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Mar 30, 2012 15:22:51 GMT
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well seeing as i got the whole interior out and getting the little jobs done relocating washer bottle to the boot (electric) i might aswell relocate the battery if i can get leads long enough?
what car from factory had the battery relocated to the boot, and what leads will be long enough to cover it (ford corsair so at least a good 3-4 m?
what car has these leads as i don't spend long enough looking round at scrapyards and if i can get these this weekend it will be another job jobbed!
cheers ;D
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rodney
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Mar 30, 2012 15:27:14 GMT
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e30, e36, and the bigger bmws too , mostly 6 pots i think , they have the perfect cables,.
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Mar 30, 2012 15:30:54 GMT
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cheers rodney, will get on the phone now to local breakers and see if they got any big 5 series in or 3 series for the cables!
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Mar 30, 2012 15:38:37 GMT
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quick question just in case i don't wanna be stung by a breakers but what should i be looking to pay for these leads then?
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Mar 30, 2012 16:29:31 GMT
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Bmw e34 battery leads are located under the rear seats buggers to get out though.
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Mar 30, 2012 16:49:54 GMT
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Volvo s60 also have batteries in the boot (at least my dads T5 does)....
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mike32
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Mar 30, 2012 17:13:58 GMT
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If you've got a welding supplies shop near you you could get some welding cable, about £5 - £7 a meter iirc
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Mar 30, 2012 17:26:58 GMT
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Another option, but maybe you're going the budget route ;-)
You can get the cable off the roll from commercial vehicle factors and make up the ends.
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Mar 30, 2012 17:55:35 GMT
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Just buy new cable... You'll definitely have the correct length then.
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Mar 30, 2012 17:56:26 GMT
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welding cable ftw
if you get some i might be able to sort you out some crimp lugs when i get back to work in a week, solder them on with a blowtorch.
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Mar 30, 2012 18:46:05 GMT
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well going to scrappys tomorrow THEY are getting them out of a bmw apparently lets see if they will as i am certainly not getting them out haha, but yes budget route it is owning 3 cars and being 18..
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Check it over carefully, you don't want it shorting to the bodywork...
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1994 Lotus Esprit - Fragile red turbo with pop up lights.
1980 Porsche 924 - Fragile red turbo with pop up lights.
I spy a trend...
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Second hand wiring is a false economy, especially long battery leads. Wiring degrades over time so just buy new stuff, its not expensive (well you wont think it is when your stuck in the rain with a flat battery).
One of the things you learn about modding cars on a budget as you get older is some stuff your better off buying new, wiring, batteries and ignition parts being my top three.
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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Mar 31, 2012 19:34:36 GMT
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Just go to a car audio shop and ask them for 1 gauge cable, they will be able to crimp ends on it for you, if you tell em what its for. 1 gauge may seem over kill but you will get alot of resistance using standard gauge stuff. Bet you could buy stuff off ebay too.
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Mar 31, 2012 20:48:54 GMT
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bought some new stuff today 4 meters it is with a grommet to stop it rubbing when i drill the hole, and the crimp/solder on end to go on solenoid all brand new for a tenner! got it from my new local motor factors cheers for info i couldnt be arsed with the scrapyard today, now time to relocate the tray and/or build a battery box! any tips there
cheers for help and advise
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309jazzpanda
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so its just my pug thats rotten?
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EBay battery box for about a tenner, or ratsport, s-v-c, car building solutions
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1990 309 "the pig"
1993 205 gtx "mummra"
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Plastic toolbox can also do the job of a battery box.
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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Plastic toolbox can also do the job of a battery box. Thats what i used to use when i was autograssing. Easy and cheap. Old motorbike top box is another alternative. |
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An option to consider instead of rubber grommetts is the plastic inserts used in 'speed fit' plastic plumbing. I used some on the rally car for the fuel lines. Cheap, a bit of length to them so they sort of add some strain relief and much less danger of them getting dislodged.
I stuck them in with a dab of household silicon sealant. Worked a treat!!
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ache but not too bad ,
