Relocating my Battery to the Trunk Project Civic EK

[@shottyshot]

bro, you need to crimp the lug connections, that's a fire waiting to happen.

[@FFAttack]

Having done a few battery relocations just a couple tips. 1) put some sort of split loom on the power wire or even cut heater hose to help insulate it from any sharp metal. A short to ground on that cable will cost you a car. 2) I worry what will happen to that battery in an accident, think hitting a wall head on at 80mph, you don't want a 40lbs battery flying around or at you. Keep up the work an learning, don't let peoples comments get you down, we all learn somehow. 👍

[@RefineMovement]

Thanks for tips and encouragement! I plan to keep improving the set up to make it more safe.

[@bozscaggzz7475]

If you hit a wall head on at 80 you'll die. You should run the cable underneath the car in car it shorts it won't light your carpet and stuff on fire

[@sostok]

Yeah gotta agree on mounting battery itself. I mounted battery through floor with the usual battery hold down .platic box is just a cover really

[@eualeman]

I just put a fuse any short to ground will blow the fuse and save your car

[@aidenmuskus5234]

Two thumbs up for “Build, not bought”. Missing an in-line fuse, a separate grommet for the firewall, insulated clamps to secure the cable in the car, stronger battery anchors to ensure the battery doesn’t break lose, and under hood terminal finesse.

[@RefineMovement]

I appreciate the tips. I will be working to improve the set up over time.

[@E.Bandier]

Thanks man, have this as the next mod to my civic🎉 and gathering info to do it

[@SharkNewGeneration]

what an a Honest Guy you are 👍 Relocation Battery could cause much little problems 👍

[@DDEHoodStarz]

Sweet deal, Trav! You definitely got me considering the relocation. I do appreciate my trunk space, but those 25 lbs going from front to back and lower is a pretty significant difference!

[@RefineMovement]

Thanks Brian! Yeah I think it could help the car just be a little more balanced. Check out the comments there are some good tips about a few extra safety precautions that I missed that I will work on soon

[@DDEHoodStarz]

For real! Some great feedback. Josh Wolff mentions how there is excess space in the box for the battery to move. Are you gonna pad that down?

[@RefineMovement]

Yeah I’m going do something like that to wedge it for now or use my old battery tie down and attach it some how

[@RefineMovement]

Update! I secured the battery in the box last night with the battery tie down. I drilled 2 holes in the bottom of the box and used the tie down to secure the battery to the box itself.

[@Jensen_MacD]

Did you crimp the copper fittings to help it stay tighter? Also no inline fuse for the battery relocation?

[@RefineMovement]

It’s crimped and secure

[@michaelcontreras8440]

How would you do a inline fuse??

[@brandonsalas6552]

Yeah weight distribution baby luv it

[@jesusmarchant9044]

awesome vid bro. can't wait to see what the future holds for the project ek

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Thanks for this, need to do one on my car soon and seeing the install made it easier to visualize how I need to do it!

[@RefineMovement]

Your welcome! Yeah it took me some time to figure out what I needed and just how to go about it. Check the comments there are some good suggestions for extra safety features. Since it came out I already made some updates. I used the stock battery tie down to secure the battery to the box since the box is bigger then the battery. I also added a rubber battery terminal cover to the power junction under the hood.

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Refine Movement I was reading them, going to try to put something together soon, thanks homie!

[@luvianociro1544]

@@GarageBuiltHondas where did you get that connector the one you hook all the wires to the shock tower thanks

[@accordingtohoyle8331]

So you're replying on the heat shrink and "a pretty snug fit" to hold those wires in the wire lug?

[@RefineMovement]

I wouldn’t recommend my method but I have had zero problems with it.

[@cairoprieto9552]

If you put it to the right side of the truck it helps displace your weight on the left side of the car

[@RefineMovement]

The 25lb battery isn’t doing much to displace my 225lb body. I’m more about moving weight toward the rear as there is so much weight upfront.

[@skunk2835]

what gauge are the wires

[@michaelcontreras8440]

Since I'm running my battery and fuse box inside the car where the glove box is, would I be able to use that same set up and mount that positive wire inside on some metal bracket??

[@marktomlinson6943]

Whats up! Did this same thing to the wrx couple years ago over the winter. Couple things i noticed :). I know you mentioned it but i would vent that battery with a vent tube so gases dont build up. While i tihnk its overkill on a small battery its a legit issue and you might get dinged for it on inspection. Also you never know when you want the windows up (rain). The other thing is i would add a 150 amp fuse near the battery in case that long run shorts on the body somewhere. Also for track inspection might check if you need a kill switch readily visible/usable.

[@RefineMovement]

Thanks for the tips Mark! I was thinking about using a tube for the gases but the box isn’t air right so I wasn’t sure of the point of that. I will look into the fuse but I haven’t had any shorts since I done it. I have been thinking about asking the track I go to about their regulations.

[@marktomlinson6943]

cool yea the box i used was the moroso which is air tight. got a crazy deal on it from amazon warehouse. if anything you could always throw in a deka agm battery etx20 for example for the gas or spill issue. the fuse is just extra precaution if over time the wire rubs through or an accident cuts it to prevent the short and burning the car down.

[@RefineMovement]

Just verified with the Firm they only require that the battery be securely mounted. Other tracks in the future not sure. Do you know if optima or odyssey batteries release gases?

[@marktomlinson6943]

i run the deka etx30 for the size (cranking amps and amp hours) as i still drive it around when its nice but the agm's do not release gases you could run the deka etx14 or 20 from the looks of the battery you you have now. cheaper than odyssey and if i recall odyssey uses east penn whom makes deka anyway. i had optimas in our main suv's but have gone away from them since they moved manufacture to mexico but i still run agm's. from what i have researched agms dont like heat so being in the trunk prolongs thier life. as always just my take on personal experience and research :)

[@RefineMovement]

Appreciate the info. I’ll probably get one of those sooner then later

[@cleangenJZ]

Did you use heat shrink to attach the copper lugs in the front?

[@rt4wd_wolff]

The battery didn't seem like it fit tight in the box, what are you using to keep it from sliding around? How did the hole in the box end up looking like that?!

[@RefineMovement]

I was just careless when drilling plus it needed to be pretty big for the cable ends to fit though.

[@roronoa7vector]

Nice Video as always we w8 for paint prep! Greets from greece!

[@RefineMovement]

Next week paint prep begins !

[@billyz1904]

Vagelis 3six έλα Ρ ελλαδαρα

[@392DOSS]

Where did you get the kit from ?

[@zourdiesal]

Got a link for everything used going to be doing mine soon

[@donaldgonzalez1515]

I think new oem aftermarket headlights would look so good if you replaced them to add spice to the car!!! Love the channel man I’ve been suscribed, I hate waiting every week for videos

[@RefineMovement]

Thanks for watching Donald! Yeah some new headlights would be a good look. I just cleaned them up this weekend so there a little better lol

[@upfactoryracing4148]

Cool man can't wait to see the color. Great choice in the ratchet strap!

[@RefineMovement]

Thanks Nick! Yeah it’s way more secure

[@notone4029]

You didn’t have to cut a hole in the box for the positive and negative the lid has two places that are in them 2 bulges on top to compensate for your positive and negative wires. I bought same kit for my e.g. hatch . Unless you want to do it differently . Nice install

[@RefineMovement]

I didn’t like the look of the wires coming out of the top.

[@edsonmacapinlac8980]

Size of your battery cable sir

[@alexbowyer3192]

Getting there Trav. Looking forward to seeing how the paint turns out :)

[@RefineMovement]

Thanks Alex!

[@viljamikoivunen6297]

I don't think that in general battery located on side of trunk isn't that much of an safety issue as cars like BMW e39 came from a factory with battery located in right side of trunk. Of course engineers have thought it out before deciding to do it that way. Anyway love the channel, love just watching how your cars get better and your skills get better

[@RefineMovement]

Yeah that is a valid point if the battery was put there from the factory should be fine. Thanks for your support and for watching !

[@micthegreasemonkey2918]

I liked how u connected the battery up front with a post so u can jump it from the front & rear. Bit u didnt show the ground location. I think im going to connect mine to the block anyway.

[@RefineMovement]

You have to connect the negative to the body so it will ground properly. Do not connect it to the engine block.

[@ritchiemeza]

What did you do to keep the battery from rattling in the box? Thanks

[@Swish36]

Not driving

[@Built_it_by-alex]

I am kind of new to this but I want to know if it's safe to locate the battery behind the driver's seat...I have a red top Optima battery

[@JiroProject]

You should be good with that battery, yes. Put it behind the passenger

[@dopieluri1473]

bro,red cable diameter?

[@Officially_Lauro_Built]

I been lagging it on installing my battery relocation setup, well, just because being lazy. But yiu made it seem so easy. Ill knock that out asap

[@RefineMovement]

Check out the comments on this episode. Apparently I missed a few steps, there are really for just added safety

[@general_pinochet]

You guys deserve more subs

[@4door_papi]

Link to the kit you bought?

[@carolyvonfaula1622]

hi ! from Martinica ! this system exist with the first AUSTIN MINI !!!

[@hondamanvtec2894]

Windows Down are not legal at track driving in norway. Considiring taking off the Ac.. but i dont know how fun that will be

[@vtecsk8r]

well done sir prob the most straight forward diy for a civic hands down.

[@RefineMovement]

Thanks ! Check out the comments for more tips as apparently I missed some things.

[@vtecsk8r]

Refine Movement everybody will criticize the way others do things bcuz it's not upto their standards.be yourself do things your way.i have not seen a video in civic specific battery relocate o KZbin you see bits and pieces but not the full step by step.good job your install was correct.

[@jackyphotos]

Good video, but I almost follow the same steps to relocate, but one problem:- it is a little bit difficult to start the motor, I have checked the battery and starter motor was fine, anyone can advise me, thanks

[@moseseggmolesse7979]

It would most likely be due to bad connection between the power cable coming from the boot to the pre-existing starter power supply that was originally attached to the battery...check your connections at that point, and also make sure the cable you're running from the boot to the front is thick enough to supply enough current for the starter (adding a longer length of cable to a circuit, as you do when moving a battery away from components to the boot, means higher resistance).

[@jackyphotos]

@@moseseggmolesse7979 Thanks much

[@BruceLee-xp5fc]

I didn’t see you crimp the connections

[@jackyphotos]

May I know where the ground connects to? btw, great vid.

[@RefineMovement]

I connect it to a random threaded hole on the body that was near by

[@deruang8469]

welcome Honda day. Injon what you love.

[@makawiburke6500]

What rims are those

[@RefineMovement]

Konig Hypergrams

[@franciscogiusti6761]

Que cabre usaste???

[@ManOboosT]

That battery is not safely mounted at all

[@timothycarnazzola2683]

Those screws surely arent whats supposed to hold all that in place? Aren't u meant to drill holes and boly the box to the boot?

[@2_2_4_3]

I have it on the rear passenger side by the rear lights, I'm 230 lbs so I'm already off setting the weight way more to the left. 😆

[@vdcwalk]

lol didn't even think of that! I guess it's best on the passenger side then for that reason unless you have an F1 style center seat swap haha

[@AnotherYoubue]

But why? What benefit do you get from it?

[@RefineMovement]

Probably won’t be huge difference but it makes a cleaner engine bay and moves weight lower down and to the back. More balanced overall

[@angelsalazar-ub9hp]

I need my battery relocated on my Integra gsr 93 need more space

[@JDskateAZ]

So is this ur channel or other guys channel

[@RefineMovement]

It’s both.

[@huzzle101]

Mine is a daily in i just put my battery in the trunk and will be buying a non gas releasing battery.

[@CWPSO]

Not being an ass, but if you would have mounted that power terminal on the back side of the strut housing it would have cleaned up your engine bay a tad more. Either way 👌🔰

[@RefineMovement]

That was my intention starting off but it gets complicated because there was no pre drilled hole on the shock tower. Fitting a power drill into the spot wasn’t working to make a new hole. This is a good spot for now. I could probably relocated it if I do an engine swap later.

[@CWPSO]

Refine Movement ahh that makes sense, plus I understand its a race car not a show car. Clean bay either way

[@Kodiakcatdog]

Please put some protection on the places where the wires are run. It will rub on metal

[@RefineMovement]

I will work on that thanks for the tip!

[@Rsxnation0]

Wheres the hatchy at

[@RefineMovement]

If your talking about the EG, Robbie had an episode last week to give everyone an update. But he is still working on his new engine set up so he’ll have more videos in another month or so.

[@johndutton4860]

i see a lot of things i liked from this video but all the videos i have watched nobody covers or even does battery venting the is a reason why battery are put under the hood so the gasses the battery release are not in the cabin because they are toxic even car batteries that are located in the truck on stock cars have a vent tube hooked into the side of the battery for gasses i hope you at least up graded to a battery that does not give off these gases

[@RefineMovement]

I’m pretty sure I mention it. I have to run the car with the windows down on track. I’m not worried about the gasses. Because of that. I’ll upgrade the battery eventually and change the set up.

[@YoungFlyMexicanNetwork]

👍🏾

[@christophersabo1149]

Back left corner to offset the 15lbs muffler.

[@RefineMovement]

No muffler 😀

[@hcracer1981]

You used cheap sheet metal screws to hold the battery strap ? Thats an accident waiting to happen. Weight of battery vs sheet metal screws. Might as well used tennis shoe strings.

[@clintstathis]

Why the fuck did you drill holes in the box? The cables go in through the top.

[@RefineMovement]

I didn’t want the wires coming out the top

[@clintstathis]

Refine Movement so you decided to destroy a perfectly good battery box that is meant to keep your battery dry and secure, because you didn't want the wires coming out the top? I think you just didn't know the cables went in the top, and are now trying to defend your mistake. You could have at least drilled a proper sized hole and use the grommets you bought. Sorry for the harshness, but when people put videos on KZbin showing how to do things wrong it really pisses me off. All you are doing is spreading disinformation, you are literally making people dumber. If you're not going to do something right, then don't do it at all! I'm not even mentioning the fact that you didn't crimp or solder the terminal on the starter and fuse cables. Shit man don't show people how to half ass stuff.

[@King_Kong_Ek9]

Dude, for God’s sake, solder them terminals!!!

[@neffk]

Or at least crimp!

[@brandonsalas6552]

Not dangerous problematic yea i see alot of prob trunk batts thatts why they have vent hoses going to outside the trunk thats what that line is for uh oh concerns face

[@esepaisakid9545]

The truth is the eg got stolen

[@RefineMovement]

The truth is you're wrong lol -Robbie

[@xbox360568]

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