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Earthing Battery In Boot

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smighall

My battery is in a box in the back of my track car. At the moment it is earthed to one of the rear seat mounting points, but i don't think it's a particularly good earth.

 

Where's the best place to earth it to in the back of a 205?

 

Cheers

 

Sean

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Craigb
My battery is in a box in the back of my track car. At the moment it is earthed to one of the rear seat mounting points, but i don't think it's a particularly good earth.

 

Where's the best place to earth it to in the back of a 205?

 

Cheers

 

Sean

 

 

I earthed mine on the nearside rear inside panel where the earting point for the fuel pump is .

 

I replaced the current fastening with an M8 nut and bolt

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phatgti

You want to make the lead nice and short, your better off making your own earthing point, i'd drill a hole somewhere subtle and put a big ring connector and nut/bolt it to the chassis.

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phatgti

It needs to be a good sized lead as well, no skinny wires here please!

When cranking the engine there is some serious current going through those cables.

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Daxed

Where did you get your battery box from Sean, and is it any good?

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johnrobertgordon

I can get fiberglass boxes (made by Magnum) for £28.78 including. Quality is good too.

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Daxed

Got a pic or a link John?

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steige

On a similar topic does anyone know the rough dimensions of a 205 battery. I also need to buy a box to suit, but don't have a battery to measure!

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Leon

I used a Rally Design battery box and my 205 battery is a VERY snug fit. If it didn't have a carry handle I'd struggle to get it back out easily.

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ashley peddle

can see the earthing point on mine below - make sure you get rid of any paint off the surface first :P (and before anyone says - yes i am sorting out the positive wire asap :P) my box was from rally design - bout £30 :D

 

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