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opponheimer · 12-06-2007, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by punxva

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

This method > all other methods.

I hate having a tiny battery! Left my car off for 1 week and it didn't have enough juice to start.

HalveBlue · 12-07-2007, 12:28 AM

Miata battery from Vatozone.

Cheap. It' fits perfectly. It workds.

No complaints.

Triadz101 · 12-07-2007, 12:39 AM

I took some nice pics (with my cell phone, but it's a nice 3.2MP!) only to realize that my laptop is dead and my desktop doesn't have the application for me to transfer it over

Anyways, I have a greddy FMIC (VSPL) and I relocated mine to the trunk. Which is what your better off doing. I did it myself, it was probably the easiest thing I've ever done in my life. And for the battery tray in the trunk, I drilled 4 holes (where the nuts would enter) in the trunk, placed the nut appropriately, hammererd it in lightly and then welded it in place so it won't move or fall out. Then I placed my battery tray over it and put in some bolts so I can easily remove the battery tray if I needed to and it looks cleaner that way too. Then obviously the kit included a strap for the battery which hooks onto the tray itself. On the S14's, the trunk has a bolt that connects to the rear subframe I believe, not too sure, but it's in a hole and I put my ground to that, bent the metal a bit to make sure the ground is SOLID, but it's covered up by the carpet and over winter I will be attempting to make some fiberglass cover around the battery area, with an open\close lid for easy accessability to the battery.

and i have a small 10" sub with a small 310 watt amp and obviously i went with an OEM Nissan battery (regular size, since it is in the trunk, don't gotta worry about size anymore) and it goes good, with the smaller battery, I noticed it wasn't getting enough juice in the cold and would die quickly...

Anyways, hope this helps you out a bit, but I know i went kind of off topic, but too lazy to edit it! hehe....

xplicit240 · 12-07-2007, 01:00 AM

im using the westco slim battery. hasnt failed me yet. and can still fit snug beside the pipe. =)

eek · 12-07-2007, 02:42 AM

miata battery from autozone!!! has like a 7yr warranty. left the car for 3weeks, jumped in, started right up. fits really well, almost perfect i'd say. the westco one is another great alternative since its made for the miata but with a higher CCA.

g6civcx · 12-07-2007, 05:18 AM

Optima yellow top relocated to the rear seat of a hatch.

Make sure you use a dry cell and have a vent tube.

xamraci · 12-07-2007, 06:24 AM

since I just realized that you live in "god its -10 degrees today country..."

Certainly consider a battery with high CCA because if you dont...you will probably be screwed...I think oddysey offers a 900-950CCA battery thats still relatively small

Rob's S14 · 12-07-2007, 10:20 AM

my buddy runs an odyssey and he's had no problems. he just replaced his old one which he had for about 3-4 years. weather is much warmer out here though, so listen to xamraci.

eulalia · 12-07-2007, 10:13 PM

i just have a quick question, i have a small system in my car 12inch sub, amp the works, and i just got my fmic, so what do i do?

the only problem about moving the battery to the back is because i have a custom box, its possible but its going to be a hassle

will it be fine if i get a miata battery, or a buddyclub small battery? or should i just deal with it and put the battery in the back?

importdude · 12-07-2007, 10:54 PM

westco miata battery fTW

will hold a system too
475CCA!

xamraci · 12-07-2007, 11:10 PM

to the OP and anyone else who lives in cold ass areas of the country

http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...6&NeXID=110946

MY NRG-CELL battery was 120CCAs and weighed 11lbs...dunno if thats gonna work for you guys up north..but it was nice

jakethesnake · 12-08-2007, 12:45 AM

thanks everyone!! i got my battery and im all set...

!Zar! · 12-08-2007, 03:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by importdude

westco miata battery fTW

will hold a system too
475CCA!

Too bad that isn't continuous.

hotlavaflow · 02-12-2008, 08:37 PM

Has anyone tried this battery?????
http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda...t/42-1004.html

blu808 · 02-12-2008, 08:48 PM

Man up and relocate it. Those little batteries always end up having problems.

BlackZenkiS14 · 02-12-2008, 09:05 PM

Options are small battery or relocated battery.

I did the former:

240cracker · 02-12-2008, 10:13 PM

I just used a miata BAT.

I had my old s14 relocated b4. Even since then it has electrical problems

180sx_Drifter · 02-12-2008, 10:27 PM

like what everyone said before me if you plan on having a system relocate. if not then you can get a 1995 miata mx5 battery. Thats what i have in my car and runs fine. if you have the money get an oddessey battery.

landins13 · 02-12-2008, 10:39 PM

yeah the little batteries seem to lose cells, when all else fails i know a lot of guys using tractor batteries. or just relocate it, but if you want to run the car at the track youre going to need a nhra approved battery box, if you have a hatch back its gotta be a closed top box, and if its a coupe you dont need the top.

hotlavaflow · 02-12-2008, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by landins13

and if its a coupe you dont need the top.

Unless your interior is stripped. If there isn't a divider between the driver and battery you need a cover.

mRclARK1 · 02-13-2008, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blu808

Man up and relocate it. Those little batteries always end up having problems.

What he said. Not to mention that re-locating it takes 2 hrs.and $50.

12-07-2007, 01:00 AM	#34
xplicit240 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Weird NJ! Age: 40 Posts: 723 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	im using the westco slim battery. hasnt failed me yet. and can still fit snug beside the pipe. =) __________________

12-07-2007, 06:24 AM	#37
xamraci Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alabama Age: 41 Posts: 203 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	since I just realized that you live in "god its -10 degrees today country..." Certainly consider a battery with high CCA because if you dont...you will probably be screwed...I think oddysey offers a 900-950CCA battery thats still relatively small __________________

12-07-2007, 10:13 PM	#39
eulalia Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: orange county Age: 37 Posts: 412 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i just have a quick question, i have a small system in my car 12inch sub, amp the works, and i just got my fmic, so what do i do? the only problem about moving the battery to the back is because i have a custom box, its possible but its going to be a hassle will it be fine if i get a miata battery, or a buddyclub small battery? or should i just deal with it and put the battery in the back? __________________

12-07-2007, 11:10 PM	#41
xamraci Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alabama Age: 41 Posts: 203 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	to the OP and anyone else who lives in cold ass areas of the country http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...6&NeXID=110946 MY NRG-CELL battery was 120CCAs and weighed 11lbs...dunno if thats gonna work for you guys up north..but it was nice __________________

02-12-2008, 08:37 PM	#44
hotlavaflow Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: BKLYN NYC Posts: 1,263 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	Has anyone tried this battery????? http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda...t/42-1004.html __________________

12-07-2007, 12:28 AM	#32
HalveBlue Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: I'm somewhere where I don't know where I am! Posts: 1,549 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Miata battery from Vatozone. Cheap. It' fits perfectly. It workds. No complaints.

12-07-2007, 12:39 AM	#33
Triadz101 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: LaSalle Posts: 175 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I took some nice pics (with my cell phone, but it's a nice 3.2MP!) only to realize that my laptop is dead and my desktop doesn't have the application for me to transfer it over Anyways, I have a greddy FMIC (VSPL) and I relocated mine to the trunk. Which is what your better off doing. I did it myself, it was probably the easiest thing I've ever done in my life. And for the battery tray in the trunk, I drilled 4 holes (where the nuts would enter) in the trunk, placed the nut appropriately, hammererd it in lightly and then welded it in place so it won't move or fall out. Then I placed my battery tray over it and put in some bolts so I can easily remove the battery tray if I needed to and it looks cleaner that way too. Then obviously the kit included a strap for the battery which hooks onto the tray itself. On the S14's, the trunk has a bolt that connects to the rear subframe I believe, not too sure, but it's in a hole and I put my ground to that, bent the metal a bit to make sure the ground is SOLID, but it's covered up by the carpet and over winter I will be attempting to make some fiberglass cover around the battery area, with an open\close lid for easy accessability to the battery. and i have a small 10" sub with a small 310 watt amp and obviously i went with an OEM Nissan battery (regular size, since it is in the trunk, don't gotta worry about size anymore) and it goes good, with the smaller battery, I noticed it wasn't getting enough juice in the cold and would die quickly... Anyways, hope this helps you out a bit, but I know i went kind of off topic, but too lazy to edit it! hehe....

12-07-2007, 02:42 AM	#35
eek Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: California Age: 44 Posts: 1,025 Trader Rating: (29) Feedback Score: 29 reviews	miata battery from autozone!!! has like a 7yr warranty. left the car for 3weeks, jumped in, started right up. fits really well, almost perfect i'd say. the westco one is another great alternative since its made for the miata but with a higher CCA.

12-07-2007, 05:18 AM	#36
g6civcx Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 5,764 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Optima yellow top relocated to the rear seat of a hatch. Make sure you use a dry cell and have a vent tube.

12-07-2007, 10:20 AM	#38
Rob's S14 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fountain Valley, CA Age: 43 Posts: 1,199 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	my buddy runs an odyssey and he's had no problems. he just replaced his old one which he had for about 3-4 years. weather is much warmer out here though, so listen to xamraci.

12-07-2007, 10:54 PM	#40
importdude Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: san j0 Posts: 1,391 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	westco miata battery fTW will hold a system too 475CCA!

12-08-2007, 12:45 AM	#42
jakethesnake Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: somewhere Posts: 205 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thanks everyone!! i got my battery and im all set...

02-12-2008, 08:48 PM	#45
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 42 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Man up and relocate it. Those little batteries always end up having problems. __________________

02-12-2008, 09:05 PM	#46
BlackZenkiS14 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: "St. Chuck", MO Age: 39 Posts: 2,095 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	Options are small battery or relocated battery. I did the former: __________________ -Kyle

02-12-2008, 10:13 PM	#47
240cracker Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: OC/LA ~ 90631 Posts: 1,485 Trader Rating: (22) Rides Gallery: 240cracker Feedback Score: 22 reviews	I just used a miata BAT. I had my old s14 relocated b4. Even since then it has electrical problems

02-12-2008, 10:27 PM	#48
180sx_Drifter Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 557 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: 180sx_Drifter Feedback Score: 1 reviews	like what everyone said before me if you plan on having a system relocate. if not then you can get a 1995 miata mx5 battery. Thats what i have in my car and runs fine. if you have the money get an oddessey battery. __________________

02-12-2008, 10:39 PM	#49
landins13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 986 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	yeah the little batteries seem to lose cells, when all else fails i know a lot of guys using tractor batteries. or just relocate it, but if you want to run the car at the track youre going to need a nhra approved battery box, if you have a hatch back its gotta be a closed top box, and if its a coupe you dont need the top.