Miata Mailing List: February 1998, Message #8
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From: 	Sonja62786@aol.com

Subject: Re:  BATTERIES

Date: 	Sun, 1 Feb 1998 00:49:37 +0000





I tend to favor the original equipment. The Westco is less expensive, but the

models I have seen (this might have been corrected in later issues) had the

Pos and Neg inverted in respect to the OEM battery, which made for a less than

neat install. How important this is would depend on individual preferences.

Westco is less expensive. How will they compare over a long period of use is,

I guess, anyone's guess at this point. My OEM is still going nicely after some

7 yrs. but, again, I live in a warm climate and trickle charge it on a regular

basis. I have friends with Westco who are quite satisfied.... main reason for

purchase for the lower price tag, which might be a very good reason. As to

comparative specs and design differences, I am afraid I have no reliable clue.



Good luck (guess I *would* go OEM ... a personal choice, unless given an

excellent reason not to)



Sonja and Old Blue



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