Friday, October 2, 2009

Braille Battery Install / Custom Mounting

Well, I needed a battery, but I wanted to keep it as light as possible while being able to drive the car every day.  Braille delivered.  Their B2015 is just 15 lbs, but can power 4-cylinder engine vehicles every day, even in cold weather.  The question was, where should it be mounted?  Engine bay was out (I needed the layout space for intercooler piping).  Rear trunk was considered, but vetoed.  I chose to mount it just behind the passenger seat.  In this position, it's as low as possible (to keep the C.G. down), will offset the mass of the driver a bit for improved weight distribution, and will keep wiring short (you'll hear more about this a bit later).

I opted for the Braille aluminum battery mount for an extra-clean look.  That's nice...
 
(A very satisfied customer.)