458 Replacement Battery Options

[RT964]

I think the battery for my 458 needs replacing. Seems a fairly straightforward DIY job so am looking at recommendations for which battery to go for - do I stick with an OE type battery or take the plunge and go for an Antigravity Lithium battery ? (Seem to recall Taffy went down this route on his 458 ?)

If I go for the latter, will the OE trickle charger still work, or do I need to replace that too ?

[Taffy66]

Put an Antigravity 60Ah battery in is my advice.The Ferrari charger is not compatible with a Lithium battery however its really not needed with the Antigravity..I refitted the OEM Odessey battery to my 458 when i sold it last week after charging it up on my charger..All Ferraris have high parasitic draw which is why they provide a trickle charger as standard.

[RT964]

Thanks Taffy.

Question 1 - did you need to go through any process to reset the car’s systems after you swapped the batteries ?

Question 2 - how’s the new motor ????

[Taffy66]

RT964 said:

Thanks Taffy.

Question 1 - did you need to go through any process to reset the car’s systems after you swapped the batteries ?

Question 2 - how’s the new motor ????

1 . No reset necessary, just plug and play..
2..I love my new 488 as its a step up in all objective areas however i still think history will be kinder to the 458..

[dereksharpuk]

RT964 said:

I think the battery for my 458 needs replacing. Seems a fairly straightforward DIY job so am looking at recommendations for which battery to go for - do I stick with an OE type battery or take the plunge and go for an Antigravity Lithium battery ? (Seem to recall Taffy went down this route on his 458 ?)

If I go for the latter, will the OE trickle charger still work, or do I need to replace that too ?

I have just fitted a new battery to my F430. I made the mistake of turning the conditioner off at the mains. That drains the battery & knackered mine. I could have got a suitable battery from Halfords. but went for a Odyssey battery... they are the best,. but not cheap.

[RT964]

dereksharpuk said:

RT964 said:

I think the battery for my 458 needs replacing. Seems a fairly straightforward DIY job so am looking at recommendations for which battery to go for - do I stick with an OE type battery or take the plunge and go for an Antigravity Lithium battery ? (Seem to recall Taffy went down this route on his 458 ?)

If I go for the latter, will the OE trickle charger still work, or do I need to replace that too ?

I have just fitted a new battery to my F430. I made the mistake of turning the conditioner off at the mains. That drains the battery & knackered mine. I could have got a suitable battery from Halfords. but went for a Odyssey battery... they are the best,. but not cheap.

Thanks Derek. Which Odyssey battery did you go for as there seems to be a few that could work ?

[RT964]

Taffy66 said:

RT964 said:

Thanks Taffy.

Question 1 - did you need to go through any process to reset the car’s systems after you swapped the batteries ?

Question 2 - how’s the new motor ????

1 . No reset necessary, just plug and play..
2..I love my new 488 as its a step up in all objective areas however i still think history will be kinder to the 458..

Glad you are pleased with the new car, looking forward to more insights on the differences once you’ve had the chance to drive it some more.