I want to move the battery in my cabrio to the trunk, and I'm wondering what is involved. The OEM battery cable is $120, but I'm wondering if I really need it? Can I just run a proper guage, insulated wire from the trunk to the engine bay? Is there anything special about the OEM cable that would prevent me from doing it myself?
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Shouldn't matter what wire you use, as long as it is large enough gauge.
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thought about that, but realized it may be a LOT of work to get it out while crawling around in a junkyard car.Comment
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Easy enough to remove from a breaker!Originally posted by CorvallisBMW View Post
94 316i Touring M52B28
Made in Germany perfected in Britain!Comment
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man im glad bret (rigmaster) had one pulled already when i asked him...
on a similar note, i also picked up the tray the batter sits on, can anyone get me some pictures oh how to put this in cause i dont think it fitsYour signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.
Originally posted by TimKninjaComment
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The oem cable is ultra high quality, take one from a junk car.Comment
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I have a complete one. Are you coming to PDX saturday?
$20?
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Ha, I was gonna say there must be couple of them floating around the NW.
Luke, he's bringin the mtech II cabby on Sat.Originally posted by GrueliusComment
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I am NOT going to install a battery cable...fuck that!
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Luke, I'll take it. Bring it on saturday!
you sure you don't want to help me install it? :)Comment
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Tell you what.
I will pull the trim strip.
That is pretty helpful, isn't it?
See you saturday.
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car is already gutted. It will arrive with NO interior. seriously.Comment
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anyone wanna help me out at all? is there something under the tray ?Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.
Originally posted by TimKninjaComment
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When I pulled the black tray held by 4 bolts, I found a ~50lb wieght in there. I'm hoping I can put the tray back in without the wieght, using shorter bolts. Then just stick the battery on that and strap the fucker down.Originally posted by NC325iC View PostComment
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yeah any wire will work get copper, you will need12-14 gauge for that. you should be okay, OEM is just guarenteed andtested to work, that is why they are $$$Comment
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