AP2289 Build log 'stage 2'

[xb-60]

Thanks Tim. However, now with a few days to think about it......

A further development here ….. I'm now looking for a different location for my battery disconnect switch.
Why? Well the continually developing story is – I started investigating where to run the battery cable from the battery's current location in the trunk, forward to the engine bay. Sounds easy, but my ‘chassis’ is a semi monocoque, and the routing of a substantial cable almost the full length of the car in a safe manner is far harder than I thought. Hence, considering locating the battery on the floor in the passenger’s footwell. It will fit easily, access will be adequate, securing it should be easy enough ….and importantly, the route of the battery cable will be short, direct and easy.
Now the problem is where to locate the battery disconnect switch in a safe and secure place but that will be an easy one to solve.

Cheers!
Glen

[1795]

Glen,

Have you placed the battery box in the passenger footwell and tested for fit with someone sitting in the seat? I have the battery in the same place on the race car, and when I take people out for a ride to the false grid or around the track, their knees are just below their chin.

Cheers,

Jim

[xb-60]

Originally Posted by 1795

...Have you placed the battery box in the passenger footwell and tested for fit with someone sitting in the seat? ...

Jim,

Yes, have placed the battery in the footwell, and there is adequate room for my legs. I'm 6'2", and I would be comfortable sitting in the passenger's seat with the battery fitted in the footwell.

Here's a pic of the footwell. I'm sitting in the passenger seat and I have to stretch my feet out - with my legs straight - to touch the front of the footbox.
Remember, he [Cobra] is RHD. No battery in place, obviously.





I remember thinking some time ago that, because of the depth of the footbox, I might need to provide a footrest of some sort (like the "flipable footrest" fitted to Datsun 240/260Z's passenger side).
If I do mount the battery here, I will provide an angled footrest panel (easily removable for battery access).

Will post pics if that's the way it pans out.

Cheers!
Glen