LotusTalk - The Lotus Cars Community - View Single Post - Odyssey PC680 battery install, battery brackets

fastliz · 08-21-2005, 12:32 PM

More:

I added some double-sided foam tape across the top for extra friction, although I highly doubt it's needed. Nevertheless, I couldn't BUDGE the battery after tightening the bracket down. Note that I did not use either of the standard Lotus brackets.

Also, I removed the SAE battery post clamps and directly screwed in the little ring-shaped cable terminals.

If I can do this, anyone can! The worst part was the sweat dripping off my body... It's hot as hell here in S. Florida!

After installing the battery, the Elise started right up without any hesitation. I will put my original battery on a trickle charger / battery manager in the garage to keep as a back-up.

The only thing I noticed was the plastic battery cover that fits over the battery is a bit loose with just the trunk mat snaps holding it down. It has a clip on the back side that normally holds onto the back of the original BIG battery. I don't know if I'll even keep it in there.

BTW, the original battery weighed in at 28 lbs on my digital bathroom scale. The PC 680 weighs in at exactly half that - 14 lbs!

08-21-2005, 12:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
fastliz formerly known as fastwrx Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 1,495	More: I added some double-sided foam tape across the top for extra friction, although I highly doubt it's needed. Nevertheless, I couldn't BUDGE the battery after tightening the bracket down. Note that I did not use either of the standard Lotus brackets. Also, I removed the SAE battery post clamps and directly screwed in the little ring-shaped cable terminals. If I can do this, anyone can! The worst part was the sweat dripping off my body... It's hot as hell here in S. Florida! After installing the battery, the Elise started right up without any hesitation. I will put my original battery on a trickle charger / battery manager in the garage to keep as a back-up. The only thing I noticed was the plastic battery cover that fits over the battery is a bit loose with just the trunk mat snaps holding it down. It has a clip on the back side that normally holds onto the back of the original BIG battery. I don't know if I'll even keep it in there. BTW, the original battery weighed in at 28 lbs on my digital bathroom scale. The PC 680 weighs in at exactly half that - 14 lbs! Attached Images __________________ The "car-tist" formerly known as Fastwrx! 2004 Subaru WRX STi 2005 Lotus Elise CO, LSS, Hardtop, Starshield - Got it!!