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carmangary
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Location: Clemmons, NC
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| I think the VW dealerships still sell batteries that fit. Probably not worth the cost though. |
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estokes-tucson
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Joined: October 14, 2003
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Location: Tucson, AZ
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| Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2005 8:17 am Post subject: ? |
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A while ago someone mentioned a Miata battery under the rear seat. No complaints so far.
It actually fits right side up as well. I installed it when the new wire harness went in. No strap or tie down. I haven't heard the battery move around. The previous, strapless, in the engine compartment did move.
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canbug
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Location: Calgary
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| Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2005 10:37 am Post subject: |
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Nice battery estokes. Is it strapped down, or does it do the flop around corners?
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Buggeroff
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Joined: October 16, 2004
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Location: Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri
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| Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2005 10:38 am Post subject: Battery |
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A bit late with this information but, I recently purchased a 6 volt unit for my 57 from Illinois Battery here in Chicago. It is correct in all dimensions and has the old style non sealed cells. My hold down strap fits properly, and it is unmarked on the sides which would lend itself to some laser cut repro stickers. ( Kinko's ? ) It cost me $46.00 with a three year pro-rata warranty. Chris.
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ghiawanted
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Joined: July 07, 2005
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Location: New York, NY
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| Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2005 3:04 pm Post subject: Which model Optima battery? |
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| How do you know what size / model Optima to go with? I went to their site and used the battery selctor put in VW/ Ghia and my year "73" and says no match found.... |
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