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R33 Gtst Battery Recommendations.

Tony Olsson

By Tony Olsson,
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Ok so I need a new battery as the one I took out last night has not charged a bit since 1pm yesterday :( I had high hopes of a slow charge but alas I'm here asking what the forum thinks. My battery budget is around $100 and would rather buy new. I know $100 won't get me much but thought it be worth the ask. Thanks :)

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What size is the one in yours at the moment? Will have the Cold Crank Amps written on it somewhere.

Mine was in it when it came from Japan in 2006 so it was at least 7 years old when it died from leaving the headlights on too much, I've got a big one in my boot now (which required removal of the rear strut brace to get in) and even then it was very tricky to fit it (speaker clearance, mounting bracket etc)...

Where are the batteries located in Vylines?

I'd recommend just getting a brand you recognise which has a decent amount of CCA's and fits (Dimensions and has the posts on the right side / pole orientation). Ring up a few local places to see what they've got on offer since you need it fast to get it going again.

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Finally have a new battery after two days of waiting. RACV came yesterday with the wrong battery then tried selling me a more expensive one, then today after ringing back they brought one out to me. After the most painful 1hr battery change over I'm back on the road again! :P Felt like an idiot having someone else put a battery in for me though! :P

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My car has an SCA battery which was there when I bought it. If I leave the car a week without starting it, it seems to really struggle to turn the engine over. Sign I should replace it, or should I just drive the car more often?

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