Re: Battery size

[Macsek <scirocco@eureka.eth.ericsson.se>]

Hi Brian,


>So I am about to get a new battery.  The book at the store says i should get
>a battery that has 500 amps for the Scirocco.

??? do you mean 50 Ah

>   What is everyone else using?

at the moment 55Ah Bosch

>The reason I ask is because, When I a look for windscreen wipers they always
>have the wrong size.
>
>If the car calls for a battery that has 500 amps, What would happen if I get
>one that has 600 amps.  Wouldn't it be better, or would it cause problems.

It's not a problem, but costs more.
I think it's better to have a (slightly) bigger battery.
So you can safely buy a 65Ah one, but look at the polarity.

bye
macsek
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