Space saver tire in trunk, battery reocation

[boygenius]

Originally Posted by vujade

Check out the Feb issue of VW Trends, there is a Burgundy GL Standard Beetle from Eurpore. I believe he mounted that battery the way I spoke of.

Joe,
Found my issue of VW Trends, He mounted the space saver on top of the fuel tank like you said and left the battery in the rear. I should be able to make a holder to locate the battery in the front tire well. Now I just have to remember what battery in my garage goes to my car.

[super vw]

I picked up some 2 gauge battery wire (11 feet of it) from the auto electrical store, and some gromets and ends.
I think i am going to route the 2 gauge wire from the tranny (of course), down the pass side of the tunnel, drill a hole into the bulkhead, then through the spair tire well.. then to the battery. This was the shortest route i could find, and it will look very clean coming out of the spair tire well instead of just coming over the inner fender wells. I am puting capet in so it need to no protrude in areas where the carpet is. thats why i chose to go through the bulkhead so the wire just goes along the pan/tunnel.

I will get some pics once i do it.

Later
Jonathan