who indicated your factory charger will work just fine with our...
Forum: C5 Tech
06-13-2019, 09:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,131
Posted By OptimaJim

It is not common for any battery to vent to the...

It is not common for any battery to vent to the point that you'd notice the smell, new or old. Knowing the voltage of your battery is kind of like knowing how much gas is in your tank. Not knowing...
Forum: C5 Tech
06-12-2019, 09:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,131
Posted By OptimaJim

There shouldn't be any issue using that...

There shouldn't be any issue using that maintainer on your battery. The rotten egg smell generally indicates a battery that is venting though. It probably wouldn't hurt to have the battery...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-29-2019, 10:11 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,070
Posted By OptimaJim

Thanks for choosing OPTIMA! Don't forget to...

Thanks for choosing OPTIMA! Don't forget to submit your $50 rebate form! (http://spring.optimabatteriesrebate.com/Offers/Submit/41527)

Jim McIlvaine
eCare Manager, OPTIMA Batteries
Forum: Northern California
01-23-2019, 02:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,025
Posted By OptimaJim

There were a lot of considerations that went into...

There were a lot of considerations that went into the creation of the class. First & foremost, we had several inquiries over the years from people who wanted to compete in the series, but were unable...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-15-2018, 10:00 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,082
Posted By OptimaJim

I apologize for the delay in following up on this...

I apologize for the delay in following up on this thread. The SEMA Show and preparation for PRI kind of dominates this part of my year. To provide an updated answer to your question Gvnski, I know a...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
10-29-2018, 09:27 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,082
Posted By OptimaJim

BostonJoel, our H6 is only available...

BostonJoel, our H6 is only available factory-direct right now (or for free for vehicles loading into the SEMA Show in the Platinum lot), but it will be available through other select retailers in...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
10-26-2018, 09:57 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,082
Posted By OptimaJim

You seem to know a lot about batteries cowboy...

You seem to know a lot about batteries cowboy casey. How long has Johnson Controls owned Optima and do you have any photos of you driving your Corvette when it's -10 outside? BostonJoel, Optima now...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
09-23-2017, 10:45 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,144
Posted By OptimaJim

micjester, D&E being a foreign concept to...

micjester, D&E being a foreign concept to everyone coming into our series is not lost on us at all. We try to be as straightforward and transparent with it as we can be in explaining it in the rules,...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
09-22-2017, 10:16 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,144
Posted By OptimaJim

There were a couple of reasons for the aero...

There were a couple of reasons for the aero restrictions. The first was that this is a series for street cars and some of the wings people were showing up with were no longer anywhere near the...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
09-21-2017, 10:51 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,144
Posted By OptimaJim

Hello, it's always great to see folks talking...

Hello, it's always great to see folks talking about the series, whether they love it or hate it. I think the section K.I.T.T. referenced in his initial post is a good example of how we do our best to...
Forum: Southern California
08-24-2017, 09:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,429
Posted By OptimaJim

Fontana...

Fontana (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IX6cOWVBMa0&feature=youtu.be) is sold-out. Fun event though!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IX6cOWVBMa0&feature=youtu.be

Jim McIlvaine
eCare Manager,...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
08-23-2017, 09:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,511
Posted By OptimaJim

Drive safely Dave! I'll see you on the coasts!

Drive safely Dave! I'll see you on the coasts!
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-30-2017, 07:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,175
Posted By OptimaJim

Each OUSCI qualifier are two-day events. Day one...

Each OUSCI qualifier are two-day events. Day one is the Detroit Speed Autocross, Lingenfelter Design & Engineering Challenge and LucasOilRacing.TV Road Rally. Day two is the PowerStop Speed Stop...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-28-2017, 11:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,175
Posted By OptimaJim

Thanks for coming out and running again with us...

Thanks for coming out and running again with us Feras! Your car looked great out there! If you keep posting point totals north of 420 points, you'll have no trouble making it to Las Vegas.
...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
03-14-2017, 10:02 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,108
Posted By OptimaJim

Hi Mad Dog 24, that's feedback we hear quite...

Hi Mad Dog 24, that's feedback we hear quite often on our scheduling from every part of the country that doesn't have an event within a few hours drive. The challenges Jimi has in putting the...
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