Battery Mod Move to Back
Jun 16, 2006 | 12:45 PM
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Battery Mod Move to Back
Wasn't there a post where someone moved their battery to the back of the car?
Thanks in advance.
Jun 16, 2006 | 01:53 PM
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Why bother? With you sitting in it, the weight distribution is 50/50.
Jun 16, 2006 | 01:57 PM
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EG was going to do this I believe...
Jun 16, 2006 | 02:13 PM
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Lingenfelter has the install instructions online for thier kit. i cant remember where i saw it though. i plan on doing the relocation in a few weeks.
Jun 16, 2006 | 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by CUlookin
EG was going to do this I believe...
Correct - dual Optima Yellow Tops to the 2 rear storage bins
Jun 16, 2006 | 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by C5 Curmudgeon
Why bother
What does it accomplish?
Jun 16, 2006 | 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by kvozel
What does it accomplish?
Jun 16, 2006 | 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by kvozel
What does it accomplish?
Why do anything? Why not just keep your car 100% stock?
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Jun 16, 2006 | 03:46 PM
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You relocate your battery for several reasons.
* If you drag race, NHRA rules may call for it (depending on your bracket).
* If you take part in HPDE, the weight distribution is an advantage.
* For removal of your battery from high underhood heat.
* If you have a high output stereo.
Lots of reasons. Google is your friend.
EG
Last edited by EG@EnglandGreen; Jun 16, 2006 at 03:57 PM .
Jun 16, 2006 | 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by EnglandGreen
You relocate your battery for several reasons.
* If you drag race, NHRA rules may call for it (depending on your bracket).
* If you take part in HPDE, the weight distribution is an advantage.
* For removal of your batter from high underhood heat.
* If you have a high output stereo.
Lots of reasons. Google is your friend.
EG
Learned something new
Jun 16, 2006 | 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by EnglandGreen
Why not just keep your car 100% stock?
Mine is. I'm happy with it that way.
Jun 16, 2006 | 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by C5 Curmudgeon
Mine is. I'm happy with it that way.
Well there you go. Others have different ideas.
Jun 16, 2006 | 10:43 PM
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From: South Joisey
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Well there you go. Others have different ideas.
I've never said my way is the only way. I just didn't understand why the move made any sense. I stand corrected.