Results 1 to 5 of 5

Thread: Largest capacity battery for 2009 WM Caprice

  1. #1
    Luminous is offline Rarely Contributes to the Forum Last Online: 04-11-2024 @ 09:41 AM
    Member Since
    Sep 2013
    Location
    Brisbane
    Posts
    47

    Largest capacity battery for 2009 WM Caprice

    Hi Folks,

    As the title suggests, I am after suggestions as to how large a capacity battery can be put into the Caprice I have. The location is in the boot.

    My thanks in advance.


    Jase

  2. #2
    Quark is offline Occasional Contributor to the Forums Last Online: 08-06-2025 @ 02:19 PM
    Member Since
    May 2002
    Location
    Melbourne
    Posts
    224

    Re: Largest capacity battery for 2009 WM Caprice

    Assuming the layout of the WM battery compartment is the same as a VE, with a bit of finessing you can get in an Optima D27F yellow top 830 CCA. Just need to open up the hole in the top bracket with a rats tail file so it will sit a little higher and bend the bracket very slightly. Also, be careful when positioning the battery - need to avoid having the rear bolt in the side bracket pressing against the battery. It's a mighty tight fit, but I've done both an SSV and a Senator.

  3. #3
    BLACK 346's Avatar
    BLACK 346 is offline One of the Top Contributors to the Forum Last Online: 09-06-2025 @ 03:34 PM
    Member Since
    Feb 2003
    Location
    Adelaide
    Posts
    8,250

    Re: Largest capacity battery for 2009 WM Caprice

    If same as VE D35 redtop goes straight in.

  4. #4
    Wonky's Avatar
    Wonky is offline One of the Top Contributors to the Forum Last Online: 07-05-2025 @ 10:41 PM
    Member Since
    Feb 2005
    Location
    Officer
    Posts
    15,173

    Re: Largest capacity battery for 2009 WM Caprice

    D27F is what I was recommended a few years ago by the guy who was then manager at Optima as that's what many taxi drivers were now using. The place I got it from here in Ringwood for my E1 Senator took about 30 secs or less to modify the battery holder and 3+ years later it's still going strong, despite being totally flattened on numerous occasions (still trying to chase down a battery drain problem).

    The D34 has less capacity but the terminals are back to front for VE/WM (slightly longer mod required as I used one in my previous SSV ute - about a minute). D35 has less capacity again but terminals are right way around.

    If you can afford it (check eBay as prices vary a fair bit) then IMO the D27F is a no brainer!!

  5. #5
    Quark is offline Occasional Contributor to the Forums Last Online: 08-06-2025 @ 02:19 PM
    Member Since
    May 2002
    Location
    Melbourne
    Posts
    224

    Re: Largest capacity battery for 2009 WM Caprice

    Quote Originally Posted by Wonky View Post
    D27F is what I was recommended a few years ago by the guy who was then manager at Optima as that's what many taxi drivers were now using. The place I got it from here in Ringwood for my E1 Senator took about 30 secs or less to modify the battery holder and 3+ years later it's still going strong, despite being totally flattened on numerous occasions (still trying to chase down a battery drain problem).

    The D34 has less capacity but the terminals are back to front for VE/WM (slightly longer mod required as I used one in my previous SSV ute - about a minute). D35 has less capacity again but terminals are right way around.

    If you can afford it (check eBay as prices vary a fair bit) then IMO the D27F is a no brainer!!
    Wonky, your earlier posts about the D27F is where I got the idea from - many thanks.

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads

  1. Replies: 277
    Last Post: 17-01-2021, 11:29 AM
  2. Replies: 0
    Last Post: 20-10-2016, 12:12 PM
  3. Measuring battery current in WM Caprice.
    By skip100 in forum General Automotive
    Replies: 11
    Last Post: 26-11-2010, 07:41 PM
  4. WM Caprice
    By r8clubbie in forum Vehicle Classifieds/Wanted to Buy
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 24-05-2010, 08:37 PM
  5. WTB 06 WL Stato/ Caprice WM Stato/Caprice
    By HRT 8 in forum Vehicle Classifieds/Wanted to Buy
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 30-12-2009, 09:02 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •