Jon350z Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 I really need to get a new battery, mine has failed on a few occasions leaving me needing to get a jump start. I've tested the battery, alternator etc and when its cranked the voltage of the battery drops to about 6 to 8 volts which is barely enough to start the car and like I said has failed me on a few occasions. I want to get a decent battery, so looking at Optima red top's question is what side do I need, they do two Gr35 and Gr34 anyone know which one would be better for the zed? Cheers Jon Quote
Rob_Quads Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 IMO a red top is an overkill for the Z untill you have some serious mods. Personally I would just go town halfords. They have a decent range and offer a good warranty service too so that if you end up knackering it again they will often swap it no questions asked. Quote
Chris`I Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 Right, dragging up an old thread, but my car wouldnt start this morning and I think the battery has finally had it - not bad for a 53 plate! So when in Halfords what do I need to ask for? Can they find it looking it up on their computer? Or is it a case of finding one the same size as the OEM one? I havent a clue, so save me from buying the wrong one!!! Quote
Beavis Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 Right, dragging up an old thread, but my car wouldnt start this morning and I think the battery has finally had it - not bad for a 53 plate! So when in Halfords what do I need to ask for? Can they find it looking it up on their computer? Or is it a case of finding one the same size as the OEM one? I havent a clue, so save me from buying the wrong one!!! A good place should know exactly what you want Chris. But surely not Halfrauds? Quote
Chris`I Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 Right, dragging up an old thread, but my car wouldnt start this morning and I think the battery has finally had it - not bad for a 53 plate! So when in Halfords what do I need to ask for? Can they find it looking it up on their computer? Or is it a case of finding one the same size as the OEM one? I havent a clue, so save me from buying the wrong one!!! A good place should know exactly what you want Chris. But surely not Halfrauds? The one in Blasingsmoke isnt too bad actually, quite a few guys I know in there that know their stuff, but this isnt their stuff if you know what I mean If its a case of getting the right size and thats about it, then they'll get it right, but if you need a specific power or current then they might not realise Quote
N1SM0350z Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 Right, dragging up an old thread, but my car wouldnt start this morning and I think the battery has finally had it - not bad for a 53 plate! So when in Halfords what do I need to ask for? Can they find it looking it up on their computer? Or is it a case of finding one the same size as the OEM one? I havent a clue, so save me from buying the wrong one!!! A good place should know exactly what you want Chris. But surely not Halfrauds? Not Halfords, they're usually wayyyyyyyy over priced! try anywhere else! I only say that because I often used to get bits from there untill I found out everywhere was cheaper, the catch is that Halfords is usually the closest/easiest place to get to Quote
Chris`I Posted September 29, 2009 Posted September 29, 2009 Not Halfords, they're usually wayyyyyyyy over priced! try anywhere else! I only say that because I often used to get bits from there untill I found out everywhere was cheaper, the catch is that Halfords is usually the closest/easiest place to get to Not when you have a trade card you can borrow Quote
SunZed Posted September 29, 2009 Posted September 29, 2009 Just splash out on an optima... around £120 but will last the life of the car and your next few cars... Quote
N1SM0350z Posted September 29, 2009 Posted September 29, 2009 Not Halfords, they're usually wayyyyyyyy over priced! try anywhere else! I only say that because I often used to get bits from there untill I found out everywhere was cheaper, the catch is that Halfords is usually the closest/easiest place to get to Not when you have a trade card you can borrow ahhh Quote
choptop Posted September 29, 2009 Posted September 29, 2009 Partco is good. £32 for my last one Quote
Chris`I Posted September 29, 2009 Posted September 29, 2009 Partco is good. £32 for my last one Wasnt far off in the end. All sorted now, new battery in and starting nice and strong Quote
Vale Posted October 9, 2009 Posted October 9, 2009 Glad your sorted, i too have just had to get a new battery. last weekend actually, ended up going straight to Halfords as it was Sunday, got a 4yr warranty with it and they fitted it too for £85 I thought that was not a bad price personaly. I know Halfords isnt everyones cup of tea but i got fantastic service and was totally happy. Quote
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