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02-11-2012, 03:23 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Oct 2009
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Hi all
I hope this hasn't been done to death as I just did a quick search. I need a new battery for the 3 year old FG. I remember sealed cells were all the rage a few years back but the NRMA told me not to use them now. So, what battery would be best for an FG XR8? FORD would obviously want a kidney as well as 1 million $. Cheers Geoff |
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02-11-2012, 04:03 PM
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Parts Interpreter
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: In a cloud of tyre smoke
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FORD don't ask a million bucks for a battery as they generally sell Non Genuine ones anyway. Here at work we use the Exide X56D for the FGs. 550CCA Heavy Duty battery are well suited to the FGs.
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02-11-2012, 04:47 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Nov 2006
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I like delcor batteries - good quality product.
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02-11-2012, 06:19 PM
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BEN
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Perth WA
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Supercharge MF50 600cca maintenance free and 3 years warranty couldn't ask for much more.
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02-11-2012, 06:34 PM
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BOSS Pilot
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02-11-2012, 06:59 PM
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Thailand Specials
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Centrefold Lounge
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Supercharge Gold series, Bond Premium and Century batteries we find are the best.
Warranty for private use on the new Supercharge Gold and Bond Premium is 3 years as well. |
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02-11-2012, 07:47 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Foothills of the Macedon Ranges
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Another one for Supercharge Gold. Had one in my BA, and will buy one for the FG when the time comes.
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03-11-2012, 12:42 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
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I use an Optima Blue Top battery, dual terminals, 550CCA and 10 second burst for startup. Never had any issues and looks modern too...
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03-11-2012, 12:53 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Brisbane, Qld
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Optima Blue Top batteries look like they belong to a extraterrestrial car.
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04-11-2012, 02:56 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Jan 2012
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Hi, optima for me got one in the boat and it keeps going and that is the worst application for a battery.
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Which battery
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