putting battery in the boot
04-01-2007, 09:55 PM
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putting battery in the boot
can i assume i just need to run 1 long (positive) cable to the boot, and mount a battery in a battery box and put the negative to the chassis???
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04-01-2007, 10:36 PM
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Will it be safe in the boot you two, with your track records 
http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.c...les.html#gen10
Select top product to what amps your running. 300 should be plenty
http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.c...les.html#gen10
Select top product to what amps your running. 300 should be plenty
05-01-2007, 07:09 AM
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http://www.magnummotorsport.co.uk/im...eryboxrace.jpg
£23 or £26 for a standard one. Don't know how much they are from DT?
£23 or £26 for a standard one. Don't know how much they are from DT?
05-01-2007, 09:52 AM
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NUTS RuS
cheers for the link i used them before, 300 it is then
just need to work out how long it needs to be
it might be safe
SiB
not sure yet matey
Black_RS
i want one where i can remove the top for access
cheers for the link i used them before, 300 it is then
just need to work out how long it needs to be
it might be safe
SiB
not sure yet matey
Black_RS
i want one where i can remove the top for access
05-01-2007, 10:06 AM
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Make sure there secure. They could do alot of damage flying around in a car.
I was told I only needed 170 amp. wouldnt be a bad idea to use slightly larger cable.
I was told I only needed 170 amp. wouldnt be a bad idea to use slightly larger cable.
05-01-2007, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by NUTS RuS
Spiky, Dave at Magnummotorsport (link from above) makes that type too
He also does them with a removable lid for the gel (dry cell) batterys too.
He also does them with a removable lid for the gel (dry cell) batterys too.
probably a dam site cheapp then demon tweeks too
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deffo make sure it is secure, i dont want it smacking me in the head when we crash 
05-01-2007, 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by SteveW
deffo make sure it is secure, i dont want it smacking me in the head when we crash
[/quote]Car will be slow with me in there, best i sort a fiesta out so i can race ya
05-01-2007, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by SteveW
wonder if Paul will buy my freelander, he likes buying junk lol
05-01-2007, 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Spiky
Originally Posted by SteveW
wonder if Paul will buy my freelander, he likes buying junk lol
05-01-2007, 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by lukeytheduke
sorry for my stupidity but is the only gain from putting the battery in the boot more space for the engine bay??
and it also enables me to put a kill switch inline in the dash
05-01-2007, 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Spiky
Originally Posted by lukeytheduke
sorry for my stupidity but is the only gain from putting the battery in the boot more space for the engine bay??
and it also enables me to put a kill switch inline in the dash
05-01-2007, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by NUTS RuS
Demon Tweeks are blown plastic moulded jobbies.
Dave makes them in glass or carbon as long as you insualate from the carbon those type will be fine
Remember to kill the alternator too if its running
Dave makes them in glass or carbon as long as you insualate from the carbon those type will be fine
Remember to kill the alternator too if its running
which do you recommend?
05-01-2007, 06:49 PM
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also it would we worth putting a fuse at both ends incase it shorts against the body. The reason i said both ends is due to the fact the alternator makes the power whilst the engine is running so it would blow in the event of a fault, would have to be a big fuse mind to put up with the starter.
05-01-2007, 08:11 PM
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What type battery do you have Steve ?
What type do I need for those two Tony?
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05-01-2007, 09:18 PM
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A standard pug wet cell battery will fit in any of those boxes Spiky (Tweeks or Magnum) as you think you may be changing it later down the line it makes sense to go for the cheapest. I think I recall getting AlexF and Pon one for around £20 each.
Si you would need to know the size of the battery to be sure of getting a box to fit. The gel racing batterys we use dont actually need boxes, they can even be fitted upside down if you like. I may know of some secondhand ones going cheapish soon.
Si you would need to know the size of the battery to be sure of getting a box to fit. The gel racing batterys we use dont actually need boxes, they can even be fitted upside down if you like. I may know of some secondhand ones going cheapish soon.