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Old 29 November 2012, 05:44 PM
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Hi there, I've got my self a nice hawkeye jdm sti on an 06 plate, taken as p/x against my gtr. I reckon my battery has given up now. Its still the original one as well. Might be my alternator though so what do you guys think?
It's went flat x2 now although once was due to me leaving the lights on. I charged the battery over night, drove it the next day, all good but the next day it was flat again

if it is the battery, which one should I go for? currently running 350bhp atw, no big sound systems etc soaking up power either

p.s to the lad with the minty coloured wrx in Glasgow, if your on here
Old 29 November 2012, 06:41 PM
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I bought a Bosch one mate

If it is the alternator, start saving
Old 29 November 2012, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by ScoobySteve69
I bought a Bosch one mate

If it is the alternator, start saving
I reckon its the battery. I had the same issue back in 2006 with my old subaru.
So bosch is decent then. Halfords?
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Bosch S5 here, in MY07 RB320 & never looked back!
Great fit in the OE battery cradle as well.
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other than ordering it over the internet can it be bought locally?
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I got a Bosch battery online from these guys, far cheaper than Halfords

http://www.carbatteriesonline.co.uk
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Got my Bosch S5 from Costco for £49!!
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good shout, just round the corner as well
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Euro Car Parts and use BATTERY15 code for discount
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cheers mate
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Originally Posted by AndyMoody
Euro Car Parts and use BATTERY15 code for discount
+1 for this, i saw the offer last night
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The Exide is slightly more but higher CCA and AH, they also do free next day delivery if need be. I went for the Exide over the Bosch.
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