Today I bought the Exide Orbital Battery discussed previously on the list.
The Checker Auto I bought it from had models with four top posts (one in
each corner) and two top posts (in the middle on each side)and of course the
side terminals. I bought the one with the two top posts, $129.99. I thought
this was a pretty good price considering the technology seems to be the same
as the Optima and I can get a warranty at any Krager or Checker auto.
Anyway, it seems a big larger than the Optima from what I've read from the
other installs (maybe 1/4 " in each direction). I've begun to cut the metal
in the front of the box (what was VW's plan to use 1/16" steel for the batt
holder?). I was wondering if anyone has had any experience mounting this
battery. It looks like I'll need to cut off the top posts to make this work.
It also does not look like it will lie flat on its side (a bit too big) but
I'll know more when I get the rest of the metal cut away. Any help with this
battery would be great, if not, I guess I'm a pioneer and I'll let the rest
of the group know. TIA

Phil Walker
Bountiful UT
89 Westy