oh i'd bet it's worth the money, it's just too expensive for me being in college, i can't dump $400 for an alt. yes i have money for my car too, but $400 isn't just pocket change, we'll see how it works out, i hope the 135 will be enough, if it's not i could pick up an additional small battery or try and sell the red for something and pick up a better starter.i'm a forum addict as well, i check this one every now and then, but i'm mainly on CarAudioForum, sometimes on Low-Hz. you're a good guy to know, thanks for the info and i'll talk to you later.