Not yet, but I will. A friend of mine just did it using a dremel and a jig saw. His photos are here: http://jupiter.okb-1.org/p/cam/aux-battery/00index.html He removed the metal lid and just has carpet covering the side terminals, which are facing up. Matt On Sun, 6 Feb 2005, Bob Stevens wrote: > From: Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@COMCAST.NET> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Aux Battery Relay > Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2005 23:19:10 +0000 > > Matt, just curious; did you try installing the Optima on its side? > -- > Bob Stevens > http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare/87westysyncro.msnw > > -------------- Original message -------------- > >> Hi Roger, >> >> Could be. Still, I'd recommend picking up some 12 gauge electrical wire >> at an auto parts store, a bunch of screw-on connectors, and some >> electrical tape so you can make extensions for the short wires. While >> you're at it, pick up some battery terminals like the one in this picture: >> >> http://gallery.openfbo.com/stereo/IMG_3282 >> >> They are $1.50 each and fit way better than the GoWesty kit. Those are >> fabric terminal covers protecting the battery. Of course, they should >> cover the entire terminal, not just the posts. Will have to figure out a >> bettery way. >> >> This Optima battery is really nice. Of course it doesn't fit entirely, >> the posts prevent the lid from closing. If you end up in this situation, >> make sure the terminals are protected from the lid. Its painted to be >> non-conductive, but if the paint corrodes there could be a major explosion >> right behind the drivers seat. >> >> Good luck! >> >> Matt >> >> On Sun, 6 Feb 2005, Roger Sisler wrote: >> >>> From: Roger Sisler >>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >>> Subject: Re: Aux Battery Relay >>> Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2005 16:20:45 -0500 >>> >>> Hello,I'm thinking about getting that same hook-up from go westy.Do you >>> think the battery posts on your new battery are a bit closer together than >>> most batterys,causing the short wires?Roger >>> > |
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