battery........strap on,strap down!!!

[al 350i]

has anyone got any pics of how to secure the battery, oem or redesign. i don't have any original fixings so open to idea!!

[Campbell]

I use a length of bike intube on to the strap points but my batt is a realy tight fit and dosnt move, i think Ziga has a nice looking strap for his.

Cambelt

[vampire222]

mine is fixed in place with rubber battery tie down straps. And a wooden block

[mrzigazaga]

Hi Mate..I had a right ole palava getting a battery for mine...I ended up getting a mazda battery as i needed a small battery with big amps..It also gave me the option and room for a battery box to be made..


I then found a webbing belt from an old sports bag...


And then cleaned off some paintwork and used some high torque adhesive to stick it down.


I have painted the bit in front of it in case anyone says..Cheers...Ziga

[RCK974X]

Mine has a wide (about 2") elastic band (I think it might be a piece of seat webbing ?) bolted to bulkhead at one end,and an adjustable hook thing at the other. Hook looks like one of those baby carriage type ones, or perhaps a child restraint one ?

I have a bigger battery than standard too (2.8 DHC) the V8 size ones won't quite go in....

I reckon anything which holds it securely (and remember it's pretty heavy ) will do.

I don't like the metal strap (longitudinal) designs, they can short your battery and cause a fire.

Old seat belt would probably work well too..

Edited by RCK974X on Thursday 28th June 00:28

[Wedg1e]

Mine sounds similar to RCK's but is only about 1" wide, looks like rubberised canvas with two hooks as said. Mine's been shot since I got the car; I keep meaning to replace it but you know how it is

[Act Daft]

I got one of these

[Transmitter Man]

Tim,

That's nice.

Available in different sizes?

Where?

Thanks.

Phil
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[Act Daft]

E-bay, search for "battery tray" cost around £18.00.
Comes in 3 sizes
Had to get one has I got an advisory on mot, unsecure battery.

[al 350i]

that looks the best solution tim and cheap ...........

[Transmitter Man]

Tim,

Found several other merchants but your man is currently not advertising.

If you purchased it recently you'll have his contact info in your eBay recent purchase history.

Would be appreciated and I'll drop him a mail.

I have a compact Odyssey battery and I'd like to keep the tray as small as possible.

The £45 ali ones are a little extravagant for me.

Thanks.

Phil
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[Act Daft]

Phil,

Cant find the seller in my ebay

But did find you this on the bay think its the same guy

Item number: 190675915193

Tim

[al 350i]

this is what i managed to cobble together from bits found in the garage

[al 350i]

this is what i managed to cobble together from bits found in the garage

[Transmitter Man]

Thanks Tim.

That's do nicely and just what I'm after.

Phil
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