Newbie Battery Question

[asitag]

Hey Guys,

just a quick question.

My battery needs to be changed (it has failed once).

1. What type of battery should i purchase? what has worked well for you etc...

2. approx $$$ will it set me back?

cheers

[R34_Wong]

Batteries can range from $100 - $500 depending on what you're after. If you haven't got a wicked sound system, I think a standard Exide or Century battery will do you fine. You'd probably be looking at $200-$250 for one of those and they'll last you a few years.

[asitag]

thanks for the advice

[superspit]

thanks for the advice

After some experience with batts......I know this much...STAY AWAY FROM CALCIUM EXPANDED type cells!....They are ridiculous!

Stick with the standard old-tech Lead Plate batts...(Century Lead still kicks ass!)..and get the biggest battery capacity you can fit into your car!

Keep in mind the size of the posts (you may need small Jap terminals, positive post to the right, very important!)

Hope that helps....Calcium can be a shit of a thing to keep charged, espesh trying to keep that magic eye (if applicable) in the green!

Just my 2 cents guys.....do what works for you!