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Why put the battery in the boot???

GothicKidd

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I'm no expert but.
People move the battery for space in the engine bay and for a cleaner look.

If your having troubles starting it, Make sure it's earthed out properly..Maybe run a Negative cable to the engine (if you havnt already).
I was advised if I had problems starting it while hot that maybe I need to upgrade my earthing..(I don't have a battery in the boot though)


lol a bunch of others bet me to it.
Good luck with it man. Nice car btw
 

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As above - the usual reason is for weight distribution and/or because there is not enough space in the engine bay. You will need a big cable to start the car as the starter draws a lot of amps when cranking. Being a VL you might get lucky and overload the wiring causing a fire and burn the thing to the ground if you have under spec wire.

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Being a VL you might get lucky and overload the wiring causing a fire and burn the thing to the ground if you have under spec wire.

Reaper

Didn't see this comin!!!

VL + Reaper = H8
 

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You're all idiots!! People do it because it's fully sick race spec bruh!!!! Put the battery in the boot for added 350HP, then wait for v-tec to kick in and you'll be ffullyy siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiick!!!!
 

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dont put battery in boot it puts out harmful and flammable gasses!!!!
 

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ryback- my battery is not in the boot for that reason,i brought a battery holder and mounted it in the engine bay as can be seen on my vl thread.
also post a thread up of you're vl, reaper will love it lol.
 
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