Battery hold down snap is broken, any suggestions on an easy fix?

[nikon]

well, I found this out while going through the tech line at an autox, luckily I had some rope to do a half as$ed job of securing it, I really dont feel like buying another battery tray that will just break again. Any other suggestions? only thing I could think off was 2 long bolts on the front&back of battery and a metal strap going across the top..but, I like things to look "pretty" and that wouldnt cut it. suggestions?

[crasher]

is this on your tahoe or your camaro? I"m a lil confused I don't recal an over the batter tie down strap on our cars.

[1DangerousV6]

use the tray again and line the bottom of the battery with double-sided 3M tape ..that thing won't go anywhere! [img]smile.gif[/img]

[BLLDOGG]

elastic cord

[ThatsMeGC]

I zip tied it.

The tray is factory only if you choose to buy a new one so it will be expensive.

[FlamespikeMST1]

theres a support!?!?!
uh, im guessing silicone on the bottom of it..ya thats it
seriously though i have no clue
sorry

[F1GT]

The tray is actually the top of the coolant resevoir. Last time I checked it was around $40-45 for another one. Mine is broken too and I just put a rag between the battery and radiator. Maybe you can paint a piece of would and place it there if you don't want to buy another one.

[nikon]

hmm, ok well, ya this is on the camaro. But silcone of double stick tape wont pass for my OWN inspection, I need something more secure. And about the tie down strap, thats something I would make. From the factory there are 2 little edges that the ridge of the bottom of the battery slip into. small plastic stuff. I guess Ill just go with my original Idea, thanks anyways.

[BLLDOGG]

jegs and summit makes alot of different hold down setups....look at some of those

[1DangerousV6]

i was talking double sided 3M tape WITH a hold down ;) ..you'll rip the tray up with that sh*t before the battery goes anywhere lol ..but yeah like BLLDOGG said summit and jegs make nice ones

[99V6Camaro]

DUCT TAPE!!!!!!! :D

[shenanigans]

I was talking with a buddy of mine who autocrosses, he said he used a dremel to make 2 notches on the sides of his tray then used a $8 battery hold down from autozone.

I'm gonna look into this too... using my camera strap tied around my battery is getting old [img]smile.gif[/img]

[nikon]

hmm, did'nt even think of jegs, thanks blldogg

found the one i want :D
http://www.eddiemarine.com/cart/deta...8&CategoryID=6

[ December 29, 2004, 12:40 AM: Message edited by: nikon ]