Relocating battery to hatch.., wiring? Options

[mark_426]

Hey guys

those of you who have relocated the battery to the hatch - how did you do it?

Did you run two leads back to the hatch, basically extending the old leads? Or did you just ground it in the back somewhere?

What gauge wire did you use?

Any suggestions on where/how to hide wires, or run them through the firewall?

thanks

[lagos]

well optima doesnt make lightweight batteries, right?........

hmm well how about braille battery usa. they make a battery that weighs in at 6.6 pounds and a carbon fiber batteries as well. dont see the point in carbon fiber batteries

looks like the 6.6 lb battery can only withstand 60-120 degree weather. But if you move to the 9.5 pound battery i guess it can withstand weather from 32-120 degrees???? anybody know the answer.

so from stock battery that weighs 35 to the leightweight battery that weighs 9.5 pounds you have a 25 pound weight reduction. thats pretty darn good

Go look on the Evo forums. Those guys are obsessed with mini batteries.
Personally I don't think you will notice much of a difference, and it will put a bigger strain on your electrical system to always have to recharge that tiny battery. Not to mention those batteries cost close to 200$.