Does anyone sell a battery relocation kit?
10-25-2006, 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by jus7o
isnt this kit only compatable with left hand drive RX8's? for the washer tank.
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11-01-2006, 09:49 PM
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all you need to do is have something similar to this fabricated, then some cables, terminal hardware etc., it really doesn't get much easier if you're handy and have some basic tools. This is basically what I made for mine using light gauge stainless:
11-01-2006, 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by TeamRX8
all you need to do is have something similar to this fabricated, then some cables, terminal hardware etc., it really doesn't get much easier if you're handy and have some basic tools.
teamrx8 did you keep your washer fluid tank in place or just ditch it all together?
11-01-2006, 11:10 PM
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I mounted mine down low off the back of the custom intake box for initial simplicity. Relocating the fluid washer tank is not an STU-legal mod. I am relocating it to the trunk over the winter. I need to move 45 lb from the front to the rear in order to have a perfect 50/50 weight balance. The battery, mount, and new cables will add up to about 18 - 20 lbs of that amount.
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11-02-2006, 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by TeamRX8
I mounted mine down low off the back of the custom intake box for initial simplicity. Relocating the fluid washer tank is not an STU-legal mod. I am relocating it to the trunk over the winter. I need to move 45 lb from the front to the rear in order to have a perfect 50/50 weight balance. The battery, mount, and new cables will add up to about 18 - 20 lbs of that amount.
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well, in a sense that's a relief, but relocating the battery to the trunk is a brand new challenge.
11-03-2006, 12:25 PM
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I relocated mine with a kit from Taylor Vertex. You can find them online for $50. Installation is easy if you follow the amplifier DIY to run the red cable from the engine to the trunk.
http://www.taylorvertex.com/hp/index.cgi/BatteryBoxes
I used molly bolts to install it since there is not enough room under the trunk pan to use tools.
http://www.govart.com/images/hwr_fast_18mollyboltLG.jpg
The only picture I have of the battery (now an Optima red top) is this.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...8/speakers.jpg
http://www.taylorvertex.com/hp/index.cgi/BatteryBoxes
I used molly bolts to install it since there is not enough room under the trunk pan to use tools.
http://www.govart.com/images/hwr_fast_18mollyboltLG.jpg
The only picture I have of the battery (now an Optima red top) is this.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...8/speakers.jpg
11-04-2006, 02:16 PM
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I bought mine from DNA MOTORSPORTS AUSTRALIA included in a S-C Kit.Standard battery relocated to the trunk in a plastic box all included.Very easy to mount.Everything seemed to be ready for the relocation. Know nothing about the price
11-08-2006, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by evilmiata
I relocated mine with a kit from Taylor Vertex. You can find them online for $50. Installation is easy if you follow the amplifier DIY to run the red cable from the engine to the trunk.
http://www.taylorvertex.com/hp/index.cgi/BatteryBoxes
I used molly bolts to install it since there is not enough room under the trunk pan to use tools.
http://www.govart.com/images/hwr_fast_18mollyboltLG.jpg
The only picture I have of the battery (now an Optima red top) is this.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...8/speakers.jpg
http://www.taylorvertex.com/hp/index.cgi/BatteryBoxes
I used molly bolts to install it since there is not enough room under the trunk pan to use tools.
http://www.govart.com/images/hwr_fast_18mollyboltLG.jpg
The only picture I have of the battery (now an Optima red top) is this.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...8/speakers.jpg
re: the amp DIY do you mean this thread?
11-08-2006, 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by zoom44
Mazsport's Type 1 turbo kit comes witha battery relocation kit. perhaps they will sell it seperately...
11-14-2006, 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by GTAW
I'm also working on relocating the battery to the trunk. I was looking for a kit, yet didn't come up with what I wanted, so I just pieced it together starting with 2 awg welding cable and lugs from WELDING SUPPLY.com, I got a few packs of heavy duty zip ties from DEL CITY.net, the battery from E-bay(An Odyssey PC 680) and the rest of the misc. items I went to Sears Hardware and Radio Shack( for rubber grommets and an inline fuse)
Since I do not have the spare tire in the trunk, I used that cross brace for a mounting point for the battery/battery box. The box I made out of 1/8" 6061 aluminum, to keep it light and strong.
If any one decides to relocate the battery to the trunk, make sure you run the ground back to the battery! I found out the hard way.
Thought I would post just to give you an idea if you would want to DIY. It might save you some money. [IMG]
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Since I do not have the spare tire in the trunk, I used that cross brace for a mounting point for the battery/battery box. The box I made out of 1/8" 6061 aluminum, to keep it light and strong.
If any one decides to relocate the battery to the trunk, make sure you run the ground back to the battery! I found out the hard way.
Thought I would post just to give you an idea if you would want to DIY. It might save you some money.
[IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]Thats definitely unique, but you'll never get track time with that setup, NASA would nix it, SCCA would nix it..any anyone else that cares about -your- safety should as well.
if you wanna play racer, you gotta play by the same safety guidelines as we do.
03-20-2007, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by GTAW
I'm also working on relocating the battery to the trunk. I was looking for a kit, yet didn't come up with what I wanted, so I just pieced it together starting with 2 awg welding cable and lugs from WELDING SUPPLY.com, I got a few packs of heavy duty zip ties from DEL CITY.net, the battery from E-bay(An Odyssey PC 680) and the rest of the misc. items I went to Sears Hardware and Radio Shack( for rubber grommets and an inline fuse)
Since I do not have the spare tire in the trunk, I used that cross brace for a mounting point for the battery/battery box. The box I made out of 1/8" 6061 aluminum, to keep it light and strong.
If any one decides to relocate the battery to the trunk, make sure you run the ground back to the battery! I found out the hard way.
Thought I would post just to give you an idea if you would want to DIY. It might save you some money. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]
Since I do not have the spare tire in the trunk, I used that cross brace for a mounting point for the battery/battery box. The box I made out of 1/8" 6061 aluminum, to keep it light and strong.
If any one decides to relocate the battery to the trunk, make sure you run the ground back to the battery! I found out the hard way.
Thought I would post just to give you an idea if you would want to DIY. It might save you some money.
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