Battery and Fusebox relocation - advice please

[phazed]

RichB said:

Probably a daft question but if you put a battery cut-out in the boot how do you get the boot open?

Don't shut the boot.

I leave mine in the garage with the boot ajar. Been like that for a couple of years without any hiccups.........yet!

[Matthew Poxon]

vaurien said:

Hello Vaurien

I really like the fuse combined fuse and battery box. What battery are you running in that, is it the PC925?

I sent Odin an email earlier this week, I cannot seem to find the combined battery and fuse box on your website?

[eff eff]

Matthew - don't know if you saw at the Growl I have an Odyssey PC680 with a carpet cover behind each seat they fit really well in the small niche. I have a battery cut-out switch in the side panel behind the passenger seat.

[phazed]

Very neat!

[eff eff]

Thanks - I got the idea from the MGB set-up, the fuses and relays are still in the foot well

[phazed]

Mine.

[eff eff]

Tidy!

[GlynMo]

eff eff said:

Tidy!

But still an electricity/fuel tank interface in the event of a rear-ender.

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GlynMo said:

eff eff said:

Tidy!

But still an electricity/fuel tank interface in the event of a rear-ender.

I have lived a long and good life up to now, who cares .........................

In all seriousness, highly unlikely but anything is possible.

All the more reason to keep my foot down and stay head of what is behind me.

[Discopotatoes]

eff eff said:

Matthew - don't know if you saw at the Growl I have an Odyssey PC680 with a carpet cover behind each seat they fit really well in the small niche. I have a battery cut-out switch in the side panel behind the passenger seat.

what CCA does that produce as a pair? and wheres the cutoff switch from please

[eff eff]

CCA is 170 per battery not sure if that gives 340, but it starts my 6.2 litre LS3 without a problem.

The cut-off switch is a JEGS Part Number: 555-10340K Master Disconnect Switch •Clear Anodized •125A

Includes:
•Master Disconnect Switch
•Billet Switch Handle
•Billet Faceplate

Cost about $48 plus shipping on the Jegs website

[Discopotatoes]

eff eff said:

CCA is 170 per battery not sure if that gives 340, but it starts my 6.2 litre LS3 without a problem.

The cut-off switch is a JEGS Part Number: 555-10340K Master Disconnect Switch •Clear Anodized •125A

Includes:
•Master Disconnect Switch
•Billet Switch Handle
•Billet Faceplate

Cost about $48 plus shipping on the Jegs website

Thanks, great solution BTW

[Matthew Poxon]

eff eff said:

Matthew - don't know if you saw at the Growl I have an Odyssey PC680 with a carpet cover behind each seat they fit really well in the small niche. I have a battery cut-out switch in the side panel behind the passenger seat.

Now that is a really clever idea, thanks for sharing. I know a number of the Chim boys have put their battery behind the drivers seats but the space in the Griff is smaller so won't fit a Varley 40 or Odyssey PC1100. Two smaller batteries in parallel, genius! Evenly splits the weight as well. Loving the classic cut off switch as well.

I liked this solution from X-Works but again I don't think it will fit in a Griff


Looking at the battery specs for that old Varley vs Odyssey debate:

Odyssey PC680 Single
AH Value 16Ah
CCA 170
Length 184mm
Depth 79mm
Height 191mm
Weight 7KG

Varley Red Top 25 Single
AH Value 20Ah
CCA 230
Length 181mm
Depth 77mm
Height 167mm
Weight 7KG

Odyssey PC680 Double
AH Value 32Ah
CCA 340

Varley Red Top 25 Double
AH Value 40Ah
CCA 460

[Matthew Poxon]

Just looking at mounting options for those batteries and stumbles across this beauty. Looks very similar to yours... have you got what looks to be the Rolls Royce option solid billet hold down kit:



https://www.jhpusa.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idprod...

[eff eff]

The red top looks like a good option, I do have billet ali hold downs exactly like your picture, wish I'd seen the one's you found, I had mine made they cost a lot more. I like the batteries where they are, no fuel tank issues and as you said the weight is balanced. It's also low down and near the rear wheels and I'll take all the traction help I can get!!

Edited by eff eff on Thursday 4th August 23:36

[Matthew Poxon]

I am liking the look of those billet hold downs, a really nice solution. Varley does seem to be a slighty better option on battery spec but I am struggling to find a decent hold down solution, the standard Varley cages are very nice but the surface behind the battery is not flat so I am not sure whether it will work. There are lots of options for the PC680, as it looks like they are used a lot in the bike world.

So let me just get this straight, Griff SE, LS3, Evo chassis, epic battery solution. Is there anything else in the ultimate griff recipe you care to share?

[eff eff]

Don't forget the 6-speed box!! Planning a rollover hoop this winter think that will do it for major mods. Like you I've been looking at seat options, I like the look of the Tamora seats and the Zertec style steering column instrument pod so................

Edited by eff eff on Friday 5th August 11:09

Edited by eff eff on Friday 5th August 11:11

[Matthew Poxon]

eff eff said:

Don't forget the 6-speed box!! Planning a rollover hoop this winter think that will do it for major mods. Like you I've been looking at seat options, I like the look of the Tamora seats and the Zertec style steering column instrument pod so................

What roll over hoop are you thinking of going for?

Regarding seats, I am assuming you have seen my modified cerebra seats. Very pleased with them. Link below to thread. The Tamora seats are very nice and solve a lot of the issues I had with the Tuscan seats. Very rare though!
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Join the queue on the Zertec pod! Last I heard S&D where taking a mould from original so hopefully not long now.

[carsy]

Mathew, if you go with it behind the drivers seat you could just do a bit of fibreglassing so that the body then fits the exact shape of the battery.

There are pictures of this solution somewhere on here. I'll try n find them later.

[eff eff]

Going for a Sportmotive hoop with a twist!(not a twist in the bar) would like two hoops for the look but I think single is better for strength and chassis stiffening. I saw your thread on seats, mine came with Cerbera seats and they are fine I just really like the look of Tamora seats and they are available new........at a price!!

Edited by eff eff on Friday 5th August 13:17