orbital bateries on trade me

Heath · Post by **Heath** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 4:17 pm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... d=49758472

Orbital bateries for $245

ORB34DC-48 12 volt 50 Ah Battery
1000 Cranking Amps

closes sunday 12

Heath · Post by **Heath** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 4:21 pm

any good for any of us?

I believe it is a marine battery

Heath · Post by **Heath** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 4:29 pm

Bugger it I grabbed one.

$245 not bad as the old one was looking didgy anyway.

Heath

wjw · Post by **wjw** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 6:35 pm

lol waited 8 minutes for a response... your easy

krawlr · Post by **krawlr** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 6:40 pm

awesome batts those orbitals ive got the got a ultimate starting (black colour)she cranks an 8 over with 11:1 compresion no probs .

you can even use em upside down cos of the spiral sell design,the one in the kiwi super car v8 thing runs their one on its side....... :wink:

Heath · Post by **Heath** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 9:01 pm

Tried to quote but cant so...

lol waited 8 minutes for a response... your easy

Was an offer I couldnt resist. I had intended to see what people thought and then make arational decision but I had a bad day at work so thought #### it, I'm going to get one.

Initially when I saw it I hit the buy now straight away and then canceled waiting for a more rational thought to kick in but it didnt so I jumped.

Actually 8 mins is quite long when you think you've found a bargain.

They still have more there too.

Heath (Yes I'm easy) the Impulsive Consumer.
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krawlr · Post by **krawlr** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 9:48 pm

good stuff heath you wont look back mate ,best JUMP youve ever had but a little pricey comparring to the kay road ladies :lol:

De-Ranged · Post by **De-Ranged** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 5:27 am

I think these are a spiral cell, same as the Optima (think thats the name :scratch: ), :roll:

and I paid $400 for mine, you'd think if your dealling with the wholesaler you'd get a discount :lol:

I think the bastards seen me coming, I've since found I could have saved money by going through the retailer :evil:

Oh well they are an awsome battery, mount it and forget it

Just one thing if you flatten it and need to recharge it make certain you do it on a slow trickle smart charger with auto off!! heard of guys overcharging them or charging to fast and killing them, reaken the case's split

good deal Heath

Cheers Reece

krawlr · Post by **krawlr** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 7:09 am

ive owned both and i would never look back at the optimas there way over priced ...........

De-Ranged · Post by **De-Ranged** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 5:41 pm

Why didn't ya tell me that before I bought it.... Don't think I'm gona get another

Cheers Reece

DaveM · Post by **DaveM** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 6:02 pm

Good price, but I need 2 :cry:

Might wait until first trade goes through so I know they are ligit.

Heath · Post by **Heath** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 6:27 pm

I'll let you know how it turns out when I get it (next week)

Heath

Heath · Post by **Heath** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 4:04 pm

Should have it tommorow and will fit it soon after that (hopefully)

let ya'll know how it looks and goes.

Heath

Heath · Post by **Heath** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 4:04 pm

Should have it tommorow and will fit it soon after that (hopefully)

let ya'll know how it looks and goes.

Heath

krawlr · Post by **krawlr** » Wed Mar 15, 2006 4:09 pm

dave what models you after , i might be able to get you a deal @exide here.................

i run the new ns70m which are a maintanance free batt no screw in cell caps either, theve been out for about 6 months now, i think if youre just looking for starting batts for the td42 id run these my mates turbo gq has them and he stoked with the cranking power)and x2 of these is prob still cheaper than a x1 orbital on its own :wink:

but hey its youre wallet dude and the money you save could go towards a turbo maybe

Heath · Post by **Heath** » Wed Mar 15, 2006 4:09 pm

Grrr

Their delivery guy couldnt find my work so will have to deliver it next time they are doing a delivery in auckland. I guess they have an in house delivery service (blind guy) driving for them.

So any comments I have to make will have to wait.

Heath

Heath · Post by **Heath** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 12:22 pm

Got it, it's in and running. All seems good but I will carry the old one around for ballast for a bit just in case.

Heath