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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: tariqb on 01 March 2009, 00:39
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Hi all - I had my car put through the code reader and dispite thinking that it needed loads of works i need a new battery, a battery clamp, fuse holder- top of battery, battery housing - the battery has actually no base - however I need a new batt - the question is which one - i don't want that dies quickly - so guys which one shall I buy?
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I can't say as I've ever seen a thread of batteries for a mk4 yet!! I guess I'd probably just go to VW to price up a new one.
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The red-top racing gel batteries are best. :)
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yup thats what i was thinking of ivor. Was guna say a red battery lmao glad i didnt now
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Bosch silver from eurocarparts 44 pounds http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecommerce/Search_Results.asp :smiley:
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seems like a good price rich
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seems like a good price rich
Its the best price i could find for a good make - ive got one :afro:
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did ur battery pack in rich?
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did ur battery pack in rich?
Few months ago could hear it was struggling to start got worse next few days so replaced it before it let me down :wink:
It was the original battery - 9 years old :shocked:
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lol. Did u keep the oem battery then? Lol pride of place on ur mantle piece
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lol. Did u keep the oem battery then? Lol pride of place on ur mantle piece
PMSL :grin: :grin:
Na took it down the tip :laugh:
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nah sorry rich i dont believe u. I bet u made a wooden stand for it. Covered it in vw interior cloth and had an metal plate engraved lmao
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nah sorry rich i dont believe u. I bet u made a wooden stand for it. Covered it in vw interior cloth and had an metal plate engraved lmao
PMSL im a OEM freak but not quite to that extent!! :grin: :grin: :grin:
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lmao. Wish my car was home :cry:
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After last nights post, and a sift through a few webpages i have decided to buy this battery: http://www.carbatteryshop.co.uk/mb-GOLF-1.8-Gti-1.8T-Gti-98-I670.html - Apparently they are highly recommended.
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soz -its the Varta battery :wink:
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I got a varta, but its blue. Does the job, don't really know what makes a battery good tbh! Cost me £20 so i convinced myself it was a good one :wink:
Sam
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As far as i know the original battery is a Varta - I think that VW put in a Varta instead of the Bosch battery -
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That makes sense as i got mine from VW (not via the front door though if you get me) :wink:
Sam
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Yes I get you.... A man on the inside is always useful -
You must get all the parts cheaper - and it shows - that pic of your car is an absolute beauty!!
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Well not really to be honest, most parts can be sourced cheaper even with a little VW trade discount if your happy to use non genuine bits. Personally from my experiance with the golf, genuine bit's ain't up to much anyway, so i just as well give some otehr manufacturers a try and save a few quid at the same time!
It does help though on certain main dealer only parts. Also things like cambelts/ waterpumps/maf's etc I feel easier with using the gen bit's!
Cheers for the comment on picture too :smiley:
Sam
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did ur battery pack in rich?
Few months ago could hear it was struggling to start got worse next few days so replaced it before it let me down :wink:
It was the original battery - 9 years old :shocked:
definatley had good life from your original one then rich thats unreal :shocked:
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did ur battery pack in rich?
Few months ago could hear it was struggling to start got worse next few days so replaced it before it let me down :wink:
It was the original battery - 9 years old :shocked:
definatley had good life from your original one then rich thats unreal :shocked:
I've probably just jinxed it, but mine's just ticked over the 9 year mark! :)
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did ur battery pack in rich?
Few months ago could hear it was struggling to start got worse next few days so replaced it before it let me down :wink:
It was the original battery - 9 years old :shocked:
definatley had good life from your original one then rich thats unreal :shocked:
I've probably just jinxed it, but mine's just ticked over the 9 year mark! :)
and another one to :shocked: tho looking at mine it looks like the original one and thats nearly 8 years old :shocked:
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Who is that battery made by - Bosch or Varta? - or is it from someone else?