psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,506 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·
Looks like a Century then. Now just to see if anywhere is cheaper than Supercheap @ $150 🙂
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68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --
11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Hi
WHAT SIZE BATTERY?
How many CCA's..??
Recessed posts??
how long a warranty?
LEE
I always get my EXIDE from Big W...
WHAT SIZE BATTERY?
How many CCA's..??
Recessed posts??
how long a warranty?
LEE
I always get my EXIDE from Big W...
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psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,506 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·
Size - biggets that'll fit68AutoBug wrote:Hi
WHAT SIZE BATTERY?
How many CCA's..??
Recessed posts??
how long a warranty?
LEE
I always get my EXIDE from Big W...
CCA - much as possible
Recessed posts - I'd rather not
EXIDE - only if bought for me as my experience has tarnished their name beyond ever spending my own money on them again until faith is restored by an EXIDE freebie 🙂
madness is in the eye of the beholder 👍
waveman1500 Also rides a Honda
1,346 posts · joined Dec 2009 ·
If it's going into a Beetle then you definitely should have a battery with recessed posts. Many Bugs have caught fire due to the owners fitting batteries without recessed posts. When the posts stick up they can come into contact with the seat springs and short out the battery, potentially causing battery damage and/or fire. Either way, make sure you have something non-conductive over the top of the battery.psimitar wrote:Recessed posts - I'd rather not
MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth
3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·
DEKA....8 years and still going strong!!!
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psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,506 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·
Doesn't matter if the posts are recessed as if someone sits there arse down hard enough it'll still short across them. I just fitted a polycarbonate cover over the battery and job done 🙂waveman1500 wrote:If it's going into a Beetle then you definitely should have a battery with recessed posts. Many Bugs have caught fire due to the owners fitting batteries without recessed posts. When the posts stick up they can come into contact with the seat springs and short out the battery, potentially causing battery damage and/or fire. Either way, make sure you have something non-conductive over the top of the battery.psimitar wrote:Recessed posts - I'd rather not
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ancientbugger Custom Title Time!
1,986 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·
Or change the terminal ends (?) on the cables for the quick release type from a boat shop, as I did on my sons baja, they have plastic covers on them and even the Qld Transport guys said it was a good idea.
waveman1500 Also rides a Honda
1,346 posts · joined Dec 2009 ·
That does sound quite a good idea. You only really need to change the positive one though, doesn't matter what the earth strap hits. Most beetles still have the braided non-insulated earth straps anyway.ancientbugger wrote:Or change the terminal ends (?) on the cables for the quick release type from a boat shop, as I did on my sons baja, they have plastic covers on them and even the Qld Transport guys said it was a good idea.
ancientbugger Custom Title Time!
1,986 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·
I think I changed both so when he wants to take the earth cable off it's easier or they came in a pack of two🤪
psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,506 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·
I have a positive terminal that allows seperate Starter, regulator, Ignition relay and Starter relay.
I've a modern modular fusebox with relays to take the strain from the 50 yr old switches 😉
I've a modern modular fusebox with relays to take the strain from the 50 yr old switches 😉
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Fastback Learner Dubber
4 posts · joined Nov 2010 ·
While I do not usually recommend manufacturers, I have had very good experience with Odessey batteries, while they cost over $100 more they are smaller and can be placed in any orientation. The two I have had have been extremely reliable.
My old RX7 used to kill batteries until I switched to these
My old RX7 used to kill batteries until I switched to these