Remote starter for TDI

[turbomeyers]

Re: Remote starter for TDI

why would you need a battery blanket ? just get an optima . battery blanket =old dying battery

[darkmanCANADA]

Re: Remote starter for TDI

Show me an Optima battery that has 80AH like the stock TDI battery. The Group 35 Red top has only 44AH and the Group D35 Yellow top has only 48AH. You need at least 60-70AH to effectively heat up the glow plugs and crank the starter at -25 to -30. Even then a brand new battery can still freeze. Believe me I have spent many a Christmas in Fort McMurray. Optimas are only for gassers with huge stereos.

[stefan]

Re: Remote starter for TDI

yeah. thats why i didnt get one. crank amps are there, but amp hours are lacking for the really cold snaps. Front loaded crank amps arn't intended for diesel. Cold will lessen the ability of any battery though, optima or otherwise.

[darkmanCANADA]

Re: Remote starter for TDI

There was a guy on TDIclub from somewhere around Michigan that knew of a custom battery manufacturer that had a 110AH battery that could fit in the TDI battery case. I wish I could find that thread again.

[VWSM]

Re: Remote starter for TDI

There was a guy on TDIclub from somewhere around Michigan that knew of a custom battery manufacturer that had a 110AH battery that could fit in the TDI battery case. I wish I could find that thread again.

I'll check with my guy.
i'am pretty sure it is an interstate battery and was a special order.

[Vulcan]

Re: Remote starter for TDI

I would be interested in this battery as well....

[darkmanCANADA]

Re: Remote starter for TDI

any luck on that Interstate?

[darkmanCANADA]

Re: Remote starter for TDI

See post# 20 & 21 on page 2

http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=224173

[ricosuave]

Re: Remote starter for TDI

I'd be interested in 2 of those batteries too