hi finally the battery is going out on my 2006 f430 spider i heard 34r optima is good . but i had optima batterys on my boats and few other cars before and they were never that good. any suggestions which is best battery for my 2006 f430 spider thanks. = )
I went with Interstate (MT7-34R) for my '07 F430 a couple of months ago and it's working fine so far.
While the Optima red top 34R is the oem battery for the 430 Scuderia....I would suggest not using it. The Optima red top has had a dismal record for the past several years. What is interesting, is the Optima yellow top is very highly rated by Consumer Reports...but alas, is not offered in a 34R version (reversed terminals). Definitely get an AGM....I would suggest considering the Sears AGM in 34R, it is manufactured by East Penn which has a very good reputation. Interstate sounds like a good option as well. When the time comes, I will get something other than Optima, but the brackets from Ferrari are designed for it, so will require some modification or replacement brackets.
I heard that about Optima over 10 years ago, and experienced issues with the red top first hand. You mean they still haven't gotten their act together yet?
Search is always your friend. Here you go: http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/f430-battery-replacement.318758/
thanks for the input . my mechanic put a new ac telco professional everything seems fine and fits 100% should be ok? my trucks and my lamborghini diablo i used ac delco always seems perfect just ferrari is new to me just wanted to be sure
