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loveless · 04-29-2005, 04:26 PM

as you know, most FMIC requires you to cut into the tray like below

I am lead to believe that my westco battery might be dying. I was wondering what kind of optima battery you guys run that's small enough to fit into the said space, after fmic install?

**ThatGuy** · 04-29-2005, 04:52 PM

Just re-locate the battery to the trunk/hatch. Run any size battery you like.

Grip Gambler · 04-29-2005, 05:01 PM

Interstate MVP-U1
fully sealed, same size, 370 cold cranking amps and takes recharges

Flybert · 04-29-2005, 05:08 PM

Run an Odyssey PC680 with auto terminals from ebay. It's been working great for me for about a year now.

chmercer · 04-29-2005, 05:40 PM

go get a wal mart amp wiring kit and a marine battery box, and some cheap ass battery from the gas station of your choosing.

statik · 04-29-2005, 05:49 PM

i wouldnt suggest using power wire from a walmart amp wiring kit for your battery as its probably 8ga or smaller, go on ebay and spend the $50, my kit came with the battery case and some nice 2ga wire for the ground/power.

ace240sx · 04-29-2005, 06:08 PM

Just use a wheel chair battery, I have been using mine for like 2.5 years and no problems yet.

sepulchral · 04-29-2005, 08:03 PM

go to SVRbatteries.com or something do a search for SVR battery its a deep cycle boat batter 12-28 model or 28-12... they are great

*fliprayzin240sx* · 05-01-2005, 01:25 AM

We just usually use either Civic batteries or Miatas...they fit rite in. Me, i relocated in the trunk which suck cuz i barely got a trunk in the first place

04-29-2005, 04:26 PM	#1
loveless Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: socal Age: 43 Posts: 236 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	who is running optima battery with FMIC that cut into the tray as you know, most FMIC requires you to cut into the tray like below I am lead to believe that my westco battery might be dying. I was wondering what kind of optima battery you guys run that's small enough to fit into the said space, after fmic install?

04-29-2005, 04:52 PM	#2
ThatGuy Admin Asshole Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Retired Age: 45 Posts: 20,394 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ThatGuy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just re-locate the battery to the trunk/hatch. Run any size battery you like. __________________ "Speak softly,..." -Pres. Teddy Roosevelt "Be polite, be professional, ..." -Gen. James Mattis

04-29-2005, 05:01 PM	#3
Grip Gambler Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: D-Town Posts: 89 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Interstate MVP-U1 fully sealed, same size, 370 cold cranking amps and takes recharges __________________ Inside girls club

04-29-2005, 05:49 PM	#6
statik Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Long Island, NY Age: 40 Posts: 1,358 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: statik Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i wouldnt suggest using power wire from a walmart amp wiring kit for your battery as its probably 8ga or smaller, go on ebay and spend the $50, my kit came with the battery case and some nice 2ga wire for the ground/power. __________________ 97 240sx esaarr \| Current Status: SOLD

04-29-2005, 06:08 PM	#7
ace240sx Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: usa Posts: 75 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just use a wheel chair battery, I have been using mine for like 2.5 years and no problems yet. __________________ "we endorse beating kids faces in as soon as probation is over and we relocate back to so cal"

04-29-2005, 05:08 PM	#4
Flybert Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: none Posts: 3,862 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Run an Odyssey PC680 with auto terminals from ebay. It's been working great for me for about a year now.

04-29-2005, 05:40 PM	#5
chmercer BANNED Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: texas! Age: 39 Posts: 3,288 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	go get a wal mart amp wiring kit and a marine battery box, and some cheap ass battery from the gas station of your choosing.

04-29-2005, 08:03 PM	#8
sepulchral BANNED Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Midlothian. VA Posts: 2,050 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	go to SVRbatteries.com or something do a search for SVR battery its a deep cycle boat batter 12-28 model or 28-12... they are great

05-01-2005, 01:25 AM	#9
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	We just usually use either Civic batteries or Miatas...they fit rite in. Me, i relocated in the trunk which suck cuz i barely got a trunk in the first place __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!