Battery Relocate, not in the trunk..
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Battery Relocate, not in the trunk..
I saw an EF with the battery relocated down in front of the radiator...right in front of the trans, i was wondering if theres any special stuff to do when doing this..thanks
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Re: Battery Relocate, not in the trunk.. (Pr0j3ctxH@tchx90)
Why on earth would you want to hang the battery even further forward? These cars have such poor weight distribution to start with, you surely dont want to make the situation worse?!
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by billysan »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Why on earth would you want to hang the battery even further forward? These cars have such poor weight distribution to start with, you surely dont want to make the situation worse?!</TD></TR></TABLE>
last i checked we were all having trouble keeping traction in the front... sounds like a good way to keep a little weight up front
of coarse if ur racing autox then its probably not the best choice 4 u
last i checked we were all having trouble keeping traction in the front... sounds like a good way to keep a little weight up front
of coarse if ur racing autox then its probably not the best choice 4 u
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Re: Battery Relocate, not in the trunk.. (billysan)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by billysan »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Why on earth would you want to hang the battery even further forward? These cars have such poor weight distribution to start with, you surely dont want to make the situation worse?!</TD></TR></TABLE>
Sometimes moving the battery is not because of weight distribution but fitment issues...I replaced my battery with the above mentioned (odyssey) and made a custom bracket by myself to make room for a much larger cold air intake tube.
Sometimes moving the battery is not because of weight distribution but fitment issues...I replaced my battery with the above mentioned (odyssey) and made a custom bracket by myself to make room for a much larger cold air intake tube.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by billysan »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Why on earth would you want to hang the battery even further forward? These cars have such poor weight distribution to start with, you surely dont want to make the situation worse?!</TD></TR></TABLE> turbo applications...
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I had my blonde head on when I wrote that!! I forgot that a lot of you drag, I was thinking more in terms of track driving like Im more fond of.
I cant get enough weight off the front for my liking!!!
I cant get enough weight off the front for my liking!!!
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Re: Battery Relocate, not in the trunk.. (billysan)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by billysan »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I had my blonde head on when I wrote that!! I forgot that a lot of you drag, I was thinking more in terms of track driving like Im more fond of.
I cant get enough weight off the front for my liking!!!</TD></TR></TABLE> relocate it to the trunk...half size radiator, roll bar to put more weight in back, different traction bars...there are tons of ways to even out the weight while being functionally correct
I cant get enough weight off the front for my liking!!!</TD></TR></TABLE> relocate it to the trunk...half size radiator, roll bar to put more weight in back, different traction bars...there are tons of ways to even out the weight while being functionally correct
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Re: Battery Relocate, not in the trunk.. (89efDUSTY)
I've seen two different versions of mounting the battery in the front fender well.
One was done by redzcstandardhatch. (I've been bugging him to do a write-up)
It's a pretty simple welded "bucket" and strap. Both used a "standard" type battery.
I like the idea, however would want to have it so that you can remove the battery without pulling the bumper (by removing the inner fender splash panel and sliding the battery rearward).
An added bonus would be to use an SCCA battery disconnect switch with handle in the engine compartment. It would help with keeping the car stolen.
I personally can't put the battery in the trunk due to other items already being there.
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One was done by redzcstandardhatch. (I've been bugging him to do a write-up)
It's a pretty simple welded "bucket" and strap. Both used a "standard" type battery.
I like the idea, however would want to have it so that you can remove the battery without pulling the bumper (by removing the inner fender splash panel and sliding the battery rearward).
An added bonus would be to use an SCCA battery disconnect switch with handle in the engine compartment. It would help with keeping the car stolen.
I personally can't put the battery in the trunk due to other items already being there.
Wes
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Re: Battery Relocate, not in the trunk.. (SIred91)
relocating the battery to the rear of the car wouldnt help with weight distribution at all. a battery weighs like 10-15 lbs.... and an oddyssy battery weighs like 8lbs...
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i really wanna mount mine like autoworks has, or mount that same batt in the little cargo box, but then again, need to rewire... still deciding, love both though!
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Re: Battery Relocate, not in the trunk.. (KillSwitch)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by KillSwitch »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">relocating the battery to the rear of the car wouldnt help with weight distribution at all. a battery weighs like 10-15 lbs.... and an oddyssy battery weighs like 8lbs...</TD></TR></TABLE>
Wow, you are incorrect about everything KillSwitch.
1. Stock size battery is 25-30 Lbs. Odyssey 680 is about 13 Lbs.
2. Relocating the battery to the rear does affect weight distribution.
In this case, you are removing ~30 Lbs. of weight from the front of the car AND adding ~13 Lbs. of weight to the rear at the same time. This results in some change in weight distribution.
Wow, you are incorrect about everything KillSwitch.
1. Stock size battery is 25-30 Lbs. Odyssey 680 is about 13 Lbs.
2. Relocating the battery to the rear does affect weight distribution.
In this case, you are removing ~30 Lbs. of weight from the front of the car AND adding ~13 Lbs. of weight to the rear at the same time. This results in some change in weight distribution.
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Here are some of the best ideas i have seen.
Odyssey 680 in stock location
Odyssey in cargo compartment
Odyssey Mounted behind Radio/Center Console (great idea)
http://pics.spoon.org/albums/a...?ojnk
http://pics.spoon.org/albums/a...?ojnk
One thing to think about when relocating your battery to the rear is: all the extra weight of the accessories.
Odyssey 680................................13 Lbs
17 Ft. of 4 gage Power cable...........5 Lbs
Mount/Box/Terminals.....................2 Lbs
<U>Breaker/Distribution Block..............2 Lbs</U>
All this adds up to ~22 Lbs!!!!!
IMO i think mounting the odyssey 680 in the stock location is easiest and best idea unless you really need weight in the back or your sick turbo setup needs all the space you can get.
Odyssey 680 in stock location
Odyssey in cargo compartment
Odyssey Mounted behind Radio/Center Console (great idea)
http://pics.spoon.org/albums/a...?ojnk
http://pics.spoon.org/albums/a...?ojnk
One thing to think about when relocating your battery to the rear is: all the extra weight of the accessories.
Odyssey 680................................13 Lbs
17 Ft. of 4 gage Power cable...........5 Lbs
Mount/Box/Terminals.....................2 Lbs
<U>Breaker/Distribution Block..............2 Lbs</U>
All this adds up to ~22 Lbs!!!!!
IMO i think mounting the odyssey 680 in the stock location is easiest and best idea unless you really need weight in the back or your sick turbo setup needs all the space you can get.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 89efDUSTY »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> turbo applications...</TD></TR></TABLE>
Exactly.
Exactly.
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Re: Battery Relocate, not in the trunk.. (Mr.Death)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mr.Death »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Exactly.
</TD></TR></TABLE> nice<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by KillSwitch »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">relocating the battery to the rear of the car would help with weight distribution by about 1.3%. a battery weighs like 10-15 lbs.... and an oddyssy battery weighs like 8lbs...</TD></TR></TABLE> fixed...seriously though its for conveience
Exactly.
</TD></TR></TABLE> nice<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by KillSwitch »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">relocating the battery to the rear of the car would help with weight distribution by about 1.3%. a battery weighs like 10-15 lbs.... and an oddyssy battery weighs like 8lbs...</TD></TR></TABLE> fixed...seriously though its for conveience
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Re: Battery Relocate, not in the trunk.. (Autoworks)
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this is nice...i will be doing this soon....what all do i need?
this is nice...i will be doing this soon....what all do i need?
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this is nice...i will be doing this soon....what all do i need?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Odyssey P680
Odyssey battery tray
battery terminals
Lightning Audio Terminals, rings and wire
this is nice...i will be doing this soon....what all do i need?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Odyssey P680
Odyssey battery tray
battery terminals
Lightning Audio Terminals, rings and wire
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Can you get away with this under track rules?
I'm presuming the Odyssesy is sealed, but they can complain about not having a sealed box as is, can they not?
Just curiousity, the radio idea looks to be one of the best to me personally, although it would eliminate some space for an amp back there too. And jumping could be a pain in the ***, "Park at my passenger door, no I know what I'm saying, just park at the passenger door."
I'm presuming the Odyssesy is sealed, but they can complain about not having a sealed box as is, can they not?
Just curiousity, the radio idea looks to be one of the best to me personally, although it would eliminate some space for an amp back there too. And jumping could be a pain in the ***, "Park at my passenger door, no I know what I'm saying, just park at the passenger door."
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Re: Battery Relocate, not in the trunk.. (Autoworks)
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Odyssey P680
Odyssey battery tray
battery terminals
Lightning Audio Terminals, rings and wire</TD></TR></TABLE>
Did you build the metal tray surrounding the battery? Or is that the odyssey battery tray? I've been waiting to do this for a while, but everyone I seen is welded into place down by the fender or ect..... I like your setup though a lot better.
Odyssey P680
Odyssey battery tray
battery terminals
Lightning Audio Terminals, rings and wire</TD></TR></TABLE>
Did you build the metal tray surrounding the battery? Or is that the odyssey battery tray? I've been waiting to do this for a while, but everyone I seen is welded into place down by the fender or ect..... I like your setup though a lot better.