The battery on the jetta is completely buried under some plastic box assy ****. So I'm gonna say no, they don't need to be ventilated, but I could be wrong.Originally Posted by BroncoJo
As far as best wire gauge... Get whatever you can afford. 1/0 is probably your best bet, but **** ain't cheap
2010 VW Jetta - DD, 5 Banger, 5 Speed, 1000 Watts of sound!!
1979 Ford Bronco Custom - 400/T18/205.. 35" SSRs, 4" lift, Rancho 5000s, 200 watts of sound!!
I used 2/0 welding lead for my battery cables on Pigpen. It is really fine strand so it bends easily and the insulation is plenty durable for vehicle use. If I remember right its a little cheaper than actual battery cable too.
On the 8th day god created the Super Swamper TSL and said "go forth and kick ass"
^this. Run the biggest wire you can get and dont skimp on quality as there is a lot of chinese crap out there right now. Welding cable is a perfect choice imo.
Ryan Clarke
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I know get the biggest wire I can and don't skimp on quality especially since it could easily burn down the truck so on this I don't mind dropping some coin. I was wonder if there is a (general) way to calculate load over distance. I remember something of this sort when I was running power to my shop years ago but have since forgot and am too busy to dig through all my old stuff now.
For instance I know the batteries have 1000 cca and wire will span a distance of x what cable would be adequate and then run something bigger.
Most 2/0 welding leads have a 250 amp max rating, so how does that handle long starts or winching?
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I just watched a spider dominate a fly on the wall outside, i thought would would travis do? and i did the opposite, spider lives!
8.1 doesn't have long starts and it handles the front 8274's load just fine. I think I calculated it before buying and it was adequate. The leads are ~12 ft or so.
On the 8th day god created the Super Swamper TSL and said "go forth and kick ass"
FWIW the battery box (as NHRA rules required for in cab mounts, IIRC) I used when I relocated the battery in my RX-7 was drilled with a vent hose. Also, the box I helped put in my friends car also came with a vent.
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Link to box?
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I just watched a spider dominate a fly on the wall outside, i thought would would travis do? and i did the opposite, spider lives!
Well I traded my nas-truck for a plush riding trail-truck now. Got my steering brace on and lost the sway bar and I'm working on quick disconnects. Front should be good until hydro assist, but that will be down the road.
Turns out the .5 inch front stretch and 1 inch rear stretch fits the tires near perfect but a little more trimming will be necessarily on the front inner fenders. The limiting factor now is rear droop so a shackle re-work will be sooner than later.
Born to Kill
I just watched a spider dominate a fly on the wall outside, i thought would would travis do? and i did the opposite, spider lives!
It's looking real good Travis.
Thanks I'm pretty happy with it and hopefully I'll be able to do some more no sway-bar testing this weekend.
Born to Kill
I just watched a spider dominate a fly on the wall outside, i thought would would travis do? and i did the opposite, spider lives!
Air or gtfo.
Seth Stewart '04
2000 Suburban DD
1995 F150 SAS - Needs more work to sell
1998 GMC pickup - sold
2003 Yukon XL - wrecked/motor donor
1975 Scout - TBD
1976 Scout - parts truck
1972 IH 1310 dually - TBD
196? Scout 800 - 302 roller
It's been a while since I purchased it, but I think it might have been this box: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/TAY-48100/?rtype=10
Truck is looking great!
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I've had the compressor you ordered for a few years, it's a little slow but it does the job.
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Met up with John today at down south off-road park, it was a quick trip and doesn't even warrant a write up. drove down to the beach, one small lame trail and a dry-ish pit. Definitively suggest the club making a trip out there though. I got some footage with a go-pro but it didn't turn out that great, I'll get it up later and the inner fenders need a lot more trimming.
Born to Kill
I just watched a spider dominate a fly on the wall outside, i thought would would travis do? and i did the opposite, spider lives!
spare tire carrier, lose it
I think the rear end of my Fourtrax is about to blow up.
It was fun. Would be a great place for a day trip. The place was pretty clean and the beach was sweet. Lots of sandy stuff. Would be more fun if it was a little muddier.
It is maybe 1hr 45min from CS. Easy drive on a Sat/Sun morning.
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11 F-250 4x4
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