CAMS In-Vehicle Battery Mounting Requirements

[Calsonic_R32]

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[RichyR]

Troy, ask Greg about it as he has relocated his battery into the cabin in his IPRA EK9.

[WhiteDC2]

I just spoke to one of the blokes currently in the Super Sprint series but who also used to compete in IPRA in his Corolla. He said as long as it's a sealed type battery the only requirement is for it to be securely mounted.

[tinkerbell]

what - did you meet him at the local shops, lol!

[tinkerbell]

how much was the battery? are you using 4ga or 2ga cable?

have your corner weighed your car? is that why left rear?

[WhiteDC2]

what - did you meet him at the local shops, lol!

lol, no, I know him from the Super Sprint rounds.

how much was the battery? are you using 4ga or 2ga cable?

have your corner weighed your car? is that why left rear?

The car will be corner weighted once I've completed everything, but that's still a while off. All the suspension needs to go in, new wheels, different intake, new seat and a few other things that will affect weight distribution. The rear, left location is for weight distribution - Pro Concept recommended it. Personally I don't think it would really matter for my driving...

The main reason why I'm going to the trouble of moving the battery is that I need room in the engine bay to relocate the catch can so I can install a cold air intake for the ITB's.

I'm using 2 gauge wire from the battery to an engine bay located distribution block via a kill switch. From the distribution block it's going to be 4 gauge to the main fuse box and starter motor; 8 gauge to the ABS fuse box and a 4 gauge run through the firewall from the alternator to the battery side of the kill switch.

The battery ranges in price from $285 - $300 in Australia, but Password JDM can do it for $140. Shipping cost is the kicker, so I'm going to find out whether it's viable to import it from the States.

It's been a bit of the pain finding the right lugs etc and some decent battery terminals. I'm going to start getting things together next weekend, so I'll post a few pics when I'm done.

[e240]

Not all sealed bats are dry - Dry bats don't need to be in a box.

[tinkerbell]

sorry, my bad - thanks for clarifying.

[fatboyz39]

Had Buddy club racing battery, doesnt hold charge that well. Any recommendation in the $200-$300 price range for dry cell batt?

[m0nty]

I got an Odyssey PC180 (unsure on model number). It did cost a lot but holds charge well and will start the car with no issues even after extended periods.

[e240]

Ebay seems to have a few that are cheap but doesn't carry the brand price

[WhiteDC2]

I got an Odyssey PC180 (unsure on model number). It did cost a lot but holds charge well and will start the car with no issues even after extended periods.

PC680 maybe? I've just ordered one, they're under $300.

I had a Deka and it didn't last long at all.

[Calsonic_R32]

I have Deka and not so happy...

Count me in if there is a dry cell group buy

[benson]

how about this one;

http://www.braillebattery.com/

[m0nty]

PC680 maybe? I've just ordered one, they're under $300.

I had a Deka and it didn't last long at all.

That's the one. I was too lazy to Google.