Final battery choice

[jonbarrett]

Has the forum finally decided on the best performnace battery for a Cerbera. Forget the Halfords models, it does not fit. A make, model, part number and source would be great.

[Onzlouk]

http://www.tayna.co.uk/Optima-Red-Top-RT-S-4.2-P41...

Fitted one of these today, started with a bang rather than the few turns the old 072 (halfords) took, may have been a coincidence, ill know more after the cold start in the morning.

[JensenA]

That looks the terminals are in the wrong place - You sure this one fits?

[Scrooloose]

Yep - I fitted the same one. Goes in with room to spare and is a lot more powerful than a type 72.

Can recommend Tanya too. Very quick delivery.

[JensenA]

Ta very much - it just looked like the termimals were too central and wouldn't 'poke out of the hole'

[Scrooloose]

It doesn't quite poke out of the hole, but you can still get a charger or boost lead clamp onto it....

Edited by Scrooloose on Tuesday 18th March 23:38

[Steve_T]

I've just ordered an Odyssey PC1500DT. High crank rating and the ability to handle deep cycles, so no problems if the battery occasionally runs flat.

Steve.

[morebeanz]

Another vote for the Red Top here. I have had it fitted for a few months now over the winter - outside, garaged, wherever - starts first time with a very perky cough!

[Onzlouk]

started spot on this morning at 0515, covered in frost and not a problem, definately a recommendation. (and yes it fits perfectly)

[marcus1970]

Onzlouk said:

http://www.tayna.co.uk/Optima-Red-Top-RT-S-4.2-P41...

Fitted one of these today, started with a bang rather than the few turns the old 072 (halfords) took, may have been a coincidence, ill know more after the cold start in the morning.

Crikey, I should think so for 135 quid.

Does it make the tea as well?

MB

[morebeanz]

marcus1970 said:

Does it make the tea as well?

No, but it doubles up as heart de-fibulator!

[Nicholas Blair]

Are these Ok for the 4.5 - Please excuse my ignorance

Ta

nick

[Robscim]

Nicholas Blair said:

Are these Ok for the 4.5 - Please excuse my ignorance

Ta

nick

Nick,

Fitted an Optima Red Top 4.2RTS to my 4.5 last week no problem.

Well, the garage did it for me actually...

Had I known how easy it was, I'd have had a go myself!

Do shop around as I had mine delivered for a whole lot less than I could get it locally. PM me if you want to know where I got mine from (£146 all in).

Cheers

Rob

[Nefarious]

I've got a Red Top in my 4.5 too. Well worth the money IMO (mine was only £109 IIRC).

Oh, and without stating the bloody obvious, remember to always leave a door open whenever you disconnect the battery, and make sure you've got your keys in your pocket, not on the dashboard!

[Nicholas Blair]

Robscim said:

Nicholas Blair said:

Are these Ok for the 4.5 - Please excuse my ignorance

Ta

nick

Nick,

Fitted an Optima Red Top 4.2RTS to my 4.5 last week no problem.

Well, the garage did it for me actually...

Had I known how easy it was, I'd have had a go myself!

Do shop around as I had mine delivered for a whole lot less than I could get it locally. PM me if you want to know where I got mine from (£146 all in).

Cheers

Rob

Spotted on the website for £149 delivered.

Will order up tonight.

Thanks for the offer Rob.

Cheers

Nick

[Demondad]

Have had one from Racing green which fits as it it should and has turned out v good for first year and I think was about £80. Why pay more?

[Robscim]

Demondad said:

Have had one from Racing green which fits as it it should and has turned out v good for first year and I think was about £80. Why pay more?

So no-one else gets a photo of me jump-starting the cerb after Le mans, having sat for 4 days and then having all 4 interior lights on for another 3 hours!!!

I just knew someone would know where to get one cheaper - just don't tell 'er indoors!!

Nick, if you want any tips on fitting it, just give me a shout - I watched the mechanics do it!!

Cheers

Rob

[Cerb999]

Demondad do you mean you got an Optima Redtop from Racing Green? I'm thinking of upgrading to one as it seems to get the most votes but I havn't been able to find one near that price!

[Demondad]

Mines not optima. Check out racing greens parts website, you'll find it on there. Fits like a dream. And cheap. And no I'm not on commission!

[Tyre Smoke]

Thing is, people with a TVR assume it needs to be expensive to be any good.

The Optima battery is probably the mutts nutts, but totally unneccessary. A sledgehammer to crack a nut.

The £80 battery with a three year warranty will do the job fine.