I may not have enough room in the Bin to put my Optima Battery in with the Posts UP(I have 6x9's in the Bin lids for my Stereo)..I would like to put the Battery on it's Side..so Yellow on it's side..Post on the Side,instead of UP..Seeing this is a Spiral cell battery,and isn't supposed to leak,.I am thinking it is OK,but I want to confirm this..Anyone else Done this?.Thanks Guys.Dave/STYX.

 

If you overtighten the posts, or tweak the posts, then it will leak.

So if you are mounting on the side (which I have done countless times) any wire movement or battery movement without wire movement will result in the post seal being damaged and will eventually leak.

Also overcharging them will result in them leaking usually around the vent.

 

I have a Battery Case that is Made Specifically for the Optima Battery ICE..so I gotta See if the Darn thing will Fit..That's the Thing,I get Stuff to do the job,and then i rearrange the Furniture and it May not(put speakers in bins)...if it doesn't,I may just sell the Setup and go with something smaller..Is a DECCA(sp?) smaller..like the intimidator?.

 

Well the other thing I have done when space is tight, is too use use two of the Optima 6 volt batteries. With the 6 volts only being half the width, you can often squeeze them in spots that a full 12 volts won't fit. Remember to wire them in series if you do this approach.

 

get a oddsey if you want a small batt (or braile)

 

Thanks Guys..It is LIGHT out now,so I am going to use the Hands on approach,see exactly what I have to Contend with...Now,Where is the BFH?..

 

Just to let People know..if they are Running SIX by NINE speakers in the bins,The Optima Yellow or RED top Battery Will fit IN the bin with Room to spare!..I got the Koyo Rad installed today,and I am now working on the Battery Relocation..I Spied out a Real nice route for Cables,and So On..so I'm Hoping to get PIX up later as to what I did..I think it is going to work out rather well..If it Stops Raining!.Cheers Gents,..you too ICE!..Thanks man..Dave.

 

this is how my battery is run. i tig welded a box to fit the compartment. unfortunately since the floor is curved i had to make a shallow box, which forced me to mount the battery sideways. it just makes it. i am thinking of redoing the battery box as i am not too thrilled with it.

 

Thanks Pistones.I actually Got the Battery and wiring In NO Problem...well after about Six Pain killers!.heh..But I snaked the wiring under the car,wrapped in Black Duct tape and used Nylon Pipe holders and self tapping screws.I put the Wiring against the Inner Passenger frame rail and ran it under the heat shield,across the Engine Cross member and UP to the old Location.I used some Ingenuity and connected the wires to each other with Side Battery terminals.One to the Frame and the other I had a protective sleeve and lots of Tape!..the wires Go into the Bin Via the Rubber grommets on the floor.they also are used to protect the wire from hitting the floor and hold the wires to the car.I placed my Tray down with 4 Carriage bolts(1/4 inch about an inch and a half).that secured it VERY well..after that was done,I Tossed the battery in and connected it..Voila!..Battery relocation,a la STYX!~..sort of looks like yours/But MY battery is Yellow topped...and it stands Upright!..LOL!

 

The Braille is an overpriced Deka. Buy the same model from Deka and save some money.