Battery relocation?

[Shaq]

I have done a search but cant seem to find anything,

So in my quest for more horse power I came across a slight problem

I need a smaller batt, thing is do you think there is enough space for a smaller Battery ?

I was thinking of an odyssey PC680 but where can I get this from?

And

If I was to relocate to the boot what do I use to hold the batt down?

Any suggestion would be great !

Thanks

shaQ

[Shaq]

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[Gerry M]

this any use??

http://www.rotaryextreme.com/minibattery.html

[Gerry M]

The Mini Battery kit uses the Odyssey Dry Cell PC680 Battery.  Battery  weighs only 14.5 lbs.  The kit comes with polished aluminum box, battery, and battery posts for a bolt-on installation.  The Mini Battery Kit can be used with Rotary Extreme V-mount, Greddy front mount intercooler, and most large size stock mount intercooler.


Battery Specs:

Length 7 in.
Width 3 1/16 in.
Height 6 5/8 in.
Drycell Battery
12 Volt
16 Ah @ 10hr rate
280 CCA
680 Cranking Amps for 5 Seconds
28 Minute Reserve Capacity
Cycle life @ 77°F 400 at 100% DOD
-40°F to 140°F Temperature Range
Note: The battery kit is meant for daily driven cars.  If you are going to park your car for more than a week, the battery will be drained.  If you are going to park your car for more than a week, it\'s recommended that you disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent drainage or use a battery tender.

[Shaq]

good find man !

you wouldnt know anywhere that would sell it over here do you?
just the batt ?
(cant be bothered to wait ! )



shaQ

[Gerry M]

prob find something on google or a varley redtop 25 might do the job from demon thieves

[Gerry M]

they are just a bike battery so I\'d imagine a bike place might have one

http://www.priracing.com/shop/odyssey.asp
http://www.norbsa02.freeuk.com/goffyodessey.htm

[Shaq]

Originally posted by Gerry M
prob find something on google or a varley redtop 25 might do the job from demon thieves

demon thieves ! lol ! i like that !

thanks for the info.

you say its a bike battery will it be okay to use on a car then ?

shaQ

[Gerry M]

for daily use I would think so, as continually charging when moving, but see previous post

[Shaq]

I am having difficulty in finding this battery!

Anyone know how you secured down a battery in the boot ?


shaQ

[Adam]

I got a battery box, carbon look one form demon tweeks.  Fits in nice with my ICE install

Cheers

Adam

[Martiny]

Err I think you\'d better hope it never floods with a small battery, eh?

As for putting the Battery inside ( some people use the back seat) , consider the safety:

1) Make sure its held down really really well. You dont want that flying round the cabin in a crash!!
2) There is a danger of the water running out if the battery is upside down or on its side. (If the car rolled over, say) You can get a waterproof battery case from a Marine shop.

Yes, That Demon tweeks one looks proper.

[Shaq]

Adam

look s nice i saw that when i was searching,

thing is i can get a  smaller one but they are all like £100-£150
cant be dealing with those sort of prices.

so how did you guys secure your batt down in the boot what did you use?

shaQ

[fro]

Really you should be bolting a battery tray (inside a sealed battery box) into the boot.
Batteries are heavy old things and would make a very destructive projectile in a crash!