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Battery Replacement
11-28-2011, 07:16 AM
#81
There isn't a need for the plastic base to have support in the center, since almost all of the downward force is at the edges. Think about it, the tie downs pull down on the top, which pushes down on the 4 walls of the battery case. The only force pushing down on the center of the battery's base is just the weight of the internal "stuff".
11-28-2011, 08:01 AM
#82
There isn't a need for the plastic base to have support in the center, since almost all of the downward force is at the edges. Think about it, the tie downs pull down on the top, which pushes down on the 4 walls of the battery case. The only force pushing down on the center of the battery's base is just the weight of the internal "stuff".
you are in effect raising a 10lb mass even higher which doesn't help handling/center of gravity
Like I said the optimum setup for the battery is laying on it side to be lowest to the ground as possible
quit being cheap and buy some shorter j-hooks they are about 5 dollars at any auto parts store
better yet find a way to bolt the battery down on its side
I already know you have more knowledge/experience than me and would have figured that out
maybe you should think about it
11-29-2011, 08:29 AM
#83
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Originally Posted by gernby' timestamp='1322496976' post='21190720
There isn't a need for the plastic base to have support in the center, since almost all of the downward force is at the edges. Think about it, the tie downs pull down on the top, which pushes down on the 4 walls of the battery case. The only force pushing down on the center of the battery's base is just the weight of the internal "stuff".
you are in effect raising a 10lb mass even higher which doesn't help handling/center of gravity
Like I said the optimum setup for the battery is laying on it side to be lowest to the ground as possible
quit being cheap and buy some shorter j-hooks they are about 5 dollars at any auto parts store
better yet find a way to bolt the battery down on its side
I already know you have more knowledge/experience than me and would have figured that out
maybe you should think about it
11-29-2011, 12:09 PM
#84
I still wouldn't use any height extenders, and you are using two!?
you are in effect raising a 10lb mass even higher which doesn't help handling/center of gravity
Like I said the optimum setup for the battery is laying on it side to be lowest to the ground as possible
quit being cheap and buy some shorter j-hooks they are about 5 dollars at any auto parts store
better yet find a way to bolt the battery down on its side
I already know you have more knowledge/experience than me and would have figured that out
maybe you should think about it
you are in effect raising a 10lb mass even higher which doesn't help handling/center of gravity
Like I said the optimum setup for the battery is laying on it side to be lowest to the ground as possible
quit being cheap and buy some shorter j-hooks they are about 5 dollars at any auto parts store
better yet find a way to bolt the battery down on its side
I already know you have more knowledge/experience than me and would have figured that out
maybe you should think about it
While I'm posting pictures, I guess I'll post the pictures comparing the Braille B106 to the Deka ETX14. They are obviously siblings. I wish I would have done more research before paying all that friggin money for the Braille sticker!
The reason why the terminals are twisted on the B106 is because I could never get the SAE terminals tight enough to not come loose. I eventually used Loctite on them.
11-29-2011, 01:02 PM
#85
I am only here to add constructive criticism, so let's end this argument
I agree that with the post on top it is much easier to access and
the only reason I haven't laid the battery on its side is I haven't figured out how without drilling more holes
maybe I'll fabricate a custom bracket?
What is the CCA of those smaller batteries?
my ETX16 says 325 CCA but when another member had it tested out, he stated that he got 458 CCA
You have to use Red Loctite 271 for the terminals per instructions from Deka
The bracket indentations on your Braille are why I put pieces of rubber under the metal battery holder
I didn't want it to squish the battery
I agree that with the post on top it is much easier to access and
the only reason I haven't laid the battery on its side is I haven't figured out how without drilling more holes
maybe I'll fabricate a custom bracket?
What is the CCA of those smaller batteries?
my ETX16 says 325 CCA but when another member had it tested out, he stated that he got 458 CCA
You have to use Red Loctite 271 for the terminals per instructions from Deka
The bracket indentations on your Braille are why I put pieces of rubber under the metal battery holder
I didn't want it to squish the battery
11-30-2011, 02:39 PM
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ok gents my ETX14 (orilleys power sport $75 edition) is starting to hate the cold but i quit driving the s2k since i got a 4wd civic wagon so it sits in the garage and get out every other week. It seems to be unhappy about it but it does still crack the car every time!
01-06-2012, 09:03 AM
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02-16-2012, 10:57 AM
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where did you find a 4wd civic wagon?
02-16-2012, 01:52 PM
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after searching from san antonio to Milwaukee to Maryland to fl i found it in the same exact zip code. friend of mine's dad had one in great condition. pm me if ya wanna know more about it.