d3x
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Reasons for this mod:
-You gain a lot more room in the engine bay - whether you are doing intake mods, turbo/intercooler piping, custom body kit, or shaving wires etc.
-If you have a good sound system, the battery may be closer to your amplifier/sub so less cable resistance/cable costs
-You can install a huge battery or a weight saver battery no hassles - whatever you need!
-Can slightly alter your weight distribution to the back.
-Easier to perform battery maintenance and get or give jump starts.
Items
You will need a battery box. I used this one:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/200641405079?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Check what size you want, and expect to pay around $30 for one - check ebay, repco, camping stores, etc
Approximately 15feet of 2 gauge (possibly 4 gauge) cable
Expect to pay $30-40 for good cable - check ebay, auto stores, car audio stores, etc
Old sponge, ring connectors, spray paint
Basic tools - drill, screw driver, soldering iron, cable cutters, scissors, beer
I am not responsible if you cause damage to yourself or vehicle. Perform at own risk!
STEP1:
Mounting brackets should come with the box.
Mark out the locations and drill appropriate sized holes. Check where you are drilling look out for cables, fuel tanks, weak spots etc.
STEP2:
For our lancers it helps to put 3 washers under the brackets to allow for the strap to fit.
STEP3:
Check where the screws end up (sorry about the dirt)
Give it a hit with some paint to protect from rust
STEP4:
Cut some slots in the carpet
STEP 5:
Attach box
Get an old sponge and pad the battery to stop it moving
-----awaiting cable in mail so I'll update this when it arrives-----------------
Reasons for this mod:
-You gain a lot more room in the engine bay - whether you are doing intake mods, turbo/intercooler piping, custom body kit, or shaving wires etc.
-If you have a good sound system, the battery may be closer to your amplifier/sub so less cable resistance/cable costs
-You can install a huge battery or a weight saver battery no hassles - whatever you need!
-Can slightly alter your weight distribution to the back.
-Easier to perform battery maintenance and get or give jump starts.
Items
You will need a battery box. I used this one:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/200641405079?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Check what size you want, and expect to pay around $30 for one - check ebay, repco, camping stores, etc
Approximately 15feet of 2 gauge (possibly 4 gauge) cable
Expect to pay $30-40 for good cable - check ebay, auto stores, car audio stores, etc
Old sponge, ring connectors, spray paint
Basic tools - drill, screw driver, soldering iron, cable cutters, scissors, beer
I am not responsible if you cause damage to yourself or vehicle. Perform at own risk!
STEP1:
Mounting brackets should come with the box.
Mark out the locations and drill appropriate sized holes. Check where you are drilling look out for cables, fuel tanks, weak spots etc.
STEP2:
For our lancers it helps to put 3 washers under the brackets to allow for the strap to fit.
STEP3:
Check where the screws end up (sorry about the dirt)
Give it a hit with some paint to protect from rust
STEP4:
Cut some slots in the carpet
STEP 5:
Attach box
Get an old sponge and pad the battery to stop it moving
-----awaiting cable in mail so I'll update this when it arrives-----------------