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cloverleafer · 08-05-2008

Hello again guys!

Another minor problem with my 2.0 Cloverleaf!!

Have changed my alternator and thought that would solve the problem.. Then changed the battery with one out of a 3 series bmw when it wouldnt hold its charge...
Every time i start the car its really slow and sounds like the battery is going to die but then starts up at the last minute.. (I dont think this other battery is knackered tho)

Any ideas what size in Amps battery to use?? Iv seen a few different batteries on ebay and all have different Amp outputs i.e. 360Amps, 440Amps and 640Amps....

Which is suitable for my car?! Obv the less amps the less power you have but if I have a high Amps battery will it not eventually fry the starter motor?!

Open to suggestions!!

08-05-2008	#1 (Post Link)
cloverleafer AO Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bradford Posts: 349 Member car: 1998 145 2.0 Cloverleaf	145 2.0 - Any Ideas What Amps Battery To Use??? Hello again guys! Another minor problem with my 2.0 Cloverleaf!! Have changed my alternator and thought that would solve the problem.. Then changed the battery with one out of a 3 series bmw when it wouldnt hold its charge... Every time i start the car its really slow and sounds like the battery is going to die but then starts up at the last minute.. (I dont think this other battery is knackered tho) Any ideas what size in Amps battery to use?? Iv seen a few different batteries on ebay and all have different Amp outputs i.e. 360Amps, 440Amps and 640Amps.... Which is suitable for my car?! Obv the less amps the less power you have but if I have a high Amps battery will it not eventually fry the starter motor?! Open to suggestions!!