Agreed on the weight distribution.
However, I keep "adding things" all the time. I'm getting to the point where I am wanting
simplicity and getting the vehicle completed for now. Maybe I'll relocate the battery when I do the motor/tranny swap.
That is incredibly slick. Except for the double-sided tape, that is extremely clean. Maybe in the future.
Originally Posted by
LikeTheMovies I just ordered this for my mini battery.
Linky no worky.
Recieved and held with confidence. And
that is outrageously trick, although beyond what I wish to do.
Originally Posted by
Serban There's 2 bolt holes you can use on the frame, one on either side of the battery bracket.
Works great, and just 2 bolts is enough to hold it down.
That is a possible winner Mr. Serban.
Originally Posted by
BORNGEARHEAD Wow, nice to see you getting your car back on the road, Shawn! Very cool.
On a previous Se-r I had, I modified the stock battery tray to fit a Hawker battery. The battery fit sideways in the tray, so I cut the tray in half while still keeping the studs for the fusebox that mounts to it. Then slid it closer to the driver fender and drilled new holes in the tray to fit in the existing holes. Worked excellent. Sorry, no pics, though.
Very similar to what Mike and I are contemplating.
All good ideas, that install is sanitary as hell. Good to know the battery can be mounted against metal with no issues.
Originally Posted by
PEDRONX2k where and how much is that battery? can it handle a small 200 watt amp n sub?
I bought mine, and the mounting bracket, from Go Fast Depot. Dammit, I was trying to finally buy something from Serban, and he's long gone.
IIRC, the battery was $130'ish, the bracket another $30 or so. I'm
trying not to pay too much attention to how much I am spending.
That is the other possible winner. You and Serban in the lead on simple, effective, no hassle, installations.
Originally Posted by
TheRealNighthog I like Wes's Idea for 4 reasons.
1 its easy to access
2 running the wiring is far shorter and easier so its cheaper and less distance in the wires to reduce power from the battery to the starter.
3 its out of the way if you have a turbo setup to make placement of piping and accessories easier.
4 looks really clean and easier to identify gremlins if they do occur.
SERican- I like your way as well. Simple, effective, and looks clean. I think your way would be the best way for Shawn since he is doing a bolt on VE as well. Cant really go wrong with the stock location.
I love Wes's idea, but that is more than I want to bite off. Further, most of the other ideas in this thread are pretty damn good as well.
However, I believe I am going to go with Serban or SERican's ideas.
Thanks gentlemen, this will point me and Mike in the right direction.
Any other ideas or installs, post them up. Now we have a thread on the Dash with Odyssey battery installs. Excellent.
Gracias!