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Feb 22, 2010 | 04:54 PM

scarfache

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Battery Tie Down

I tried searching but couldn't find anything. I planned on competing in some SOLO events this summer and I will not pass Tech Insp. if I don't get a battery Tie Down and I can't find any anywhere. Any help in locating a good one would be appreciated.

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Rich

Feb 22, 2010 | 05:29 PM

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You need a new coolant overflow tank/battery tray. i think they are $40 or so. I have the same problem with mine. i failed tech at a track years ago and never fixed it. i just haven't really done any racing since then, lol.

Feb 22, 2010 | 05:34 PM

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Where would I be able to get one of those? Is there a part #?

Thanks

Feb 22, 2010 | 05:39 PM

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You can get those at autozone or just about any car parts place. They will order one if not in stock.

Feb 22, 2010 | 05:52 PM

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Thank you, I'll look that up now.

Feb 22, 2010 | 05:55 PM

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You can make one pretty easily with a few nuts, washers, all thread and a piece of flat stock

Feb 22, 2010 | 06:07 PM

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Track official said I needed one in order to race (1/4 mile)

So I happen to have one of these lol

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Feb 22, 2010 | 07:57 PM

camar0corey

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I have my battery zip tied.

Feb 22, 2010 | 08:14 PM

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Mines broken to but it always passed tech. Although this year the battery will be in the trunk in a sealed battery box.

Feb 22, 2010 | 08:38 PM

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i made mine using some scrap aluminum. just make something real quick

Feb 22, 2010 | 10:22 PM

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Year one offers a nice piece for our cars.

Mar 3, 2010 | 02:23 PM

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scarfache

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Thanks for the help everyone.

Mar 3, 2010 | 02:29 PM

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The tech guy at Maple Grove told me to fix it whenever I get a chance.

Mar 3, 2010 | 03:30 PM

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I bought one from pep boys and modded it to fit. Think it was like 20 bucks.

Mar 3, 2010 | 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by RamAir95TA

The tech guy at Maple Grove told me to fix it whenever I get a chance.

haha, guy at national trails told me the same thing, then let me run lol. I need to tie it down anyway though.

Mar 3, 2010 | 04:48 PM

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GM 10402687,reservoir.

Mar 3, 2010 | 05:05 PM

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I have the Year One hold down, does its job

Mar 3, 2010 | 05:27 PM

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scarfache

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Bizzzatch350: what battery are you running? I had a bad experience with optima in the past and don't want to deal with that again.

Mar 3, 2010 | 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by AChotrod

I bought one from pep boys and modded it to fit. Think it was like 20 bucks.

Nice setup man!!! that engine bay is DDDDDEEEEEE cluster funked

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