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Old 09-08-2008, 12:45 PM
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Who's put theirs in the back, and how did you do it..post pics if you want.

I'm looking into doing this here soon..
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http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/br...ation-Kit.HTML
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i know jegs and summitt both sell bettery relocation kits...But BMR makes a bracket that hides your batters in where the spare tire goes...looks really clean when its all buttoned up
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+1 for the BMR style
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-1 for the price..lol

They look good, I'm going to place it more in the Center..try to keep the weight in the middle of the Car for handling.
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Originally Posted by the_merv
-1 for the price..lol

They look good, I'm going to place it more in the Center..try to keep the weight in the middle of the Car for handling.
I kind of more posted it for a look at the parts needed I know you can do it all then based off that.

EDIT: Pff nm, that's JUST the stupid battery holder. Lame.
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FYI; just remember, if you have an electric antenna it will be a little tight in there with a large battery.

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Originally Posted by 96silverram
FYI; just remember is you have an electric antenna it will be a little tight in there with a large battery.
He's putting it in the middle of the 'trunk' area.
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Originally Posted by the_merv
-1 for the price..lol

They look good, I'm going to place it more in the Center..try to keep the weight in the middle of the Car for handling.
You could probably gather the materials and get one made by you.
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If going for handling, why not just get a lightweight battery? Unless you are trying to get some kind of weight distribution. I forgot you still have a iron block.
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+1 for doing it yourself merv, cant be that hard.
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I did it myself.

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VERY nice TwoFast, see thats what I am talking about...

How much did it cost ya? Something like 20 or 30 bucks?
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Originally Posted by TwoFast4Lv
I did it myself.
Doesn't that have to be in a box and vented outside?
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That looks good Ellis.. you got the space that I'm using taken up by the giggle juice.

Originally Posted by 96silverram
FYI; just remember, if you have an electric antenna it will be a little tight in there with a large battery.
I don't have that fancy thingy.. I'm all simple..

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+1 for doing it yourself merv, cant be that hard.
Originally Posted by bene
You could probably gather the materials and get one made by you.
You know me..lol
I've already got about $45 invested in the 6ga Wire from an Amp Kit and some Copper ends that you crimp on so you can bolt the Cable down. I don't see too much more going in..

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Doesn't that have to be in a box and vented outside?
I'm wanting to know thw NHRA rules as well..

I'm going to work on it tomorrow, and I'm also getting a different Coolant Overflow Resivoir fo fill in the hole..
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Originally Posted by James Montigny
Doesn't that have to be in a box and vented outside?
No because that's a dry cell, or if it's not, it's a sealed case (which I doubt they do with wet cell). Notice the "NON SPILLABLE" on it?
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Originally Posted by the_merv
I'm wanting to know thw NHRA rules as well..

You have to have a battery disconnect switch wired to a place that is accessible from the outside of the car.


(Example: inside fenderwell.)
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Originally Posted by thesoundandthefury
You have to have a battery disconnect switch wired to a place that is accessible from the outside of the car.


(Example: inside fenderwell.)
Another example I've seen is on the back in place of the hatch lock heh But that would mean you'd need the key fob, or limited to just the dash button
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I will post more pics later tonight. It is full NHRA legal and finished WITH shut off

BTW I moved my bottle to put it there

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TwoFast, is it yours I've seen with it in the hatch key spot?


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