Battery?

NZ_M3 · 15-03-2010, 11:47 PM

The OEM supplier for BMW batteries is Exide - but buying an Exide battery is exactly the same as buying a BMW battery, they are just rebranded and marked up.

A good alternative is the Mini cooper battery - which is exactly the same as the M3 CSL battery - you save about 19lb in weight from the OEM M3 Battery and it'll crank okay provided you don't run heavy audio equipment.

Just check that the CCA has enough juice to get your car going.

The standard E46 M3 battery Exide Classic CCA730 94R-60

It's actually used on a lot of other European cars (might pay to see which dealership has the cheapest price):

for e.g. Audi A4s, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, Jag X-Type, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Commander, Land Rover LR2 and 3, Merc C300 and C350, Porsche Boxter, VW Gold, Jetta, Passat, Touareg

The Mini Cooper S Battery is Exide Classic CCA 600 - Part 47-60

Used in even more cars .. like Audi TTs, Jags, loads of Mercs, Loads of Saabs, Loads ov VWs and virtually the whole Volvo range LOL ....

Link to all battery specs and application search for Exide here: http://www.showmetheparts.com/n2ebattery/#

But if you are really really weathy and have nothing else better to buy ... get this: I can't remember who makes this now, but I am sure I can find out with a bit of digging.

15-03-2010, 11:47 PM	#11
NZ_M3 S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,434 Casino cash: $13579	The OEM supplier for BMW batteries is Exide - but buying an Exide battery is exactly the same as buying a BMW battery, they are just rebranded and marked up. A good alternative is the Mini cooper battery - which is exactly the same as the M3 CSL battery - you save about 19lb in weight from the OEM M3 Battery and it'll crank okay provided you don't run heavy audio equipment. Just check that the CCA has enough juice to get your car going. The standard E46 M3 battery Exide Classic CCA730 94R-60 It's actually used on a lot of other European cars (might pay to see which dealership has the cheapest price): for e.g. Audi A4s, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, Jag X-Type, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Commander, Land Rover LR2 and 3, Merc C300 and C350, Porsche Boxter, VW Gold, Jetta, Passat, Touareg The Mini Cooper S Battery is Exide Classic CCA 600 - Part 47-60 Used in even more cars .. like Audi TTs, Jags, loads of Mercs, Loads of Saabs, Loads ov VWs and virtually the whole Volvo range LOL .... Link to all battery specs and application search for Exide here: http://www.showmetheparts.com/n2ebattery/# But if you are really really weathy and have nothing else better to buy ... get this: I can't remember who makes this now, but I am sure I can find out with a bit of digging. Last edited by NZ_M3; 15-03-2010 at 11:49 PM.