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 Mar 9 2010, 05:45 PM
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Stage One Kit Fitted  Group: Members Joined: 13-March 09 From: Oswestry, Shropshire  |
At the start of April, I'm taking the Mini out of hibernation!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
However, I've tried to charge the battery, and it won't hold the charge for long; it seems that, although the car's been garaged, the temperature has taken it's toll on the battry. Which type/size of battery is best to use; will an 063 or 075 fit into the recess? Just wondering what batteries people on here use. Cheers! |
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Mar 9 2010, 05:46 PM
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Up Into Fourth Group: TMF+ Member Joined: 8-April 07 From: Leeds (however, often found in Cornwall) Member of a Local Club?: www.lcmoc.com |
Both of those will, I put a 075 in mine not long ago..
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Mar 9 2010, 05:48 PM
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Up Into Fourth Group: TMF+ Member Joined: 17-January 09 From: Winnersh, Reading |
075 fits like a glove.
I think an 096 might fit, but not been brave enough to try it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol.gif) |
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Mar 9 2010, 05:50 PM
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One Carb Or Two? Group: Members Joined: 28-June 08 From: Boston Member of a Local Club?: Lincolnshire Mini Owners Club |
my vote goes for the 075 - got mine for around £50 inc VAT local motor factors. Very pleased, plus it doesn't really need the battery bracket, although i did put a 2" piece of timber underneath the battery, to raise it up - as the Positive lead was V close to the battery box.
Ryan |
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Mar 9 2010, 05:50 PM
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One Carb Or Two? Group: TMF+ Member Joined: 26-April 08 From: Londinium Member of a Local Club?: T.M.F |
I've heard over and over again that the batteries fitted to the Peugeots 306D are good - which just to let you know is the 075 type.
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Mar 9 2010, 05:52 PM
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Up Into Fourth Group: TMF+ Member Joined: 8-April 07 From: Leeds (however, often found in Cornwall) Member of a Local Club?: www.lcmoc.com |
QUOTE (Twincam @ Mar 9 2010, 05:50 PM)  I've heard over and over again that the batteries fitted to the Peugeots 306D are good - which just to let you know is the 075 type. I thought that was the 063 type? I got the 075 and it said it's for the BMW318i. I think the standard Mini battery is 038. |
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Mar 9 2010, 05:55 PM
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One Carb Or Two? Group: TMF+ Member Joined: 26-April 08 From: Londinium Member of a Local Club?: T.M.F |
QUOTE (yorkshirechris @ Mar 9 2010, 05:52 PM) QUOTE (Twincam @ Mar 9 2010, 05:50 PM) I've heard over and over again that the batteries fitted to the Peugeots 306D are good - which just to let you know is the 075 type. I thought that was the 063 type? I got the 075 and it said it's for the BMW318i. I think the standard Mini battery is 038. You maybe right - although I checked on here and it recomended the 075 for the 306D? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ermm.gif) They're saying the 318i is an 065 type? (so confusing!) www.tayna.co.uk |
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Mar 9 2010, 06:18 PM
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Up Into Fourth Group: TMF+ Member Joined: 17-January 09 From: Winnersh, Reading |
the 075 is from the 306D. And is the most powerful normal battery that fits into a mini, that i know of
This post has been edited by Burnard: Mar 9 2010, 06:18 PM |
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Mar 9 2010, 06:56 PM
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Stage One Kit Fitted Group: Members Joined: 13-March 09 From: Oswestry, Shropshire |
Thanks for the replies; looks like I'll be getting an 075 then! Got one of those in my Escort and it seems good. Besides, probably best to have a slightly beefier battery now I've got 4 spotlights on the front!
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Mar 9 2010, 07:02 PM
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Drives the 'Thing' Group: TMF+ Member Joined: 29-January 09 From: Nottingham Member of a Local Club?: Nottsaboutminis |
Found this site very cheap for batteries. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumbsup.gif)
http://www.performancebatteries.co.uk/ I got my Mum a Varta battery for her Rover Streetwise and it was cheaper than my local Motor Factors where i get 20%discount. Its free next day delivery and Its cheaper than Tanya.co.uk aswell. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumbsup.gif) This post has been edited by Darkscamp: Mar 9 2010, 07:03 PM |
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