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dantemcc · 02-21-2016, 04:45 PM

Had a few hours to burn in between loads and stopped by to check on The BEEast. For some reason his battery was dead. Dont understand why. So I had to try to jump him with my other car.

Who is the genious who thought it was best to put the flippin battery in the flippin trunk and make an owner do all this flippin work to flippin jump the flippin car?!? WHO?????

Rant over.

Caseyls3 · 02-21-2016, 04:53 PM

There are remote posts under the hood.

mustang50lx · 02-21-2016, 04:57 PM

In the trunk is mild compared to some cars that have them in the inner fender, or under the drivers or passengers seats, or even Ford diesel E vans that have one of them under the van.

witenite · 02-21-2016, 04:58 PM

Stewart · 02-21-2016, 05:02 PM

Hopefully there will not be a next time, but if there is there is a positive post that is connected to your battery under the hood that is located in front of your brake fluid bottle. I have used that to jump cars a couple of times. Connected the ground to the stud that the air box was connected to. I also carry a jumper box in case I need it. I was told the reason for putting the battery in the trunk was weight distribution

Skillet · 02-21-2016, 05:03 PM

The battery in the trunk is a great idea. Saves space in the engine bay. There is a positive post and a ground post (actually two) in the engine bay. No need to access the battery in the trunk other than to change it if need be.

I guess even geniuses need to learn about the cars they bought.

Stewart · 02-21-2016, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Skillet

The battery in the trunk is a great idea. Saves space in the engine bay. There is a positive post and a ground post (actually two) in the engine bay. No need to access the battery in the trunk other than to change it if need be.

I guess even geniuses need to learn about the cars they bought.

I know and have used the positive post is but where is the ground post?

Chris-10 · 02-21-2016, 05:10 PM

That's a lot of flippins...

Desert Dweller · 02-21-2016, 05:12 PM

Owners Manual. Read it, learn it, remember it.

Makes for less work next time.

Deftones · 02-21-2016, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Stewart

I know and have used the positive post is but where is the ground post?

Inside of your CAI lid now

Desert Dweller · 02-21-2016, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Stewart

I know and have used the positive post is but where is the ground post?

Pretty much the entire chassis of the car, but any good metal point on the engine will work.

PostNup · 02-21-2016, 05:16 PM

Ground can be just about anywhere metal. I have grounded up by the radiators on previous cars before. Worked like a charm.

Stewart · 02-21-2016, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Deftones

Inside of your CAI lid now

Thank you, I was not aware of that I appreciate the info.

ghosted · 02-21-2016, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by dantemcc

Had a few hours to burn in between loads and stopped by to check on The BEEast. For some reason his battery was dead. Dont understand why. So I had to try to jump him with my other car.

Who is the genious who thought it was best to put the flippin battery in the flippin trunk and make an owner do all this flippin work to flippin jump the flippin car?!? WHO?????

Rant over.

Like other's have said, it was probably the same genius who put a positive terminal under the hood, along with negative posts (though you can ground to almost anything that's bare metal.)

Good job buddy.

02-21-2016, 04:45 PM	#1
dantemcc Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: atlanta Posts: 1,069	Who was the genius who thought of this? Had a few hours to burn in between loads and stopped by to check on The BEEast. For some reason his battery was dead. Dont understand why. So I had to try to jump him with my other car. Who is the genious who thought it was best to put the flippin battery in the flippin trunk and make an owner do all this flippin work to flippin jump the flippin car?!? WHO????? Rant over. Attached Images

02-21-2016, 04:53 PM	#2
Caseyls3 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Columbus Posts: 444	There are remote posts under the hood. __________________ 2011 Camaro SS/RS Vert - Jewel Red Tintcoat, 6M, 231/247 Comp Cam, Kooks headers, Borla ATAK, ATI under drive pulley, Richmond 4.10s, LS9 clutch, Hurst shifter, BMR Springs

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Stewart Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS & Ground effects Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Lower Desert Cali Posts: 1,229 View My Garage	Hopefully there will not be a next time, but if there is there is a positive post that is connected to your battery under the hood that is located in front of your brake fluid bottle. I have used that to jump cars a couple of times. Connected the ground to the stud that the air box was connected to. I also carry a jumper box in case I need it. I was told the reason for putting the battery in the trunk was weight distribution Attached Images __________________ Don’t walk in front of me, I may not follow; Don’t walk behind me, I may not lead; Walk beside me, and just be my friend. MY BUILD LINK: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=484260 Last edited by Stewart; 02-21-2016 at 05:13 PM.

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mustang50lx Drives: 2015 SS Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Plum, PA Posts: 94	In the trunk is mild compared to some cars that have them in the inner fender, or under the drivers or passengers seats, or even Ford diesel E vans that have one of them under the van.

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02-21-2016, 05:03 PM	#6
Skillet Account Suspended Drives: car Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: somewhere Posts: 291	The battery in the trunk is a great idea. Saves space in the engine bay. There is a positive post and a ground post (actually two) in the engine bay. No need to access the battery in the trunk other than to change it if need be. I guess even geniuses need to learn about the cars they bought.

02-21-2016, 05:16 PM	#12
PostNup CAR-DASHIAN Drives: 2015 Ashen Gray Metallic 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 540	Ground can be just about anywhere metal. I have grounded up by the radiators on previous cars before. Worked like a charm. __________________ PERFORMANCE: ColdAirInductions CAI, ADM Race Scoop, Cordes Performance Racing Ported TB/IM/Custom VVT Cam, WFO Milled Heads, Stainless Power 1 7/8" LT/3" HFCs, JBA 3" Comp. Cat-Back, Taylor 10.4mm Plug Wires, Tim King Performance Stage 3 6L80, Circle D Billet 3600 Stall, Nic D ECM/TCM Tune, - 458rwhp/413rwtq (prior to PIM), Forgestar F14 (F)18" / (R)17" Rims. SUSPENSION: Z/28 Rear UCA Bushings, Carlyle Racing LCA/TA, BMR Adj. Toe Rods/Xtreme Anti-Roll Bar, Justice Pete Castor Locks/Radius Rod Inserts, Pegasus Billet Rear Cradle Bushings, Mickey Thompson Street SS II 305/45/17 tires.