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Feb 19, 2007, 09:17 PM

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what do you mean "what do you mean"

same place you put the spare wheel, old kogers call that the wheel well.

no, I see what you mean, not under the fender, no.

Ah ok I get it now.
So where does your vent tube go?

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Feb 19, 2007, 09:36 PM

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when it gets done it will go out the bottom beside the box, although sealing off the trunk "sounds" like a good idea

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Feb 19, 2007, 09:39 PM

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when it gets done it will go out the bottom beside the box, although sealing off the trunk "sounds" like a good idea

So it's currently venting into the trunk right?
I'm wondering how dangerous that is. I have an optima battery that I loaned to a friend and now I'm thinking I need to get that back...trying to gauge the sense of urgency

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Feb 19, 2007, 10:20 PM

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if you drive the car everyday there shouldn't be a problem. If you left the car sitting for like a week then you may have problems.

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Feb 20, 2007, 07:53 AM

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if you drive the car everyday there shouldn't be a problem. If you left the car sitting for like a week then you may have problems.

Thanks man. You've been a big help.

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Feb 21, 2007, 12:40 PM

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It looks lonely

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Mar 8, 2007, 04:58 PM

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did you install an in-line fuse by the battery? I just relocated mine to the trunk, but I'd like an in-line fuse just in case somehow the cable tries to short to the body/frame on it's way to the engine bay. Anyone do this? What size fuse is recommended? I'm thinking 120 amp, but I don't know what the starter pulls.

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Mar 9, 2007, 08:19 AM

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grounding issues

just wanted to point out that with so many grounds you will experience engine noise. You should use 1 to maintain a closed loop.

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Mar 25, 2007, 05:06 PM

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Dose anyone know of a battery box that fits the stock battery well. I got a talor box from summit, and the dam thing is huge, it wont fit in the side if my trunk w/ my speakers. I've seen the taylor 300 series boxes but i don't think they're tall enough to fit the stock battery>> any ideas would help greatly> later
DJ

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Mar 27, 2007, 09:38 AM

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Intresting question do you actually need a fuse .....and must what a good job in that battery relocating

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Mar 27, 2007, 09:39 AM

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Intresting question do you actually need a fuse .....and must say what a good job in that battery relocating

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Apr 25, 2007, 08:36 PM

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Hey i just installed my battery relocation box today. i had to go a lil different route since i have subs but heres some pics for you guys.

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May 7, 2007, 04:56 AM

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looks good.

So have we determined that a gel cell like optima doesnt require a vent??? I am getting ready to do the same and wanna know?

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May 7, 2007, 01:55 PM

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No they still need a vent, just not as severely as a lead acid battery. they still give off fumes but not nearly as many. mine is vented on the back side out of sight out of the bottom of the car.
Later
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