Mk 1 Battery

by **graham** » Sun, 05 Oct 2008 6:44 +0000

Is mx5parts the best place to get a battery? Is there anywhere in Dublin that sells suitable batteries?

Thanks

graham

by **ger** » Sun, 05 Oct 2008 8:01 +0000

My local motor factors A&D had no problem i think it was round 50 euro.

The shipping on a battery would be crazy.

ger

by **Stig** » Sun, 05 Oct 2008 8:18 +0000

no need to go to mx5 parts for this item.

Mines a Mk1 and I just checked my car for you as the previous owner put in a new battery prior to sale-

There's a Halfords Battery in it - its a HCB063. Just quote that ref no in Halfords and they'll sort you.
And as Ger say - any motor factor would have a battery for you too.
Just make sure it fits well and is bracked down ...hope this helps.

Rgds,

Ollie.

by **robmx5** » Sun, 05 Oct 2008 9:21 +0000

Correct me if i'm wrong guys but the 5 is fitted with a special gel battery to avoid leaks when you throw it around corners. Normal batteries of they leak corrode the battery shelf - I think

Robin

by **leamyj** » Sun, 05 Oct 2008 9:24 +0000

Apparently the gel battery is also lighter and more expensive so unless you are really serious about authenticity then most motor factors would have one of the normal wet batteries to fit. :lol:

John

by **Stig** » Sun, 05 Oct 2008 9:48 +0000

Well, ya all know i like the odd donut.......and mine has'nt leaked yet! :shock:

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Miat ... _46741.htm

:shock:

by **Steve** » Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:04 +0000

leamyj wrote:Apparently the gel battery is also lighter and more expensive so unless you are really serious about authenticity then most motor factors would have one of the normal wet batteries to fit.

John

Which will rust the bejeasaz out of your boot. Have seen it many times. Get the gel one from MX5parts, postage isn't too bad on it AFAIR..

Steve

by **mx5ash** » Mon, 06 Oct 2008 8:40 +0000

I got one from a Motor factors as i needed it in a hurry., Standard wet battery and to big for the std mx5 holder.
Hade to make up a custom mount for it and it seems to be giving me issues with condensation (not vented to outside??)
Anyways moral of the story
Unless your in a serious hurry get a proper gel type one.

by **graham** » Mon, 06 Oct 2008 9:58 +0000

Thanks, I'll just order one from mx5parts.

g

by **graham** » Mon, 06 Oct 2008 4:20 +0000

£22 for postage, but better than a rusty boot!

g

by **leamyj** » Mon, 06 Oct 2008 6:35 +0000

You probably could have flown ryanair there and back for less (before taxes etc.,) :lol:

John

by **mrges** » Mon, 06 Oct 2008 9:45 +0000

WTF....two "Graham's" on the site!!

I would have to go along with Ash, the battery in my MK1 kept running flat every other day or so, and I went and got one in a hurry.....which didn't fit snuggly despite really clamping it in, and kept working itself loose (am guessing also that it wasn't "gel" as I didn't know at the time there was such an option!).

Good luck getting the battery sorted out.

mrges

by **Fergus** » Wed, 08 Oct 2008 10:47 +0000

I have a MAJOR 4x4 battery in mine

It will last longer than the car itself :lol:

by **graham** » Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:16 +0000

I got that new battery yesterday, it only took 2 days for it to arrive, fits perfect! 10 minute job to remove the old one and replace it!

So does anyone want an old battery that occasionally needs a jump start?

graham

by **leamyj** » Thu, 09 Oct 2008 1:41 +0000

You may put that in for recycling at an appropriate facility :wink:

John


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	Author Message Mk 1 Battery by graham » Sun, 05 Oct 2008 6:44 +0000 Is mx5parts the best place to get a battery? Is there anywhere in Dublin that sells suitable batteries? Thanks graham graham * Posts: 118 Joined: Tue, 31 Jul 2007 12:01 +0000 Location: Dublin Top by ger » Sun, 05 Oct 2008 8:01 +0000 My local motor factors A&D had no problem i think it was round 50 euro. The shipping on a battery would be crazy. ger ger Posts: 596 Joined: Fri, 12 Oct 2007 1:55 +0000 Top by Stig » Sun, 05 Oct 2008 8:18 +0000 no need to go to mx5 parts for this item. Mines a Mk1 and I just checked my car for you as the previous owner put in a new battery prior to sale- There's a Halfords Battery in it - its a HCB063. Just quote that ref no in Halfords and they'll sort you. And as Ger say - any motor factor would have a battery for you too. Just make sure it fits well and is bracked down ...hope this helps. Rgds, Ollie. Stig * Posts: 2419 Joined: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:22 +0000 Location: dn ʎɐʍ sıɥʇ Website Top Battery by robmx5 » Sun, 05 Oct 2008 9:21 +0000 Correct me if i'm wrong guys but the 5 is fitted with a special gel battery to avoid leaks when you throw it around corners. Normal batteries of they leak corrode the battery shelf - I think Robin robmx5 * Posts: 417 Joined: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 9:23 +0000 Top by leamyj » Sun, 05 Oct 2008 9:24 +0000 Apparently the gel battery is also lighter and more expensive so unless you are really serious about authenticity then most motor factors would have one of the normal wet batteries to fit. John leamyj *** Posts: 5230 Joined: Sat, 04 Aug 2007 2:19 +0000 Location: kildare Top by Stig » Sun, 05 Oct 2008 9:48 +0000 Well, ya all know i like the odd donut.......and mine has'nt leaked yet! http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Miat ... _46741.htm Stig * Posts: 2419 Joined: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:22 +0000 Location: dn ʎɐʍ sıɥʇ Website Top by Steve » Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:04 +0000 leamyj wrote:Apparently the gel battery is also lighter and more expensive so unless you are really serious about authenticity then most motor factors would have one of the normal wet batteries to fit. John Which will rust the bejeasaz out of your boot. Have seen it many times. Get the gel one from MX5parts, postage isn't too bad on it AFAIR.. Steve Steve Site Admin Posts: 5524 Joined: Wed, 05 Mar 2008 10:16 +0000 Top by mx5ash » Mon, 06 Oct 2008 8:40 +0000 I got one from a Motor factors as i needed it in a hurry., Standard wet battery and to big for the std mx5 holder. Hade to make up a custom mount for it and it seems to be giving me issues with condensation (not vented to outside??) Anyways moral of the story Unless your in a serious hurry get a proper gel type one. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3099765 "When I make a key the on position and push the button, an engine works" mx5ash * Posts: 2234 Joined: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:34 +0000 Location: Dungarvan, Co Waterford Top Mk 1 Battery by graham » Mon, 06 Oct 2008 9:58 +0000 Thanks, I'll just order one from mx5parts. g graham * Posts: 118 Joined: Tue, 31 Jul 2007 12:01 +0000 Location: Dublin Top by graham » Mon, 06 Oct 2008 4:20 +0000 £22 for postage, but better than a rusty boot! g graham * Posts: 118 Joined: Tue, 31 Jul 2007 12:01 +0000 Location: Dublin Top by leamyj » Mon, 06 Oct 2008 6:35 +0000 You probably could have flown ryanair there and back for less (before taxes etc.,) John leamyj * Posts: 5230 Joined: Sat, 04 Aug 2007 2:19 +0000 Location: kildare Top by mrges » Mon, 06 Oct 2008 9:45 +0000 WTF....two "Graham's" on the site!! I would have to go along with Ash, the battery in my MK1 kept running flat every other day or so, and I went and got one in a hurry.....which didn't fit snuggly despite really clamping it in, and kept working itself loose (am guessing also that it wasn't "gel" as I didn't know at the time there was such an option!). Good luck getting the battery sorted out. mrges mrges Posts: 1062 Joined: Fri, 07 Sep 2007 11:31 +0000 Location: Midlands Top by Fergus » Wed, 08 Oct 2008 10:47 +0000 I have a MAJOR 4x4 battery in mine It will last longer than the car itself Fergus * Posts: 1912 Joined: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 5:53 +0000 Location: Ireland Top Mk 1 Battery by graham » Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:16 +0000 I got that new battery yesterday, it only took 2 days for it to arrive, fits perfect! 10 minute job to remove the old one and replace it! So does anyone want an old battery that occasionally needs a jump start? graham graham * Posts: 118 Joined: Tue, 31 Jul 2007 12:01 +0000 Location: Dublin Top by leamyj » Thu, 09 Oct 2008 1:41 +0000 You may put that in for recycling at an appropriate facility John leamyj *** Posts: 5230 Joined: Sat, 04 Aug 2007 2:19 +0000 Location:** kildare Top


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