Battery case really loose. - LotusTalk

ItsThaMonsta · 03-26-2008, 09:38 PM

I noticed that the case outside the battery is really loose. The battery itself seemed pretty secure (white exide) but the case is really loose and i cant seem to figure out how to tighten it up. Should I be worried about this. P.S.. I do plan on buying a different battery and bracket for it since i know of the problems with them coming loose.

Randy Chase · 03-26-2008, 09:40 PM

Case = plastic thing that goes around the battery?

If so... no problems. tadts

ItsThaMonsta · 03-26-2008, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy Chase

Case = plastic thing that goes around the battery?

If so... no problems. tadts

Thanks... Yes thats what im referring to.

EliseWidow · 03-27-2008, 06:23 PM

good to know, just noticed ours is also loose

Randy Chase · 03-27-2008, 06:36 PM

It is indeed no big deal. The case is sometimes used to hold the owner's manual and just stop metal things from touching the battery. Perhaps to contain the leakage in earlier batteries from Lotus.

I ended up taking mine out and never using it again.

Puddlian · 03-27-2008, 07:31 PM

So that's what that black plastic thing was in my boot......

On the topic of loose batteries....what is the best way to secure the battery for "spirited" driving conditions? Is there a commercially available replacement bracket assembly that is trustworthy? (I suppose I could just fill the boot up with foam and slam the lid)

CosmosMpower · 03-27-2008, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Puddlian

So that's what that black plastic thing was in my boot......

On the topic of loose batteries....what is the best way to secure the battery for "spirited" driving conditions? Is there a commercially available replacement bracket assembly that is trustworthy? (I suppose I could just fill the boot up with foam and slam the lid)

Not for the stock battery. What I did was got some industrial strength velcro and lined the bottom of the battery with it. Additionally add some foam tape to the sides of the bracket.

twaszak1 · 03-27-2008, 07:43 PM

i designed a hold down for an interstate battery. i made 2 one has been running around the track for about 9 months and was just in and still tight s can be. unfortunatly all i have left right now is the orignal prototype. but i do know it works well

CosmosMpower · 03-28-2008, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by twaszak1

i designed a hold down for an interstate battery. i made 2 one has been running around the track for about 9 months and was just in and still tight s can be. unfortunatly all i have left right now is the orignal prototype. but i do know it works well

Details?

twaszak1 · 03-28-2008, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by CosmosMpower

Details?

soon. i am working with someone right nowto see about possibly getting it made and available for all

Slipstreamer · 09-29-2009, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twaszak1

soon. i am working with someone right nowto see about possibly getting it made and available for all

Any progress? Need to secure battery for autocross purposes (stock class).

Snowphun · 09-29-2009, 03:55 PM

Is the stock battery tie down an issue with all model years, or did they improve it at some point?

CosmosMpower · 09-29-2009, 04:01 PM

Go to radioshack, get some industrial strength velcro and line the bottom of the battery and the trunk floor, it won't move a mm after that.

Randy Chase · 09-29-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by CosmosMpower

Go to radioshack, get some industrial strength velcro and line the bottom of the battery and the trunk floor, it won't move a mm after that.

My experience is that the velcro can be strong enough, but the adhesive on the velcro is not. At least after some time where it adheres to the primer painted fiberglass.

twaszak1 · 09-29-2009, 06:47 PM

I recently put the possibility of manufacturing in Chuck Risen's hands. check with him. chuck_risen is his LT name.

T.J.

Slipstreamer · 09-29-2009, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twaszak1

I recently put the possibility of manufacturing in Chuck Risen's hands. check with him. chuck_risen is his LT name.

T.J.

Thanks, T.J. Will check with chuck_risen.

Tony

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ItsThaMonsta Will There Be Cake? Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,086	Battery case really loose. I noticed that the case outside the battery is really loose. The battery itself seemed pretty secure (white exide) but the case is really loose and i cant seem to figure out how to tighten it up. Should I be worried about this. P.S.. I do plan on buying a different battery and bracket for it since i know of the problems with them coming loose.

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Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	It is indeed no big deal. The case is sometimes used to hold the owner's manual and just stop metal things from touching the battery. Perhaps to contain the leakage in earlier batteries from Lotus. I ended up taking mine out and never using it again. __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

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EliseWidow Mrs. Man of Steel Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sud Carolina Posts: 59	good to know, just noticed ours is also loose

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twaszak1 Lotus Service Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 697	i designed a hold down for an interstate battery. i made 2 one has been running around the track for about 9 months and was just in and still tight s can be. unfortunatly all i have left right now is the orignal prototype. but i do know it works well

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Snowphun All good Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: SE MA Posts: 177	Is the stock battery tie down an issue with all model years, or did they improve it at some point?

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twaszak1 Lotus Service Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 697	I recently put the possibility of manufacturing in Chuck Risen's hands. check with him. chuck_risen is his LT name. T.J.

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