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Old 01-19-14, 07:14 PM
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Relocated my alpine amp from drivers side floor mount to passenger side wall mount because I relocated my 84 month 48lbs Toyota true start battery to the right side of the trunk last week. My car is a little lower I the rear which is perfect now! Still have to wire a fuse and install carpet back... Oh and also installed rear trunk shocks by Armstrong
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Old 01-19-14, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by LEXXIUM
Relocated my alpine amp from drivers side floor mount to passenger side wall mount because I relocated my 84 month 48lbs Toyota true start battery to the right side of the trunk last week. My car is a little lower I the rear which is perfect now! Still have to wire a fuse and install carpet back... Oh and also installed rear trunk shocks by Armstrong
Sorry to be bringer of bad news but having a lead acid battery venting in the boot is REALLY bad!

look at getting a optima sealed battery if you intend to have the battery back there!

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Allan
Old 01-19-14, 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by GreenUZZ31
Sorry to be bringer of bad news but having a lead acid battery venting in the boot is REALLY bad!
Hi, why ?
Old 01-19-14, 11:36 PM
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beautiful car peoples
Old 01-20-14, 12:47 AM
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Originally Posted by TonyFrench
Hi, why ?
I'm fairly sure when you read the top of the battery it will caution you against explosive gases...

Batteries produce Hydrogen gas when charging and discharging, you will also get acidic vapours that will promote rust.
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Okay thx !
Tought BMW battery in the trunk ?
Old 01-20-14, 04:22 AM
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Originally Posted by TonyFrench
Okay thx !
Tought BMW battery in the trunk ?
yes they run a battery with a vent tube to outside.
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ok !
Old 01-20-14, 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by GreenUZZ31
yes they run a battery with a vent tube to outside.
Not a big deal my friend!! Thanks for the advice!!
Now all I have to do is drill a hole in a battery tray and T the original vent tube to the tubes that are already there behind the battery. When the battery goes caput on me, I'll be in the market for the odyssey 680 light weight
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Originally Posted by LEXXIUM
Not a big deal my friend!! Thanks for the advice!!
Now all I have to do is drill a hole in a battery tray and T the original vent tube to the tubes that are already there behind the battery. When the battery goes caput on me, I'll be in the market for the odyssey 680 light weight
*shakes head* noooo the vent tube is from the top of the battery

batteries that suit BMW's have a vent tube from the cells...



don't tee it into your sunroof vent unless you want to pipe the gases into the cabin...

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Old 01-20-14, 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by GreenUZZ31
*shakes head* noooo the vent tube is from the top of the battery

batteries that suit BMW's have a vent tube from the cells...



don't tee it into your sunroof vent unless you want to pipe the gases into the cabin...
batteries for trunks are specific for that. miatas are the same way. like said above, they have vents on the top of the battery that route to hoses and out of the car. you NEED a battery designed to be vented or one that doesnt need to be. otherwise the gasses released could cause an explosion.
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Put the registration sticker on lol I almost hit the 30day mark from date of purchase. Solid for another 365 days if I keep it that long.
Old 01-20-14, 05:34 PM
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Egr delete. Definitely a noticeable increase in throttle response. Also dismantled ds door panel, the arm rest fell off. I repaired everything using 1/2" o-ring washers, it all went back on nice & easy.
Old 01-20-14, 05:58 PM
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Gave the ol' girl a deserved wash, replaced my old torn E-brake boot with a new one off eBay. Makes the interior look complete again Also, went back to dual-tip mufflers. Will post sound clip later.
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Started the car up , been hibernating through the snow. Took some pictures of it cause im about to sell it soon =(


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