So mine is full of rust! How bad is everyone else's? Does anyone run the rubber battery vent cable somewhere under the car?
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Is the battery front mounted in the convertible?
Here's the front tray in my 318i. It's a CA car so this is the only rust.
It's eating through the shock tower also.
I want to rear mount the battery when I get the chance.
Last edited by Navarone; 02-16-2015, 04:22 AM.
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Some verts in the rear have a very odd, weighted damper, where a battery would normally be.
I assume you can relocate the battery with just a non-ver battery cable.
I parted out an e30, and sold it to a 2002tii guy that wanted to relocate the battery. Some guy that worked at a metal re-cycle plant, laughed at my $30 asking price. Telling me the that the copper in the wire was worth more then what I was selling it for! Oh well!Originally posted by Matt-Bhey does anyone know anyone who gets upset and makes electronics?
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The weight in the rear of a 'vert is called a "vibration dampener" in the parts catalog.
What exactly it is supposed to be dampening is a mystery to me. I'm not sure why the battery could not serve the same purpose.
It was debated on E30Tech some years ago ...
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The E30 collection:
1987 325es M52 - Schwarz / Taurus Red Sport (son #2's)
1987 325is - Delphin / Black Sport (son #3's)
1987 325i Convertible - Triple Black
1989 325iX Coupe - Diamondschwarz / Black Comfort
1990 325iX Coupe - Sterling Silver / Grey Sport
1981 Fiat 124 Spider 2000 - Green / Tan
1998 Volvo V70 GLT - White / Tan
1998 Volvo S70 T5 manual - White / Taupe
2001 Ford Windstar - Silver / Grey (parts hauler)
2006 Lexus GX470 - White / Tan (tow rig)
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It's supposed to help with cowl shake. You know for the luxury buyer and all. My battery is now in the trunk. I ran an eta cable but it was a tight fit. Pay attention to proper grommets and wire insulation. You don't want that cable shorting out. My battery tray is now a bit smaller and I run a washer fluid bottle in that spot. I was able to get a stock e/I plastic battery tray to bolt into the right rear wheel well area without much modification.
The vibration damper was rubber mounted so as to absorb vibration whereas a battery is more solidly mounted and is less effective at minimizing vibration. The battery could have been mounted back there but Iit would have required an all new cable and the structural reinforcements added to the verts would have made it more difficult.Last edited by Bearmw; 02-16-2015, 02:57 PM.Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience. -Mark Twain
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The e30 M3 convertible had a trunk-mounted battery. I've been trying to find a picture for a while.sigpic
January 2012 COTM
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I removed my weight in the rear months ago but have only recently driven on the highway without a trunk full of tools, and now I see why they call the weight a vibration damper! I thought the car was going to fall apart and can't believe the extra weight in the back made that much of a difference. I'll be throwing the weight back in until I can get parts to relocate the battery.
An AGM battery would help prevent rust in the future but I JUST bought mine this year. I'm on the lookout for one of those acid catcher bottles that plugs into the vent on the side of the battery - saw one on a Mercedes once and can't believe I didn't get the chance to grab it.
it's a Kenny Powers quote on wheels
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Originally posted by rcsoundn1 View Posti have never heard that removing the weight caused issues. Every time I have read about it no change was reported. Hmmmm, I was just about to remove mine to.
it's a Kenny Powers quote on wheels
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I use the factory tie down. It's a combination of a white nylon block on one side to keep the battery from moving from left to right and a hold down clamp with a bolt that threads into the metal battery tray to keep it all in position.
61-21-1-350-825 spacer block
61-21-1-370-816 battery hold down
07-11-9-913-589 bolt
Sorry the car is 7 hours away and I don't have access for a picture.101
The E30 collection:
1987 325es M52 - Schwarz / Taurus Red Sport (son #2's)
1987 325is - Delphin / Black Sport (son #3's)
1987 325i Convertible - Triple Black
1989 325iX Coupe - Diamondschwarz / Black Comfort
1990 325iX Coupe - Sterling Silver / Grey Sport
1981 Fiat 124 Spider 2000 - Green / Tan
1998 Volvo V70 GLT - White / Tan
1998 Volvo S70 T5 manual - White / Taupe
2001 Ford Windstar - Silver / Grey (parts hauler)
2006 Lexus GX470 - White / Tan (tow rig)
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