Guest nezzie76 Posted November 26, 2001 Share Posted November 26, 2001 I going to need a battery box for my Z. I was wondering where you guys that have them got them from and which ones are good? Thanks, Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modern Motorsports Ltd Posted November 26, 2001 Share Posted November 26, 2001 What battery do you have Nathan? if you don't have one already I'd rec'd putting the dough towards an Optima for which you don't need a box, just the usual decent mount. Great batt's/~35lbs and a nice smaller size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zfan Posted November 26, 2001 Share Posted November 26, 2001 I have a Taylor Made sealed unit I bought from Summit last year. zfan...Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nezzie76 Posted November 26, 2001 Share Posted November 26, 2001 I need it sealed because it will be sitting in the trunk ( Velo Rossa Body Kit) and it would be nice if I could lock it too for added security. The body kit covers most of the battery in the stock position and is really hard to get at. Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Juday Posted November 27, 2001 Share Posted November 27, 2001 Nezzie, correct me if I missed something, but the Velo Rossa has a full tilt front end. Doesn't that give you better battery access than stock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modern Motorsports Ltd Posted November 27, 2001 Share Posted November 27, 2001 "I need it sealed because it will be sitting in the trunk" Doesn't matter where it's located if it's an optima, no outgassing to be concerned with and a very tough casing/construction. Mine's right behind my pass. seat(280ZX) in toolwell almost flush with rear deck and my fathers is flush with his rear deck(240Z)in his toolwell behind pass. seat. FWIW, mid car can be favourable over rear of car if you desire nimbler handling vs. max. ass-end weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted November 27, 2001 Share Posted November 27, 2001 I have an optima also for that reason...but does that fly with tech at the track or does it still have to be in a box???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modern Motorsports Ltd Posted November 27, 2001 Share Posted November 27, 2001 "I have an optima also for that reason...but does that fly with tech at the track or does it still have to be in a box???? " Good question, for my lapping day events at Seattle International Raceway and Thunderhill it's never been a problem. They had a good rule at Thill/Mt. Shasta (perhaps a common one), to have your battery posts covered. I have side mounted solder on lugs with header bolts going into my battery so 6 layers of duct tape on the ends themselves satisfied them. Autox's it's never been an issue. IMO the tech's check more seriously to see that it's very solidly mounted when it's an internal battery...I keep thinking one of those big lugs (tech inspectors) might just rip it out one of these times as they lean down full body weight etc..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pparaska Posted November 27, 2001 Share Posted November 27, 2001 I have the expensive sealed AL one that Summit Racing sells: http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?target=%2Fproduct%2Easp%3Fd%3D11%26s%3D14%26p%3D2083%26searchtype%3Decat (I got the smaller unpolished one. Still quite pricey. Actually, my dad bought it as a present!) I wanted something sealed, and this was all I could find that also met NHRA requirements if the battery was in the compartment. Wish I had a TIG and could use it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pparaska Posted November 27, 2001 Share Posted November 27, 2001 One thing that kind of bothers me is that if you wreck, anything heavy can get knoced loose, broken, etc. Not sure which I'd mind more - a flying sealed battery box hitting me or a possibly leaking battery and it's acid. I guess the gel helps though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modern Motorsports Ltd Posted November 27, 2001 Share Posted November 27, 2001 Pete, a bud's race car took a big hit and the Optima was seriously dented. Out of curiousity they touched both terminals with booster cables (same wire) and it spotwelded an end;^) Durable and keeps on ticking it seems. I've killed mine to nothing innumerable times with dead alts etc and it's alwasy come back nicely. Good point about flying objects though.....I might add some more bracing to mine, although being right behind a seat and sunken it doesn't have much of a runway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racin_Jason Posted November 27, 2001 Share Posted November 27, 2001 Does anyone know if NHRA will accept an Optima gell-cell mounted within the cockpit when NOT placed in a sealed box?? BTW anytime a battery is relocated anywhere (especially within the cockpit), you really should have it bolted down to either the frame itself or a welded extension from the frame. NHRA requires this, and for good reason. Think about a 50 pound projectile upside your head at around 70+mph. Ichabod Crane comes to mind. Stay safe folks Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted November 27, 2001 Share Posted November 27, 2001 Can someone point me to a site of the battery installed (preferably in a box) in the rear storage compartment location of the 240Z? I've been wanting to do this but am too lazy to figure out where to cut... Owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racin_Jason Posted November 27, 2001 Share Posted November 27, 2001 Here's a shot of SuperD's any answers on my ^above^ question? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagz Posted November 27, 2001 Share Posted November 27, 2001 Nathan - How do you like your Velo Rossa kit? That kit is the reason I bought a Z this year. I saw an ad for the Velo Rossa in a kit car mag and decided I have to have one. I visited John Washington in his shop last year and was impressed with what I learned. My '71 is being torn-down, refurbished and V8'ed before I have my kit delivered. I'd love to hear more about your experience with the kit and maybe even sneak down to Eugene and bother you for a 'tour' of your car. -Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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