First a Q and then an observation!
The Q - what size fits the 2CV? I ask 'cos the battery tray suggests a max 207mm length (and there are batteries that size such as the Bosch S3 001) but most manufacturers suggest the 063 size will fit the 2CV. However, the 063 (on paper, at least) is a centimetre longer at 217mm.
Harrummpphhhh. So, is the 063 really 217mm long and, if so, will it still fit without going over the front 'lip' of the tray? Ta.
And now the observation (tho' I bet it's old hat to you lot
)... IF the 063 will fit, then in theory so should the slightly taller 079 (the same 212mm L x 175mm W, but 190mm high as opposed to 175mm). I've looked at the mounting clamp, and the nuts will unscrew a huge amount which to my measurements should easily cover the extra 15mm height, with no headroom issues either.Why would you want to fit an 079 instead of an 063? Because it gives an extra, potentially useful, 6+ Ah for the same footprint. 6Ah might not seem much, but for our wee batteries it's around 14% extra.
Another little observation from my battery hunt is that Exide seem - on paper at least - to make the most powerful batteries for the money amongst the known brands (I bet someone will now point out a better option...) Exide Excell 079 50Ah 3yr-g'tee battery can be had for just over £38 delivered.
