New Battery Tray - Suggestions/Comments?
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New Battery Tray - Suggestions/Comments?
I made a new battery tray for my Optima. I'm test fitting before I cut and bend the final piece (it's one piece). I will drill holes in the turned up sides for the hold-downs. Any suggestions/comments before I make the final version (besides "You need to wash your engine bay")?
I need to finish this so I can finish my intercooler installation (my never-ending project). It does fit with the stock IC, though...
I need to finish this so I can finish my intercooler installation (my never-ending project). It does fit with the stock IC, though...
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Originally posted by 65Imp
What size optima is that? I think my Hawker may have bought it...
What size optima is that? I think my Hawker may have bought it...
It started the car through the winter, so it must have decent cranking Amperage.
I think my final design will be almost identical, but with smooth finished edges.
Thanks for the replies.
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Originally posted by rynberg
2) You need to fab up some type of hold down for the battery.
2) You need to fab up some type of hold down for the battery.
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Originally posted by 65Imp
What size optima is that? I think my Hawker may have bought it...
What size optima is that? I think my Hawker may have bought it...
If your not sure how old it is, call the phone number on Hawker's web site. They will ask for the number off the top of the battery (black numbers in white square) and be able to tell you if its still under warranty and who your local dealer is. Original receipt is not needed.
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Originally posted by rynberg
2) You need to fab up some type of hold down for the battery.
2) You need to fab up some type of hold down for the battery.
I've been running the small battery sideways in the stock tray. I didn't like how it shifted around (forward). It is amazing how it feels different without the 40+ lbs up there (or maybe it's all in my head).
Thanks all who replied.
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Originally posted by KevinK2
what does that battery weigh? and whose AST is that ..... uses small stock mazda cap.
what does that battery weigh? and whose AST is that ..... uses small stock mazda cap.
Some guy on here gave me more information on it. Seems it was a development project that never went into production. The guy who gave it to me said it was repaired, which is why it says 'plate damage.'
It's Tri-Point's AST.
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