caterhamnut Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Fed up with going through Banner batteries (on my 4th I think) - they work fine until you discharge them, then never the same - my engine needs a few more turn-overs than usual at the moment, and this one has now dies - or at least is not accepting a charge - 4 month lay-off thinking diff had gone finally killed it. Anyway, I need to replace it. Was going to pop down to Halfords and pick up a small 'normal' car battery, and also relocate to bulkhead (fabricate a larger tray etc) I'm not fussed about the extra weight in the grand scheme of things, but the extra 'oomf' would be good. Was shocked to find the cheapest battery in Halfords is now just under £70! Where else can I try - someone said Costco do them...? Angus's Adventures in Sevenland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Angus, You'll get a dry cell battery cheaper than that straight from Ed Roller @ Powervamp Too young to be old ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bricol Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I've got a Varta battery of the same size - needed a little tweeking of the top strap to fit it between the cell caps. 4 yr warranty from my supplier. Receipt is at home, but car is outside . . if I remember, I'll go look at lunchtime to see the part number. Although it might be a Yuasa, rather than a Varta now I think about it . . . Bri Edited by - Bricol on 25 Jun 2009 07:16:35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normans_Ghost Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Angus, whatever you get invest in a conditioner. My first Red Top lasted 5 years and the one on their now is 3 years old. Also try connecting a large battery via jump leads and connecting a charger to the slave battery. This can bring a discharged battery back to life if left on overnight. Norman Verona, 1989 BDR 220bhp, Reg: B16BDR, Mem No 2166, the full story here You and your seven toThe French Blatting Company Limited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamQ Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Angus, There's some information on the Varta battery from me and others here. Hope it might help. Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterg Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 You'll get a dry cell battery cheaper than that straight from Ed Roller @ Powervamp The Odyssey PC680 in my racecar sat for 8 months untouched and unconnected in the garage and still read 12.9v when I put the meter on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative peewee7 Posted June 25, 2009 Area Representative Share Posted June 25, 2009 I second the powervamp My Se7en has sat with battery disconnected for 4 months and has held charge, no problems… If you’re behind me and can read this, its because I’m letting you.... Pee Wee *arrowright*Pictures here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Whitley Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Was shocked to find the cheapest battery in Halfords is now just under £70!I believe that's because lead prices have gone through the roof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Day Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Angus I've had an Odyssey 545 battery since June 2005 & it's still functioning fine with my 1.9 K. I do use a conditioner & have never let it go flat. It's much lighter & fits on it's side in a standard CC S/S battery tray. Bought from www.powervamp.com/. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobW Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 www.mdsbattery.co.uk - same spec, half the cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobW Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Varley redtop compatible - £45 plus 5 delivery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazerBrain Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 lead prices have gone through the roof Ironically it's the price of lead that's caused it to be stripped from many a church's roof... here Angus - I went for a battery from PowerVamp after getting bored of buying an annual Banner battery... cheers, Darren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I reply to every thread Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I bought my Banner in 2000 - It's still going strong but is "conditioned" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Angus I would thoroughly recommend the Powervamp Battery. See previous threads on them in tech talk. they are 'captured acid' which is impregnated into the plates and so the battery can be mounted in a lot of positions on their side etc. also small and I think lighter than the admittedly good banner. I have a 93 Xflow which necessitated taking off the carbs, steering column, ect. to get it out. The powervamp is small enough to slip out from underneath. Much better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 Rob - looks like a good place to buy - can you point me to which one you are looking at please? Cheers Angus's Adventures in Sevenland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 Also looking at Powervamp Angus's Adventures in Sevenland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_h Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Good timing thread... My Banner doesn't appear to be holding now either. Was always on conditioner but was dead when I got car back. Been on charge since last Tue but doesn't hold for long. Mine is currently under carbs and can't be removed without removing these, so I'm very interested in smaller version for same location. What model No. for 2.0 VX? White road legal 2.0 HPC VX race car - stolen with trailer 27/03/09... found 11/06/09 😬... now under repair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterg Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 this will do for you and Angus Edited by - peterg on 25 Jun 2009 15:07:17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_h Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 *thumbup* White road legal 2.0 HPC VX race car - stolen with trailer 27/03/09... found 11/06/09 😬... now under repair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Wong1697456877 Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Varley Red Top 25. Mine's been going for over 5 years without a hiccup. ----- VDU 7X Pics More VDU 7X Pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeKK Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 No complaints at all about the Powervamp! Spoke to Ed Roller, who was surprised he was still being mentioned on the forum, and appreciated the coverage. A bit more expensive but well worth it in terms of quality. I replaced a very worn out Banner with it, and it has so much turning power in my little 1.4 K-series that it practically flips the car over when I turn the key. It may just be me but I'm sure the car actually runs smoother and is less prone to stalling when cold thanks to the extra juice. *thumbup* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_h Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Do we get a discount for Powervamp? Website says it's £98.16 inc Vat and postage. White road legal 2.0 HPC VX race car - stolen with trailer 27/03/09... found 11/06/09 😬... now under repair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian B Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Have a look in the members deals area of the club site, or better still give Ed a call Ian - Slightly Vider SVelte model 😬 - Joint AR for North Kent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltec Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Try giving Harry a ring at Championship power, he gives a club discount as well I think. VX 1600 Live Axle T440LKK rFactor: caterham.miltec.biz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverSedlacek Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Bike batteries work for me. I went into a bike dealer and he found a BMW K100 and a Ducatti battery would both fit. They are wet batteries, and seem pretty tolerant of abuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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