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Old Jan 1, 2002 | 01:12 PM
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Guys this battery has been in my car for a while but I notice that its NOT strapped down properly. I can move it around pretty easy. Whats everyone doing to keep these batteries from jumpin around underneath the hood?
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Old Jan 1, 2002 | 09:36 PM
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Well I had to do two things....

1. On the tray I cut the lip off of the left side .

2. On the wedge that clamps the battery, I ground the center to conform to the center cell of the battery.

worked great

Ryan
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Old Jan 1, 2002 | 10:57 PM
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[quote]Originally posted by Ryan 98SSA4:
<strong>Well I had to do two things....

1. On the tray I cut the lip off of the left side .

2. On the wedge that clamps the battery, I ground the center to conform to the center cell of the battery.

worked great

Ryan</strong><hr></blockquote>


Pretty much sums up what I had to do too.
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Old Jan 1, 2002 | 11:21 PM
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Default Re: Securing Optima Battery?..

okay thanks, you wouldn't by chance have any pics of that would you?
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Old Jan 2, 2002 | 01:22 AM
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Default Re: Securing Optima Battery?..

I got both of mine to fit in the stock tray. For the mount I just got a file and ground it to conform the Optimas cells. Looks wavy.
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Old Jan 2, 2002 | 03:03 PM
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Default Re: Securing Optima Battery?..

I've got the small red-top under the hood right now and didn't have to do anything to mount it in the factory tray. Nice and solid.
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