Forrest 35 Report post Posted April 23, 2009 (edited) My current battery has cried enough, will go flat if car isn't driven for more than a day or so. So my question is: Do I need a new battery with the indented terminals like the current one or can I just get a generic battery as long as it fits in the tray and clears the inside of the bonnet?? Thanks in advance, Nathan Edited April 23, 2009 by Forrest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oscar90 0 Report post Posted April 23, 2009 if the terminals wont foul with anything i cant see why u couldnt use a normal battery Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SIR E30 68 Report post Posted April 23, 2009 You can get anything, hit up your local battery/parts store and tell them you want a battery for your E30 and they will give you the right sized one. Just gotta make sure you know if its a DIN 55 or DIN 66. The DIN 66 is a bit longer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted April 23, 2009 (edited) Go for a lightweight race battery. Give you extra go. Edited April 23, 2009 by Silver Fox Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted April 23, 2009 If you dont use the correct battery, you'll have to make up a battery hold down as the OEM battery clamp wont work. A secure battery is a WOF issue. Just get a good quality Din55... and check the charge rate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carl 3 Report post Posted April 23, 2009 Buy a battery charger and give the battery a good full charge then see how long it lasts before it goes flat before discarding it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
