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488 - Battery options in Australia

Discussion in 'Australia' started by LINO28, Mar 16, 2025.

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  1. LINO28

    LINO28 Rookie

    Jun 8, 2022
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    Tye Lino
    Hi All,

    I am having some battery issues with my 488 and when i look for suggestions/options in the 488 forum, nearly all batteries are 'Braille' or 'interstate' brands which i cannot find a distributer for in Aus.

    I am just checking to see what other options Aus based people are using in their Ferraris?

    Any help would be greatly appreciated.

    Cheers,
     
  2. AndrewWA

    AndrewWA Formula Junior

    Oct 14, 2005
    970
    Chiswick, London
    Full Name:
    Andrew Stevens
    The Factory ones are part 312188 - picture here:
    Ferrari part 312188 - Battery 70AH - L3 VRLA 760A | Maranello Classic Parts

    See the specs labelled on the side of the battery. Check with a specialist to see if they can find an equivalent or go via a Dealer in need? This is the same one as in a 360/430/458 so should not be too difficult to locate I guess...

    We can't ship batteries unfortunately!

    Good luck!
     
  3. Mrpseudonym

    Mrpseudonym Formula Junior
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    Nov 7, 2020
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    Sydney, Australia
    #3 Mrpseudonym, Mar 19, 2025
    Last edited: Mar 19, 2025
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  4. knocker

    knocker F1 World Champ

    Jul 10, 2017
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    Adrian
    Bosch are quality products, worth a look
    https://www.autodoc.parts/bosch/7616817
     
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  5. IanB

    IanB F1 World Champ
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    Jun 15, 2006
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    In Europe definitely. However the Bosch batteries sold in Australia are made under license in various Asian factories and are no better than the other generic brands sold by Supercheap.
     
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  6. Steve355F1

    Steve355F1 F1 World Champ
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    Aug 26, 2011
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    I used an Optima RedTop in the 355 which was pretty good.
     
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  7. MANDALAY

    MANDALAY F1 World Champ
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    May 23, 2013
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    ANGELO
    Any right sized battery. Just have it on the tender everyday and get a starter for emergencies
     
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  8. knocker

    knocker F1 World Champ

    Jul 10, 2017
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    Your kidding, ffs nothing is sacred.
     

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