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Old 13-12-2010, 11:51 AM   #1
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Default Battery in boot

Does anyone know the rule for the battery being in the boot for drag racing ?
Have been told i cant just use the plastic box that its in and that i have to secure it with a metal bracket

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Old 13-12-2010, 05:49 PM   #2
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Correct. Must have a bracket.
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Old 13-12-2010, 06:19 PM   #3
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Correct. Must have a bracket.

So could i just use the same bracket thats used when its in the engine bay ?

Like this

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Old 13-12-2010, 09:53 PM   #4
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So could i just use the same bracket thats used when its in the engine bay ?

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Yes but everytime you get scrutineered they will make you take the top off the box to prove it is securely bolted.

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Old 14-12-2010, 10:01 PM   #5
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So could i just use the same bracket thats used when its in the engine bay ?

Like this

Hmmmm, that looks familiar....
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Yes but everytime you get scrutineered they will make you take the top off the box to prove it is securely bolted.

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Old 15-12-2010, 11:36 AM   #7
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Do you have to have an isolater switch aswell ?
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Old 15-12-2010, 03:52 PM   #8
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Im pretty sure you will need to seal the panel behind the rear seat, to create a firewall.
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Old 15-12-2010, 05:41 PM   #9
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You only need a firewall if you have a fuel cell in the boot, and yes mate you must have an isolator if the battery is moved from it's standard location.

It must also cut the engine and all power when off. Basicly the charge wire has to go to the +ve on the battery and you pull power for the car from the switched side of the isolator not from +ve on the battery.
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Interesting.... circuit racing you must have firewall if battery is in the boot. Learn something every day
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Old 16-12-2010, 12:51 PM   #11
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You only need a firewall if you have a fuel cell in the boot, and yes mate you must have an isolator if the battery is moved from it's standard location.

It must also cut the engine and all power when off. Basicly the charge wire has to go to the +ve on the battery and you pull power for the car from the switched side of the isolator not from +ve on the battery.
Ok
So i do have a fuel cell in the boot and the battery in the boot but all fuel lines are under the car (like a drop tank setup )
So i need to close in behind the back seat to make a firewall (can i use alloy)
and need to fit isolator ?
Where does the isolator go ? ie outside the car or in the boot or in the car
Is there an Andra book for all this stuff ?
Thanks for any help
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