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CoasTek240 · 07-22-2002, 11:13 PM

ok i'm ordering a battery relocation kit for my 240 and i was wondering where you run the wires. i know it's fairly simple as far as ur just run the neg an pos connections to the back but how exactly do the wires get back there/ where are they run through?
thanx -dave

CoasTek240 · 07-23-2002, 09:52 AM

*bump*
sorry

*drifterx* · 07-24-2002, 04:04 PM

run it under your car

Starlin · 07-24-2002, 04:25 PM

The kit will probably have instructions but if it does not this is what I'm going to do:
I'm just going to get a bunch of that wire harness wrap, ya know the round kind that is hard plastic, that is big enough for both wires and some zip-ties of the same color. Then I'm going to wrap the wires with it and run them along a brake line. Securing them to it with the zip-ties. Making sure to stay out of the way of moving parts and hot stuff. The brake lines are fairly hidden from view so the wires shouldn't be to easy to notice.
Anyone else got any better ideas?
Starlin

NissanNewbie · 07-24-2002, 07:29 PM

You might try running them along the fuel line as those are usually pretty well protected.

Natty · 07-24-2002, 10:24 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (NissanNewbie @ July 23 2002,9:29)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">You might try running them along the fuel line as those are usually pretty well protected.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
*KABOOM!*
Hehe, be careful with the fuel lines. I am sure it is safe, but I am paranoid.
What about the box for the battery? And where do you mount the box? I may do this. Free up some room up there, maybe help my weight balance a wee bit too.
Jeff

CoasTek240 · 07-24-2002, 10:52 PM

is there a place in the firewall so i can run the lines through my car.. also the kit i ordered came with all the neg and pos lines braided ans sealed with new connectors and zipties.. also a box for the battery and a mounting kit in the trunk

xhdriver · 07-24-2002, 11:00 PM

just drill a hole in the fire wall and run the line in the car under your carpet, you only have to run the positve, because you can ground the negative in the trunk.

gemoose23 · 07-28-2002, 03:08 AM

I am currently doing a battery relocation also in my car, and I was told for Track and Tech Purposes, the POsitive wire has to be run inside the cab of the vehicle.

<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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CoasTek240 · 07-28-2002, 07:41 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (xhdriver @ July 24 2002,01:00)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">just drill a hole in the fire wall and run the line in the car under your carpet, you only have to run the positve, because you can ground the negative in the trunk.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
ok i'm kinda retarded.. what do u mean u can ground the neg in ur trunk.. can u explain a little better?..
i got the running th epos.. but i'm really confused bout the neg.. how will he car have both neg an pos connected.?.. huh? <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blush.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':blush:'>

huevos · 07-28-2002, 04:25 PM

maybe this will help?

my240likenoother · 07-28-2002, 04:34 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (CoasTek240 @ July 27 2002,09:41)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"><!--QuoteBegin--xhdriver+July 24 2002,01<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':0'></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (xhdriver @ July 24 2002,01<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':0'>0)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">just drill a hole in the fire wall and run the line in the car under your carpet, you only have to run the positve, because you can ground the negative in the trunk.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
ok i'm kinda retarded.. what do u mean u can ground the neg in ur trunk.. can u explain a little better?..
i got the running th epos.. but i'm really confused bout the neg.. how will he car have both neg an pos connected.?.. huh? <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blush.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':blush:'></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
hes right all you need to run is the pos. wire the ground off the battery atachs to the body of the car i would use the seatbelt bolt best ground in the area!!
come on this is not rocket science <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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SilviaDriver · 07-28-2002, 06:03 PM

hrmm..y do u relocate the battery for anyways?

my240likenoother · 07-28-2002, 06:47 PM

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camppain · 07-28-2002, 09:24 PM

why do you guys want to drill hjoles for? either go thru the grommet located in your driver side fender(when you remove the wheel well you can see it) opr go thru the grommets that your ac was? dont know about that though. i would go inside the car never on the outside with a wire so essential to starting your car

SimpleS14 · 07-28-2002, 09:52 PM

where did you buy this kit from?

07-24-2002, 04:04 PM	#3
drifterx Premium Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: boston, ma Age: 44 Posts: 1,533 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	run it under your car __________________ I am GOD!

07-24-2002, 04:25 PM	#4
Starlin Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 128 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The kit will probably have instructions but if it does not this is what I'm going to do: I'm just going to get a bunch of that wire harness wrap, ya know the round kind that is hard plastic, that is big enough for both wires and some zip-ties of the same color. Then I'm going to wrap the wires with it and run them along a brake line. Securing them to it with the zip-ties. Making sure to stay out of the way of moving parts and hot stuff. The brake lines are fairly hidden from view so the wires shouldn't be to easy to notice. Anyone else got any better ideas? Starlin __________________ '89 240 SX: Chrome Tinted Windows/5 speed '67 Ford Fairlane: Edlebrock:RPM Intake/Cam & Lifters/750cfm Carb/Alum. Heads/Alum. Valve Covers/Alum. Air Filter, Hooker Headers, Griffen Alum. Radiator, Mallory Ignition Sys, 9mm Ford Racing Wires, Flowmaster Exhaust + misc = 560hp/12.6 sec 1/4 Mile

07-24-2002, 10:24 PM	#6
Natty Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 944 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (NissanNewbie @ July 23 2002,9:29)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">You might try running them along the fuel line as those are usually pretty well protected.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> KABOOM! Hehe, be careful with the fuel lines. I am sure it is safe, but I am paranoid. What about the box for the battery? And where do you mount the box? I may do this. Free up some room up there, maybe help my weight balance a wee bit too. Jeff __________________ 1991 White 240sx Fastback LE, rusty spoiler, weak driveshaft, exhaust rattle.... Rattles are just your cars way of saying 'I love you.'

07-24-2002, 11:00 PM	#8
xhdriver Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: 6 Posts: 273 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	just drill a hole in the fire wall and run the line in the car under your carpet, you only have to run the positve, because you can ground the negative in the trunk. __________________

07-28-2002, 03:08 AM	#9
gemoose23 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 42 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I am currently doing a battery relocation also in my car, and I was told for Track and Tech Purposes, the POsitive wire has to be run inside the cab of the vehicle. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>  Still need to get a holesaw to cut my firewall... <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> __________________ GeMoose23 92 GSX 91 240sx 00 TL1000R

07-22-2002, 11:13 PM	#1
CoasTek240 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: VA Age: 40 Posts: 3,034 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	ok i'm ordering a battery relocation kit for my 240 and i was wondering where you run the wires. i know it's fairly simple as far as ur just run the neg an pos connections to the back but how exactly do the wires get back there/ where are they run through? thanx -dave

07-23-2002, 09:52 AM	#2
CoasTek240 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: VA Age: 40 Posts: 3,034 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	bump sorry

07-24-2002, 07:29 PM	#5
NissanNewbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 42 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You might try running them along the fuel line as those are usually pretty well protected.

07-24-2002, 10:52 PM	#7
CoasTek240 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: VA Age: 40 Posts: 3,034 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	is there a place in the firewall so i can run the lines through my car.. also the kit i ordered came with all the neg and pos lines braided ans sealed with new connectors and zipties.. also a box for the battery and a mounting kit in the trunk

07-28-2002, 07:41 AM	#10
CoasTek240 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: VA Age: 40 Posts: 3,034 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (xhdriver @ July 24 2002,01:00)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">just drill a hole in the fire wall and run the line in the car under your carpet, you only have to run the positve, because you can ground the negative in the trunk.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> ok i'm kinda retarded.. what do u mean u can ground the neg in ur trunk.. can u explain a little better?.. i got the running th epos.. but i'm really confused bout the neg.. how will he car have both neg an pos connected.?.. huh? <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blush.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':blush:'>

07-28-2002, 04:25 PM	#11
huevos Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Spokane Age: 42 Posts: 64 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	maybe this will help?

07-28-2002, 04:34 PM	#12
my240likenoother Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,261 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (CoasTek240 @ July 27 2002,09:41)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"><!--QuoteBegin--xhdriver+July 24 2002,01<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':0'></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (xhdriver @ July 24 2002,01<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':0'>0)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">just drill a hole in the fire wall and run the line in the car under your carpet, you only have to run the positve, because you can ground the negative in the trunk.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> ok i'm kinda retarded.. what do u mean u can ground the neg in ur trunk.. can u explain a little better?.. i got the running th epos.. but i'm really confused bout the neg.. how will he car have both neg an pos connected.?.. huh? <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blush.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':blush:'></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> hes right all you need to run is the pos. wire the ground off the battery atachs to the body of the car i would use the seatbelt bolt best ground in the area!! come on this is not rocket science <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>

07-28-2002, 06:03 PM	#13
SilviaDriver Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 40 Posts: 5,514 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: SilviaDriver Feedback Score: 2 reviews	hrmm..y do u relocate the battery for anyways?

07-28-2002, 06:47 PM	#14
my240likenoother Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,261 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (huevos @ July 27 2002,6:25)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">maybe this will help?</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> SilviaDriver Leaky Injector Status: Offline Group: Members Joined: June 2002 Posts: 105  Posted: July 27 2002,8<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':0'>3     -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- hrmm..y do u relocate the battery for anyways read!!!!!

07-28-2002, 09:24 PM	#15
camppain Will never get banned... Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego CA Age: 45 Posts: 1,510 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	why do you guys want to drill hjoles for? either go thru the grommet located in your driver side fender(when you remove the wheel well you can see it) opr go thru the grommets that your ac was? dont know about that though. i would go inside the car never on the outside with a wire so essential to starting your car __________________ -=-99 Sentra SE 5 speed-=- -=-95 240 SE 5 speed-=-

07-28-2002, 09:52 PM	#16
SimpleS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philly Age: 42 Posts: 9,185 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: SimpleS14 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	where did you buy this kit from? __________________ *Goals are dreams with a deadline.* L.H.O.O.Q.