R33 Gtst Battery

[power23]

Hey Guys,

I need to buy a new battery for my r33 gtst wondering where the best place to go is? Repco wanted $220 and I thought I would ask here before checking out other auto places on the weekend.

I am in the Clayton area.

Thanks Shaun

[paulr33]

220 is steep

last time i checked i think racv would supply and fit one for about 170

[R31Nismoid]

depending on what battery you want, size etc - you can do a lot better than 170

[jezza boii]

If you know where to go you can get a battery for not much more than $100 (had one in my Supra and it worked fine). Depends what you want it for. I can get you a Yellowtop Optima for about $300. That's basically the best battery you can get. Will last ~10 years.

[joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo]

$300 for a yellowtop! that's the best option right there

[R31Nismoid]

That's basically the best battery you can get. Will last ~10 years.

Please be careful with such statements because fact is, they might not last 4 years.

Depends on how they are used, if they are left to fully discharge etc.

I killed a Oddessy in less than 2yrs due to the car going to/from workshops and not being charged often enough and running flat about 5-6 times in that period. Wish i had've known letting it run flat so few times would have done that... But live and learn

So its very much subjective to use.

[jimmytim]

Got mine replaced at a local workshop for $138 included lab.

It's the exide battery though, but including lab, will do.

If you're interested let me know and I'll pm the address.

[Birds]

Exide Orbital ftw.

[jezza boii]

Please be careful with such statements because fact is, they might not last 4 years.

Oops, didn't think when I posted that. It can last 10 years. Either way, it will last longer than your typical run-of-the-mill battery. I think they're a great investment.

I fell asleep in my ZX with the stereo on. Woke up the next morning and it turned over without a problem!

[WYTSKY]

Oops, didn't think when I posted that. It can last 10 years. Either way, it will last longer than your typical run-of-the-mill battery. I think they're a great investment.

I fell asleep in my ZX with the stereo on. Woke up the next morning and it turned over without a problem!

Have done similar with the opposite outcome, now me thinks this not a bad idea...

[R31Nismoid]

Oops, didn't think when I posted that. It can last 10 years. Either way, it will last longer than your typical run-of-the-mill battery. I think they're a great investment.

I fell asleep in my ZX with the stereo on. Woke up the next morning and it turned over without a problem!

in my case id have been better of with a cheap battery as it wouldn't have suffered as bad

you don't wanna fall asleep and near flatten them too much cause that's how my oddsy died basically

[Count Grantleyish]

Buy $100 Century battery and fit it yourself, take 30-45 mins to do it

[jezza boii]

Buy $100 Century battery and fit it yourself, take 30-45 mins to do it

Does it seriously take that long to fit a battery? In all 4 of my cars it has taken no longer than 2 minutes in total.

[R31Nismoid]

Gotta get the rear panel off in a R33, but it doesnt take too long

[Birds]

R33 battery is just awkward because it's located between the rear seats and the boot...helps if you're a small person and can crouch in the boot.

[jezza boii]

Oh wow. That's really inconvenient! My MR2 just has it in the 'frunk' and Supra/300ZX has it easily accessible in the engine bay.

[Count Grantleyish]

Yeah, on GTST it's bit easier cos you don't have to remove strut brace and a steel panel between battery tray and boot trim in GTR boot (which GTST doesn't have this bit).