Who's using the new DieHard Platnum batteries?

AGM design made for Sears by EnerSys (who make Odyssey Batteries)

Group 34 or 34/38DT
4 years free replacement
$189
880 CCA and 135 minutes reserve capacity

""EnerSys Signs Multi-Year Contract to Provide Sears Holdings With Long-Life DieHard(R) Platinum BatteriesREADING, Pa. and HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Feb. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- EnerSys (NYSE: ENS), the world's largest manufacturer, marketer and distributor of industrial batteries, today announced it has signed a multi- year contract with Sears Holdings (Nasdaq: SHLD) to manufacture and supply Sears with a newly categorized DieHard Platinum branded battery for aftermarket automotive and marine applications. DieHard is America's most preferred automotive battery, among those stating a preference.
Beginning in March, 2007, Sears Auto Centers will be the exclusive distribution channel for DieHard Platinum batteries. "By working with EnerSys on the new DieHard Platinum battery, we continue the legacy of innovation that was established with the original DieHard battery 40 years ago," said Rick Sawyer, vice president/general merchandise manager of Sears Auto Centers. "We're confident this new battery will live up to the DieHard brand name and that users will be pleased with its performance. These premium-grade batteries are designed for a longer life than traditional batteries, offer increased levels of safe operation, can withstand extreme heat and cold, and are durable for consumer automotive/marine applications. The DieHard Platinum battery will offer proven vibration resistance to the consumer market.
The new DieHard Platinum batteries have up to 28% more Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) than comparatively sized spiral Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) batteries providing much more starting power to automobiles and boats, along with unmatched reserved capacity. These thin-plate pure-lead batteries will carry DieHard batteries' best-ever, free replacement warranty. See your local Sears store for written warranty details.
"We're thrilled to provide this high-end, durable DieHard Platinum version to consumers," said John Craig, chairman, president and chief executive officer of EnerSys. "This partnership represents a great opportunity for more users to benefit from our pure-lead technology products."
The DieHard Platinum batteries are manufactured in EnerSys' U.S. manufacturing facility in Warrensburg, Mo, where the first DieHard Platinum came off the production line today. They have a valve-regulated design that allows them to be installed in any orientation, except inverted, without spilling and the U.S. Department of Transportation has classified them as non- spillable for safe shipping.""

I've used Odyssey for years, so I'm thinking about trying the new DieHard as my battery is getting weak.

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2002 KJ Limited
Select Trac
3.7L V6
45RFE automatic
OME heavy springs
Bilstein HD strut and 5125 extended rear shock (not quite bolt in - just some spacers needed)
Yokohama Geolander AT-S 245 75r16

I've been looking at Optima Yellows...this may change my mind.

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06 KJ Sport
-245/75/16 Destination A/T's
-Debadged and decaled
-Liberator door handles

Well, for what it's worth, the Odyssey line of batteries are awesome and these are made by the same mfg. I figure I'll give these Diehard ones a try since they cost less and carry the 4 year full replacement warranty.

These style batteries combine qualities of starting and deep cycle in one package. Kinda cool.

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2002 KJ Limited
Select Trac
3.7L V6
45RFE automatic
OME heavy springs
Bilstein HD strut and 5125 extended rear shock (not quite bolt in - just some spacers needed)
Yokohama Geolander AT-S 245 75r16