FMIC...battery issue - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

jakethesnake · 12-05-2007, 10:50 PM

im looking into putting my battery in the rear or just getting a smaller one..what do you guys recomend?? i think just getting a smaller one would be easier...but then what size battery would i need? and out of what car should i get the batter out of ? if you guys know help me out....thanks

s13silvia123 · 12-05-2007, 10:52 PM

oddessy p680 i think

works well

try other dry cells

SidewayZ-s14 · 12-05-2007, 11:00 PM

If you are planning on having a system (Audio) in your car, don't get a smaller battery. I mean it will work, but i wouldn't recommend it. I just relocated my battery to my trunk for under $60. If you need help, just PM me!

s13silvia123 · 12-05-2007, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SidewayZ-s14

If you are planning on having a system (Audio) in your car, don't get a smaller battery. I mean it will work, but i wouldn't recommend it. I just relocated my battery to my trunk for under $60. If you need help, just PM me!

what he said for me i dont have a stereo system or anything whyause i'm getting sick of thieves jacking my cd deck.

SidewayZ-s14 · 12-05-2007, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by s13silvia123

what he said for me i dont have a stereo system or anything whyause i'm getting sick of thieves jacking my cd deck.

Jacking your CD deck?! Man thats harsh. I've never had anything in or on my car stolen!

. Thank God! Do you have an alarm?

Z33dori · 12-05-2007, 11:41 PM

miata battery fits.....

sd8ted · 12-05-2007, 11:51 PM

I installed my FMIC this past weekend, and decided to just relocate it. It took alittle more time but it cleans up the engine bay and is cheaper than buying a small dry cell or a miata battery. Cost me about $50ish to relocate whereas buying a smaller battery was $75-100. Also saves u the trouble of running wiring through your car for a sub.

SidewayZ-s14 · 12-05-2007, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by sd8ted

I installed my FMIC this past weekend, and decided to just relocate it. It took alittle more time but it cleans up the engine bay and is cheaper than buying a small dry cell or a miata battery. Cost me about $50ish to relocate whereas buying a smaller battery was $75-100. Also saves u the trouble of running wiring through your car for a sub.

Did the same thing this weekend!

My only problem now, is my battery sort of slides around in my trunk!

. Need to make a bracket or soemthing to have it sit still!

sd8ted · 12-05-2007, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SidewayZ-s14

Did the same thing this weekend!

My only problem now, is my battery sort of slides around in my trunk!

. Need to make a bracket or soemthing to have it sit still!

Go to walmart in the automotive section where they sell batteries and pick up a battery box and then get a battery tiedown from a autoparts store. Box is like 10bucks and tie down is about the same.

eli_eli · 12-06-2007, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by jakethesnake

im looking into putting my battery in the rear or just getting a smaller one..what do you guys recomend?? i think just getting a smaller one would be easier...but then what size battery would i need? and out of what car should i get the batter out of ? if you guys know help me out....thanks

hi, i put this up for sale a few days ago...and someone seems to have backed out of buying it since he is not responding to me...ill give him until tomorow i guess, let me know if your interested, thx

edit :whoooops. sry, just sold it, good luck

Z33dori · 12-06-2007, 01:14 AM

yea a trunk relocation is def better....

i plan on doing it but for now, i keep my lil miata juicer...

tt99ol · 12-06-2007, 01:24 AM

i like my miata battery very much, i used to have a battery in my trunk but it got in the way of spare wheels, plus i got the battery for free

Z33dori · 12-06-2007, 01:30 AM

well the M battery was fine till it got really cold.......

ALEXTHESUS*PECT · 12-06-2007, 01:34 AM

no questions asked!

*fliprayzin240sx* · 12-06-2007, 03:59 AM

Miata or civic batthery should fit. The only thing that sucks about relocating it to the trunk is that if you go to track where they are really strict, they will require you to have a kill switch installed for the battery.

punxva · 12-06-2007, 09:32 AM

or you could just route your intercooler piping around the tension rod brackets, thats what i did for my ka-t

posdrift240 · 12-06-2007, 09:43 AM

My battery is re-located to the trunk and is easier access. I run a battery charger between rounds to cool my engine at the track. With it in the trunk Im able to put a kill switch on it and also terminals so I dont even have to raise the trunk or hood. Its alot nicer IMOP!!!!

SILVIA_KIDs14.5 · 12-06-2007, 09:47 AM

braill auto with out a doubt also there is a thread on this you know hear i'll make it easy for you and i'll give you first hand experience it weighs 11.5 lbs small as a motorcycle batter and starts great in the cold weather too best part its been race proven!! any way here's the thread read my post explains better
http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.p...28#post1432928
oh ps here is the link to brail auto i beleve that they now have a even lighter one
http://www.brailleauto.com/productca...16&idproduct=8
or the one i have
http://www.brailleauto.com/productca...17&idproduct=1
works even with a 500watt system

0wn3r · 12-06-2007, 10:15 AM

I just relocated...the common thought is that most small batteries do not hold up as well. Using your STANDARD, note the caps, sized battery is always recommended for long-term use.

nrcooled · 12-06-2007, 11:09 AM

I just ran a civic battery like previously stated. I had a civic at the time so it was a "no-brainer"

motorsnail · 12-06-2007, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 0wn3r

I just relocated...the common thought is that most small batteries do not hold up as well. Using your STANDARD, note the caps, sized battery is always recommended for long-term use.

You can buy good quality small batterys just most people cheap out and see problems. Any good new smaller battery should be better then your stock or even a low priced stock sized one. Relocating sucks IMO unless you drag race, that weight is needed in the front of the car.

bwake 5 · 12-06-2007, 11:48 AM

i relocated mine to the trunk as well

cost me around $200

but i got all stinger wire, fuses, tap-in circuits, brackets. etc.....

!Zar! · 12-06-2007, 12:51 PM

Autozone lawnmower battery. $25.

-rip it up s13- · 12-06-2007, 12:53 PM

i have a interstate miata batterie and it works great year round!!

unit_121 · 12-06-2007, 12:57 PM

relocate your battery to the trunk, or in the rear cabin.

xamraci · 12-06-2007, 01:32 PM

I am a honda guy....sorry

http://www.jhpusa.com/catalog/produc...e427547b007b6d

I had that battery in my DD accord for nearly a year...worked great and 115$ for an 11lb battery

need to get the terminal kit also so under 150$ shipped

Jbma327 · 12-06-2007, 01:45 PM

If you want to run a battery under the hood, you can get a MAZDA MIATA battery or go with the WESCO battery. I'm running a WESCO battery and it fits perfectly. You can also use a honda civic bracket to hold down the battery.

0wn3r · 12-06-2007, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by unit_121

relocate your battery to the trunk, or in the rear cabin.

remember that batteries contain materials that you don't necessarily want sitting close to you in case of an accident.

I picked up a relocation kit from Summit Racing...though I guess their price went up on their Summit brand kits. (paid ~$90 shipped)

!Zar! · 12-06-2007, 05:16 PM

Most of those race batteries only provide those cranking amps for about five seconds. Then they drop considerably.

k's_silvia2.0 · 12-06-2007, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by nismornr

no questions asked!

BOOO YA!!!!!!

12-05-2007, 10:50 PM	#1
jakethesnake Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: somewhere Posts: 205 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	FMIC...battery issue im looking into putting my battery in the rear or just getting a smaller one..what do you guys recomend?? i think just getting a smaller one would be easier...but then what size battery would i need? and out of what car should i get the batter out of ? if you guys know help me out....thanks

12-05-2007, 10:52 PM	#2
s13silvia123 Post Whore! Join Date: May 2006 Location: where waldo is Age: 43 Posts: 3,267 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	oddessy p680 i think works well try other dry cells __________________ 18g and 20g turbo users click on me http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/261219-18g-20g-turbo-users.html

12-05-2007, 11:41 PM	#6
Z33dori Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Riverview, FL Age: 36 Posts: 5,557 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	miata battery fits..... __________________

12-06-2007, 01:14 AM	#11
Z33dori Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Riverview, FL Age: 36 Posts: 5,557 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	yea a trunk relocation is def better.... i plan on doing it but for now, i keep my lil miata juicer... __________________

12-06-2007, 01:30 AM	#13
Z33dori Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Riverview, FL Age: 36 Posts: 5,557 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	well the M battery was fine till it got really cold....... __________________

12-05-2007, 11:00 PM	#3
SidewayZ-s14 BANNED Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SoCal 714 Posts: 1,061 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	If you are planning on having a system (Audio) in your car, don't get a smaller battery. I mean it will work, but i wouldn't recommend it. I just relocated my battery to my trunk for under $60. If you need help, just PM me!

12-05-2007, 11:51 PM	#7
sd8ted Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 72 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I installed my FMIC this past weekend, and decided to just relocate it. It took alittle more time but it cleans up the engine bay and is cheaper than buying a small dry cell or a miata battery. Cost me about $50ish to relocate whereas buying a smaller battery was $75-100. Also saves u the trouble of running wiring through your car for a sub.

12-06-2007, 01:24 AM	#12
tt99ol Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: quartz hill CA Age: 38 Posts: 644 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	i like my miata battery very much, i used to have a battery in my trunk but it got in the way of spare wheels, plus i got the battery for free

12-06-2007, 01:34 AM	#14
ALEXTHESUSPECT Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Soul cal!! Age: 47 Posts: 4,387 Trader Rating: (5) Rides Gallery: ALEXTHESUSPECT Feedback Score: 5 reviews	no questions asked! __________________ *TEAM SUSPECT**

12-06-2007, 03:59 AM	#15
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Miata or civic batthery should fit. The only thing that sucks about relocating it to the trunk is that if you go to track where they are really strict, they will require you to have a kill switch installed for the battery. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

12-06-2007, 09:43 AM	#17
posdrift240 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rhea Posts: 207 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My battery is re-located to the trunk and is easier access. I run a battery charger between rounds to cool my engine at the track. With it in the trunk Im able to put a kill switch on it and also terminals so I dont even have to raise the trunk or hood. Its alot nicer IMOP!!!! __________________

12-06-2007, 09:47 AM	#18
SILVIA_KIDs14.5 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: CT Age: 38 Posts: 368 Trader Rating: (-1) Feedback Score: -1 reviews	braill auto with out a doubt also there is a thread on this you know hear i'll make it easy for you and i'll give you first hand experience it weighs 11.5 lbs small as a motorcycle batter and starts great in the cold weather too best part its been race proven!! any way here's the thread read my post explains better http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.p...28#post1432928 oh ps here is the link to brail auto i beleve that they now have a even lighter one http://www.brailleauto.com/productca...16&idproduct=8 or the one i have http://www.brailleauto.com/productca...17&idproduct=1 works even with a 500watt system

12-06-2007, 10:15 AM	#19
0wn3r Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CT Posts: 676 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I just relocated...the common thought is that most small batteries do not hold up as well. Using your STANDARD, note the caps, sized battery is always recommended for long-term use. __________________ 97 240sx se

12-06-2007, 11:09 AM	#20
nrcooled Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Turn 8 'bout to get rolled by a SC'd ITR Age: 46 Posts: 1,849 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just ran a civic battery like previously stated. I had a civic at the time so it was a "no-brainer" __________________ '91 hatch w/ SR Sold; '03 Evo Sold 401 HP; '03 MS Protege sold; '00 Evo 6.5 TME Sold 300HP

12-06-2007, 11:48 AM	#22
bwake 5 Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: victoria tx Age: 36 Posts: 256 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i relocated mine to the trunk as well cost me around $200 but i got all stinger wire, fuses, tap-in circuits, brackets. etc.....

12-06-2007, 12:51 PM	#23
!Zar! Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,579 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	Autozone lawnmower battery. $25. __________________

12-06-2007, 12:53 PM	#24
-rip it up s13- Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: colorado Age: 35 Posts: 59 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i have a interstate miata batterie and it works great year round!! __________________ im a noob.. but i love drifting!!

12-06-2007, 12:57 PM	#25
unit_121 BANNED Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Monrovia Posts: 155 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	relocate your battery to the trunk, or in the rear cabin.

12-06-2007, 01:32 PM	#26
xamraci Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alabama Age: 41 Posts: 203 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I am a honda guy....sorry http://www.jhpusa.com/catalog/produc...e427547b007b6d I had that battery in my DD accord for nearly a year...worked great and 115$ for an 11lb battery need to get the terminal kit also so under 150$ shipped __________________

12-06-2007, 01:45 PM	#27
Jbma327 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SIX-2-SIX Posts: 1,153 Trader Rating: (51) Rides Gallery: Jbma327 Feedback Score: 51 reviews	If you want to run a battery under the hood, you can get a MAZDA MIATA battery or go with the WESCO battery. I'm running a WESCO battery and it fits perfectly. You can also use a honda civic bracket to hold down the battery. __________________ KEEPIN IT REAL!

12-06-2007, 05:16 PM	#29
!Zar! Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,579 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	Most of those race batteries only provide those cranking amps for about five seconds. Then they drop considerably. __________________