New Battery for an S2

[Beachbum]

I know that this has been discussed before, however the search function is currently unavailable.

I need a new battery for a 54 plate 111R, the current one is the original from 8yrs ago. Whats the best options out there ? Need info soonest as need to get this ordered quickly, as not sure how long the current one will last.

Thanks

Edited by Beachbum on Sunday 20th May 10:50

[Mister K]

I think you need a type 063, bosch or varta seem best.

[Beachbum]

Well had to order something, so ended up going for a Bosch S5001. Now I just have to hope the old battery lasts until the new one gets here

[Flat6]

I ordered a Bosch from Eurocarparts in Feb for my 111r. Paid £35 delivered with a 3 year guarantee, although iirc they were doing a 15% discount on all batteries at the time

[Beachbum]

Flat6 said:

I ordered a Bosch from Eurocarparts in Feb for my 111r. Paid £35 delivered with a 3 year guarantee, although iirc they were doing a 15% discount on all batteries at the time

Hopefully that was the S4001 version, otherwise my good deal, just became less so. The S5001 has a 5yr warranty

[Paul_M3]

I just replaced the battery on my Elise.

Although a type 063 is standard, I fitted a bigger type 075.

It is a little bit wider, but actually fits perfectly on the foam pads in the boot.

By buying a Bosch S5 version I had a total battery capacity increase from 44Ah to 61Ah.

This is very useful if you car can sit for a week or two without being used.

Obviously it is a little bit heavier, but not enough to make any significant difference.

[Grinnders]

I used a Bosch on mine Simon. Recommend them. Not sure if you need to modify the bracket like I did on the S1. Mine was about £50 back then.

[Beachbum]

Thankfully fitted no problems at all. And the old battery lasted until the new one arrived too.

Now all I have to sort out, are brakes, rattles and a strange phenomenem with the coolant tank. New thread starting soon on that one