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Robin

posted on 7th Feb 07 at 17:41

use the battery tray to mount it, but make sure you put some big washers underneath the car, so it doesn't pull the bolts out when you crash.


Superlite Ltd.

posted on 7th Feb 07 at 16:31

Dont really want to put mine in the spare wheel well, but i guess it wud make more sense to. hmmm


Scotty C

posted on 7th Feb 07 at 14:42

I have no idea :lol:


Superlite Ltd.

posted on 7th Feb 07 at 13:58

What about mounting the battery so it doesnt slide around?


Robin

posted on 7th Feb 07 at 02:28

Basically, whatever you earth it to, you need to get a good contact. bare metal is the only way.


Dean B

posted on 7th Feb 07 at 01:43

quote:
Originally posted by Monster
I'm unsure by what you mean by ''grind the paint off'' :boggle:


To get a better earth. You wont get a good earth if the surface isnt a bare metal conductor.


Scotty C

posted on 7th Feb 07 at 01:32

I'm unsure by what you mean by ''grind the paint off'' :boggle:


Steve X16XE

posted on 7th Feb 07 at 01:23

10-15mins, :)

Take your time. Doesn't matter if it takes all day.

If you haven't got all the stuff you need then 1week.

Like Robin says, grind the paint off. When its all earthed, put some grease all over the earth! Fatter the better.

Think of it like one big hose pipe. Same size all the way through.


Scotty C

posted on 7th Feb 07 at 01:03

Wicked :cool:

time duration to someone who has never done it before?



[Edited on 07-02-2007 by Monster]


Robin

posted on 7th Feb 07 at 00:56

easy.

move battery, earth on saat mount (grind the paint off), run lead down passenger side, through bulkhead and connect it to the original lead using a connector block thingy, like autoleads sell.

like Steve says, any audio place should be able to do it for a few quid.


Scotty C

posted on 7th Feb 07 at 00:50

Yeh, about 10 miles away. How do you join the new cable upto the old cable?


Steve X16XE

posted on 7th Feb 07 at 00:48

Is there any good audio places where you live? They can supply the leads, You can earth it in the boot. As for the Positive....... Don't know how people have rouited it. So won't say anything about that, just incase.


Scotty C

posted on 7th Feb 07 at 00:41

Is it just a matter of extending them cables that go to the battery? where can you buy those cables from? Also, where do you root the cables thru the car? thanks.