smighall 1 Posted December 1, 2006 My battery is in a box in the back of my track car. At the moment it is earthed to one of the rear seat mounting points, but i don't think it's a particularly good earth. Where's the best place to earth it to in the back of a 205? Cheers Sean Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craigb 2 Posted December 1, 2006 My battery is in a box in the back of my track car. At the moment it is earthed to one of the rear seat mounting points, but i don't think it's a particularly good earth. Where's the best place to earth it to in the back of a 205? Cheers Sean I earthed mine on the nearside rear inside panel where the earting point for the fuel pump is . I replaced the current fastening with an M8 nut and bolt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phatgti 0 Posted December 1, 2006 You want to make the lead nice and short, your better off making your own earthing point, i'd drill a hole somewhere subtle and put a big ring connector and nut/bolt it to the chassis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phatgti 0 Posted December 1, 2006 It needs to be a good sized lead as well, no skinny wires here please! When cranking the engine there is some serious current going through those cables. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daxed 7 Posted December 1, 2006 Where did you get your battery box from Sean, and is it any good? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnrobertgordon 0 Posted December 1, 2006 I can get fiberglass boxes (made by Magnum) for £28.78 including. Quality is good too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daxed 7 Posted December 1, 2006 Got a pic or a link John? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steige 1 1 Cars Posted December 2, 2006 (edited) On a similar topic does anyone know the rough dimensions of a 205 battery. I also need to buy a box to suit, but don't have a battery to measure! Edited December 2, 2006 by steige Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leon 24 Posted December 10, 2006 I used a Rally Design battery box and my 205 battery is a VERY snug fit. If it didn't have a carry handle I'd struggle to get it back out easily. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnrobertgordon 0 Posted December 10, 2006 Got a pic or a link John? http://www.magnummotorsport.co.uk/generalaccessories.html Cant find a pic of the box but this is their site. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashley peddle 3 Posted December 10, 2006 can see the earthing point on mine below - make sure you get rid of any paint off the surface first (and before anyone says - yes i am sorting out the positive wire asap ) my box was from rally design - bout £30 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
