Need A New Battery For The 33 In Melb

[(B1) MR_fanny]

Hi guys,

i figured i'd post this in the vic section cause i need a new battery pronto and was after some advice. I bought an Optima D34 yellow top today from autobarn and the bloody thing doesn't fit, its 5mm too long (254mm). I am now considering the yellow or red top 75/25 model or the red top 25/35 models that is slightly smaller (234mm) in length but not sure if autobarn have them in stock for a swap. Not sure if i really need a deep cycle as the alarm is the only thing sucking juice but the thought of being able to recharge the thing again a couple times if it ever goes flat is a nice thought. Originally was running a Diamec battery from a group buy in 2004 that has lasted me till now =). I'd even be happy with that if i could find a distributor in melb.

Does anyone know of a place that has those particular Optima and Diamec models on shelf or recommend me another alternative battery? I have heard of people putting in marine batteries in.

cheers guys

Edited April 7, 2011 by (B1) MR_fanny

[shanusr33]

stick with the yellow top!!

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[Shadz]

Ive got a D34 yellow top in mine, went straight in. Just had to take out the plastic tray. Awesome battery, have had it in the car 7 years! Not one issues

[(B1) MR_fanny]

stick with the yellow top!!

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Thanks shane! I'll look into it.

Ive got a D34 yellow top in mine, went straight in. Just had to take out the plastic tray. Awesome battery, have had it in the car 7 years! Not one issues

What year is your 33? mine is a 95 series 1.5 and the metal bay is about 3-5mm too narrow. It may fit if i bashed it in or shave the battery..lol

[Shadz]

Mines a 1994 series 1. All I had to do was modify the battery bracket to hold it down. It has been in the car 7 years, unless the physical size of the batteries have changed?

[jezza boii]

Optima is the way to go. I couldn't fit a D34 in mine so I went for the D35. Great battery. I'm guessing you're paying ~$400ish though. I payed $280

[llama_au]

My advice is to steer clear of Pulse dry cell batteries. 2 years out of a dry cell that had only been discharged fully twice is really crap. I'll always just use standard batteries from now on, cheaper and still seem to last a reasonable amount of time.

[(B1) MR_fanny]

Well guys, I ended up taking out the bracket and stretched wider with a car jack + a little bashing with a plank of wood. Took me 20 mins to modify and mount, very snug fit and no paint lost. A worthwhile method to try first before pulling out the angle grinder =) Need bigger terminals now.

Optima is the way to go. I couldn't fit a D34 in mine so I went for the D35. Great battery. I'm guessing you're paying ~$400ish though. I payed $280

I paid $329 at autobarn, needed it asap so no time to shop around. i think its not a bad price for convenience though.

My advice is to steer clear of Pulse dry cell batteries. 2 years out of a dry cell that had only been discharged fully twice is really crap. I'll always just use standard batteries from now on, cheaper and still seem to last a reasonable amount of time.

Yeah, i was thinking about that also. My normal heavy duty Diamec battery lasted me a good 7yrs till now. I'll see how long this lasts, and switch back if it doesn't prove any better.