Battery relocation tray option - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

HAWAIIZR-1 · 07-03-2010

Well, after searching all over the internet and not finding information I was looking for to mount my battery I came up with this solution that I thought I would share.

I did not want a battery specific tray and did find a few other options, but by far this was the best for me. This tray allows me to safely mount my Braille B3121 battery and also allows me other options since I utilized the maximum space provded in the storage compartment behind the passenger seat.

My choice was an ABS plastic tray only available from a marine supplier of Odessey Batteries. The tray is $15 and measures 8" X 8 1/2". You have to call to order.

http://www.odysseysoutheast.com/battery-trays.php

Here is the tray sitting in the mounting location and as you can see it is a very nice fit.

Drilled the holes for mounting.

I used a local hardware store to buy stainless steel hardware and 1/4 longer bolt on the outside bolts.

Top view of mounted tray.

View from underside of body with mounting.

Here is the completed installed with B3121 and safely mounted, very easy to remove and lightest weight mounted procedure available.

Pictured is battery tender quick disconnect connected to terminals for daily charging.

You can't see it in the picture but there is a lot of room to mount other brands of batteries when replacement time comes or a battery is needed in an emergency.

The other nice thing is the battery is mounted low enough that I can still used the stock storage tray in the compartment too.

Coupe89 · 07-03-2010

Looking good.
Nice meeting you last week too...

HIZNHRZ · 07-03-2010

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Originally Posted by HAWAIIZR-1

- I utilized the maximum space provded in the storage compartment behind the passenger seat.
- ABS plastic tray only available from a marine supplier of Odessey Batteries. The tray is $15 and measures 8" X 8 1/2".
- stainless steel hardware and 1/4 longer bolt on the outside bolts.
- safely mounted, very easy to remove and lightest weight mounted procedure available.
- a lot of room to mount other brands of batteries when replacement time comes or a battery is needed in an emergency.
- battery is mounted low enough that I can still used the stock storage tray in the compartment.

Craig, wow! Great job. Well thought out, very clean and professional looking install. Really looking forward to seeing some pictures of your car when it's done.

secondchance · 07-03-2010

Hey, Craig,

Looks great!
Are you relocating for better weight distribution?

FU · 07-03-2010

Lookin good !

HAWAIIZR-1 · 07-03-2010

Todd,

Thanks and great meeting you too; hopefully the Z will be running the next time you visit.

Scott,

Thanks for the kind words and I'll be sure to post updates. I think I will have a few surprises too.

Yun,

Thanks. I did the mod primarily due to the potential addition of a body kit I bought years ago that will block the fender removal to battery access in the stock location. I did not want to pull of the rocker panel to get to the battery for service, etc. I think I might utilize the space where the stock battery used to be for my oil catch can. Of course shedding a few pounds and the weight distribution is a definite plus.

Frank,

Thanks for the comments too.

fahne

Craig

ZZZZZR1 · 07-03-2010

Craig,

Wow that's great!

Thanks for sharing Craig!!!!

David

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secondchance · 07-04-2010

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Originally Posted by HAWAIIZR-1

Todd,

Thanks and great meeting you too; hopefully the Z will be running the next time you visit.

Scott,

Thanks for the kind words and I'll be sure to post updates. I think I will have a few surprises too.

Yun,

Thanks. I did the mod primarily due to the potential addition of a body kit I bought years ago that will block the fender removal to battery access in the stock location. I did not want to pull of the rocker panel to get to the battery for service, etc. I think I might utilize the space where the stock battery used to be for my oil catch can. Of course shedding a few pounds and the weight distribution is a definite plus.

Frank,

Thanks for the comments too.

fahne

Craig

Got it.
Have you decided on whic oil catch can you will be using?

GOLDCYLON · 07-04-2010

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Originally Posted by HAWAIIZR-1

I did the mod primarily due to the potential addition of a body kit I bought years ago that will block the fender removal to battery access in the stock location. Craig

OK Craig cough it up which body kit ?

A26B · 07-03-2010

Craig,
You always do a realy nice job on every project and this is no exception. Thanks for sharing it with very good photos & sources.

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HAWAIIZR-1 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Japan Posts: 3,586	Battery relocation tray option Well, after searching all over the internet and not finding information I was looking for to mount my battery I came up with this solution that I thought I would share. I did not want a battery specific tray and did find a few other options, but by far this was the best for me. This tray allows me to safely mount my Braille B3121 battery and also allows me other options since I utilized the maximum space provded in the storage compartment behind the passenger seat. My choice was an ABS plastic tray only available from a marine supplier of Odessey Batteries. The tray is $15 and measures 8" X 8 1/2". You have to call to order. http://www.odysseysoutheast.com/battery-trays.php Here is the tray sitting in the mounting location and as you can see it is a very nice fit. Drilled the holes for mounting. I used a local hardware store to buy stainless steel hardware and 1/4 longer bolt on the outside bolts. Top view of mounted tray. View from underside of body with mounting. Here is the completed installed with B3121 and safely mounted, very easy to remove and lightest weight mounted procedure available. Pictured is battery tender quick disconnect connected to terminals for daily charging. You can't see it in the picture but there is a lot of room to mount other brands of batteries when replacement time comes or a battery is needed in an emergency. The other nice thing is the battery is mounted low enough that I can still used the stock storage tray in the compartment too. __________________ Craig "ZR-1 NO KA 'OI" "ZR-1 ICHIBAN" 1995 #228 Black/Black with Dunn Heads ZR-1 owner since September 2003 ZR-1 Net Registry Founding Member #0074 NCM Lifetime Member #2048 Last edited by HAWAIIZR-1; 07-03-2010 at 03:25 PM.

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Coupe89 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Livermore, Ca Posts: 204	Re: Battery relocation tray option Looking good. Nice meeting you last week too...

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secondchance Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: McLean, VA Posts: 3,723	Re: Battery relocation tray option Hey, Craig, Looks great! Are you relocating for better weight distribution?

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FU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Found Member Posts: 4,346	Re: Battery relocation tray option Lookin good !

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HAWAIIZR-1 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Japan Posts: 3,586	Re: Battery relocation tray option Todd, Thanks and great meeting you too; hopefully the Z will be running the next time you visit. Scott, Thanks for the kind words and I'll be sure to post updates. I think I will have a few surprises too. Yun, Thanks. I did the mod primarily due to the potential addition of a body kit I bought years ago that will block the fender removal to battery access in the stock location. I did not want to pull of the rocker panel to get to the battery for service, etc. I think I might utilize the space where the stock battery used to be for my oil catch can. Of course shedding a few pounds and the weight distribution is a definite plus. Frank, Thanks for the comments too. fahne Craig __________________ Craig "ZR-1 NO KA 'OI" "ZR-1 ICHIBAN" 1995 #228 Black/Black with Dunn Heads ZR-1 owner since September 2003 ZR-1 Net Registry Founding Member #0074 NCM Lifetime Member #2048

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ZZZZZR1 Banned BANNED Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MD Posts: 3,690	Re: Battery relocation tray option Craig, Wow that's great! Thanks for sharing Craig!!!! David Happy 4th Everyone! USFlag

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A26B Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arcadia,OK Posts: 3,394	Re: Battery relocation tray option Craig, You always do a realy nice job on every project and this is no exception. Thanks for sharing it with very good photos & sources. __________________ Jerry Downey JERRYS LT5 GASKETS & PARTS http://www.jerrysgaskets.com 1994 *ZR-1*, Black/Black, Lingenfelter Aerobody, 416cu in, 3.91 gears, coil-over susp, Brembo brakes, etc. 2016 Black-Red, 3LT-Z51 Auto 8-speed.