Took out the hatch stuff and rear seat

89Domindart · May 30th, 2009, 03:28 AM

I thought Id share the news with modded mustangs too. I took all the stuff out, including rear seat. I want to put thin grey carpet in, the kind they use for subwoofer boxes. well see if that happens..

I did this just to free up some weight, I can easily put it back in. But now I want to relocate the battery to the hatch, I think the spare tire area, but maybe the right rear over the tire. What you think?

Was going to post a pic via attachement but the file size is too big I guess, Im too lazy to post to photobucket first. If you must see a pic just chime in.

Lind · May 30th, 2009, 03:43 AM

take the time and post them up, you took the time to tell us about your project why not show us all whats going on with the hatch

Timm10221 · May 30th, 2009, 03:45 AM

I want to relocate my battery too. +1 on the Pics dude

Iwannagofast · May 30th, 2009, 04:39 AM

id put down some dynomat also...or it will be loud inside the car

EscortSportage · May 30th, 2009, 07:27 AM

have u seen my pics on this forum...my stang is gutted and i have battery already mounted in the rear, right over right wheel...

baine21225 · May 30th, 2009, 10:03 AM

battery moving is usually one of the first things i do

88-gt-t-top · May 30th, 2009, 11:01 AM

+1 over the tire, and then you could fill in the spare tire

nuStang · May 30th, 2009, 11:19 AM

I guess I am just uninformed, but what are the benefits of moving the battery?

89lx · May 30th, 2009, 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by nuStang

I guess I am just uninformed, but what are the benefits of moving the battery?

more room under the hood and more wight over the back tires

89Domindart · May 30th, 2009, 03:40 PM

I was wondering how loud it would be. Maybe put some dynamat in .

White Thunder · May 30th, 2009, 03:56 PM

test drive....

89Domindart · May 30th, 2009, 04:02 PM

Originally Posted by White Thunder

test drive....

I would but the gas tank is out. Was going to replace the fuel sending unit, but I hear that the slosh sensor behind the gauge cluster may be the culprit in the fuel gauge not working..

White Thunder · May 30th, 2009, 04:06 PM

tired of counting miles till empty eh?

its going to be pretty loud but i would wait and see how bad it bothers you....turn downs would be pretty damn bad

89Domindart · May 30th, 2009, 06:28 PM

ya. thanks

White Thunder · May 31st, 2009, 12:08 PM

i just seen this stuff on power block....DEI 050204 BOOM MAT Performance Acoustical Material 12in x 1112in 8 pack

White Thunder · May 31st, 2009, 12:12 PM

this stuff too

RAAMaudio - Quality and Value in Automotive Sound Deadening

88-gt-t-top · May 31st, 2009, 12:15 PM

I say Ixnay-on the dampening material.... It's really not that loud, and if you have a stereo it's no big deal, the worst thing will be driving over gravel and hearing every last peble hit under the car.

89Domindart · June 2nd, 2009, 04:01 AM

Thanks for the links, I saved them, and Ill look into a sound deadener , if I really need it, later.

302Army187 · June 2nd, 2009, 08:36 AM

relocating the batt. help's with transfering the weight to the rear, as thats 25-30lb's off the nose of the car.

it also put's weight over the rear tire's that will help plant them harder.

btw, just to be sure you know, because you have a hatch you need to have a sealed batt. box or you could not pass tech at the track.

89Domindart · June 3rd, 2009, 03:53 AM

^thanks, I will probably get the taylor battery kit, I think its sealed.

Also wanted to note that relocation also helps lessen nose dive, so Im hearing.

May 30th, 2009, 03:28 AM	#1
89Domindart Enthusiast 89mustanglx5.0 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: smyrna ga Posts: 846 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 0 reviews	Took out the hatch stuff and rear seat I thought Id share the news with modded mustangs too. I took all the stuff out, including rear seat. I want to put thin grey carpet in, the kind they use for subwoofer boxes. well see if that happens.. I did this just to free up some weight, I can easily put it back in. But now I want to relocate the battery to the hatch, I think the spare tire area, but maybe the right rear over the tire. What you think? Was going to post a pic via attachement but the file size is too big I guess, Im too lazy to post to photobucket first. If you must see a pic just chime in. __________________ looking for a mustang again.!

May 30th, 2009, 03:43 AM	#2
Lind Enthusiast 1994 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 579 iTrader: 0 reviews	take the time and post them up, you took the time to tell us about your project why not show us all whats going on with the hatch __________________ www.moddedmustangs.com

May 30th, 2009, 07:27 AM	#5
EscortSportage Hardcore Enthusiast 1989 Mustang GT 5.0 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CT Posts: 2,186 iTrader: 0 reviews	have u seen my pics on this forum...my stang is gutted and i have battery already mounted in the rear, right over right wheel... __________________ Cage Maximum Motorsports Sparco QH/BE Nitto "a huge bad azz motor is nice untill you have to turn or stop"

May 30th, 2009, 10:03 AM	#6
baine21225 MM Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 4,349 iTrader: 1 reviews	battery moving is usually one of the first things i do __________________ "That's how Dad did it, that's how America does it... and it's worked out pretty well so far..."

May 30th, 2009, 03:40 PM	#10
89Domindart Enthusiast 89mustanglx5.0 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: smyrna ga Posts: 846 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 0 reviews	I was wondering how loud it would be. Maybe put some dynamat in . __________________ looking for a mustang again.!

May 30th, 2009, 11:19 AM	#8
nuStang Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Convertible V6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 1,022 iTrader: 1 reviews	I guess I am just uninformed, but what are the benefits of moving the battery?

May 30th, 2009, 06:28 PM	#14
89Domindart Enthusiast 89mustanglx5.0 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: smyrna ga Posts: 846 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 0 reviews	ya. thanks __________________ looking for a mustang again.!

June 2nd, 2009, 04:01 AM	#18
89Domindart Enthusiast 89mustanglx5.0 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: smyrna ga Posts: 846 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks for the links, I saved them, and Ill look into a sound deadener , if I really need it, later. __________________ looking for a mustang again.!

June 2nd, 2009, 08:36 AM	#19
302Army187 Hardcore Enthusiast '89 LX 'Vert 10's or bust... Literally. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver, Co Posts: 2,915 iTrader: 0 reviews	relocating the batt. help's with transfering the weight to the rear, as thats 25-30lb's off the nose of the car. it also put's weight over the rear tire's that will help plant them harder. btw, just to be sure you know, because you have a hatch you need to have a sealed batt. box or you could not pass tech at the track. __________________ H/C/I 302 + nitrous for now... supercharger/turbo soon? www.youtube.com/Xarmy187 Please support my YouTube channel! My videos don't disappoint!

June 3rd, 2009, 03:53 AM	#20
89Domindart Enthusiast 89mustanglx5.0 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: smyrna ga Posts: 846 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 0 reviews	^thanks, I will probably get the taylor battery kit, I think its sealed. Also wanted to note that relocation also helps lessen nose dive, so Im hearing. __________________ looking for a mustang again.!

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