Battery Relocation Complete - pics
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Originally Posted by Mr. C4
Very neat! What hardware hav you used? Have you thought about the battery getting crushed in case of a heavy front impact?
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I used the battery tray from west coast batteries and 4 vibration isolators to secure the battery. It was a clean, easy install. I am hoping not to have a heavy front impact.
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GRussel,
Thanks for stepping up with these pics. It's much appreciated.
Summit racing has the mounting bracket at a reasonable price as well. Also check Electro Battery in NJ, for batteries, pretty good pricing. (Usual disclamers)
Ray
Thanks for stepping up with these pics. It's much appreciated.
Summit racing has the mounting bracket at a reasonable price as well. Also check Electro Battery in NJ, for batteries, pretty good pricing. (Usual disclamers)
Ray
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GRussel,
A few questions, if you'd be so kind. What was the length of the positive cable used and do you think that was an optimal length? Where did you terminate the negative cable? Did you use the 4 gauge or go to the 2 gauge wire? TIA
Ray
A few questions, if you'd be so kind. What was the length of the positive cable used and do you think that was an optimal length? Where did you terminate the negative cable? Did you use the 4 gauge or go to the 2 gauge wire? TIA
Ray
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Originally Posted by RayGT3
GRussel,
A few questions, if you'd be so kind. What was the length of the positive cable used and do you think that was an optimal length? Where did you terminate the negative cable? Did you use the 4 gauge or go to the 2 gauge wire? TIA
Ray
A few questions, if you'd be so kind. What was the length of the positive cable used and do you think that was an optimal length? Where did you terminate the negative cable? Did you use the 4 gauge or go to the 2 gauge wire? TIA
Ray
If you look at the first pic closely you can see it is grounded just a few inches away from the battery.
I used 4 gauge cables
Last edited by grussell; Feb 9, 2006 at 06:18 PM.
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Probably isn't needed in your case as the cabling is relatively short and all contained in the front compartment but in my own case, when I relocate the battery I will add a 100 amp fuse just in case there is a short somewhere. One of the advantages of the AGM battery is that there is no limit to the discharge rate.
Also, presumably, you did this for weight & balance reasons, so why didn't you move the battery even further forward (and to the right)?
Stephen
Also, presumably, you did this for weight & balance reasons, so why didn't you move the battery even further forward (and to the right)?
Stephen
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Originally Posted by 0396
'Also, presumably, you did this for weight & balance reasons, so why didn't you move the battery even further forward (and to the right)?'
My same thoughts...
My same thoughts...
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FixedWing,
When you say "to the right" are we talking driver side or passenger side? What might the reason be for putting the weight to one side?
I think the cup cars have the battery placed in the center as well, could be wrong, but I thought I remember seeing it mounted centered. Not to say that is correct, just making a comment.
When you say "to the right" are we talking driver side or passenger side? What might the reason be for putting the weight to one side?
I think the cup cars have the battery placed in the center as well, could be wrong, but I thought I remember seeing it mounted centered. Not to say that is correct, just making a comment.
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Originally Posted by RayGT3
FixedWing,
When you say "to the right" are we talking driver side or passenger side? What might the reason be for putting the weight to one side?
I think the cup cars have the battery placed in the center as well, could be wrong, but I thought I remember seeing it mounted centered. Not to say that is correct, just making a comment.
When you say "to the right" are we talking driver side or passenger side? What might the reason be for putting the weight to one side?
I think the cup cars have the battery placed in the center as well, could be wrong, but I thought I remember seeing it mounted centered. Not to say that is correct, just making a comment.
As to the Cup car, maybe they use other methods to balance out the weight of the car?
Another small advantage I can see to putting the battery on the right is that the positive cable can be slightly shorter as currently routed. And if you ever did want to store something else in that space (not sure if that would be a good idea without better positive protection) then having the battery in a corner of the compartment would make for more useable remaining space.
Stephen