The Battery retainer bar in my MkII has rusted through. Can you still get these from toyota? I tried to install one of the aftermarket "2 rods and a crossbar" retainers, but the front rod will interfere with the headlight operation, so I don't want to use it. What have you guys used to solve this problem?
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I dont know what the MK2 was supposed to come with because I never really had a good battery tray. I bought the car with a small white plastic tray in which the battery slid around. I purchased the "2 rods and a crossbar" and I had to cut the front rod because my hood wouldn't close. Now it works fine!
Yeah, my battery clamp was rusted through as well...I thought it would be near impossible finding a replacement so I bought the same thing you got Square...only to find out it doesn't fit...so instead, I sanded all the rust off my original one and resprayed it gloss black. It looks quite good. 
ive got the crappy little plastic tray, and im considering getting a real battery tray and a better hold down, or relocating to the trunk.
another thought tho, if i relocate, my stereo wiring will cost me less
and i can always use welding cable for the battery wiring, 0 gauge should do it, and i get it free, or very cheap.
another thought tho, if i relocate, my stereo wiring will cost me less
and i can always use welding cable for the battery wiring, 0 gauge should do it, and i get it free, or very cheap.
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Powder coating would be the hot setup - it will last a long time if you do that. Plus, it will look great too.
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Maybe if we ask real nice and get enough involved, Rabid Chimp will give us a group buy discount on Powder Coating. His source does one heck of a nice clean job. I use RC for all my powder coating even though I work a block from a place that does an excellent job. Quality isn't the issue, they just aren't Aaron.... :roll:SupraRacer007 said:
What do you say Chimpy? Want to do a group buy on Powder Coating battery tie down bars? :?:
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Aaron told me to remove my exhaust manifold heat shield to get it ceramic-coated like my intake pipe is, but I haven't taken the time to remove the damn thing and ship it to him.
There are a LOT of underhood parts and pieces that would look GREAT ceramic coated or powder coated.
There are a LOT of underhood parts and pieces that would look GREAT ceramic coated or powder coated.
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Mine already is nanny nanny boo boo :lol:SupraRacer007 said:
My exhaust manifold heat shield and several other pieces have been cerami-coated for a year and a half now and still looks like they were just done. Cleans up really nice.
Go for it Stephen.
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You need a big saw, welder, hoist, friends, and a 18 pack. Its a difficult task.
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Hehehe.. just kidding. Hi guys. I'll definitely get your parts powder coated, but it won't be in a group buy situation. The coating for the battery hold down will be $10-$15 ea, plus shipping. I'll talk to my coater to make sure. If you want anything coated, just pm me, or e-mail [email protected] I'll work on a quote for you, and respond promptly. Take care.
-Aaron
p.s. TOYMAN321 A battery relocation kit consists of enough battery cable (usually heavy duty), proper connections, battery switch, and a means of holding the battery in place.
-Aaron
p.s. TOYMAN321 A battery relocation kit consists of enough battery cable (usually heavy duty), proper connections, battery switch, and a means of holding the battery in place.
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