Went to autozone today to pick up an optima red top for 149..not bad. They didn't have a size in their comp so we too one outside and it looked like it will fit. The brace that holds the battery in place did not look like it'll fit. He told me I don't need it and I told him he has no idea how badly I do need it. What do ya'll use to keep the batter in place? (Yes, I did a search)

Not sure which Redtop you are looking at. Mine fits with the factory hold down.

You will need it because the battery bounces around.

this is the one I have:

Optima Redtop
Model#: 333359
Part#: red34/78
CA: 980
CCA: 800
RC: 104

Stone

Yea I don't know..autozone told me it wouldnt fit. I bought it anyway and it fit in w/ no problem..

Glad it worked out. You won't be sorry with the Optima. No acid to worry about or adding water.

Stone

the way the stock battery leaked all the time was the resson for me getting the red top.