New battery .. Varta

[Ndx]

Hi Guys

my car requires

12V
105Ah battery
AGM
Group 49

and here is the fan no Odyssey, DieHard, Autocraft, Duralast that matches these

or im blind

there are 80-95Ah ( because of startnstop 105Ah+ is must

Varta StartStop battery does but I don't think that we can buy them in US / Can

Dealer = 500$

Any tips ideas

 

[dparm]

What car is this for? A BMW? IIRC Varta is made by Johnson Controls.

Braille has a 100AH model:
http://www.braillebattery.com/index.php/braille/product_batteries/b10049

Truthfully I don't think the full 105AH is really necessary.

 

[silverrat]

Interstate mtp49 is also 100ah

 

[901Memphis]

Try not to limit your by group size and measure your battery box and see if you can step up one size or more.

 

[dparm]

Originally Posted By: 901Memphis
Try not to limit your by group size and measure your battery box and see if you can step up one size or more.



Have you ever seen a group 49? I don't think they make anything bigger!

 

[Ndx]

Hi Guys,

Its for Cayenne.
Yup JC makes them but in Germany not around here

 

[901Memphis]

Group size 93 is the same dimensions but slightly less height, check for one of those that meets your amp hour. Honestly I think your fine with the highest quality 95 or higher amp hour rating. I certainly wouldn't pay an extra $350 for the difference between 95 to 105 unless it would void my warranty.

 

[901Memphis]

You sure your battery needs replaced? I hear some pretty crazy stories about the OEM batteries lasting very a very long time.

 

[shDK]

Originally Posted By: 901Memphis
You sure your battery needs replaced? I hear some pretty crazy stories about the OEM batteries lasting very a very long time.


Yep. I ones had a 16 year old Nissan with the original battery in it. Worked perfectly.

 

[Ndx]

for sure I need new one.
still looking for one.

 

[Rand]

the varta battery is europe only and 300$+ shipping anyway.

dealer 500$ isnt looking that bad compared to that if you really need that much.

 

[Ndx]

actually the price 673$ plus tax
when I called to confirm price

the OEM is Varta, looking at some other options

 

[dparm]

Originally Posted By: Ndx
Hi Guys,

Its for Cayenne.
Yup JC makes them but in Germany not around here

I would seriously consider the Oydssey stuff. They do not use "recycled" lead from old batteries. Their website does show a valid battery for the Cayenne for under $400. BatteriesPlus stores can order them for you.

 

[Ndx]

Yup, locally odyssey is 370$ + Tax
Online 300$ with free shipping

Problem is that it's not direct fit...
It says that it might require changes to bracket, all great but because of the location + vent + cover etc ...it might be not possible and I really don't want to improvise

 

[HTSS_TR]

Originally Posted By: dparm
Originally Posted By: 901Memphis
Try not to limit your by group size and measure your battery box and see if you can step up one size or more.


Have you ever seen a group 49? I don't think they make anything bigger!

Group 49 is one of the biggest that can be found in most stores, Group 95R is slightly bigger and hard to find.

Group 49: L:381mm X W:175mm X H:192mm
Group 95R: L:394mm X W:175mm X H:190mm

 

[dparm]

Originally Posted By: Ndx
Yup, locally odyssey is 370$ + Tax
Online 300$ with free shipping

Problem is that it's not direct fit...
It says that it might require changes to bracket, all great but because of the location + vent + cover etc ...it might be not possible and I really don't want to improvise


Every Odyssey I've ever looked up has said that. I think they use that as a catch-all since they can't possibly know of every last bracket or mounting solution.

I would just ask on the Porsche forums and see what other people have done. We've tried giving you suggestions but you've poo-pooed all of them.

 

[Ndx]

No response on Porsche forum ...

I appreciate suggestions but I have more details about the battery

Voltage [V]: 12
Battery Capacity [Ah]: 105
Cold Cranking Amps (CCA), EN [A]: 950
Length [mm]: 393
Width [mm]: 175
Height [mm]: 190

So it is different size the Odyssey - and Odyssey is not strong enough with 770 CCA

I will be looking at VW/AUDI dealer otherwise I will import Varta from europe

 

[dparm]

You can somewhat ignore the Odyssey CCA ratings -- they are typically underrated due to the "virgin" lead being used. Note that they have a 48-month full-replacement warranty, which is unheard of and truly proves the quality of the product.

PS, Odyssey is sold as DieHard Platinum at Sears.

 

[user52165]

Originally Posted By: Ndx
No response on Porsche forum ...

I appreciate suggestions but I have more details about the battery

Voltage [V]: 12
Battery Capacity [Ah]: 105
Cold Cranking Amps (CCA), EN [A]: 950
Length [mm]: 393
Width [mm]: 175
Height [mm]: 190

So it is different size the Odyssey - and Odyssey is not strong enough with 770 CCA

I will be looking at VW/AUDI dealer otherwise I will import Varta from europe

It's your money - you are really overthinking (maybe underthinking) this. Tell us what the total cost with shipping was for a lead battery you imported from Europe?

It doesn't have to be the exact size or rating as original. Plenty of good advice given. Use a group 49 and relax - you will be fine.

 

[Vikas]

What was the price of the vehicle?