Optima Orange Top Battery Conversion
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Optima Orange Top Battery Conversion
Hi all...
I just did the Optima Orange Top battery conversion in my 993 TT this weekend. With the help of Anir's posts, I got the battery cut off switch as well, which helped move the rather inboard positive terminal out a little to connect to the weirdly shaped Porsche positive battery cable.
My next problem is that the battery cut off switch is too high and causes the luggage compartment carpet not to lie flat at all.
Has anybody else run accross this and found a solution? I was thinking if there was a positive terminal "extension", without the cut off switch portion, that may work.
I want to keep my carpet with the car, and if I can't find a solution, then I might have to get another battery or reinstall the old one, but I would rather not.
Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks...
Jeff
I just did the Optima Orange Top battery conversion in my 993 TT this weekend. With the help of Anir's posts, I got the battery cut off switch as well, which helped move the rather inboard positive terminal out a little to connect to the weirdly shaped Porsche positive battery cable.
My next problem is that the battery cut off switch is too high and causes the luggage compartment carpet not to lie flat at all.
Has anybody else run accross this and found a solution? I was thinking if there was a positive terminal "extension", without the cut off switch portion, that may work.
I want to keep my carpet with the car, and if I can't find a solution, then I might have to get another battery or reinstall the old one, but I would rather not.
Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks...
Jeff
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Jeff,
I ran into a similar problem with the battery cut-off switch sitting a bit high.
However, with some work, I was able to get the carpet to lay very close to flat - enough to get the 3 black plastic twist rivets into place. To the casual observer, it would not be noticeable.
I agree with you that a less bulky alternative to the battery disconnect switch would be ideal, to get rid of the responsible green plastic dial. Unfortunately, I have not been able to find a simple metal post connected to a c-clamp. Something measuring 2-3 inches should be great.
Anyone have a suggestion?
I ran into a similar problem with the battery cut-off switch sitting a bit high.
However, with some work, I was able to get the carpet to lay very close to flat - enough to get the 3 black plastic twist rivets into place. To the casual observer, it would not be noticeable.
I agree with you that a less bulky alternative to the battery disconnect switch would be ideal, to get rid of the responsible green plastic dial. Unfortunately, I have not been able to find a simple metal post connected to a c-clamp. Something measuring 2-3 inches should be great.
Anyone have a suggestion?
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Anir, call me crazy, but having never even seen one of the battery cut off switches in real life (only pictures) it is really easy for me to help right? What about twisting the whole assembly 180 degrees so that the green **** faces down. Maybe there is not enough room and it will hit the top of the battery, but I don't without trying it myself.
Just trying to help.
Just trying to help.
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Anir (or anyone looking for pic that was posted above),
the link ends with jpg not jpeg
http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/Po...timaOrange.jpg
BUT, I felt like I was late to the Optima Orange party as, apart from the basic Physics of batteries, I really did not know anything about the different battery offerings until 2 minutes back. My quick internet research revealed the following website.
http://www.justoffbase.com/optima/
Anything here that I should NOT believe ? Seems like a great solution. In particular, is the claim "can go unused for up to a year without recharge" one that can be relied upon atleast for a 10 or 15 day vacation? Any pros and cons to think about?
the link ends with jpg not jpeg
http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/Po...timaOrange.jpg
BUT, I felt like I was late to the Optima Orange party as, apart from the basic Physics of batteries, I really did not know anything about the different battery offerings until 2 minutes back. My quick internet research revealed the following website.
http://www.justoffbase.com/optima/
Anything here that I should NOT believe ? Seems like a great solution. In particular, is the claim "can go unused for up to a year without recharge" one that can be relied upon atleast for a 10 or 15 day vacation? Any pros and cons to think about?
