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Offline tariqb

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What battery is the best?
« on: 01 March 2009, 00:39 »
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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Offline bobbarley

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Re: What battery is the best?
« Reply #1 on: 01 March 2009, 00:51 »
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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Offline Ivor Mk4 Turbo

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Re: What battery is the best?
« Reply #2 on: 01 March 2009, 09:36 »
The red-top racing gel batteries are best. :)
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Re: What battery is the best?
« Reply #3 on: 01 March 2009, 09:38 »
yup thats what i was thinking of ivor. Was guna say a red battery lmao glad i didnt now
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Re: What battery is the best?
« Reply #4 on: 01 March 2009, 16:58 »
Bosch silver from eurocarparts 44 pounds http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecommerce/Search_Results.asp :smiley:
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Offline jonnyturbo

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Re: What battery is the best?
« Reply #5 on: 01 March 2009, 17:32 »
seems like a good price rich
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Re: What battery is the best?
« Reply #6 on: 01 March 2009, 17:35 »
Quote from: jonnyturbo on 01 March 2009, 17:32
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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Re: What battery is the best?
« Reply #7 on: 01 March 2009, 17:37 »
did ur battery pack in rich?
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Re: What battery is the best?
« Reply #8 on: 01 March 2009, 17:39 »
Quote from: jonnyturbo on 01 March 2009, 17:37
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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Re: What battery is the best?
« Reply #9 on: 01 March 2009, 17:42 »
lol. Did u keep the oem battery then? Lol pride of place on ur mantle piece
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