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[cem_devecioglu]

I'm planning to change the battery location .. probably to boot..


what problems I may face.. any opinions welcome

[Bigron]

Why?
Apart from the need for hefty leads to minimise voltage drop, unless you opt for a sealed battery you will obviously need to consider possible spillage, fumes/acid vapour and the like. I'm sure there are other factors that Oofers will come up with, too......

Ron.

[05omegav6]

... Not least where and how to mount it securely 

[cem_devecioglu]

Why?
Apart from the need for hefty leads to minimise voltage drop, unless you opt for a sealed battery you will obviously need to consider possible spillage, fumes/acid vapour and the like. I'm sure there are other factors that Oofers will come up with, too......

Ron.

thanks Ron


the reason is using some different aparats  and need space..

[cem_devecioglu]

... Not least where and how to mount it securely 

yep.. thats another question

[biggriffin]

Batteries have been boot mounted in rally cars for years, 5mm/6mm cable, and a short length or a good strap for the earth, a battery box nob jobbed.

[cem_devecioglu]

Batteries have been boot mounted in rally cars for years, 5mm/6mm cable, and a short length or a good strap for the earth, a battery box nob jobbed.

Thanks biggriffin.. details noted

[biggriffin]

If using a wet battery make sure the box is vented,by a length of pipe/hose to outside.

[cem_devecioglu]

If using a wet battery make sure the box is vented,by a length of pipe/hose to outside.

using ac delco , not sure they are wet or anything else

[cem_devecioglu]

If using a wet battery make sure the box is vented,by a length of pipe/hose to outside.

using ac delco , not sure they are wet or anything else

google search shows that they must be wet as dry batteries are very expensive


and I must also use a battery mat..

[dbug]

The battery in my Jag is in the boot (as standard) - no issues day to day, but downsides . . . would be a pain in the arse to change as fitted under boot floor next to spare wheel, so empty boot, lift floor, and battery itself is huge (354x175x190mm) and weighs 25Kg, and is awkward to reach!!!

[Andy B]

The battery in my Jag is in the boot (as standard) - no issues day to day, but downsides . . . would be a pain in the arse to change as fitted under boot floor next to spare wheel, so empty boot, lift floor, and battery itself is huge (354x175x190mm) and weighs 25Kg, and is awkward to reach!!!

Not as bad as having to remove the driver's seat 

[henryd]

The battery in my Jag is in the boot (as standard) - no issues day to day, but downsides . . . would be a pain in the arse to change as fitted under boot floor next to spare wheel, so empty boot, lift floor, and battery itself is huge (354x175x190mm) and weighs 25Kg, and is awkward to reach!!!

Not as bad as having to remove the driver's seat 

I was waiting for you to comment

[Sir Tigger KC]

Having the battery in the boot is very handy when your battery dies in the car wash queue. 

Jump leads straight to the car behind and I was in the wash, left the engine running during the wash and I was away! 

The bird in the car behind was a bit arsey about it though.   

[zirk]

The older BMW 3 series and M series, to name a few had the Batteries in the Boot, from memory some were the same size / spec as the Omega's (065) but with a vent tube from the top of the battery, Some 065 Battery's come with the vent hole plugged, so a tube can be inserted to go the the boot floor, see pics below. 

Also worth considering having a additional Positive Jump Point, wired directly to the starter motor and good Engine Earth point in the Engine Bay, for two reasons, 1, so you dont have to empty the Boot to jump Start your Car, and 2, a shorter lead resistance to the Starter Motor when your rear Battery is flat. Again you can get the Engine Bay parts from a BM, Jeep, Porshe etc, see last Pic