Whats the best battery
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1982 MK1 Golf GTI
I'm buying a new battery for my 1982 MK1 GOLF GTI….. what's the best battery to buy?
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I only buy Bosch.
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Roach said
I only buy Bosch.
Yeah I was thinking Bosch, Do you have any idea which Bosch battery? Im new to this and Ive been told the battery I brought the car with is the wrong battery for the car. So i don't really have much to go off was wondering what other people are using on there mk1s
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Over rated and overpriced imoRoach said
I only buy Bosch.
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1989 Sapphire Blue Mk1 Cabriolet KR
1985 Atlas Grey Mk2 GTI 2.0 ABF
1989 Sapphire Blue Mk1 Cabriolet KR
1985 Atlas Grey Mk2 GTI 2.0 ABF
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027agm expensive but worth the extra ccanicci21paul said
Over rated and overpriced imoRoach said
I only buy Bosch.
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1989 Sapphire Blue Mk1 Cabriolet KR
1985 Atlas Grey Mk2 GTI 2.0 ABF
1989 Sapphire Blue Mk1 Cabriolet KR
1985 Atlas Grey Mk2 GTI 2.0 ABF
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nicci21paul said
Over rated and overpriced imoRoach said
I only buy Bosch.
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I wasn't asking for your opinion, I was suggesting a battery to the op. 👍🏼
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I stuck a Yuasa 065 in mine, slightly larger than the stock, but it's got a bit more capacity.
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paceman said
I stuck a Yuasa 065 in mine, slightly larger than the stock, but it's got a bit more capacity.
Thanks for your help, is that the grey battery by any chance
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I've also got a Yuasa 065 battery, came from GSF when they had a discount on them.
I've always had Bosch batteries but last 2 I brought both with a 4 year guarantee only just lasted the 4 years. The one before lasted about 10 years so quality has seemed to dropped and that's why I switched.
3 years with the Yuasa and it's been ok.
My car is a daily drive and used through the winter so I need a good battery.
I've always had Bosch batteries but last 2 I brought both with a 4 year guarantee only just lasted the 4 years. The one before lasted about 10 years so quality has seemed to dropped and that's why I switched.
3 years with the Yuasa and it's been ok.
My car is a daily drive and used through the winter so I need a good battery.
1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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Sorry, should be 075, 063 is std (from memory). The one I have is black, think the grey one is a higher spec. Grey would have looked out of place under my bonnet!
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Just checked and I've got that wrong….
063 (44amp) on my Mk1 Scirocco
075 (60 amp) on my Mk1 GTi cabriolet - daily drive.
Both will fit your car
Edit… Paceman also did the same as me with number.
063 (44amp) on my Mk1 Scirocco
075 (60 amp) on my Mk1 GTi cabriolet - daily drive.
Both will fit your car
Edit… Paceman also did the same as me with number.

1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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Sorry for my opinion will keep my opinions to myself in future sincere apologiesRoach said
nicci21paul said
Over rated and overpriced imoRoach said
I only buy Bosch.
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Do not know a lot but willing to help if possible
1989 Sapphire Blue Mk1 Cabriolet KR
1985 Atlas Grey Mk2 GTI 2.0 ABF
1989 Sapphire Blue Mk1 Cabriolet KR
1985 Atlas Grey Mk2 GTI 2.0 ABF
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