I need a new battery for my 300. What is the best kind to get, any suggestions?

I got this one .. fitted pefectly .. Hcc005 - 585 Cca from Harrys.

 

If it is a Jap spec I might add.

 

HTH

is this the proper one or just one that fits?

i need to get one for mine, but im not convinced the one thats in it is the right one.

068 or 073 is the correct battery uk or jap or 096 if you want something with a little more grunt

I tried the calcium one from Harrys and it needed replaced at 2 years. Now the replacement is showing signs of dieing again. Not sure these calciums are any better than good old lead acid.

 

Also beware of junking the heat shield insulated battery case if you have a TT the battery may cook without it!

What heat shied insulated battery case??

I haven't got one on my car¬!!

I have been concerned that the battery is getting very hot by the positive terminal and wondered if there should be some sort of shield between that and the engine.

 

I assume something is missing then?

The heatshield is very rare. I've only seen 2 fitted out of at least 30 zed's

I have to admit I also junked mine thinking what do I need this big plastic box with polystyrene thermal insulation inserts on the positive terminal side for!

 

It took up so much space and there is such little room around the battery as it is.

 

I now have a couple of sheets of corrugated cardboard duct taped to the battery on that side with the silver duct tape helping to keep the radiated heat off it.

try optima batteries...v good..

 

http://www.optimabatteries.com/publish/optima/americas0/en/config/product_info/automotive.html

tried the site - it says not available for 300zx - no uk stockist as far as I can see.

do you know better?

Yellow one looks tdb for my car.

halfrauds do the yellow tops..

 

Mark