Tech inspect my battery box...
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Tech inspect my battery box...
I moved the battery to the trunk, used the Summit relocate kit, but had to make some changes because they assume you've got a huge battery.
Anyways, I made a tiedown strap for the battery, it fits snugly around the battery and is bolted through the box floor like so:
Under the box
I can't move it in any direction.
The box itself is then bolted directly into the trunk floor with 4 5/16" bolts (1 in each corner), and the J hooks supplied with the kit hold the sides of the box. The wire is fused inline with an 80A fuse, other side is grounded into the bumper support. Box closed up and strapped down comes out looking like this...
If you were a Solo II tech inspector, would you see an issue?
I just need someone to tell me yes, this is ok.
Thanks
Anyways, I made a tiedown strap for the battery, it fits snugly around the battery and is bolted through the box floor like so:
Under the box
I can't move it in any direction.
The box itself is then bolted directly into the trunk floor with 4 5/16" bolts (1 in each corner), and the J hooks supplied with the kit hold the sides of the box. The wire is fused inline with an 80A fuse, other side is grounded into the bumper support. Box closed up and strapped down comes out looking like this...
If you were a Solo II tech inspector, would you see an issue?
I just need someone to tell me yes, this is ok.
Thanks
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Re: Tech inspect my battery box... (Doctor CorteZ)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Doctor CorteZ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the battery must be anchored to the car , not just the box.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Not the case for the OEM battery tray?
That box looks sturdier than the stock setup on my saturn...
Not the case for the OEM battery tray?
That box looks sturdier than the stock setup on my saturn...
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .RJ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Jamie, its for autocross....
Post this on sccaforums, and see what they have to say. I honestly dont think thats a problem at all.</TD></TR></TABLE>
So it doesn't have to be vented because it's in a trunk and not in a hatch? Is that correct?
Post this on sccaforums, and see what they have to say. I honestly dont think thats a problem at all.</TD></TR></TABLE>
So it doesn't have to be vented because it's in a trunk and not in a hatch? Is that correct?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .RJ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Jamie, its for autocross....
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even drag racing requires it be bolted to the floor not the box.
and the vent tube thing I'm not sure on...
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even drag racing requires it be bolted to the floor not the box.
and the vent tube thing I'm not sure on...
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I do need to get a new rule book, this is what I'm working off of as far as the Street Touring rules...
"The make, model number, and size of the battery may be changed but not its voltage. Relocation of the battery or batteries is permitted but not into the passenger compartment. If the battery is relocated and the original battery tray can be removed by simply unbolting it, the tray may be removed, or relocated with the battery. Holes may be drilled for mounting or passage of cables. Longer cables may be substituted to permit relocation. The number of battery or batteries may not be changed from stock. The area behind the rearmost seat is not considered to be within the passenger compartment. "
It doesn't really cover a whole lot of what really could be covered.
Bolting it down to the floor seems reasonable. Whether or not it has to be done or not, I don't know, but I'd rather overdo it. Writing an e-mail to my region's solo director right now...
"The make, model number, and size of the battery may be changed but not its voltage. Relocation of the battery or batteries is permitted but not into the passenger compartment. If the battery is relocated and the original battery tray can be removed by simply unbolting it, the tray may be removed, or relocated with the battery. Holes may be drilled for mounting or passage of cables. Longer cables may be substituted to permit relocation. The number of battery or batteries may not be changed from stock. The area behind the rearmost seat is not considered to be within the passenger compartment. "
It doesn't really cover a whole lot of what really could be covered.
Bolting it down to the floor seems reasonable. Whether or not it has to be done or not, I don't know, but I'd rather overdo it. Writing an e-mail to my region's solo director right now...
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Boilermaker1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">II'd rather overdo it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I catch **** for over-doing everything
I catch **** for over-doing everything
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This might help:
http://www.sccaforums.com/ubb/...00002
http://www.sccaforums.com/ubb/...00001
Jamie's right if you have a wet-cell battery.
If you do not, you dont even need the box
http://www.sccaforums.com/ubb/...00002
http://www.sccaforums.com/ubb/...00001
Jamie's right if you have a wet-cell battery.
If you do not, you dont even need the box
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From the linked thread
"3.3.3.B.15) Any wet-cell battery moved from the manufacturer’s original location shall be in a non-conductive marine-type container or equivalent, and the hot terminal shall be insulated. All batteries (on-board power supplies) shall be attached securely to the frame or chassis structure independent of the marine-type container"
There it is... thanks guys... I'm gonna fix this tonight.
"3.3.3.B.15) Any wet-cell battery moved from the manufacturer’s original location shall be in a non-conductive marine-type container or equivalent, and the hot terminal shall be insulated. All batteries (on-board power supplies) shall be attached securely to the frame or chassis structure independent of the marine-type container"
There it is... thanks guys... I'm gonna fix this tonight.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .RJ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Jamie's right if you have a wet-cell battery.
If you do not, you dont even need the box</TD></TR></TABLE>
Is a hawker genesis ep13 battery considered a dry cell, I haven't been able to figure it out for sure.
Jamie's right if you have a wet-cell battery.
If you do not, you dont even need the box
</TD></TR></TABLE>Is a hawker genesis ep13 battery considered a dry cell, I haven't been able to figure it out for sure.
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Is a hawker genesis ep13 battery considered a dry cell, I haven't been able to figure it out for sure.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes, the Hawker EP series are considered a dry cell. SLA (sealed lead acid), RG (recombinant gas), and AGM (absorbant glass mat) types (all basically the same thing) are considered dry cells.
Is a hawker genesis ep13 battery considered a dry cell, I haven't been able to figure it out for sure.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes, the Hawker EP series are considered a dry cell. SLA (sealed lead acid), RG (recombinant gas), and AGM (absorbant glass mat) types (all basically the same thing) are considered dry cells.
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