I need to replace the battery in my 2003 Spyder Cambrio. I have read some other posts recommending the Interstate or the Optima Red Top. I called my local Interstate dealer which sells both, and he said he has 34R sized batteries in both brands that will fit and work fine, but neither has the hookup for the gas vent tube that my factory battery has. Do I absolutely need this?
The Optima Red Top is a dry cell battery and has vents on the side of the battery, but no tube venting the gas directly out of the battery chamber in the trunk. Since it is a Spyder, would I be fine using the Red Top with the side vents? The battery dealer said he does not even sell/stock a size 34R battery with a tube vent, only the size vents.
Thank you for your help, Scott.
The Optima Red Top is a dry cell battery and has vents on the side of the battery, but no tube venting the gas directly out of the battery chamber in the trunk. Since it is a Spyder, would I be fine using the Red Top with the side vents? The battery dealer said he does not even sell/stock a size 34R battery with a tube vent, only the size vents.
Thank you for your help, Scott.