Relocating the battery to boot

[RichMcc]

What guage, amp, size whatever cable should be used to reloacate the battery to the boot? I heard its gotta be thicker to carry the charge further or something? Done a search, looks like one guys used house hold earth wire (dont fancy that) LOL

Any ideas on the propper stuff to use?

 

[mini-valver]

Does'nt need to be any thicker as it's carrying the same charge.
I'll be doing this when I get the car back so a guide would be good although I'm sure it's straight forward. MarkM has it done so hopefully he'll be along soon.....

 

[theduck]

you need to use a suitable battery as normal ones need ventilation. cable can be same gauge, a battery holder and your done. iirc

 

[RichMcc]

I got a £60 halfords battery, cant remember what type its what ever one was correct for the 172 think it was a calcium or something would that be ok?
Was thinking of one of these?

 

[Middo]

i looked at this. Haitch i think did a good guide detailing everything you need. personally id spend a bit more and get a motorsport battery to save space.

 

[ollie_kerslake]

Can I just ask why are you doing this? Do you need more space in the engine bay for mods ect?

Cheers

 

[Fred@BTM]

easy peasy rich, i'll explain when i see you

 

[ben_p]

im doing mine so if someone could do a quide for a mrk2 that would be great

 

[Middo]

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=154085

 

[RichMcc]

Wont be doing it for a while anyway, the bank balance has been propper owned...
Then I need a new engine mount or my cat will fall off again
Then I need new front shocks or I'll be making friendlies with a hedge or something
But after that! I'll move the sucker!