Posted by: klaus53 - 30 July 2009 20:36:34
Firstly I'm a newbie here, so Hello to you all. I have a quick question - I'm looking for a supplier of 6V batteries. My last battery only lasted 18 months before conking out (a Meteor 404). Can anyone recommend somewhere else? Cheers, Klaus

Posted by: VW Stan - 30 July 2009 21:02:37
Hi, Welcome to pre67. I've bought one from Tayna for my '58 but not tried it out yet... [url=https://www.tayna.co.uk/Type-404-Classic-Numax-Hard-Rubber-Battery-P3237.html]https://www.tayna.co.uk/Type-404-Classic-Numax-Hard-Rubber-Battery-P3237.html[/url] Didn't come with enough acid to cover the plates though! :?

Posted by: stickman - 30 July 2009 21:53:54
I also got mt 6V battery from Tanya, however mine is far from original spec. It is a Optima as takes all the abuse you can throw at it. https://www.tayna.co.uk/Optima-Red-Top-RT-S-2.1-P429.html Ref is Optima Red Top RT S 2.1 (8010-355) RTS2.1 It is not cheap but has never failed me and started the beetle even after 13 months with no action. I would never go back to any other 6Volt battery. :d

Posted by: Jules - 30 July 2009 22:08:53
[quote=VW Stan] [url=https://www.tayna.co.uk/Type-404-Classic-Numax-Hard-Rubber-Battery-P3237.html]https://www.tayna.co.uk/Type-404-Classic-Numax-Hard-Rubber-Battery-P3237.html[/url][/quote] I'm pretty sure I can do them cheaper than that, feel free to give me a call... Karmann Konnection 01702 601155

Posted by: klaus53 - 31 July 2009 09:22:05
Thanks everybody, much appreciated.

Posted by: Sunroof53 - 03 September 2009 21:34:15
Glad i read this as my battery has given up after only 18 months .My car is not used regularly ,maybe once or twice a month and normally i have to top up the charging after a couple of weeks.Despite the non standard format (especially after just finding the correct cover)i have ordered the optima battery as i think it will suit my needs better.