i have a 1997 bmw z3 and it has a bmw "old fashioned" looking battery with the water holes, etc. I want to put a more higher performance optima or the like because i have stereo amps and other accessories. ive read on some bmw sites that you have to put a bmw battery in it because they are different, is that true? or are they just trying to get you to spend more money?
2007-12-31 07:42:35 · 2 answers · asked by Dan G 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ BMW
If you can find one the right size with the same terminal placement, sure, why not. but it's not going to help run a lot of accessories. For that you need more output from the alternator. That might be a little tougher.
2007-12-31 07:55:23 · answer #1 · answered by Bob H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Optima does not make a battery that fits a Z3. The Z3 uses a Group 48 battery. Many batteries are available in that size.
The Odyssey PC1200MJT should fit. Look up that battery at http://www.odysseyfactory.com/ and make sure it will fit in your car. I own a BMW, but not a Z3.
Anyone looking for an ordinary replacement battery can get one at Sears or Autozone.
Sounds like you need to go to a dual battery setup anyway...
2007-12-31 16:30:54 · answer #2 · answered by andrew*debbie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋