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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 05:40 PM
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I been wondering what purpose they serve?
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 05:41 PM
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battery terminals
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 05:42 PM
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 05:47 PM
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im guessing the red for positive and black for negative didnt give it away.
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 05:48 PM
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Oh I see, so these are used typically when you relocate a battery inside a front or rear bumper? Where do they sell them by any chance? I been thinking about relocating my battery and fuse box.
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 05:52 PM
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no theyre not neccessary for relocations.
people seriously put them on their car because they think it looks cool.
way too much if you ask me, but then again its hella jdm and everyone on h-t will ride your nuts if you got em!
but to each their own if you want em im sure you could find em on ebay.
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 05:53 PM
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well, if i I dont need them, thats great. I bet they are expensive as hell.
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 05:56 PM
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well, someone here knows where to get and how much? cause they look like just covers, and if they are decently priced, i might buy a set.
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 06:00 PM
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I dont mind helping anyone out but it only took two seconds to type in battery terminals on the jegs site.


http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs...inals
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 06:05 PM
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I always knew they were battery terminals but I have never understood why they have become popular on west coast cars (or atleast I have nly seen them on west coast rides), and some of the sickest ones at that. IMO they would be cleaner without them.

If they are just for the look I really don't understand them but if someone can explain a legite reason then maybe it will all make sense to me.
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 06:07 PM
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easy access to recharging I suppose.
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 06:08 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by itsjdmbradyo! &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">no theyre not neccessary for relocations.
people seriously put them on their car because they think it looks cool.
way too much if you ask me, but then again its hella jdm and everyone on h-t will ride your nuts if you got em!
but to each their own if you want em im sure you could find em on ebay.</TD></TR></TABLE>

i can personally vouch for the terminals on that bumper/car being used. his battery is under the bumper cover, and is a dead odyssey. in order for him to start the car, he had to connect a battery charger to the terminals on the bumper. so don't assume that they are ONLY for looks.. they are functional and make jumping the car a whole lot easier when the battery is tucked away somewhere..
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 06:09 PM
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as opposed to just popping your hood or trunk? The whole battery terminal on the outside of the car idea doesn't make sense to me either.
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 06:11 PM
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what if someone were to connect the two with a piece of metal? battery goes boom?
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 06:11 PM
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His cars are dope but wouldnt it be easier to just leave the battery where it is or relocate it to the rear?
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 06:15 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ARC Magic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

i can personally vouch for the terminals on that bumper/car being used. his battery is under the bumper cover, and is a dead odyssey. in order for him to start the car, he had to connect a battery charger to the terminals on the bumper. so don't assume that they are ONLY for looks.. they are functional and make jumping the car a whole lot easier when the battery is tucked away somewhere..</TD></TR></TABLE>

Good call.

I feel another hardparking trend coming on...
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 06:15 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDM Squad &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what if someone were to connect the two with a piece of metal? battery goes boom?</TD></TR></TABLE>

i kept telling him i'd do that next time i see him, but i always forget. yeah it would screw up the whole electrical system if someone did that.
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 06:25 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nextgtr &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">well, someone here knows where to get and how much? [b]cause they look like just covers, and if they are decently priced, i might buy a set.[b]</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 06:31 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDM Squad &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what if someone were to connect the two with a piece of metal? battery goes boom?</TD></TR></TABLE>

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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 06:34 PM
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Shorting out the battery was a good point I guess that would make it even easier to steal a honda too.
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 06:45 PM
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Don't you have to have a relocated battery to run on the track??

I know HellaJDM has that for a reason.
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 06:48 PM
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Why not just pop the clutch if hte battery is dead? And why use both black and red, Just ground the negative to the chassis and use one, much cleaner imo.
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 06:49 PM
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Well if the relocation is for a reason since I know he tracks his car it makes sense but I thought it could be relocated to the rear of the car.
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 06:51 PM
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He even has a kill switch on the rear bumper too.

I am sure that in order to run a certain time on the 1320, you must have that, but I am uncertain about Laguna Seca or Infineon.
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 06:53 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EFSedan#6 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I am sure that in order to run a certain time on the 1320</TD></TR></TABLE>

yes, it is required on cars that run higher than 17 seconds aka 90% of A/C.
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