Battery

[scotttait]

What's the best battery to get? Mine died withing a minute!!

[petet16]

Battery Megastore

http://www.batterymegastore.co.uk/?gclid=COmliYPUhLYCFcLHtAodczQAKw

[Malteser]

I have always loved Optima Yellow Tops. Bought one for my Oldsmobile Alero V6 in Canada 4 years ago, and it is now powering my Rover 417 (Isuzu 1.7 TD engine swap) with no worries or hiccups what so ever.

[stamford]

Battery Megastore

http://www.batterymegastore.co.uk/?gclid=COmliYPUhLYCFcLHtAodczQAKw

Good shout, I bought my Discovery one from them, good price and decent enough part.

[Ippon]

Anyone bought/used their 10/10 battery? (http://www.batterymegastore.co.uk/wizard/Car+Battery+Finder/results/)
Alphaline

[Dan1971]

Just got a Bosch from Eurocarparts - £40ish delivered.

[Din]

Just don't buy halfords ones... Over priced (even with a trade card) and no better than any cheap one, last one I had was garunteed for 3 years, at about 3 years and a month it died.

Got one from the motor factors down the road for about £25.00 although that was an 063. Good battery too yuasa iirc.

[Ippon]

Just got a Bosch from Eurocarparts - £40ish delivered.

Got a link? They seem to be £60ish
Was it the S3?
Bosch Battery (S3 Battery 012 3 Year Guarantee) Part No.: 444770125

£66.00
Cheers

[Ippon]

LOL ... think I've found the same battery from Europarts on Amazon for £44 ..... is it the same? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bosch-Battery-Type-Manufacturers-Warranty/dp/B0054RB9K4

[petet16]

The amazon one is a bit feeble for a v6 at only 45 ah.

[petet16]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51RZpCkxEFL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

[Ippon]

So this one then? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bosch-Battery-Type-Manufacturers-Warranty/dp/B005XVU2VI/ref=aag_m_pw_dp?ie=UTF8&m=A3B5SW5SOXGEY2
Technical Details

Amp Hours (Ah): 52Ah
Cold Cranking Amp (CCA): 420cca
Length: 212mm; Width: 175mm; Height: 190mm

[petet16]

This is the spec http://www.batterymegastore.co.uk/wizard/Car+Battery+Finder/results/

[Din]

Amp Hours (Ah): 54Ah
Cold Cranking Amp (CCA): 520cca
Length: 242mm; Width: 175mm; Height: 175mm

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Exide-Excell-Car-Battery-Type-065-3-Year-Guarantee-/300631380613?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item45ff06d285

I would be looking at that personally... assuming it fits.

[Ippon]

LOL ... gone a full cirlce ....the 10/10 @ £52.50 looks a better buy .... and was my original has anyone buy one of these question :)

[Din]

LOL ... gone a full cirlce ....the 10/10 @ £52.50 looks a better buy .... and was my original has anyone buy one of these question :)

Its a battery, with a guarantee.... it will work yes, never tried that brand though.

I would not pay that much for a 012 battery if though knowing there are plenty of bosch ones on ebay for £39.00 and free delivery.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0&_nkw=012+battery&_sacat=0&_from=R40

[Din]

That said, i reckon that 012 must be wrong...

I just went out to the garage to look at the battery that came off my ZS180, its 70ah 640cca, and somewhat larger than the 012 !

This one.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bosch-s3-007-100-Car-Battery-Stevenage-Batteries-Hertfordshire-/151019853229?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item23297c15ad

LENGTH 278mm

WIDTH 175mm

HEIGHT 175mm

[petet16]

The Bosch one you've linked to won't fit the zs tray Dan, 242mm is the max length that'll fit.

[Din]

The Bosch one you've linked to won't fit the zs tray Dan, 242mm is the max length that'll fit.

Orly... well thats what came off mine lol... that said i dont think it was secured in properly (didnt look to hard).

The one off my Ti fitted perfectly though :)

And that was an 065 at 242mm long, it will be the one i use on mine when its done.

[petet16]

The 278mm one will sit on top of the tray, but I don't think the clamp will fit with it.

[Din]

Yeah, think thats how it was thinking about it..

[Dan1971]

Mine is a Bosch 3 - on the site you put in your car details and it shows you. Ordered and delivered next day - all fitted - all good - 3 yr guarantee...

I haven't put any links up .... ???

Bish, bash, Bosch ..... ;)

[tcb 180]

Mine is original and nearly 10yrs of age. I've said it now haven't I?

[hellkef]

Battery Megastore dont list a 1.6 ZS :no:

[petet16]

Battery Megastore dont list a 1.6 ZS :no:

It'll be the same as a 1.8

[Ippon]

well i've bought this http://www.batterymegastore.co.uk/product/56219/
The Alphaline sealed calcium battery is one of the best car batteries on the market. Features include: Long lasting service life, reliable starting power, unique safety design and comes equipped with a charge level indicator. The battery has a calcium tin-alloy technology, enveloped separator for low electric resistance and advanced centre lug technology. You wont find a better battery for this price.