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Battery in footwell?
eznfrank - 14/5/11 at 12:22 PM

As part of a wiring re-think I've decided I don't really like the position of my battery - it's currently sat on the scuttle. I think i'm going to shift it to the passenger footwell and shield it with a footrest. Anyone had issues doing this in terms of leg room for passengers and the effective isolation of the passenger from the battery terminals??


coozer - 14/5/11 at 12:43 PM

Mines in the footwell down the tunnel side. Its a redtop 25 specified for a Buell 1200.

Not had any issues in 3 years turning my zetec over.



Cover held on with velcro...


eznfrank - 14/5/11 at 01:20 PM

I also have room in the tunnel right at the front but it is of course within 3 or so inches of the prop......


DRC INDY 7 - 14/5/11 at 03:11 PM

I have put a varley red top battery on its side on a tray i made under the scuttle in the tunnel above the gearbox


Davegtst - 14/5/11 at 03:11 PM

Mines's mounted in the passenger footwell, stuff the passengers legs. It's in it own compartment along with the speedo healer, FI tuner and a few other bits.


40inches - 14/5/11 at 03:55 PM

Mines in foot well, car battery with enough leg room for my 6ft 2ins mate
Mega Fuse (now 250amp)
Mega Fuse (now 250amp)


eddbaz - 14/5/11 at 05:00 PM

Mines in the passenger footwell behind a footplate, no issues with passenger legroom.


eznfrank - 14/5/11 at 05:42 PM

Eddbaz - was it ilike that for SVA/IVA?