Chris_F's battery relocation.
07-04-2007, 12:56 AM
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Chris_F's battery relocation.
I bought a new battery and decided to put it somewhere else. I'll be tucking the negative/positive cables as well when I get around to it.
I was going to make you guess the location but decided to buck the trend. We all know teasers are annoying anyway
Battery is a Deka ETX30L - the car cranks better than stock and it's a dry cell, hence the unorthodox orientation.
I was going to make you guess the location but decided to buck the trend. We all know teasers are annoying anyway
Battery is a Deka ETX30L - the car cranks better than stock and it's a dry cell, hence the unorthodox orientation.
07-04-2007, 01:31 AM
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That's interesting, what is the deal with a dry cell battery. What is the advantage of having one, and why does it have to be mounted in this "unorthodox" location?
07-04-2007, 01:48 AM
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Originally Posted by A Cake On
That's interesting, what is the deal with a dry cell battery. What is the advantage of having one, and why does it have to be mounted in this "unorthodox" location?
It doesn't have to be mounted in a particular way. Unlike an acid filled battery which has to be orientated upright and in the engine bay or boot as it can leak fumes. A Dry cell is safe to have in the cabin.
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07-05-2007, 02:51 PM
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Yup it can provide enormous cranking power..Some military vehicles are equiped with such batteries.
07-05-2007, 08:03 PM
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taken from the odyssey home page
I found this interesting
In winter it's barely below 10*c (50*F) where I live... so despite the lower CCA the car tanks fewer cranks to start up. It's down from 4-5 to 3-4 (my previous battery was getting a bit old)
I found this interesting
Originally Posted by Odyssey
Cold Cranking Amps: For all the power, durability, and life of our technology, the cca ratings can seem disapointing. That's because the cca ratings are misunderstood. Odyssey batteries are SLI (starting, lighting and ignition), so if you are looking for a starting or reserve battery the cold cranking numbers can be irrelevant.
The "standard" cca test measures the output of a battery for 30 seconds of crank at 0 degrees with the ending voltage of the battery being 7.2v. Some companies use 15 or 20 seconds and some companies use 32 degrees which can make for better results.
A vehicles starter isn't designed to withstand 30 seconds of cranking so we feel the batteries starting power is more important. The Odyssey part numbers represent the 5 second cranking power of the battery.
The PC680 is rated at 680 amps for 5 seconds, 595 amps for 10 seconds, and 525 amps for 20 seconds. Cranking power is even higher for the first four seconds. Similar sized lead acid batteries are only rated at 180 - 220 amps.
The "standard" cca test measures the output of a battery for 30 seconds of crank at 0 degrees with the ending voltage of the battery being 7.2v. Some companies use 15 or 20 seconds and some companies use 32 degrees which can make for better results.
A vehicles starter isn't designed to withstand 30 seconds of cranking so we feel the batteries starting power is more important. The Odyssey part numbers represent the 5 second cranking power of the battery.
The PC680 is rated at 680 amps for 5 seconds, 595 amps for 10 seconds, and 525 amps for 20 seconds. Cranking power is even higher for the first four seconds. Similar sized lead acid batteries are only rated at 180 - 220 amps.
07-05-2007, 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by dj Dozhe
Why do the move? Just for fun?
07-05-2007, 10:52 PM
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Moving weight from the front to the center of the car is simply a side benefit - and despite how marginal every little bit does help. My primary aim for this little project was to neaten up the engine bay and make my car that little bit more unique (i don't use the center console anyway). Why put on a bodykit, a new grill or debadge the rear of the car? I happen to care about the general appearance of my engine bay aswell as the exterior 
07-06-2007, 02:15 AM
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Well, it has good cranking power for it's size (approx. 365 CCA vs 410 CCA stock). But I wouldn't call it enormous.
07-06-2007, 02:19 AM
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Very interesting. I would just be concerned with safety...any potential issues with this mounting location? Was there a reason you didn't mount the battery in the trunk?
07-06-2007, 03:32 AM
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Originally Posted by aaronng
The stock battery that comes in the Accord Euro here in Australia is rated only at 300 CCA.
Safety shouldn't be a problem, the battery is firmly secured and sealed so it doesn't leak fumes.
I decided against putting it in the boot because this way I don't have to drill holes in the car to mount it and my boot still retains 100% of its functionality.
07-06-2007, 04:11 AM
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hmm interesting indeed. nice and clean engine bay? definately. unique place to put the battery however. where would u put all ur lil stuff now? but yea why not the trunk though?
07-06-2007, 05:40 AM
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Read post #24 re: location of the battery.
The accord euro has an in-dash storage bin - more than enough storage for small bits and pieces
The accord euro has an in-dash storage bin - more than enough storage for small bits and pieces
07-07-2007, 09:56 PM
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Yes they do - it's the CL7.
Same intake works on both CL7 and CL9 - there's no difference whatsoever.
GruppeM is Japanese, so you need to think Honda, not Acura.
http://www.gruppem.co.jp/application...to/fr-0507.htm
Same intake works on both CL7 and CL9 - there's no difference whatsoever.
GruppeM is Japanese, so you need to think Honda, not Acura.
http://www.gruppem.co.jp/application...to/fr-0507.htm
07-07-2007, 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by PJS
Yes they do - it's the CL7.
Same intake works on both CL7 and CL9 - there's no difference whatsoever.
GruppeM is Japanese, so you need to think Honda, not Acura.
http://www.gruppem.co.jp/application...to/fr-0507.htm
Same intake works on both CL7 and CL9 - there's no difference whatsoever.
GruppeM is Japanese, so you need to think Honda, not Acura.
http://www.gruppem.co.jp/application...to/fr-0507.htm
07-10-2007, 03:40 AM
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Originally Posted by kitbkk
thats nice chris 
ur e-bay looks really nice and unique
its great to see wire tuck in our cars. how bout fully tuck man
ur e-bay looks really nice and unique
its great to see wire tuck in our cars. how bout fully tuck man
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