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Started by TheRealVXed , May 21 2012 02:56 PM
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#1 TheRealVXed

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Posted 21 May 2012 - 02:56 PM

As above really. The battery died on Sunday morning (just before the meet too...) which meant that I had to start the car using a booster pack all day :blush: Anyway just wondering where the best place to buy one from is and what battery you would recommend? I am not really interested in a lightweight one unless it is the same price as the normal ones chinky chinky

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Posted 21 May 2012 - 03:02 PM

http://www.racshop.c...attery-063.html

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Posted 21 May 2012 - 03:11 PM

Awesome! Thanks :)

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Posted 21 May 2012 - 03:49 PM

Doesn't look like this one has a lift up handle which would make life easier? Cheers.

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Posted 21 May 2012 - 05:49 PM

The S4 version has a handle (got one in mine)

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Posted 21 May 2012 - 07:14 PM

The S4 version has a handle (got one in mine)


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Posted 21 May 2012 - 08:32 PM

halfords, with their 4 year guarantee. Strangely their batteries last for 3years and 364 days, you then get supplied with a new one and another 4 year guarantee. I haven't bought a battery in years

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Posted 22 May 2012 - 08:05 AM

I'm sure you can make some kind of loop from packing strap to aid getting it in , or get the RAC bloke to fit it for you.

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Posted 22 May 2012 - 08:44 AM

halfords, with their 4 year guarantee. Strangely their batteries last for 3years and 364 days, you then get supplied with a new one and another 4 year guarantee. I haven't bought a battery in years


LOL, dont tell me you short it out 1 day before expire and take it back - tut tut !

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Posted 22 May 2012 - 08:52 AM

Thing is, battery without handle, £29.99. Battery with handle £74.99. Think I'll save £45 and skin my knuckles instead :)

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Posted 22 May 2012 - 12:54 PM

Thing is, battery without handle, £29.99. Battery with handle £74.99. Think I'll save £45 and skin my knuckles instead :)

. . .you can make some kind of loop from packing strap to aid getting it in.


Save £45 and your knuckles by using some packing strap or similar. Then it will be there for getting the battery out 3 years and 364 days later.

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Posted 22 May 2012 - 01:05 PM

or maybe I will fashion a handle of some kind.... :sleep: workshop at the ready!! :lol:

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Posted 22 May 2012 - 01:08 PM

a large spring and some pyrotechnic bolts

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Posted 22 May 2012 - 01:13 PM

That bosch battery has a handle, its at the front.

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Posted 22 May 2012 - 01:15 PM

Also if you wanted one with a 5 year guarantee (bosch its £50 Delivered)

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Posted 22 May 2012 - 01:28 PM

Not bothered by the guarentee. I will lose the receipt anyway :( :lol:

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Posted 22 May 2012 - 02:40 PM

Not bothered by the guarentee. I will lose the receipt anyway :(

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Stick it to the battery in a small plastic bag...

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Posted 22 May 2012 - 02:45 PM

That's a good idea!

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Posted 08 November 2012 - 08:56 PM

Appears that RAC link on the thread now comes up with a different battery! Perhaps Halfords with a trade card is now a better option?

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Posted 08 November 2012 - 08:57 PM

the 440 Ah Halfords silver is good. seems to last for ever even when off the trickle.
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