BEST Battery

[Sudesh]

Just wondering what the best battery is for the X? Can I get something thats slightly more powered that the original?
I was looking at a Varta Gel AGM Ultra Dynamic Battery
12V 95Ah
(Varta DIN: 595 901 085)

Specifications
Voltage - 12V
Capacity - 95Ah
CCA(EN) - 850A

[motordavid]

I've heard of the brand, but we don't see them stateside...
good specs and I'm a fan of AGM batteries; use them on
my Scoots and in my Vette. Make sure the dimensions
are on the mark.
GL,mD

[Sudesh]

The dimensions of the VARTA battery are 353x175x190mm
if anyone knows the size of the original can you please let me know to see if this will fit ok.

[motordavid]

S,
Probably from the same site you are gazing at:

http://www.varta-automotive.com/pmd/...=5959010853332

Dunno the exact size dimensions for your 4.6, but someone will...
my guess is that good of a site with very specific batts. for each
X5 engine model has the size down pat.
GL,mD

[Sudesh]

Thanks for that David, thats a much better site you provided, than the one I was using, more specifc. Must have a search now in the UK/N.Ireland to see where I can pick one.

[motordavid]

De nada, mi amigo!

When you do cop a new one, I rec'd running it on a trickle or, very
low amp charger for a day or two; it will slowly bring it right up to
max charge. Hard to resist dropping the new one in, but worth the
slow charge, in my experience.
GL,mD

[Sudesh]

I'll take your advise on that, whats the best method of going about a trickle charge? I have quite a basic charger that has 12V & 6V output with Hi and Low charge.

[Zulu95]

Do VARTA still have a wholesale store over in Connswater?

[hvisser4]

That battery is also listed here (if you're in the UK):

http://www.carbatteryshop.co.uk/mb-7...l-01-I142.html

Would like to know how you get on with it if you do. Looking for a replacement for my 4.8is.

[Sudesh]

hvisser4 I noticed it on that site myself, but going to try and get it in N.I first failing that I'll try them. The same battery will suit your 4.8 also.