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Well I've matured over the last disappointing month or so in trying to at least break even on my HHR and get Trade book value for it so I have taken the high road and decided to mod the .... out of it until I have a smile on my face when I get in to drive it as I will every day in the foreseeable future. It will go from Her daily driver to my DD car. I usually get the beater so this is a big upgrade from my 97 Accord with 220K that I just sold for 2000. That being the bright side. I am having the hitch put on 5/18/10 and have already done some other stuff. I took out the dash box and made some room under it for DC accessories. Having a GPS cord with the traffic option going over the stereo sucked. It was always in the way and irritated me every time I looked down at it. Now I have all that clutter gone and added a nice power inverter to the mix with USB charger built in. I will add pics to my profile only because I don't know how to do it to a thread yet. The Modified stereo with subs is next and that should be a breeze with the Battery being in the back. That is the ONLY good thing about it being back there so I might as well take advantage right?
Although this is still for sale I figured I would make it tolerable for myself while still in my possession.... :thumb: |
Another advantage to having the battery in the rear of a vehicle is that it is not subjected to temp swings, which is one of the major issues with shortened battery life. Optimal battery temp for longevity is 77F, but temp changes at a rate of more that 5F per hour can be detrimental. You will see this type of environment under the hood, but rarely under the cargo area.
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You talk like someone forced to drive an inferior POS. You have a very nice care and should be proud to own it.
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Originally Posted by 87silver
(Post 465305)
Another advantage to having the battery in the rear of a vehicle is that it is not subjected to temp swings, which is one of the major issues with shortened battery life. Optimal battery temp for longevity is 77F, but temp changes at a rate of more that 5F per hour can be detrimental. You will see this type of environment under the hood, but rarely under the cargo area.
The down side of the cargo area... Did ya ever have one of these things go dead? Try jumping it... Oh ya the back lift gate is ALL electric without a manual lock...hhhmm good thinkin GM don't you look like a fool when you have to run jumpers through the side door over the leather seats... |
Originally Posted by steven&cat
(Post 465314)
You talk like someone forced to drive an inferior POS. You have a very nice care and should be proud to own it.
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Originally Posted by Axleburg
(Post 465344)
Sorry have to disagree with you greatly on the life issue with the battery. I do agree about the different environments between the hood and cargo but that is where is stops. I live in PA in the country so my car see a lot of dusty roads and environmental changes with huge temp swings some in the same day 50 degrees is not uncommon in one day. I have winters as cold as -5 to -10 on a week stretch and a month and a half ago we hit the 90's. My Honda had a battery with a bad cell in it I figured I would just run it until I NEEDED to get a new one.It made it through the winter and lasted right up until a buddy needed a battery to take his car to the junk yard... He gave me $5 and the battery is sitting there now. Battery technology has come so far in just the past 10 years the cargo area isn't a factor you could mount it on the roof if you wished and would have similar results.
The down side of the cargo area... Did ya ever have one of these things go dead? Try jumping it... Oh ya the back lift gate is ALL electric without a manual lock...hhhmm good thinkin GM don't you look like a fool when you have to run jumpers through the side door over the leather seats... |
Look mom no wires!!!
Look mom no wires.....very happy now.... Pics on profile I think it looks good opinions are welcome along with criticism.... I know I "ruined" the dash box in some people's eyes but lid closed it looks fine the only thing you see lid open are the 2 side holes I made for future accessories if I so wish to add them later.
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Originally Posted by steven&cat
(Post 465349)
There is a place under the hood to hook up jumpers. I had to use it when my battery failed.
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Originally Posted by Axleburg
(Post 465352)
Look mom no wires.....very happy now.... Pics on profile i think it looks good opinions are welcome along with criticism.... I know i "ruined" the dash box but lid closed it looks fine.
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Originally Posted by Axleburg
(Post 465461)
The pics have been viewed a bunch of times... but no PM's or comments posted here... Not a very talkative group here huh?
(snip) I like the battery in back, adds a more few lbs over the light rear end.. & if you haven't figured out the easy way to get your rear hatch open. You haven't read the OM. sleeper |
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