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

[BonzaiCelica]

well i just went to autozone today to buy lift supports for the trunk. and I asked the guy if he knew anything about smaller batteries. even though he knew i had a 94 hatch he said "your not going to be drifing on the streets are you?" ha i told him i had a ff drivetrain. anyways, he said to locate the battery to the trunk of the car and to the front of left rear tire, just like manny has his battery located. He said that people corner balance their car and make all sort of adjustments to their coilovers so the weight of the battery wont throw off the balance of the car. He also said that those battery are strictly for racing only.

But doesnt the alternator take care of the car once the engine starts?? I only have an alarm and manual opening doors along with manual windows, i also dont plan on putting any sound system in my car. Can someone plz fill me in on the cons about smaller batteries.

This post has been edited by BonzaiCelica: Nov 30, 2009 - 2:30 AM

[dabazied]

But doesnt the alternator take care of the car once the engine starts??

A battery is what powers the vehicle and what the vehicles needs for the engine to start. A alternator is what keeps the battery charged......basically a battery charger built into the car

http://autorepair.about.com/od/glossary/a/..._alternator.htm