Battery Question

[Natty54]

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Natty, how much for a MKV GTI battery?

start at approx $165

[stuvy]

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Dealer charged me $125 for an oem replacement battery.

[MentalSideArm]

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Natty, how much for a MKV GTI battery?

[MechEngg]

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Some amplifiers yes, some no. One of my old amps actually had a mini capacitor built into it which probably helped. But the instantaneous power draw from those subs/amps is huge, and a capacitor provides the quick discharge power so the battery doesn't take as big of a hit. At least this is where i come from, for my constant drawing compressors compressors a capacitor isn't going to do squat for them, but for a large power draw sound system i bet it will help at least a bit

[Natty54]

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It has been said that caps do **** all with modern amplifiers. Even the guy who pioneered them said they are useless now. I would try one out if possible before wasting money on one.

I have interstate batteries in most of my cars and have had good luck with them.

a cap fixed all the issues I had. Burned through 2 alternators. Got a cap and new. No issues since (approx 3 years ago)

[Stonewall]

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since its not a constant power draw you might want to just think about getting a capacitor to even out the power spikes and an upgraded alternator if your system is big enough

It has been said that caps do **** all with modern amplifiers. Even the guy who pioneered them said they are useless now. I would try one out if possible before wasting money on one.

I have interstate batteries in most of my cars and have had good luck with them.

[stefan]

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My gassers I just get whatever the premium OEM-fitment one on the shelf at Napa is. For the Diesels, I have gone OEM. Have a hard time getting good high amp/hour batteries elsewhere.

[BaggedGLI]

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I deal with Bosch and have great experience with them

http://i.imgur.com/nJrgpfk.jpg

Ditto, wouldn't go for anything else for OEM direct replacement.

[R_Ethug]

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i just had to replace the battery on the allroad 2 weeks ago.. i just went with the walmart one maxx something.. 750CC and OEM size.. works fine and good warranty

[RobG]

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Funny this tread came up, had to boost the car this morning. The original battery in the car lasted 10 years in a stock car, who knows where the car will be in another 10 years, I'm just going to get another OE battery.

[Natty54]

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I deal with Bosch and have great experience with them

http://i.imgur.com/nJrgpfk.jpg

[Kane]

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I get exide batteries dirt cheap through work. I replaced the battery in my wife's jetta in January. The battery was giving us issues all week as it was always dead and wouldn't hold a charge. I tested it and it failed so got it warrantied but it still shouldn't have had happen being only 6months old. Wasn't impressed to say the least.

[Kor]

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I just hate shopping at Crappy Tire so my last few batteries have been from Parts Source or Napa. They carry good name brand batteries, usually have a couple of choices.

I don't buy Optima just because it hasn't been direct-fit for the cars I have had, I am not interested in having to shoehorn something in there, I want it to just fit like OEM.

[kujiwara]

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Canadian tire battery is pretty good. Quick fire up.

[MechEngg]

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My airride compressors are drawing let's just say a **** load of current, and just a standard canadian tire battery has been working great for me for the past few years. I don't have any experience with other brand of batteries, however I have nothing bad to say about the generic CT ones....it also has a LOT to do with your alternator or capacitor as well for sound, since its not a constant power draw you might want to just think about getting a capacitor to even out the power spikes and an upgraded alternator if your system is big enough