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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 11:22 AM
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hey guys i have a optima battery in the stock batt. location but with the stock holddown it doesnt stay bolted down it still has freeplay in the lil tray area.i want to hit the track soon and read that the battery must be secure anyone elae have this issue?? thanks all
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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 11:40 AM
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Not sure if its because its an optima. But make sure the little clips on the front and side are not broken. One of mine were and caused the same problem.
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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 11:48 AM
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i think its because its a optima because with my stock batt it would hold great
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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 12:17 PM
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for your safety and the the track the battery must be bolted down.

if you are on a budget you can get some muffler strap. it comes in a roll and has multiple holes for holding up a muffler. works good for mounting other items on a budget.

if you want to spend some cash there are a bunch of custom optima battery mounts that look trick
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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 12:28 PM
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my optima seems to fit nice and tight with all stock locations and mounting?
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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 12:32 PM
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hmm i dont know why mine doesnt want to hold. where can i find the custom mounts? thanks
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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 01:12 PM
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I fabricated a hold down bracket that goes across the top and is held by 2 rods which bolt to the bottom tray.
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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 01:45 PM
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you think you could post pics please? thanks
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I have since switched to an odyssey, but when I had my optima red top in the Camaro...it fit fine with the stock mount also.
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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 08:11 PM
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NHRA/IHRA listed you have to use 3/8 rod/bolts. Legally to pass tech.
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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 08:11 PM
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Optimas fit fine in the stock tray until the front tabs break. Something is different about the optimas that causes it to break, some may get lucky and it not break, but most are not so lucky.
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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 09:39 PM
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mine fit fine, and snug
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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by getusumws6
mine fit fine, and snug
Mine is a T/A..but it fits snug/perfect.
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Old Mar 24, 2008 | 05:43 PM
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Ya, same here. I ran a PC680 flat last year, and it seamed fine. Noticed this year it cracked the tray. Im changing that setup anyway.
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Old Mar 24, 2008 | 09:13 PM
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Had an Optima in mine since 2005 and she's snug with no problems on the stock tray and mount.

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Old Mar 24, 2008 | 10:02 PM
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DId you run the battery hold down that came with the optima battery. They come with the battery to use instead of the factory ones
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 10:34 AM
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I have a battery hold down bracket that is NHRA legal and bolts into the stock mounting hole if you want it. I went to the little Dyna-batt, so I have no use for it anymore. PM me if you're interested.
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Call Year One, they make a battery hold down for broken trays. It bolts to the core support and the factory hold down bolt.

It's like $15

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Originally Posted by FASTFATBOY
Call Year One, they make a battery hold down for broken trays. It bolts to the core support and the factory hold down bolt.

It's like $15

David
That's the one I use. Fits perfect and holds the battery down nice and tight.
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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 12:00 PM
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forgot all about this thread thanks everyone im going to check out my tray and see if my tabs are broken and thanks david ill call them for sure if it is
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