Battery in boot

[noone]

It can make space for pod filters, other engine components, tidy up the engine bay if you like to make it look pretty or help with evening out the weight distribution.

I'd be doing it for weight distribution personally.

[Guest001]

I might also contact vicroads and explain what I'm doing so I can get a accurate answer which may comply with the standards!

A very sensible suggestion and the only place to get an absolutely correct answer

[5teve]

Thought it would be a good idea to relocate the battery, Also wanted to be a tad different from the other mk1'ers and position the battery in the boot just to make the engine bay look a bit tidy!

[5teve]

It can make space for pod filters, other engine components, tidy up the engine bay if you like to make it look pretty or help with evening out the weight distribution.

I'd be doing it for weight distribution personally.

Other engine components??? Hmmmmmm sounds very interesting! **thinking **

[nightphotographer]

Glad someone started this thread - had this planned for my Cabby

[5teve]

Glad someone started this thread - had this planned for my Cabby

Hahahaha great minds think alike they say! If you got extra questions feel free to post up!
As I still haven't contacted vicroads for 100% clarifications!
When I do get a chance I will post up the final result! Hopefully it's good news

[GeorgeMK1]

I might also contact vicroads and explain what I'm doing so I can get a accurate answer which may comply with the standards!

You've got better chance of winning the lottery. I've dealt with them countless, everyone has a different answer, and then police HWY patrol officers who are suppose to know the law have their own ideas of what is legal too. Trust me. Been there done that. Speak to an engineer, you will not go wrong with doing that.

[5teve]

You've got better chance of winning the lottery. I've dealt with them countless, everyone has a different answer, and then police HWY patrol officers who are suppose to know the law have their own ideas of what is legal too. Trust me. Been there done that. Speak to an engineer, you will not go wrong with doing that.

George you got that right! Today is the day I've realized how useless vicroads knowledge are! I explained exactly what I was intending to do and They recomended me to seek auto electrition for extra information on relocating the battery to the boot is acceptable, "WHAT THE HELL!, SEEK AN AUTO ELEC FOR EXTRA INFORMATION ON RELOCATING BATTERY TO THE BOOT IS ACCEPTABLE? HE MUST OF BEEN ON SOMETHING!" So I gave up on them!
So I contacted a local light vehicle engineer and he stated that it didnt need an engineering certificate an He can't see why it shouldn't pass a RWC if the tray is bolted in a secure position with a sealed battery an also a ventilation hose running to the battery!

[wai]

Ok, here's what I got back from the NSW RMS. They go by the Light Vehicle Code of Practice 1994, and clause 3.1.5.9 goes:

3.1.5.9 Electrical Systems

i) the electrical system alterations to the vehicle must be neat and tidy, with all looms either taped or covered in spiroflex, or other available coverings, making sure that allowances have been made for engine movement;

ii) alternator and battery size should be considered when planning engine substitution, as bigger engines etc., require more current to run the starter motor;

iii) battery position - on some engine substitutions the battery location has to be altered to facilitate engine fitment. Placing the batteries in the passenger or luggage compartment should be avoided but if absolutely necessary, the battery should be enclosed and vented to outside the cabin and luggage space. Enclosures should be made from electrically non-conductive material eg. marine type battery boxes. The enclosure should be as small as possible and shall securely hold the battery in place by fastening it to a substantial part of the vehicle. Battery cables should run along the body in a protected position and be secured to the body at intervals of 600 mm (MAX) or less. Rubber grommets shall be used where cables pass through holes in body panels.

iv) adequate protection from excessive heat should be provided for all electrical harnesses (and other loose hose, rubber and plastic components). All heat and sound insulation material as originally fitted should be retained.


So this is what has to be done. The Light Vehicle Code of Practice is used by all states to evaluate modifications to vehicles.