Best battery?

[capitalk]

So my H&R cup kit is installed, looks good, dying to take the vr6 for a run, but the battery is nackered. I've recharged it 3 times, starts the car for the day, then dead. So, looking at a new battery. Is it worth going for the optima red top, or maybe a supercharge? The one in there currently is a repco, which is covered in crap that's leaked. Boring subject I'm sure, but I want to buy right and not have to think about boring crap like batteries. No amps/sub ect, I just want to start her up real good. Thanks all.

[fred27]

I have had good service and no problems from a supercharge gold in my mk3. Reasonable price and it has an indicator on the top that shows the battery condition.

[capitalk]

Nice, you how much they go for roughly? No price on their site...

[veedubMK3]

I got quoted $169 for a supercharge from auto one, although at the time they had 20% off. I believe they also come with a 3 year guarantee.

[capitalk]

That's not too bad, $100 cheaper than a red top. Hopefully I won't be kicking myself for not shelling out the extra cash in the 1st place!

[MattyT]

I've had a Century in mine for years that hasn't missed a beat. It's gone flat a few times because I left the car in storage for months on end but now that I've been driving it again lately, it still goes strong.

[capitalk]

Thanks for the replies. I ended up forking out the extra and getting the optima. I don't think I've ever heard the engine crank over so strongly! Again, not an overly exciting thing to have to buy or talk about, but I'm starting to take a no compromise stance on the VR, only the best for my baby! Ha.

[MattyT]

Overkill for sure, but at least you'll be able to run your stereo forever.

[xpeesx]

Always had optima batteries, will never go back!