Just had to ask....i have seen more and more people pointing out the battery is in the boot. Why do they put it there? It must take a bit of work to change, so i assume there is an advantage for the relocation ...... Can someone please tell me what it is.... Thanks.
Extra space in the engine bay; tidying the engine bay; and heat! Thats about all I can think of off the top of my head. I'm sure there are other reasons I don't know about.
Improving weight distribution as well. Trying to get it closer to 50:50 front to rear, the 2 seater is slightly more nose heavy than the 2+2. From memory the 2+2 is 53:47, and the 2 seater is 55:45, or something close to those figures anyway.
Are there any issues with battery fumes as they are quite potent as their damage can be seen above the standard location. Is there a way to safely box them in the boot? I know some the later model skylines all have their batteries in the boot standard. J
I think Dub can answer the questions here... ...I remember him talking about it at the last zedders dinner. He knew the in's and out's.
As far as I'm aware, the only batteries suitable for in-cabin location >>> >>> are AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) type. Standard wet-cell batteries MUST NOT be placed in the cabin area.
Apart from anything else... .. the correct type of battery MUST be used and mounting MUST be well (over)engineered... heaven forbid should you have an accident the last thing you want is a 10-15kg missile sharing your personal space! (Same goes for sub woofers and things) also there are electrical requirements like circuit breakers etc at battery location
Latest Zoom magazine Has a 2 page diy tech article on fitting a battery in the boot, with all the A to Z needed.
