Battery relocation kits

1. ldavies Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2008 Driving my GTI Posts: 2659 Boosted 106 GTI 16V Supercharged

   #1 31st August 2015, 10:14

   Hi guys need to put my battery behind the passenger seat to free up some space in the bay for another fuel filter and a fuel swirl pot.
   
   Just wondered exactly what's needed ie cable type / power etc and where can this be purchased from.
   
   Been searching but most searches just bring up swampys kits but I believe he is banned on here.
   
   Thanks
2. user_61020 Established Member Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 2009 Saxò VTS 16v

   #2 31st August 2015, 11:47

   Will post everything needed in a bit,you okay with using a junction box at the front?
3. ldavies Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2008 Driving my GTI Posts: 2659 Boosted 106 GTI 16V Supercharged

   #3 31st August 2015, 11:51

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by VeiRoN Will post everything needed in a bit,you okay with using a junction box at the front?

   Thanks mate much appreciated.
   Can get a junction box in bay if that's needed mate yes.
4. user_61020 Established Member Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 2009 Saxò VTS 16v

   #4 31st August 2015, 13:46

   Right,you need:
   
   2 x 16mm2 for the 2 fuse boxes,iirc these are 300mm and 600mm for the bigger fuse box to the right
   1 X 25mm2 for main feed from battery
   1 X 25mm2 negative for earth gearbox to chassis
   These above all need to be clamped to a ring terminal so they can be connected to the junction box
   Would be nice to put a fuse for main feed,I used a 100a one
   3 way junction box
   You can re use the original starter motor cable and clamp a ring terminal
   1 X 25mm2 for battery earth as short as possible
   
   Check jjc race and rally,that's where I bought most of the stuff,I bought all the main battery cables from eBay member,he's name was keijcat or something,I need to have a look at the purchase history and let you know.
5. ldavies Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2008 Driving my GTI Posts: 2659 Boosted 106 GTI 16V Supercharged

   #5 31st August 2015, 13:53

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by VeiRoN Right,you need: 2 x 16mm2 for the 2 fuse boxes 1 X 25mm2 for main feed from battery 1 X 25mm2 negative for earth gearbox to chassis Would be nice to put a fuse for main feed,I used a 100a one 3 way junction box You can re use the original starter motor cable and clamp a terminal Check jjc race and rally,that's where I bought most of the stuff.

   
   Thanks buddy that's brilliant much appreciated.
   Will have a look on there site now. Thanks
6. user_61020 Established Member Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 2009 Saxò VTS 16v

   #6 31st August 2015, 14:02

   I have updated my post above,I am on mobile and it's not very easy to type everything,no worries.
   
   I also have lots of pics if necessary,I have used this method on my Vts and never had a problem in a year.
7. MuZiZZle Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2011 Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 7779 Phase 2 VTS , E61 M5

   #7 31st August 2015, 14:29

   I've still not done this!
   
   get the pics up dude!