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#1 Neil7744

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Posted 19 September 2011 - 08:46 AM

Hi,

Whats the biggest Ah and most reliable battery i can fit into a standard mini battery box in the boot?

#2 maccers

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Posted 19 September 2011 - 09:03 AM

I managed to squeeze in a battery from a Puegeot 306 Diesel, 540amps starting power. Its a Halfords Advanced, model no : HCB013.

#3 lrostoke

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Posted 19 September 2011 - 09:28 AM

Generic reference is Type 075

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Posted 19 September 2011 - 10:33 AM

I know this sounds like "Here we go again" but Halfords' batteries are best avoided as they do not seem to last. I have a Varta Blue 075 in my Mini.

#5 Neil7744

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Posted 19 September 2011 - 01:10 PM

Thanks. Sorry to have aked this question again...have just realised it was asked only a few posts ago.

#6 Brams96

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Posted 19 September 2011 - 01:22 PM

Get the equivalent of the Peugeot diesel one mentioned.




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