Scooby_74

The battery on my 2004 WRX STI has died in this crazy freeze.

Dealer wanted a laughable amount for a new one.

Any tips on which make to go for and where from?

SunnySideUp

I got one from my local Motor Factors .... my Subaru battery gave up after 9 1/2 years, so I was pleased. This won't last as long, but costs a fraction and has 3 year warranty.

Midlife......

iTrader: (2)

I'd buy a good Battery conditioner and keep the battery you have and take it from there

The Citroen refused to start today at minus 12 so the family were stuck at home, my very expensive RCM supplied battery just about turned the car over but fired up LOL

At low temps Lead acid batteries do struggle !

Shaun

CTEK XS3600 12v Car Battery Charger Conditioner: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike

Mark'sWRX

I've got that CTEK charger and can vouch for it. My battery died a 2 or 3 years ago, so I got one and connect it whenever I'm not using the car for a few days. Its been fine ever since. I even ran the battery dry a few months ago and thought it was finally dead. I just refilled it, put it on charge and am still using it.

If not, as SSU says, go to your motor factor but get the best CCA and Ah rating they do.

540A CCA and 60Ah is a good target. Bosch Silver and Varta Asia seem to be the best without spending silly money. Tanya batteries do them for about £70 delivered.

f4la k

iTrader: (1)

I have a bosch silver in ma transit and it has problems starting it in these conditions (-19) in scotland, but i took the diesel filter of and it had froze. Bosch silver (60ah) battery probably good enough for scoob.

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iTrader: (1)

I'm considering an Evo 6 battery if mine dies. Lighter without the cost/drainage problems of a Redtop or Odessey.

Scooby_74

Will ask about the varta and boshe, hopefully the motor factors will be open in the morning and have them in stock.

Thanks peeps!

DaveBeck

iTrader: (12)

halfords do a good battery and if you have a trader card you can borrow it works out about 55 English pounds

The Rig

iTrader: (13)

ive got a VARTA battery in the scoob and so far touching wood its been o.k, -8 is the lowest ive had on the driveway these past few weeks,the battery is 2.5 yrs old now

Scooby_74

How do the dealers get away with charging so darn much?

Midlife......

iTrader: (2)

I've got an Evo battery in my MY02 Bugeye........slightly smaller than the OEM jobby to fit around the APS front mount.

Still struggles at minus 13 LOL

Still have to keep it going with the CTEK

Shaun

Martin0711

check out Car Batteries, Cheap Car Batteries, Replacement Car Batteries, Next Day Delivery from Perfomancebatteries.co.uk
last year my battery died, i bought the Varta Calcium battery for £74, and was even delivered within 24 hrs to central scotland. pretty good service id say

Luther

iTrader: (13)

Does anyone know of a higher power battery that would fit the Impreza? Most seem to be 60Ah whereas I'd prefer a 85-90Ah if possible.

Moley

iTrader: (9)

Just bought a Bosch battery from Euro Car Parts for £63. Halfords wanted £88

Luther

iTrader: (13)

Thats where I'm heading too....

urban

iTrader: (1)

I bought one of Halfords batteries early last year.
It came with a 4 year warranty too.

My car was parked at Dublin airport for 3 nights and the temp was minus 9
It started fine for me

Luther

iTrader: (13)

Considered the Halford one but its a lot dearer than an equivalent Bosch Silvertop with a 5 year warranty.

Scooby_74

Got mine from bennets for 70 notes in the end.

Fitted and working.

TonyBurns

iTrader: (3)

You need a higher amp one, not a 60ah, your alternator is a 90ah so your battery should reflect this

Tony

JonMc

iTrader: (51)

I can vouch for the halfords ones (HCB005), 4-year warranty. I went away for 2-weeks during the cold spell. When I left it was -6 and when I got back after 2 weeks the car started first time, just started with virtually no cranking

stiler83

Maxautoparts.co.uk are very good on price as were andrewpage.com when I bought my Bosch silver from them 4 years ago.
Think the best rating you are going to be able to get in a oem size traditional type battery is going to be the Bosch Silver S5 005 at 63Ah & 610A CCA or the S5 004 at 61Ah & 600A CCA.
S5 004 is 242Lx175Wx175H
S5 005 is 242Lx175Wx190H

speights

iTrader: (2)

Putting a evo battery on my 06 sti £55 + vat from API, subaru batterys not the best .

APIDavid

iTrader: (4)

The Evo battery is what we use and recommend when time comes especiallly with a front mount intercooler, as it is so much smaller and makes heaps more space in that very congested area by the oil filler pipe, battery, air con pipes, washer bottle.

Power / ampage is good and we have had no complaints from customers about performance. £55.00 + VAT is correct.

We even make a natty alloy bracket to clamp it with. A-La Prodrive ones but with the better API logo prominent.............

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