Battery Cover loose in trunk

[Tejs]

Hey guys,

I was noticing a rattle this weekend in my car, and when I checked the trunk it looks like the black plastic battery cover thingy has come off the battery and is flying around freely inside there. However, I didn't notice any screws or bolts or anything rattling around in there as well, nor can I seem to see where the thing got bolted in (or whatever) - the battery is fairly well tucked away under the fiberglass.

Anywho - how do you fix this thing? Do I need to buy some specific screws or something? Glue it back in? Has this happened to anyone else?

[SirLotus]

Originally Posted by Tejs

Hey guys,

I was noticing a rattle this weekend in my car, and when I checked the trunk it looks like the black plastic battery cover thingy has come off the battery and is flying around freely inside there. However, I didn't notice any screws or bolts or anything rattling around in there as well, nor can I seem to see where the thing got bolted in (or whatever) - the battery is fairly well tucked away under the fiberglass.

Anywho - how do you fix this thing? Do I need to buy some specific screws or something? Glue it back in? Has this happened to anyone else?

The cover is mainly secured by the back edges simply going over the top and back of the battery. Additionally the carpet at the right side of the battery clips down, using 2 press studs, over the edge of the cover.
Michael

[lotusforsale]

Originally Posted by TheViper

The cover is mainly secured by the back edges simply going over the top and back of the battery. Additionally the carpet at the right side of the battery clips down, using 2 press studs, over the edge of the cover.
Michael

What Michael says. If you need something more, just use some velcro.

[Ali.M]

Why keep the cover? Take it out!

[impulsiv]

Originally Posted by Ali.Maadelat

Why keep the cover? Take it out!

It holds the manual and tool kit. IMO, a very good reason for keeping it.

[lotusfan2]

Make sure the stock battery is secured down in there. If it comes lose it can crack your clam from the inside. Has happened to people in the past. Upgrading to a smaller and lighter battery is a good investment.

[rwbronco]

I had to remove mine because of the new Braille battery and kill switch. If anyone is worried about the posts being exposed in the trunk and possibly getting "crossed" by something metal in your trunk - I haven't had any trouble. But I do make sure to not set any jack stands or torque wrench I may be carrying right next to it for that reason.

[Jeffy]

Weight Reduction!!!!

[zygotesoup]

Originally Posted by impulsiv

It holds the manual and tool kit. IMO, a very good reason for keeping it.

meh... i don't keep the manual in the car and the tool kit has velcro on the back so it can stick to the carpet.

ditch the battery cover!


oh and +100000 on making sure your battery is secure!

mine ripped off and and the car stalled mid-turn... no damage thankfully. same exact thing happened to my friend on the same track... he was not so lucky

[apk919]

Originally Posted by rwbronco

I had to remove mine because of the new Braille battery and kill switch. If anyone is worried about the posts being exposed in the trunk and possibly getting "crossed" by something metal in your trunk - I haven't had any trouble. But I do make sure to not set any jack stands or torque wrench I may be carrying right next to it for that reason.

If you do leave your battery exposed, tape over the posts/connectors with electrical tape. Obviously the positive post is the most critical. First, it's usually a tech requirement for track days. Second, if you do wind up shorting the battery, things can get very ugly.