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Ok parts guys/gals. Been looking for a specific battery for my 1er. My original battery has ~7 years on it and needs to be replaced.
I want to get something a little smaller, A: because I want a little more space in the battery compartment, B: because I'd like to save a little weight, and C: I don't have any extra electrical kit and really dont need the huge OE battery spec. But, I don't want the Braille/similar unit. No value in a DD that won't crank. So I settled on the CSL/Mini Cooper battery. BUT I CANT FIND IT ANYWHERE! It doesn't have to be an OE BMW battery, I'm perfectly happy to get one from an auto parts store/interstate/other. But when I search for one based on the same specs, all I get are deep cycle marine batteries. Obviously not it. Here's the kicker, its shorter, but fits stock attachment, and only weighs 32-35 pounds depending on the year. Part #: 61217591081
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Can't get it. Recalled or something.
Found this: https://www.pepboys.com/product/details/672449/00038
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Tests at around 375cca. Car has been turning over fine in single digit temps. I wouldn't recommend this battery for <0f though. If you need help coding it, I wrote this comprehensive guide on how to register/code a battery: https://www.spool street.com/forums/threads/register-and-code-a-new-battery.1020/ Last edited by bNks334; 12-20-2016 at 09:27 PM.. |
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I would advise caution if you are planning to buy an under-capacity battery simply to save 12 square inches and 3 pounds under the trunk floor. Peace
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The link works. Open it in a new tab and then remove the brackets. This site blocked the reference to spool street lol |
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Did that.
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I think every major city now has a store that specializes in all batteries. Ours here is called "Total Battery". These folks know batteries and may be able to help.
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Interesting. 2 different sites that show that P/N Discontinued reference the Mini Cooper up to 01/2014.
Northstar and Batteries+Bulbs both recommend a Group 48 AGM battery for the 2013 Cooper. Same as my '12 135i. I went with the optional Group 94 AGM myself, but it's bigger and heavier, not smaller & lighter. Exide says either a Group 47 or Group 48 for said Cooper and to check fit because manufacturer used various sizes in production. (Group 47 is, on a Duracell Platinum, 1.5" shorter in length with same width and height, and about 6 lbs lighter.) I'm sure it's available in a non-AGM that would be a couple lbs lighter, but hopefully that will point you in the right direction. Looks like Interstate Group 47 AGM is also an H5-sized battery. Good luck!
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Here is an e46 M3 CSL battery...
p/n 61218377139 3' E46 M3 CSL Original BMW battery (Warranty only) Select another car > Vehicle electrical system > Battery http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=61_1113 The MINI battery p/n 61217591081 has been superseded(replaced by) to p/n 61218377139 MINI R50 Cooper Original MINI battery, filled Select another car > Vehicle electrical system > Battery http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=61_1487
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