if i let you go now

I may never get to hold you again.

Damn, damn damn...I really do need a new battery now. Damn thing was dead this morning went I went to move the truck around. This time, I don't remember doing anything that would particularly drain the battery. I did have the door open for a bit while I worked on the antenna wiring, but come on, the dome light making it go dead? Besides, it shuts off after 10 mins or so of being on so as to not kill the battery.

So.....I'm gonna have to get a new one very soon I'm afraid. I still want to get me an Optima, might as well go with some nice aftermarket terminals, like JL Audio, while I'm at it, some jumper studs, and I should be good to go. Too bad all of that will probably cost me around $300, if not more. Damn.

After perusing summitracing.com, my fears have been actualized. While I could probably get some cheaper/inexpensive stuff, I don't want to worry about battery 6 months down the road. An Optima Yellow Top is $172.69, battery relocation kit is $120.69, headlight harness is $21.50 (I need this, mine only half works, and is ugly), and finally, remote jumper studs are $19.99, bringing my total to $334 and change, without tax or shipping. I also need side posts and possibly adapters for the battery; use the top terminals for my main ground and charging system, and use the side posts for accessories. Those'll run probably $20 or so, making my total closer to $350. Damn. With a total like that, the $35 a pop JL Audio terminals are a no-go; no biggie really, they are mostly for show (and look damn good), but with a hidden battery, what's the point? Oh-well, it's something that needs to be done.