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Old 04-06-2007, 05:10 PM   #1
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Default battery box

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i own a 02 focus is it really vital to have the battery box on it?

i moved to Darwin and 1 battery has already died due to heat, will it save the battery to remove or do more harm then good?

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Old 04-06-2007, 07:10 PM   #2
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DMS technologies
It'll cost ya but, it'll be well worth it.
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Old 04-06-2007, 07:41 PM   #3
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what exactly do they sell?
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Old 04-06-2007, 07:50 PM   #4
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I'll be getting 1 soon.
it's a 12V racing battery, looking around $300
I know you won't be interested but, if you are I can put you in touch with the people who sell them.
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Old 05-06-2007, 11:22 AM   #5
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yes heat can shorten the life of a battery.
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Old 05-06-2007, 11:24 AM   #6
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yes heat can shorten the life of a battery.
Next mod - 3" Stainless cold air intake to the battery box
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Old 05-06-2007, 06:52 PM   #7
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I'll be getting 1 soon.
it's a 12V racing battery, looking around $300
I know you won't be interested but, if you are I can put you in touch with the people who sell them.
Holy **** FRA I hope you deal drugs because no honest money earner should be paying $300 for a battery - especially not for a road car.

The battery box shouldn't make too much difference, it's the whole engine bay that's hot in the LR Focus. I'd stick to it, the box is simply there to help contain spillage and not overly effective in keeping it warm/cool.
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Old 05-06-2007, 07:01 PM   #8
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says mr Zetec the Fartaholic!
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LOL
It's half the size of a normal battery.
No topping up, can be installed upright or on their side, NO electrolyte leakage ( even if the outer case is damaged )
How do you like those apples...TeeHee
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Ive heard of people paying more those top of the line Optima Batteries.
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Old 06-06-2007, 12:07 AM   #11
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Cruise through a local street and find a for sale sign, cut a section off it and shove it around your battery *thumbs up*
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Cruise through a local street and find a for sale sign, cut a section off it and shove it around your battery *thumbs up*
*thats Gold* *thumbs up*
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Old 09-06-2007, 10:41 AM   #13
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It's half the size of a normal battery.
No topping up, can be installed upright or on their side, NO electrolyte leakage ( even if the outer case is damaged )
How do you like those apples...TeeHee
It's still $300 apples.
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