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Im tossing the idea around and i would like to see what others have actually done.
So please,
if you have re-located your battery, post a picture and tell the pro's and con's of where you located it to and how you ran your cables.
i did a search, but found no pics of various set ups.
thanks in advance!
+1 on this i wanna see too. Ive always wanted to do this.
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e7...1/100_1753.jpg
only con, it isnt hard mounted to the trunk.. its just mounted to the cheap ass partical board cover so on hard bumps in bounces lol.. but its been like that for 6 years with no problems.
looks awesome so far wonder how creative you can get on relos?
zomg what brace is that??Quote:
Originally Posted by urthworm
anyone re located their battery under the hood?.......
i think this is the route i will take............ i just need it out of the way when i install my polished rbc. i want to make a custom cold air and the battery is right where i want to go.
I have been thinking about eventually moving the battery to above the tranny,so kinda just shifting it back towards the firewall a foot or so.Have to make a tray mount so everything is stable.I have been too busy to tinker on it lately.Quote:
Originally Posted by mussh
I want to do this, or something similar...please remember to post pics if you get around to it before I do!Quote:
Originally Posted by b.hog
i think i have found a good tray for re-locating near the tranny.Quote:
Originally Posted by ryboto
check it out: http://passwordjdm.com/PasswordJDM-B...P1900C457.aspx
nice pics of it in use also.
this may be the easiest solution. just remove the stock tray and drill new mounting holes.
Well, that works well if you have an Odyssey battery, but what about the folks that don't?Quote:
Originally Posted by mussh
i guess i forgot to mention in the op that i would be using an after market battery.Quote:
Originally Posted by ryboto
im sure it would be fairly simple to re-use the stock tray. you would just have to get creative.
the odyssey is much lighter and will be easier to hide. plus i really wont have to get crazy with running cable.
i might be able to use the exisisting harness without modifying it.
Mine is under the passenger headlight.
Also X2 on where to get that brace!
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...5-05205132.jpg
That's my problem, securing it better. It's been fine for four years with the padding but I need to secure it better for an autox this weekend - doubt they would allow it. I'm waiting for it to die and will then do a 4 lb. lithium against the wheel well down a little lower.Quote:
Originally Posted by mussh
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/a...tos/002-12.jpg
i have a similar x brace set up in my car.
it is made from rsx spec c-pillar bars.
just get creative and you to can have one.
http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u...513_105948.jpg
I am running the PWJDM/Odyssey set up and have no complaints about it. To do a proper above tranny relocation I would suggest a smaller gel type battery. You can see the fun I had installing my rbc in the thread posted on the engine section.
For what the PWJDM bracket is, you can make your own with access to some welding and preferably a bending brake/laithe (depending on where you are). You can make it so the battery sits long ways against the frame rail as opposed to along the drive line.
If I were to do an in cabin relocation it would involve eliminating the rear seat and the battery mounted on the passenger side inside the suspension square. Probably the floor board using a nice heavy Optima red top.
Alrighty, sorry about the delay. This is the best I can get for you.
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z...31B1F168B1.jpg
A closer look...
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z...31A767F49F.jpg
And another...
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z...319DB88537.jpg
As you can see the new terminals I chose have a couple seperate flying leads, which I liked and found useful, they also added a good 6" of length. I had to cut into the insulation to acquire enough wiring for the positive terminal as you can see. I can not stress this enough. My factory terminals were removed by the previous owner and as such have no honest idea how much slack was eliminated, I HAD to extend my terminals.
I hope this gives you some idea. Even with the extra work, as I mentioned, the PWJDM kit can be installed in a good 30 minutes working leisurely. Maybe longer, depending on what you have to work with.
thanks tinman5.
those pictures give a great look at the final product.
im really considering this route.
how is the cold cranking amps on the pc680?
hahaha I just noticed your in texas, your idea of cold is probably 50 degrees.
how is the pc680 holding up for you? other than weight, would you consider it as powerful as the stock battery?
Cranking power is more than adequate, and yeah, you're right about the cold. Winter doesn't truly set in until mid January. Cold cranking amps begin at 680 for five seconds than go down to something like 580-590 for ten seconds than dip a bit lower. In that regard, I feel it is compareable to a stock battery, BUT, the Odyssey will drain out faster over extended dry cranking. Recovers faster, better construction but if memory serves, a somewhat limited lifespan.
Considering the OEM bettery is not too much bigger the weight difference is not substantial. Noticeable, but not substantial. I have read a few threads about users in colder climates keeping a power pak or booster to jump start the car on really cold days so that is something you may want to look into and consider.
tinman I like the placement of yours,would keep options open if a guy wanted to switch back and forth between a short ram and cai.(we got 3"of rain here the other day)I like that PWJDM setup and will probably go with that when my current battery dies.
I located mine under the passenger seat inside a case to protect it from weather and get it out of my way, I havent seen my battery in a year, which is pretty awesome, oh nvm I did a swap, I did have to unhook it for that.
the PC680s are awesome batteries, very impressive and their based off of military technology.
I know someone with a 10 year old odyssey that still works fine, no joke. thats why I bought one, that may not be the norm, but if I get 3 years out of it, that is more than normal in Arizona.
I have left my stereo on for an hour and my car starts fins, headlights on for 20 minutes, car starts fine, I actually have never had to jump it or been nervous about draining the battery too far. I am also running through 8 feet of 0 guage wire.
I have known a guy to get 10 yrs out of one too(was a bigger one but still) and it was abused a lot from winching.I have known a few guys with 5+ yrs on abused odyssey's.They're not that much more.Quote:
Originally Posted by captaingamez
Hoping my PC925 holds up that well. :mbiggrin:
Saw this while on vacay but could not get pics until i was back.
Battery mounted in trunk for cheap using 2 large hose clamps, and rubber weather stripping.
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/t...ps8f3a58c4.jpg
The hose clamps loop through a small gap in a bracket that normally holds the tire, you cant see it in the picture, but you will see it if you open your own trunk.
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/t...ps38c4bd28.jpg
Not bling but very effective. note wood reinforced trunk cover so that i can still use the trunk.
Engine bay.
if you look closely, just under the Injen you will see the re-located positive terminal, and the black battery cable attached to it where it comes up from under the car.
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/t...ps265c7c5a.jpg
interesting