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scotttait
17-03-13, 07:57 PM
What's the best battery to get? Mine died withing a minute!!
petet16
17-03-13, 08:06 PM
Battery Megastore
http://www.batterymegastore.co.uk/?gclid=COmliYPUhLYCFcLHtAodczQAKw
Malteser
18-03-13, 11:46 AM
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
18-03-13, 12:06 PM
Battery Megastore
http://www.batterymegastore.co.uk/?gclid=COmliYPUhLYCFcLHtAodczQAKw
Good shout, I bought my Discovery one from them, good price and decent enough part.
Anyone bought/used their 10/10 battery? (http://www.batterymegastore.co.uk/wizard/Car+Battery+Finder/results/)
Alphaline
Dan1971
28-04-13, 06:17 PM
Just got a Bosch from Eurocarparts - £40ish delivered.
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.
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
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
28-04-13, 07:52 PM
The amazon one is a bit feeble for a v6 at only 45 ah.
petet16
28-04-13, 07:55 PM
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51RZpCkxEFL._SL500_AA300_.jpg
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
28-04-13, 08:00 PM
This is the spec http://www.batterymegastore.co.uk/wizard/Car+Battery+Finder/results/
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.
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 :)
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
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
28-04-13, 08:26 PM
The Bosch one you've linked to won't fit the zs tray Dan, 242mm is the max length that'll fit.
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
28-04-13, 08:35 PM
The 278mm one will sit on top of the tray, but I don't think the clamp will fit with it.
Yeah, think thats how it was thinking about it..
Dan1971
28-04-13, 09:20 PM
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
28-04-13, 10:08 PM
Mine is original and nearly 10yrs of age. I've said it now haven't I?
hellkef
29-04-13, 07:32 AM
Battery Megastore dont list a 1.6 ZS :no:
petet16
29-04-13, 07:47 AM
Battery Megastore dont list a 1.6 ZS :no:
It'll be the same as a 1.8
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.
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