Another Battery Reloation thread...Feedback wanted please...
Jan 27, 2011 | 07:07 PM
#16
if doing it in trunk you may as well get a good battery.. like a optima redtop. dont bother with small batteries.
make sure you drill hole through bottom of trunk and vent the battery box tho and get a hidden kill switch so
it passes track tech inspection.
make sure you drill hole through bottom of trunk and vent the battery box tho and get a hidden kill switch so
it passes track tech inspection.
Jan 27, 2011 | 07:13 PM
#18
where did you hide your kill switch? At e-town, they usually require a kill switch if you relocated your battery, but I don't want to have mine out in the open.
Jan 27, 2011 | 07:16 PM
#19
if you go with a red top, you really don't need a vent since they're a dry cell, right? That's what I always though.
where did you hide your kill switch? At e-town, they usually require a kill switch if you relocated your battery, but I don't want to have mine out in the open.
where did you hide your kill switch? At e-town, they usually require a kill switch if you relocated your battery, but I don't want to have mine out in the open.
http://www.t1racedevelopment.com/ind...utoff-kit.html
Jan 27, 2011 | 07:32 PM
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Broseph,
I have te adjustable battery tray that was made for the Braille 11.5 lbs battery. I purchased it when I bought my Nisei short route piping. I had the 11.5 lbs battery in my car for over a year and a half until the body shop my car was at burned out my starter and my battery to boot. The battery might actually be alright. Trickle charging it for a few days and trying it out would probably put that to rest. After my 11.5 pounder died, I picked up a Braille 15 lbs since the dimensions were practically the same as my tray. The width was identical so it fit between the posts, and I adjusted the length and picked up longer screws for the tie down and it was good to go. I've been running that setup since last January with no issues at all.
My car is parked outside and is daily driven and I don't have any problems. Honestly though, if I was relocating my battery to the trunk, or fabbing a custom tray, I'd def pick up a Braille 18 or 21 lbs battery for the extra piece of mind. Mine works well, but I wouldn't mind having more juice. With the smaller dimensions of the Braille units, running an 18 pounder is def not out of the question in the engine bay with short route piping.
Def go the biggest you can I say. The weight change is minimal for piece of mind knowing your gauges, radio, fuel pump, ecu will be good to go!
Just my $0.02!
-Jalal
I have te adjustable battery tray that was made for the Braille 11.5 lbs battery. I purchased it when I bought my Nisei short route piping. I had the 11.5 lbs battery in my car for over a year and a half until the body shop my car was at burned out my starter and my battery to boot. The battery might actually be alright. Trickle charging it for a few days and trying it out would probably put that to rest. After my 11.5 pounder died, I picked up a Braille 15 lbs since the dimensions were practically the same as my tray. The width was identical so it fit between the posts, and I adjusted the length and picked up longer screws for the tie down and it was good to go. I've been running that setup since last January with no issues at all.
My car is parked outside and is daily driven and I don't have any problems. Honestly though, if I was relocating my battery to the trunk, or fabbing a custom tray, I'd def pick up a Braille 18 or 21 lbs battery for the extra piece of mind. Mine works well, but I wouldn't mind having more juice. With the smaller dimensions of the Braille units, running an 18 pounder is def not out of the question in the engine bay with short route piping.
Def go the biggest you can I say. The weight change is minimal for piece of mind knowing your gauges, radio, fuel pump, ecu will be good to go!
Just my $0.02!
-Jalal
Thanks for the feedback man...So it seemed like your may have lasted a bit longer if it wasn't for the body shop...Good to know...
Jan 27, 2011 | 07:35 PM
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Thanks Tom. Like I said in my return PM, I saw you posting advice in a couple other battery relocation threads. Like I said I never had a starting issues with my current Odyssey and I love the weight reduction. Where do you have your kill switch mounted, I don't think I saw any pics of that?
Jan 27, 2011 | 07:37 PM
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check this out, you just need to hide a small toggle switch.
http://www.t1racedevelopment.com/ind...utoff-kit.html
http://www.t1racedevelopment.com/ind...utoff-kit.html
True...I saw some other people actually cut holes in their quarter panel or bumper for a kill switch but I would rather not do that...
Jan 27, 2011 | 07:39 PM
#25
http://www.amazon.com/Waterproof-Min.../dp/B0039KZP4Y
I might do the switch and flip up plate, or just even leave the plate there, covering the switch and take off my plate when I hit the track
I might do the switch and flip up plate, or just even leave the plate there, covering the switch and take off my plate when I hit the track
Jan 30, 2011 | 11:28 AM
#30
what kind of circuit breaker are you using, what size is it, and where'd you get it? I'm just looking at options right now.