Dave T
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What battery have people gone for when replacing the main battery? Euro Car Parts seems to have a good range, at reasonable prices with 3 to 5 years guarantee, at up to £133 as the top price.
What are the specs of the LR one? Joined the BMWX5 45e group
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NJSS
Member Since: 06 May 2009
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No issue as far as I am concerned.
D3s are too fussy about electrics, so I'll go for the expensive LR battery with Land Rover Allegiance discount.
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| 29th Jul 2012 8:25 am |
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pinhead
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Don't forget you can get 25% off at euro car parts using discount code ukpass25 I think it is
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| 29th Jul 2012 8:29 am |
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euangibson
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Iv'e got an non-oem one...and TFC recommended I change it back for a proper LR one before Winter kicks in,citing heavier seasonal usage etc.....another one on the ever longer "to do" list....got a quote not that long ago for £186 from Stratstone Edinburgh...seemed a bit steep  "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
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| 29th Jul 2012 9:22 am |
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DSL
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I bought the older type OEM battery from a dealer for bit over £100 coulle of years ago, well before the mags price hike. Might be worth phoning round local dealers to see if they have any of the older type sitting on the shelves looking for a home.
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| 29th Jul 2012 9:33 am |
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Dave T
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What did you get Euan, if it wasn't a D3 I would say if the spec is the same then one battery is the same as the other, a daft concept I know!  Joined the BMWX5 45e group
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| 29th Jul 2012 9:34 am |
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DSL
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ISTR the non OEM batteries can't cope with the higher voltage (15.4v ??) from the alternator, gradually knackers them.
Just what I gleaned, might be wrong though.
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| 29th Jul 2012 9:37 am |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
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Dave T wrote:What did you get Euan, if it wasn't a D3 I would say if the spec is the same then one battery is the same as the other, a daft concept I know!
Wife just gone out for the day in the Disco....will check and get back to you later Dave.....I didn't change it...it was the previous owner.... "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
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D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
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| 29th Jul 2012 9:43 am |
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Ceekay
Member Since: 17 May 2009
Location: Bury
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Anyone know roughly the price of the new tech batteries that they are now producing for D3 / D4 ? I know Nick will prob have the best price but transport costs of a battery prob high. Think I would rather spend abit more on the best for the job especially since I do low mileage and stop start with lots of accessories. Abit annoying that my current battery only 3.5 yrs old and looking like its  already and it's only my optima aux that's keeping it going!
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| 29th Jul 2012 11:10 am |
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NJSS
Member Since: 06 May 2009
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Nick (TLO) wrote:-
Quote:The current range of D3 battery which is PN LR030213 will be superseeding over the next few weeks to a new ype of battery.
The newest vesion will be LR032260 which is an AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) type 850A 90AH.
The down side is the price will go up on retail another £70 so retail will be £198.33 + VAT.
If you want to buy from TLO you must collect I believe.
NJSS Am I Gammon or Woke ? - I neither know nor care.
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1973 MG B GT V8 - 3.9L John Eales engine, 5 speed R380 gearbox, since 1975.
1959 MGA roadster - 1.9L Peter Burgess Engine - 5 speed gearbox
Past LRs - Multiple FFRs, Discos & a Series I - some petrol, some diesel,
none Electric or H2 fuel cell - yet.
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| 29th Jul 2012 11:24 am |
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Ceekay
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Cheers NJSS
Think I remember that post now. I should be okay I think as my local dealers service manager tends to more or less match the 20% that Nick gives us on most items but with these batts being new out we will have to see I suppose.
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| 29th Jul 2012 12:18 pm |
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Dave T
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That looks a very good price, have you fitted any of them? Have they lasted? Joined the BMWX5 45e group
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| 29th Jul 2012 12:30 pm |
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Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
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No idea, never fitted them, but they are the same spec as the previous batteries. Pretty sure they were made by Varta too, but I have maybe just made that up...
950A, and 150Ah. Even if it only last 3-4 years, its still cheaper than the genuine LR one My D3 Build Thread
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| 29th Jul 2012 12:34 pm |
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tonigmr2
Member Since: 07 Jun 2011
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Just to say I bought a genuine LR one only last week...cost me £243.  *now enjoying* D5 Namib Orange HSE 68
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