Need a battery to go to Pod on Sunday!!!

[Smifta]

People!

I have renently found out that my battery is dead Anyone got any idea where I can get one of those \'small\' style batteries from? Is it the kinda thing that Halfrauds would stock?

I am really keen to get to the Pod on Sunday, and don\'t want to stall on the start line, then push it a 1/4 mile !!!

Heeelp !!

Cheers,
Alex.

[20B_boy]

Nissan micra should do the job!

[iiyama]

Ive got one n the garage that fits, but that aint much use to you as Im in Southampton!

Ian

[Smifta]

Ian,

If you are definately going to the Pod, and you can get some charge into that battery, then I could get a jump to drive to the Pod, then swap in your bad-boy when I get there. Whadaya say?

Go on

Alex.

[iiyama]

ok, ill see what I can do! Not sure if its got a charge in it or not, but its pretty much brand new. Was in my car for about a month before I changed it to an Optima red top.

Ill post tomorrow and let you know for sure if thats OK?

Ian

[Smifta]

Ian,

I\'m not convinced that I do have the stock battery tray. I think I mentioned that it was a a small battery, is that stock? I

 have an front mount IC, and I think that means there is less room for the stock battery. My battery sits on a steel shelf with a bolt-down bracket that holds it on top. Is that normal?

Alex.

[iiyama]

hehehe! Normal FD! Bit of a paradox really!! :rollin

I havent got a front mount although its stock mount aftermarket intercooler. Battery sits on a shelf that has a box around it and a cover. Want the size of the battery I have?? It is quite small as it fitted like a tit in a bowler hat within the box!

Ian

[bnaellis]

Hi Alex,

Here\'s a pic of your engine bay. I thinks it\'s the smaller nissan micra size battery. I can\'t quite remember and pic is not too clear?

[Smifta]

I thought that 20B\'s Micra comment was a joke! So if I call up a Nissan dealer, would their Micra batteries fit? Or can I get a Micra battery from Halfords? Dumb questions really!

[iiyama]

You can definatly get a Micra Battery from Halfrauds matey. HB54. Now before I get all sorts of accusations my way about being an anorak or some kind of Halfords junky, the only reason I know this is that a Micra battery is the same fitment as the FTO!! However when  you consider that Micras are 1L four cylinder babies, and the FTO is a 2L V6........well need I say more?? LOL!

Ian

[iiyama]

So whats the deal then mucka? You sorted or want me to bring this battery along?

Ian

[Smifta]

Hey matey!

I am sorted! Got my ass down Halfords and bought a Micra battery, it was a little wider than the current one, and a bit heavier too (not too much). It\'s in now, and the weather for the Pod looks great for tomorrow!

Look forward to seeing you there, I should be there late morning / lunchtime.

Woohoo!

Alex.

[iiyama]

Cool and the gang!! Play time for the boys then which should be a laff! Havent been to the Pod since I had the FTO and that was 190BHP at the fly and FWD. Now got about 350 at the fly going to the rear wheels!!! hehehe!

Ian

[Smifta]

It looks like we could be close then Apart for the fact that I haven\'t ever done this kind of thing before! I was tempted to try some practice runs on the roads around here, thought better of it. I\'ll just have to look like a muppet for the 1st few runs !!!!

Alex
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[20B_boy]

Originally posted by Smifta
I thought that 20B\'s Micra comment was a joke!

As if :rolleyes: