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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Shizzle on 01 November 2013, 09:19
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Hi i have a cable thick enough to do this as i removed it from a Alfa Romeo GTV for my sub+amp they have the battery in the boot so i know its correct size cable.
Is this worth it in a mk3 i done this in my Alfa and s13 and my civic and made somewhat difference especially to space in the engine bay its sometimes a good idea as you are tectonically moving double weight.
i only ask as i have the cable there so just a case of moving the battery.
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Will make the engine bay look tidier but you will get less shopping in the boot!!! :laugh:
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who needs shopping just means i have an excuse to tell the misses to buy a mk2 :rolleyes:
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unless you need the space it sounds like a lot of work for nothing
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well just need a tray then move battery cable is already there.
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Cars that have them in the boot dont normally have room under the bonnet.
Unless its for a clean looking engine bay its pointless.
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yeh just looking for comments really think il just leave it for now unless i do a 1.8T conversion :smug:
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If you do it make sure the battery is a sealed unit with a vent to the outside.
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Cars that have them in the boot dont normally have room under the bonnet.
Unless its for a clean looking engine bay its pointless.
Far from pointless it actually changes the weight distribution quite drastically and moves a load of weight from the front of the car to the rear which in theory should help with the overall balance.
It needs to be mounted either in front of or above the rear axle - putting it behind would increase the pendulum effect at the rear. You mention GTVs, they have it tucked up under the rear parcel shelf in just about the most awkward place :)
I guess that ideally you'd want it as low as possible and as near to the centre of the car as possible - behind the passenger seat maybe? Make sure that if you locate the battery inside the car it is properly secured and vented.
Make sure that whatever cable you use is properly shielded and protected from rubbing against the bodywork or things could get messy very quickly.
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Yeh im using the cable from a gtv very thick insulation and the cable it all in the car so should not rub as can be move fitted very well.
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Can't offer any advice on the positioning of the battery but I can understand the logic of better weight distribution.
Another useful tip re the battery on the GTi is to use a ratchet strap to secure it to its mounting tray in the engine bay. I had real problems securing mine as the mounting tray fixment strip just didn't do the job at all, it's now solid as a rock in there....the ratchet straps cost about £7 for 2 on FleaBay.
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I had an mot advisory for using those ratchet straps a few years ago - they are very prone to rotting due to the acidic nature of the electrolyte and should only be used as a temporary measure.
However, they (presumably acid proof) are now a standard fitting on some Fords inside the battery box which kind of excludes them from the MoT test as they are not visible.