Ronins Battery Relocation Walkthrough!

Post by **theronin** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:43 pm

Ok, I finally recieved my wiring kit and im ready to do my battery relocation project. seeing as how i didn't want to wait unitl my next day off (which is tuesday) i just decided to do it tonight in the dark in my garage... here we go.

Step 1: Remove the battery.

Pretty straight forward the posts are 10mm iirc. Just unbolt then unscrew the batt hold thingy wich is 10mm too. yank the battery, carful not to get any acid on ya!

will look like this when you are done.

Step 2: Prepare wiring.

I like installs to be clean so i opted to get a distribution block so that i wouldnt have to have an ugly mess of wires when i joined my new power to the old ones that used to be on the battery. I went with a lightning audio one that had 2 1/0 gauge inputs and 3 8 gauge inputs. worked like a dream and made everything look soo nice. ignore the zipties;)

Feel free to ooohhh and ahhhh at it!

Step 3: Mounting the battery in the trunk

I chose to mount it on the passenger side due to the fact that it has a perfect spot for it, and i still got to retain the use of my spare tire, there are 4 bolts that you can use so you wont have to drill! Installation is pretty straightforward. I got my box from Walmart for 6 bucks!

Step 4: Wiring the car

I found a nice grommet right above my gas pedal that was just the right size for my 2 gauge wire. I ran the wire under the carpet along the driver side and you cant see a single hint of wiring if you are looking close... im that good!

Step 5: Finishing her up

I have read that it is wise to fuse the wire just for safety purposes. Well i went a step further. I just went ahead and bought a phoenix gold 100amp circuit breaker with kill switch. now i wont have to buy expensive fuses everytime i decide to blow one! i found a nice grounding spot that the factory uses for the rear lights and just grounded to that. I ran the wire under the carpet for that oohh soo clean look. Enjoy!

I havent really gotten a chance to really drive her and test out the new weight distribution, but im happy with the end result of a cleaner engine bay. Please feel free to post any criticisms and or concerns. Thank you for your time. Ronin

Website · Post by **quiksilvia** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:43 pm

not bad for a retard

Website · Post by **TurboKA37** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:43 pm

wow that looks really nice! great install. u just need to clean up the spot where the battery used to be and it will look perfect. great walk through also.

Post by **theronin** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:43 pm

yeah i vacuumed it but i could do better. i would like to take the tray itself out but methinks it is permanently attached to the car. anyone car to enlighten me on how to remove that monstrosity?

Website · Post by **TurboKA37** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:43 pm

2 words....... big hammer

Post by **theronin** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:43 pm

um i dont think that will do it

Website · Post by **TurboKA37** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:43 pm

hmm ill have to go give it a try and get back with u. im sure it can be cut off cause ive seen many pics of where people have cut holes in that spot to run their cold pipe's

Post by **theronin** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:43 pm

cut through yes... but removed?

Post by **Dano** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:43 pm

u got the box at walmart? and also...where is this grommet u speak of? can u get a picture of the vicinity? im too lazy to go look at 3am.

-Dan

Post by **theronin** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:43 pm

right above your gas pedal.... its right there i swear. look at it tomorrow

Post by **Dano** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:43 pm

k, wat about this box for $6? just in automotive section or wat? $6 is definately in my budget, and how much length of power wire did u need?

-Dan

Post by **krazy skwerel** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:43 pm

Very nice good sir. Jolly good show. :batman

Post by **f8sjester** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:43 pm

quiksilvia wrote:not bad for a retard

feelin the NorCal love. . .

Post by **U12 2NR** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:43 pm

I don't see that you drilled the floor of the trunk to attach the battery hold down. Did you just put the battery in the box and lock it?

Othr than that you did a fantastic job, very clean indeed.

Post by **karter74** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:43 pm

thats just a normal cheap battery box, right?

Post by **theronin** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:43 pm

yes normal cheap battery box. it is drilled into the car... not near anything vital. as for wire i think i got 20 fot of positive and 3 ft negative. best thing to do is buy it at a stereo store.... called amp wiring kits!

Post by **Anand** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:43 pm

that looks reall nice!! great job on that!

Post by **Cyberkreig** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:43 pm

more info on where to get a $6 battery box. Walmart is a big place.

Post by **Dano** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:43 pm

Cyberkreig wrote:more info on where to get a $6 battery box. Walmart is a big place.

:Werd, more info please!

-Dan

Post by **nrcooled** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:43 pm

I would like to see where you bolted the box to the car. My problem is I can't find a good place to bolt the stupid thing in.

Also your idea of getting adapters from the stereo place is ingenious. I am sooooo stealing your idea!:pface Great write-up I would just like to see under the car where the box is bolted if that is possible. Right now I have a Civic battery ghetto rigged to fit next to my coldpipe:help So I really need to get the battery relocated so I can finally put the Civic battery back in my Civic!

Post by **S14 Wannabe** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:43 pm

Great write up man.

Post by **Rockenreno** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:43 pm

Ah, finally tackled the project! Looks pretty good, very clean as all your work is

Excellent write-up too

Post by **Onizuka** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:43 pm

where is the step where you stab yourself in the arm?

Post by **theronin** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:43 pm

lol jspec as i was stripping the 2 gauge with a razor i almost sliced my hand open.... does that count?

The box is just held in by 2 screws. Im guessing they are right ontop of the muffler heat sheild.

The box is a marine battery box, i found it in the outdoors section... by all the fishing stuff. It was on sale... yay me!

Oh and if you are gonna use the distribution block idea, look for them online you will find them a whole lot cheaper than you will at any store around you.

Post by **Rockenreno** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:43 pm

theronin wrote:lol jspec as i was stripping the 2 gauge with a razor i almost sliced my hand open.... does that count?

ALMOST doesn't cut it (get it? cut it! har friggin har!)

Post by **theronin** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:43 pm

oh my :rolleyes

Post by **U12 2NR** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:43 pm

so you mean to say only the box is screwed down? The battery isn't held down as it was under the hood?

Post by **theronin** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:43 pm

ummmm.... no

Post by **U12 2NR** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:43 pm

No to which one?

Post by **sultan** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:43 pm

if i read correctly, the box is screwed down, the spare subframe bushings he put in the box prevent the battery from moving too much. is there a vent tube? what no optima?

Ronins Battery Relocation Walkthrough!

Ronins Battery Relocation Walkthrough!

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