As per title, what do you guys recommend? I only have a basic speaker system (4 speakers and a double din H/u) so nothing fancy, what sort of battery would be sufficient for me?
I've searched the forums but there's all sorts of answers from all different dates
Thanks
Battery Recommendations?
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Re: Battery Recommendations?
Depends really, but in your current situation probably an optima red-top. If you plan on doing up the I.C.E. soon, then go the yellow-top as it handles being discharged a lot better.
I'll have an FTO one day... i swear!
until then:
1. 2001 Merc-Benz A160 (porta-loo on wheels)
2. 2007 Peugeot 307 TDi (more fun than you'd expect)
3. [url=ttp://ftoaustralia.com/v3/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=25373]2009 Mitsubishi Triton Di-D (a monster in its own right)[/url]
4. 1992 Nissan NX Coupe (club car and project car)
5. 1996 Holden SB Barina - "The Nugget"
6. 1996 Jeep XJ Cherokee Sport - The Budget Build
7. 2010 Toyota Landcruiser 76 Series - V8 Goodness... - Build coming soon.
8. 1990 Audi 90 manual - The delightfully dignified daily driver
until then:
1. 2001 Merc-Benz A160 (porta-loo on wheels)
2. 2007 Peugeot 307 TDi (more fun than you'd expect)
3. [url=ttp://ftoaustralia.com/v3/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=25373]2009 Mitsubishi Triton Di-D (a monster in its own right)[/url]
4. 1992 Nissan NX Coupe (club car and project car)
5. 1996 Holden SB Barina - "The Nugget"
6. 1996 Jeep XJ Cherokee Sport - The Budget Build
7. 2010 Toyota Landcruiser 76 Series - V8 Goodness... - Build coming soon.
8. 1990 Audi 90 manual - The delightfully dignified daily driver
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Bennoz wrote:My rubbing happens on the inside.
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Re: Battery Recommendations?
As above 
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Re: Battery Recommendations?
A $100 super cheap battery will do.
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Re: Battery Recommendations?
This is actually where I was heading, but in a round-a-bout way.silverGPX wrote:A $100 super cheap battery will do.
I've had the Century battery in ours now going on 3 years and still strong.
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Re: Battery Recommendations?
Yeah its not like he's running in an SPL Comp lolAstron_Boy wrote:This is actually where I was heading, but in a round-a-bout way.silverGPX wrote:A $100 super cheap battery will do.
I've had the Century battery in ours now going on 3 years and still strong.
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Re: Battery Recommendations?
Thanks for the replies boys, gonna go with the Century NS60S (430 CCA)
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Re: Battery Recommendations?
The optima's might be expensive, but there's a reason for it: They're good. Being a gel-cel battery, they can be moved to the boot without fuss, and are also able to be strapped down using a ratchet strap (Like vectose has done) for extra clearance. They're also maintenance free, so you don't have to check the levels all the time and keep topping them up as the acid drops.silverGPX wrote:Yeah its not like he's running in an SPL Comp lolAstron_Boy wrote:This is actually where I was heading, but in a round-a-bout way.silverGPX wrote:A $100 super cheap battery will do.
I've had the Century battery in ours now going on 3 years and still strong.
edit: Also, being acid free means that if you like to drive "spiritedly" then you're not going to end up with acid all over the battery tray and down the inside of the wheel arch.
I'll have an FTO one day... i swear!
until then:
1. 2001 Merc-Benz A160 (porta-loo on wheels)
2. 2007 Peugeot 307 TDi (more fun than you'd expect)
3. [url=ttp://ftoaustralia.com/v3/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=25373]2009 Mitsubishi Triton Di-D (a monster in its own right)[/url]
4. 1992 Nissan NX Coupe (club car and project car)
5. 1996 Holden SB Barina - "The Nugget"
6. 1996 Jeep XJ Cherokee Sport - The Budget Build
7. 2010 Toyota Landcruiser 76 Series - V8 Goodness... - Build coming soon.
8. 1990 Audi 90 manual - The delightfully dignified daily driver
until then:
1. 2001 Merc-Benz A160 (porta-loo on wheels)
2. 2007 Peugeot 307 TDi (more fun than you'd expect)
3. [url=ttp://ftoaustralia.com/v3/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=25373]2009 Mitsubishi Triton Di-D (a monster in its own right)[/url]
4. 1992 Nissan NX Coupe (club car and project car)
5. 1996 Holden SB Barina - "The Nugget"
6. 1996 Jeep XJ Cherokee Sport - The Budget Build
7. 2010 Toyota Landcruiser 76 Series - V8 Goodness... - Build coming soon.
8. 1990 Audi 90 manual - The delightfully dignified daily driver
Astron_Boy wrote:No correction needed Gen Y, you are correct.
Bennoz wrote:My rubbing happens on the inside.
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Re: Battery Recommendations?
Its a $3000 90s FWD just throw whatever the f**k fits in lol
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Re: Battery Recommendations?
silverGPX wrote:Its a $3000 90s FWD just throw whatever the f**k fits in lol
Because nothing is faster than a p plater in a commodore.....
except maybe a p plater on a unicorn
except maybe a p plater on a unicorn
FTOcrazy273 wrote: Destinationtoby probably has one of THE best FTO's on the forum I never get tired of looking at his pics! Good work mate!