New battery time.

nis350 · Sun, Oct-10-2010, 07:43:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bryosb

I have the same year and my OEM battery does not have a vent tube. But it is vented on one side the other is plugged. I also noticed after veiwing some other posts that my mounting is also different no top clamp but the battery box/tray is shock mounted.

I suppose there are at least two versions of the battery. One with venting tubes and the other does not.

What would be the non-OEM completely sealed replacement?

Profe46 · Mon, Oct-11-2010, 03:01:43 AM

Hi!

Bought my battery from autozone 1.5 years ago for ~$100, works fine.

Good luck!

guttenM3 · Mon, Oct-11-2010, 03:57:15 AM

I put a Bosch Mini battery in, fits great and is 25 pounds lighter, starts great everytime so far.

Roychimac · Tue, Nov-23-2010, 06:27:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mpower22

yeah, $200 is about right for the OE BMW branded battery. It's insane! Alot of people who don't replace with OE battery go the AutoZone/Duralast route. I switched to an Optima Yellow Top. It wasn't a factory fit, but with a simple modification, it was a perfect fit. I actually just stumbled upon this at walmart - the OEM Exide battery without the excessive price. Only $77! It's even white like the original!

What is the exact part or model number of this battery??!!! Need a battery ASAP!!!

mpower22 · Wed, Nov-24-2010, 03:01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Roychimac

What is the exact part or model number of this battery??!!! Need a battery ASAP!!!

Hi Roy, I wasn't sure which battery you are asking about -

Exide Battery from Walmart: Maxx-94RN
Duralast from Autozone: 94R-DLG
Optima YellowTop: D35

Roychimac · Wed, Nov-24-2010, 06:02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpower22

Hi Roy, I wasn't sure which battery you are asking about -

Exide Battery from Walmart: Maxx-94RN
Duralast from Autozone: 94R-DLG
Optima YellowTop: D35

Hi,

Sorry for my confusion but I just needed a replacement battery for my car since it's dying and I'm finding it hard to start in my -30 degrees celcius weather here!!

Are all those batteries you listed above vented? And are those the right model numbers I use when I call around?

Thanks,

mpower22 · Wed, Nov-24-2010, 06:25:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Roychimac

Hi,

Sorry for my confusion but I just needed a replacement battery for my car since it's dying and I'm finding it hard to start in my -30 degrees celcius weather here!!

Are all those batteries you listed above vented? And are those the right model numbers I use when I call around?

Thanks,

Yes, absolutely. The Optima, which I put in my car is not vented, but a sealed design. You need to make a slight modification to get this to fit. If you are looking for a direct replacement, just go to walmart and get the exide battery mentioned above. No need to shop around, for $77 its already the lowest price. The Duralast battery will be a bit more if for some reason you don't have a walmart around..

And yes, the duralast and exide direct replacement batteries are the vented design.

Roychimac · Wed, Nov-24-2010, 07:01:04 PM

Unfortunately, Canada sucks and their walmarts don't carry that Maxx-94RN direct replacement.

I guess it's off to the dealer.

mpower22 · Wed, Nov-24-2010, 07:18:20 PM

No! You cannot! The dealer will charge an arm and a leg to replace that battery. You must have an Autozone? If not, buy an Optima and have it shipped to you. I switched over 6 months ago and I love it! Side note, I prefer to keep my car all all original, so if I did this mod it did not deviate much from the theme of the car. Let me know if you need further help.

Roychimac · Wed, Nov-24-2010, 07:21:10 PM

LOL! Trust me, the dealer is my last resort! Canada sucks for everything especially car parts - even OEM!!! I don't have an Autozone and WALMART doesn't stock MAXX type batteries.

I heard that having our batteries vented is extremely important due to it being a explosive hazard. How are you dealing with that going the Optima route?

Mon, Oct-11-2010, 03:57:15 AM	#53
guttenM3 The Bavarian Doctor Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 1,165 Reputation: 0 Location: Austin	I put a Bosch Mini battery in, fits great and is 25 pounds lighter, starts great everytime so far. __________________ Back into an E92 M3 DCT drop in filter and exhaust is all for now....

Wed, Nov-24-2010, 07:01:04 PM	#58
Roychimac Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 350 Reputation: 0 Location: Calgary	Unfortunately, Canada sucks and their walmarts don't carry that Maxx-94RN direct replacement. I guess it's off to the dealer. __________________

Wed, Nov-24-2010, 07:18:20 PM	#59
mpower22 10-Year Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Age: 31 Posts: 2,514 In the garage: '13 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 '09 TOYOTA RAV4 '03 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Maryland	No! You cannot! The dealer will charge an arm and a leg to replace that battery. You must have an Autozone? If not, buy an Optima and have it shipped to you. I switched over 6 months ago and I love it! Side note, I prefer to keep my car all all original, so if I did this mod it did not deviate much from the theme of the car. Let me know if you need further help. __________________ ///M3 - Dream Car: Acquired 2003 M3Laguna Seca Blue/6MT/Black Leather Cloth Interior/Full [CSL] Exhaust/evolve-R Original Owner, Custom Built - PDC, Moonroof, Bi-xenons, Brushed Aluminum Trim, Bluetooth ULF European - Rotors (F&R), Bumper, Mirrors, Warning Triangle, Console, First Aid Kit, Fire Extinguisher OE LED Conversion/Outer Ring Mod \| V1 Hardwired/Ashtray Display \| 3M 35% Tint \| Diamond S600s, JL 10W3v3, HD900/5

Wed, Nov-24-2010, 07:21:10 PM	#60
Roychimac Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 350 Reputation: 0 Location: Calgary	LOL! Trust me, the dealer is my last resort! Canada sucks for everything especially car parts - even OEM!!! I don't have an Autozone and WALMART doesn't stock MAXX type batteries. I heard that having our batteries vented is extremely important due to it being a explosive hazard. How are you dealing with that going the Optima route? __________________

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Mon, Oct-11-2010, 03:01:43 AM	#52
Profe46 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 112 Reputation: 0 Location: San Jose	Hi! Bought my battery from autozone 1.5 years ago for ~$100, works fine. Good luck!