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Dinho
Member
232
29-08-2019, 03:06 AM
#1
Think my battery is dead!
Is it better to buy a used one from another Lexus or get a new one for say £50.
Im thinking about a capacitor because I run a amp and it seems to kill my battery pretty quick.
Dinho
29-08-2019, 03:06 AM #1

Think my battery is dead!
Is it better to buy a used one from another Lexus or get a new one for say £50.
Im thinking about a capacitor because I run a amp and it seems to kill my battery pretty quick.

toxo
Posting Freak
4,843
29-08-2019, 03:13 AM
#2
Buy one from Lexus/Toyota. Cheaper than Halfords, same warranty.

Don't bother with the power cap. It will just put even more strain on your battery trying to recharge after it's discharged.
toxo
29-08-2019, 03:13 AM #2

Buy one from Lexus/Toyota. Cheaper than Halfords, same warranty.

Don't bother with the power cap. It will just put even more strain on your battery trying to recharge after it's discharged.

Dinho
Member
232
29-08-2019, 03:31 AM
#3
Thanks for the info and advice
Dinho
29-08-2019, 03:31 AM #3

Thanks for the info and advice

reganlives
Posting Freak
1,230
29-08-2019, 06:51 AM
#4
Buy one from either Lexus or a major autofactors like Andrew Page Ltd. I paid £50 a few years ago for a Bosch battery and you're looking at a bit more from Lexus. Don't both with a cap btw and if you're going to run your audio then don't do it with the engine off or if you are going to run it with the engine off then only do it for a short periods of time as you will flatten your battery if it isnt getting charged at the same time.
reganlives
29-08-2019, 06:51 AM #4

Buy one from either Lexus or a major autofactors like Andrew Page Ltd. I paid £50 a few years ago for a Bosch battery and you're looking at a bit more from Lexus. Don't both with a cap btw and if you're going to run your audio then don't do it with the engine off or if you are going to run it with the engine off then only do it for a short periods of time as you will flatten your battery if it isnt getting charged at the same time.

Dinho
Member
232
30-08-2019, 02:20 AM
#5
How about Varta, are they any good?
Dinho
30-08-2019, 02:20 AM #5

How about Varta, are they any good?

reganlives
Posting Freak
1,230
30-08-2019, 03:59 AM
#6
As far as I'm aware they're good but personally I'd go for Bosch.
reganlives
30-08-2019, 03:59 AM #6

As far as I'm aware they're good but personally I'd go for Bosch.

Phil01
Posting Freak
2,004
30-08-2019, 04:29 AM
#7
Varta is a very good brand, easily as good as Bosch

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Cobalt cat back, Decat pipe, 15in Red Rota GT3 alloys, Toyo tyres, Lowered on Coil overs, Red anti roll bars, 14degree timing mod, white dash kit, illuminated side marker lights,
Halo ring headlights, OEM windblocker, Bluetooth streaming HU, Blue leather handbrake and gear lever gaitor, Centre brake/tail light mod, Blue velour door cards, Polished cam cover, Polished front strut bar, 4xheadrest speakers, JDM floor mats, Suede semi dish steering wheel,
Phil01
30-08-2019, 04:29 AM #7

Varta is a very good brand, easily as good as Bosch


1990 Eunos Roadster in Mariner DU blue
Cobalt cat back, Decat pipe, 15in Red Rota GT3 alloys, Toyo tyres, Lowered on Coil overs, Red anti roll bars, 14degree timing mod, white dash kit, illuminated side marker lights,
Halo ring headlights, OEM windblocker, Bluetooth streaming HU, Blue leather handbrake and gear lever gaitor, Centre brake/tail light mod, Blue velour door cards, Polished cam cover, Polished front strut bar, 4xheadrest speakers, JDM floor mats, Suede semi dish steering wheel,

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