Ok so I did a search and couldn't find any information on what I wanted so just wondering what you guys thought about the yellow top optima battery ? Is it worth the money or should I replace it with an exide one at 88 pounds ?
Or even a bosch one ? When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car

I was thinking as to what battery to fit,the one on the FLR is 80 ah so will find one of those but what make and the price range is huge.Is it worth £200 for one or will a Exide at £83 be any different.

An Exide 80Ah is standard fit (on mine, at least), so assuming that's the one you're talking about it should be perfectly adequate unless you have particularly demanding power needs.

try these people , delivery is usually very fast, and they have different qualities available incl, Exide

Go for the largest amp hour that is the same size as the current battery

http://www.tayna.co.uk/

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Reeventu wrote:

try these people , delivery is usually very fast, and they have different qualities available incl, Exide

Go for the largest amp hour that is the same size as the current battery

I got ones of these:-

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/accessor...mp;cc5_998 Good price, higher spec and fits nicely.

Here it is fitted:-

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JST wrote:

I got ones of these:-

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/accessor...mp;cc5_998 Good price, higher spec and

Might want to get some corrosion protection on them terminals old boy
Use a white grease or petroleum jelly etc. just a smear  * GONE. GS TD4 Manual MY2013. Orkney Grey with privacy, cold and clearview packs, armrests (a must!) and a spoiler.
* 2011 4.4 TDV8 Full Fat. Amazing piece of kit.
* GONE.2012 RR Sport HSE SDV6 Orkney Grey. Rocket ship. 33mpg.
* Range Rover Classic '93 200Tdi Factory fit
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Eurocarparts doing 15% off batteries at the moment and 25% off other parts. Also money back when you return old battery. It's an e-mail offer so if you can't find it pm me and I'll forward it.
The Exide is a direct replacement for the LR original, and only a few pounds to upgrade to the higher rated one.

I have the same one as Jst, does the job!

iI always ignore discounts and special offers , just get the best price you can.

discounts/special offers are just a gimmick to get you in , the final invoice is the right price!

Exide Premium Battery 110 (85Ah) 4 Year Guarantee Part No.: 444771106Qty: 1
Amount: £89.94DetailsSurcharge(s):£0.00Subtotal of items:£89.94Postage & Packing:
FREE Coupon Benefit: -£13.49 (15% off All Batteries Online)
Total Cost: £76.45 (inc Vat)

£76.45 delivered to my door sounds good to me I've gone for it! Thanks JST When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car

Not sure if its correct with the Land Rover batteries? but I was told at BMW MINI that all new batteries they fit, if they have a black casing they are gel batteries, and white casing are the older lead acid type.
The black gel types are much more expensive, are standard on their stop start models now, give better power output for their size, last longer and you dont get the leakage problem and thus corrosion it presents, so the gel type is the one to go for these days

The Exide battery shown above is lead acid and the correct one for Chris's car. John
07 HSE Narvick Black
Land Rover Series One
Triumph Rocket 111 (sadly gone!)

have you moved to france yet jst ? When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car

Mona Geeza wrote:

Not sure if its correct with the Land Rover batteries? but I was told at BMW MINI that all new batteries they fit, if they have a black casing they are gel batteries, and white casing are the older lead acid type.
The black gel types are much more expensive, are standard on their stop start models now, give better power output for their size, last longer and you dont get the leakage problem and thus corrosion it presents, so the gel type is the one to go for these days