My Custom Optima Battery Hold Down + Templete
11-23-08, 11:38 PM
#1
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My Custom Optima Battery Hold Down + Templete
So when I replaced My stock battery with a Optima Yellow Top I realized It was much shorter then the stock battery and that the stock hold down can not secure it. I had two choices: 1) Use the included Optima "booster seat" or 2) Fab up a different battery hold down.
I measured out the are between the positive and negative terminal humps and the battery width. I transferred these measurements to card board and tested on a Red Top that I have hanging around to make sure it fit. Once I had made a small adjustment I had it created out of 3/4 inch Plexi. This compensates for the shorter battery and looks cool too.
So here it is - my invisible battery hold down.
And here is the template in case you want to make your own. I searched online for a template like this but was unable to find one. So I got my ruler and my Optima Battery and made one up. (NOT TO SCALE)
I measured out the are between the positive and negative terminal humps and the battery width. I transferred these measurements to card board and tested on a Red Top that I have hanging around to make sure it fit. Once I had made a small adjustment I had it created out of 3/4 inch Plexi. This compensates for the shorter battery and looks cool too.
So here it is - my invisible battery hold down.
And here is the template in case you want to make your own. I searched online for a template like this but was unable to find one. So I got my ruler and my Optima Battery and made one up. (NOT TO SCALE)
Last edited by Debonair; 02-05-09 at 06:12 AM. Reason: Add material thickness
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11-24-08, 12:19 PM
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Looks great! Very similar to one I had done for mine a few years ago but I opted to keep the OEM bar running across the plexi.
I think I like yours better.
I think I like yours better.
Last edited by DaveGS4; 11-24-08 at 12:26 PM.
11-24-08, 12:53 PM
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Thanks all! I'm glad everyone likes it as much as I do.
That will depend on interest and what it costs to become a vendor
Almost a twin setup! I searched for Battery hold Downs too and never came across yours. It sure would have helped me make up my mind a lot faster to do it.
That will depend on interest and what it costs to become a vendor
Almost a twin setup! I searched for Battery hold Downs too and never came across yours. It sure would have helped me make up my mind a lot faster to do it.
