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V6 Won't Shut Up Posts: 587	Best battery? Jun 25, 2020 14:07:58 GMT wannabe and gbuk like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by V6 on Jun 25, 2020 14:07:58 GMT 18mm birch ply Painted and fitted Loads of room
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Best battery? Jun 25, 2020 16:38:28 GMT

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Post by V6 on Jun 25, 2020 16:38:28 GMT

For anyone interested in this kit I'd say I think my custom plywood brace will be better than the metal Mazda one. Mainly as the battery makes the tray bow outwards slightly. I ended up putting a slight curve in the brace so it was a snug fit. Although perhaps the thin metal part will flex to allow for this?

I looked at a few 063 batteries in stock. All were pretty much the same. All will fit ok I guess. I also added a small custom sized wooden block to the upper clamp. Otherwise you will have to find something suitable here. You do NOT need the longer J-rod at all. So overall you are paying a lot for a plastic tray! I'd say make your own.

Alternatively a Fiat 500 battery MAY also fit. It takes up a wedge less floor area but sits a little higher. Worth checking it yourself.

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gbuk Chats A Bit Posts: 130	Best battery? Jun 25, 2020 18:37:53 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by gbuk on Jun 25, 2020 18:37:53 GMT That looks good and tidy, much better than my bodge which just relies on a bit of ally angle screwed to the plywood(no tray under the battery either). It seems to have done the job better than the mdf prototype which got very wet and swollen

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Best battery? Jun 25, 2020 18:49:02 GMT mrwallace likes this

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Jun 25, 2020 11:45:00 GMT mrwallace said:

Jun 24, 2020 10:40:46 GMT Zed. said:

as a thread update, this is what I've been using in my Eunos

its not blown up yet

Rich.

I'll see your mobility scooter battery and raise you a lawnmower battery

I looked at the Odyssey batteries but the PC680 weighs the same as the above (7kg) so it's not really that light.

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V6 Won't Shut Up Posts: 587	Best battery? Jun 25, 2020 21:00:25 GMT mrwallace likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by V6 on Jun 25, 2020 21:00:25 GMT One thing I loved about my Odyssey is it lays down flat. Clearly lowering the COG and also frees up a lot of boot space - you can lay items on top of the battery Just ensure the terminals are covered and point out of the way.

V6 Won't Shut Up Posts: 587	Best battery? Jul 1, 2020 10:12:21 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by V6 on Jul 1, 2020 10:12:21 GMT Awaiting new pics from you gbuk...

gbuk Chats A Bit Posts: 130	Best battery? Jul 1, 2020 12:02:58 GMT wannabe likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by gbuk on Jul 1, 2020 12:02:58 GMT Jul 1, 2020 10:12:21 GMT V6 said: Awaiting new pics from you gbuk... [img src=" [/url Cheers V6, well pleased with the new addition. It won't be subject to the extreme G forces it must have experienced sat in your boot!
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V6 Won't Shut Up Posts: 587	Best battery? Jul 1, 2020 12:37:45 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by V6 on Jul 1, 2020 12:37:45 GMT Gives you some more room!

slampen New Here Posts: 18	Best battery? Jul 2, 2020 7:47:50 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by slampen on Jul 2, 2020 7:47:50 GMT davefab.com/shop/race-battery-mounting-kit/ with matching battery. Works as a charm.

V6 Won't Shut Up Posts: 587	Best battery? Jul 2, 2020 8:29:51 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by V6 on Jul 2, 2020 8:29:51 GMT A "race" battery mount which does not take advantage of a lower center of gravity. That's a new concept

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Best battery? Jul 2, 2020 10:44:17 GMT

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Post by Zed. on Jul 2, 2020 10:44:17 GMT

Jul 2, 2020 8:29:51 GMT V6 said:

A "race" battery mount which does not take advantage of a lower center of gravity. That's a new concept

yup

and for £50+ you have to use the car's origonal battery clamp

well, I suppose its a UK busness making money so

wnder if you get a sticker with that

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