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  • CorvallisBMW
    Long Schlong Longhammer
    • Feb 2005
    • 13039

    #1

    battery relocation

    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?
  • AndrewBird
    The Mad Scientist
    • Oct 2003
    • 11892

    #2
    Shouldn't matter what wire you use, as long as it is large enough gauge.

    Why not just pull one out of a parts car?

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    • CorvallisBMW
      Long Schlong Longhammer
      • Feb 2005
      • 13039

      #3
      thought about that, but realized it may be a LOT of work to get it out while crawling around in a junkyard car.

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      • eko
        Grease Monkey
        • Mar 2006
        • 372

        #4
        Originally posted by CorvallisBMW
        thought about that, but realized it may be a LOT of work to get it out while crawling around in a junkyard car.
        Easy enough to remove from a breaker!

        94 316i Touring M52B28
        Made in Germany perfected in Britain!

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        • NC325iC
          R3V OG
          • Mar 2004
          • 6565

          #5
          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 fits
          Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.

          Originally posted by TimKninja
          Im more afraid of this thread turning into one of those classic R3v moments, where Pizza gets delivered.

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          • mode
            Banned
            • Jun 2007
            • 140

            #6
            The oem cable is ultra high quality, take one from a junk car.

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            • StereoInstaller1
              GAS
              • Jul 2004
              • 22679

              #7
              I have a complete one. Are you coming to PDX saturday?

              $20?

              Luke

              Closing SOON!
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              Thanks for 10 years of fun!

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              • kencopperwheat
                King of Kegstands
                • Oct 2003
                • 14396

                #8
                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 Gruelius
                and i do not know what bugg brakes are.

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                • StereoInstaller1
                  GAS
                  • Jul 2004
                  • 22679

                  #9
                  I am NOT going to install a battery cable...fuck that!

                  Luke

                  Closing SOON!
                  "LAST CHANCE FOR G.A.S." DEAL IS ON NOW

                  Luke AT germanaudiospecialties DOT com or text 425-761-6450, or for quickest answers, call me at the shop 360-669-0398

                  Thanks for 10 years of fun!

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                  • CorvallisBMW
                    Long Schlong Longhammer
                    • Feb 2005
                    • 13039

                    #10
                    Luke, I'll take it. Bring it on saturday!
















                    you sure you don't want to help me install it? :)

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                    • StereoInstaller1
                      GAS
                      • Jul 2004
                      • 22679

                      #11
                      Tell you what.

                      I will pull the trim strip.

                      That is pretty helpful, isn't it?

                      See you saturday.

                      Luke

                      Closing SOON!
                      "LAST CHANCE FOR G.A.S." DEAL IS ON NOW

                      Luke AT germanaudiospecialties DOT com or text 425-761-6450, or for quickest answers, call me at the shop 360-669-0398

                      Thanks for 10 years of fun!

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                      • CorvallisBMW
                        Long Schlong Longhammer
                        • Feb 2005
                        • 13039

                        #12
                        car is already gutted. It will arrive with NO interior. seriously.

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                        • NC325iC
                          R3V OG
                          • Mar 2004
                          • 6565

                          #13
                          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 TimKninja
                          Im more afraid of this thread turning into one of those classic R3v moments, where Pizza gets delivered.

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                          • CorvallisBMW
                            Long Schlong Longhammer
                            • Feb 2005
                            • 13039

                            #14
                            Originally posted by NC325iC
                            anyone wanna help me out at all? is there something under the tray ?
                            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.

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                            • matthew-mayhem
                              Banned
                              • Jul 2007
                              • 165

                              #15
                              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 $$$

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