New De Lorean owner/battery question

["jmlaux83" <jmlaux83@xxxx>]

Hello, I am a new owner of a 1981, black interior delorean VIN# 
2256. This is my first Delorean; its not in the best of shape, but 
it was all that I could find at the moment. Right now it doen't run, 
but I am hoping to get it running in the next few months. I wanted 
to drop in and say hi to all the other owners and ask a question. 
What battery would you recommend for a Delorean? I bought an Optima 
red top with a CA of 980 and a CCA of 800, but the check battery 
light is still on. I heard that it would be best to find a battery 
with 1000 cca or more. Any more advice for first time owners would 
be welcome as well. Thanks.

Jason