Battery relocation
10-17-12, 08:00 AM
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Battery relocation
Hello rotary freinds ;o)
Just thought I would share my recent battery relocation with you guys. I know the best options is to locate the battery in the trunk or the passenger bin, but I have the backseats and I would like to have the battery nicely hitten, so how did I do that ? first, I heard about a new lithium (gel) battery callede Ballistic EVO 2, VERY small and VERY light, they have it in a 16 cell type which I hoped would be enough power for my applications, so I ordered it, and can only say I am very pleased with the result. So, I messured that with a little work (and some clever thinking) this little baby could actually be in the storage bin, where the toolbox is (left side) the toolbox is now where the sparewheel is ;o) the routing for the cabels went through a hole in the driverside behind the wheelarch innersheild, came out down by the floor where the drivers feet are, routed alongside/under the panels, through the panel where the left rear speaker is and in to the storage bin where the toolbox is ! everything nice and clean, you have to take all the panels off in the trunk to fit the battery right in the toolbox bin, clamp it proberly down, and even a big fuse fit there too ! the negativ cable fits perfectly in there too, skrewed down to an existing bolt ;o) I am very pleased with this clean install and of course the battery has not so much Amp's (28) but good cranking Amp's, so far I have not had any problems starting the car and (actually starts better than with old BIG battery) I think this must be one of the most clean battery relocation, of course this will ONLY work with that fantastic little battery, I will post some pic's for you guys.
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Just thought I would share my recent battery relocation with you guys. I know the best options is to locate the battery in the trunk or the passenger bin, but I have the backseats and I would like to have the battery nicely hitten, so how did I do that ? first, I heard about a new lithium (gel) battery callede Ballistic EVO 2, VERY small and VERY light, they have it in a 16 cell type which I hoped would be enough power for my applications, so I ordered it, and can only say I am very pleased with the result. So, I messured that with a little work (and some clever thinking) this little baby could actually be in the storage bin, where the toolbox is (left side) the toolbox is now where the sparewheel is ;o) the routing for the cabels went through a hole in the driverside behind the wheelarch innersheild, came out down by the floor where the drivers feet are, routed alongside/under the panels, through the panel where the left rear speaker is and in to the storage bin where the toolbox is ! everything nice and clean, you have to take all the panels off in the trunk to fit the battery right in the toolbox bin, clamp it proberly down, and even a big fuse fit there too ! the negativ cable fits perfectly in there too, skrewed down to an existing bolt ;o) I am very pleased with this clean install and of course the battery has not so much Amp's (28) but good cranking Amp's, so far I have not had any problems starting the car and (actually starts better than with old BIG battery) I think this must be one of the most clean battery relocation, of course this will ONLY work with that fantastic little battery, I will post some pic's for you guys.
Rene
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10-17-12, 02:06 PM
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Very stealthy.
I asume that this is the Amp Hour rating? That's impressive for such a small battery. The Miata AGM battery that I used only has 3 AH more and it looks to be much larger.
Would you provide a link to your source? I'd like to check the cost / dimensions / CCA, etc. out.
I asume that this is the Amp Hour rating? That's impressive for such a small battery. The Miata AGM battery that I used only has 3 AH more and it looks to be much larger.
Would you provide a link to your source? I'd like to check the cost / dimensions / CCA, etc. out.
10-18-12, 03:40 PM
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Hey moconnor, yes I know ;o) I already have secured both + terminals.
James, I bought my battery in Germany, it is to expensive to buy it in the US due to 30% tax/VAT and shipping, but I read about it here: Ballistic Performance Components I belive you can buy it in more stores in the US, maybe here ;o) : very cheap, compared to what I paid in Germany ;o)
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James, I bought my battery in Germany, it is to expensive to buy it in the US due to 30% tax/VAT and shipping, but I read about it here: Ballistic Performance Components I belive you can buy it in more stores in the US, maybe here ;o) : very cheap, compared to what I paid in Germany ;o)
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10-21-12, 07:53 AM
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10-21-12, 11:57 AM
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10-25-12, 05:30 AM
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Looks nice.
Seeing as how I'm a complete noob with wiring and suchlike, could you inform me on what sort of equipment I would need to relocate a battery? I'm looking at getting a v-mount, and it looks like I'll have to re-locate.
Seeing as how I'm a complete noob with wiring and suchlike, could you inform me on what sort of equipment I would need to relocate a battery? I'm looking at getting a v-mount, and it looks like I'll have to re-locate.
10-27-12, 09:39 PM
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I use those type of batteries in my bikes and rc cars. They are not as simple as drop in and forget you have to balance charge them every once in a while with a hobby grade charger. You also need a cutoff switch, if you run lifep04 cells down they will not come back.
To be honest I don't think that battery will last in a street car. If anyone wants to make their own they are made up of headway cells.
To be honest I don't think that battery will last in a street car. If anyone wants to make their own they are made up of headway cells.
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Here is a link to the pdf version online: FD Battery Relocation
I'm not the one hosting it, but it would be wise to archive it before this site ever goes down.
I'm not the one hosting it, but it would be wise to archive it before this site ever goes down.
03-24-13, 06:10 AM
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Because I wanted that extra space in the enginecompartment, and simply just because " you can do it !" ;-) I agree, with this small size/weight it could be placed many places in the enginecompartment though :-)
Until now, I can tell, I have had no problems running this battery on a daily basis, but I have a professional charger connected to it when in garage (CTEK XS 0.8) to keep the battery in perfect shape ;-)
Rene
Until now, I can tell, I have had no problems running this battery on a daily basis, but I have a professional charger connected to it when in garage (CTEK XS 0.8) to keep the battery in perfect shape ;-)
Rene
