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Post by Foxy on Feb 13, 2017 19:50:21 GMT
Hiya folks,
Just wandered where owners of the sonic are putting their battery, and are they using the battery from the donar car ?.
Another quickie - how much is the road tax ?
Foxy
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Post by mawdo81 on Feb 14, 2017 8:18:55 GMT
I'm going passenger footwell with a light weight powervamp battery.
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Post by Foxy on Feb 14, 2017 8:40:54 GMT
We think alike James. That's my first option - just below the fuse box and relays. But then I thought is there enough room behind passengers chair or the engine bay.
I will pop over to see you soon mate - txt ya
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Post by mawdo81 on Feb 14, 2017 10:12:21 GMT
Yeah there is enough room for both, but I wanted to balance some more weight further forwards, and leave behind the seats free for luggage.
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Post by snowbird1 on Feb 14, 2017 14:04:00 GMT
The standard donor battery fits neatly between the LH engine mount and rear firewall and you can use the OE battery cables. however I see the advantages of the front location - haven't decided which way to go on my current build.
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Post by nigel on Feb 14, 2017 16:49:20 GMT
I've tried various positions and ended with it in the passenger footwell  nigel |
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Post by davef on Feb 14, 2017 20:37:04 GMT
Mines in the space behind the passenger seat!
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Post by petes on Feb 15, 2017 17:50:34 GMT
Mine is in the passenger foot well
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Post by kiwicanfly on Feb 15, 2017 20:47:47 GMT
Just added a poll for this question.
Simpy because the option is there and thought it might be interesting to try.
So gentlemen vote away.
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Post by Stiggy on Feb 15, 2017 22:45:58 GMT
should this thread be on the Sonic board, or the tech section or in General chat?
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Post by mawdo81 on Feb 16, 2017 10:19:14 GMT
martinw - if you're going to vote other please enlighten us!
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Post by martinw on Feb 16, 2017 12:25:35 GMT
....afraid my Sonic is so old that there was only nigel to follow (.....no offence nigel ) or the builder guide. So, mine is located in the engine compartment, existing cables used. From memory it is a smaller than standard battery, but nothing fancy. Welded up a bracket to hold it, and bolted that to the chassis. I don't need to worry about saving weight as I am the original 10 stone weakling.  Were I to do it again, I'd consider putting it up front, but not in the passenger compartment. Downside is the length of cable required and potential for difficulties starting due to voltage drop I guess (.....not pretending to be an expert mind - but that was an issue I experienced in my tin top with front battery rear engine). Martin |
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Post by nigel on Feb 16, 2017 21:43:29 GMT
Truth be told martinw I started with the battery in the engine bay as per Stuarts demonstrator, then moved it forward of the steering rack in order to try and improve weight distribution, increase weight over the front axle. But it has now found it’s, final resting place in the passenger footwell sandwiched between the forward bulkhead and the passenger footplate rest. nigel |
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Post by snowbird1 on Feb 17, 2017 15:13:40 GMT
I don't like having that lump of lead and acid in the passenger compartment - I know a sealed battery with remote venting and properly secured is quite safe - so it's just me. Here's the bracket I made for a previous Sonic build:  Bolts to the LH engine mount and chassis crossmember. |
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Post by daydreamer on Feb 17, 2017 21:21:19 GMT
Mine is hidden under the passenger foot rest
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