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Battery in trunk, More on my 914 / Ax project car |
bfrymire |
Apr 23 2010, 08:48 PM
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Salsaholic Group: Members Posts: 590 Joined: 1-August 04 From: Sunnyvale, CA Member No.: 2,431 Region Association: Northern California |
Always seems to be something fix or upgrade. Neverending. But, we all like that right?
So, I wanted to move the battery into the trunk, and at the same time, use a AGM battery (26lbs vs 36lbs). Well, here it is mounted using the billet mount. The PO cut a hole in the trunk for starter access, so, I decided to put this to use. (Yes, I do plan to clean up the hole.) Someone else did something simliar, and I had asked about the wires that normaly attach to the positive post. So, I used a battery bulkhead connector and attached the wires using that. You can see it in this photo next to the petronix. Here's the post unmounted. Inside engine bay. More in next post.... (Still have to fix that big hole in the firewall, put new bars and shocks in the front, and fix an engine miss. <sigh> Don't think I am going to make the AX this weekend...) -- brett |
Cap'n Krusty |
Apr 23 2010, 09:43 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't you want the weight between the axles and as low as possible?
The Cap'n |
bfrymire |
Apr 23 2010, 10:19 PM
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Salsaholic Group: Members Posts: 590 Joined: 1-August 04 From: Sunnyvale, CA Member No.: 2,431 Region Association: Northern California |
Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't you want the weight between the axles and as low as possible? The Cap'n Yes. I wanted the battery out of the engine compartment. I was aware of the placement, and just picked a good place to mount. Ideally, it should be moved forward more. (And no, I don't want to put it in the front trunk.) The next step after this, is to corner balance the car. I still plan to make adjustments, such as moving the battery around if need be. Thanks for the comment. (Good point!) -- brett |
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