Welcome Anonymous !

Everything you need to modify your ride
 

Interior Modifications

Fitting an Optima Battery to a VE

Specific interior modification information for Holden Commodore VE and VEII Series Commodores, and HSV E1, E2, and E3 models

Postby ZerOne » Wed Apr 25, 2012 5:18 pm

Information on fitting an Optima Red Top Battery to a VE Commodore

14686

A number of people have wondered if the Optima Range of batteries (specifically the Yellow and Red Top) will fit a VE Commodore.
The short answer is yes they do fit, but you will need to slightly modify things to make them fit.

For Example, the Optima Yellow top 34 has the battery terminals swapped over, compared to a stock VE Battery.

For the Optima Red Top 34R, the battery terminals are in the correct locations, however the negative battery electrical connector will require straightening to clear the battery.
Also, the Negative battery lead will be very tight (I.E. there will be very little play) when connecting to the battery.

Finally, you will need to fit the plastic feet that are supplied to the battery, as well as the plastic spacer between the battery and the upper battery holder.
User avatar
ZerOne
Site Admin
 
Posts: 1285
Images: 16800
Joined: Thu Aug 19, 2010 1:25 pm
Location: Sydney Australia
Has thanked: 14 times
Been thanked: 36 times

Postby ZerOne » Wed Apr 25, 2012 5:20 pm

14681

14682

14680

14684

14683

14685

14686

14687
User avatar
ZerOne
Site Admin
 
Posts: 1285
Images: 16800
Joined: Thu Aug 19, 2010 1:25 pm
Location: Sydney Australia
Has thanked: 14 times
Been thanked: 36 times


Return to Interior Modifications

  • View new posts
  • View unanswered posts
  • Who is online
  • In total there are 178 users online :: 0 registered, 0 hidden and 178 guests (based on users active over the past 5 minutes)
  • Most users ever online was 784 on Tue Apr 30, 2024 3:57 am
  • Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 178 guests