Rebat Battery Project Completed

[Tutosnake]

Vader lives!! Sweet engine.

[Rick Parker]

Nice job Evan...question: Does doing this move the seat forward to impact legroom for 6 footer?

[REAL 1]

rpatton3: I have roughly 13ft high ceilings. I think you can get away with 10 feet. The lift is an older model Rotary. The new ones are larger but I don't think there is a difference in height. Call any dealer and they will tell you exactly what height you will need.


Jamo: Yeah, I know I was a little embarrassed to post those pics. I've done the best I could with it.... what can I say? If it gets any worse it's off for a donation to Cars for Kids.

Tuto: Your not far off. Her name is "Christine". Wife walks past holding a crucifix. She refuses to ride in her. There is a postive side to that.

Rick: I will measure the depth difference between the Optima Reds and these batteries. I think there is a 4- 5" difference in depth. I will meaure tonight and let you know.

The batteries I used are 12v Interstate Group 51 gels run in parallel. They have pencil post terminals so you will have to get terminal clamps for a Prius and get 2 extra positive terminal clamps to cut down so they will clamp the negative post. You can source the caps and Rebat decals from Billy Andrews at HRE in Long Island. He will also sell you the battery tray and tie downs.

[Tutosnake]

Originally Posted by REAL 1

rpatton3: I have roughly 13ft high ceilings. I think you can get away with 10 feet. The lift is an older model Rotary. The new ones are larger but I don't think there is a difference in height. Call any dealer and they will tell you exactly what height you will need.


Jamo: Yeah, I know I was a little embarrassed to post those pics. I've done the best I could with it.... what can I say? If it gets any worse it's off for a donation to Cars for Kids.

Tuto: Your not far off. Her name is "Christine". Wife walks past holding a crucifix. She refuses to ride in her. There is a postive side to that.

Rick: I will measure the depth difference between the Optima Reds and these batteries. I think there is a 4- 5" difference in depth. I will meaure tonight and let you know.

The batteries I used are 12v Interstate Group 51 gels run in parallel. They have pencil post terminals so you will have to get terminal clamps for a Prius and get 2 extra positive terminal clamps to cut down so they will clamp the negative post. You can source the caps and Rebat decals from Billy Andrews at HRE in Long Island. He will also sell you the battery tray and tie downs.

Evan, you can do what I did:



My wife won't sit on the floor

Tuto

[REAL 1]

Cap is not red. Dark Maroon. Original FoMoCo.

Clear hoses on puke tank? Really? Hmmm. Learn something every day. Post pics of original with clear hoses. When I've recovered from this project I'll move on to that one.

Tuto: Never thought of that but then where would my girlfriend sit?

[Tutosnake]

Originally Posted by REAL 1

Cap is not red. Dark Maroon. Original FoMoCo.

Clear hoses on puke tank? Really? Hmmm. Learn something every day. Post pics of original with clear hoses. When I've recovered from this project I'll move on to that one.

Tuto: Never thought of that but then where would my girlfriend sit?

MY girlfriend shares the driver's seat