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Which battery should I get NB8B

Postby angusis2fast4u » Mon Nov 03, 2014 2:49 pm

Hey guys My battery seems to be on it's way out, i had a mechanic test it and he said it's overdue

What battery do you guys suggest? ( as in do most people get a lighter/smaller battery? and what brand is recommended?)
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Re: Which battery should I get NB8B

Postby beavis » Mon Nov 03, 2014 3:57 pm

I have something like this in the racecar. Lightweight and good price.
It'll sit in the garage for 3 months and still starts fine first go. Albeit, I don't have a stereo or alarm system.
http://www.batteriesdirect.com.au/shop/product/4335/etx12.html
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Re: Which battery should I get NB8B

Postby bruce » Mon Nov 03, 2014 4:38 pm

Do a Search. There are a million threads regards this...

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Re: Which battery should I get NB8B

Postby ricky-pinky » Tue Nov 04, 2014 12:36 pm

About six months ago I bought a Power Sport Battery from the 'batteryman1959' on ebay. $125. So far it seems okay, but only time will tell.
Do a search on "pc680 agm" in Vehicle Parts & Accessories.
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Re: Which battery should I get NB8B

Postby Mr Morlock » Tue Nov 04, 2014 10:18 pm

You can buy cheap batteries or the original type which lasts about 3 times longer.

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Re: Which battery should I get NB8B

Postby mrbrossnan » Tue Nov 04, 2014 10:59 pm

get SuperCharge Gold MF43

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Re: Which battery should I get NB8B

Postby shuey » Wed Nov 05, 2014 2:21 pm

mrbrossnan wrote:get SuperCharge Gold MF43

I got myself the OEM Panasonic one (cost a bomb). I wanted the MF43 but it doesn't sit flush in the boot holder area because it's a bit high. You might have to modify the fastener a little else you will have a bump in the boot area.
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Re: Which battery should I get NB8B

Postby angusis2fast4u » Wed Nov 05, 2014 6:21 pm

All good everyone I'm just getting my mechanic to do it, no point buying a light weight one unless the rest of the car is stripped out too...
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