Powering a cars ICE at a carshow?

devGOD · 07-15-2003, 04:35 AM

How do you power a car's ICE when you have to disconnect the battery? I've already put in a request for power, but how does the connection work? will i have to bring a special adapter or plug to connect to my main car power wire? This is for Hot Import Nights

Pmmeke · 07-15-2003, 06:22 AM

I have a power cable connected to the second ice battery. This cable runs to a point under the seat. I can lift the seat and connect this cable to a battery charger.

I need a battery charger of 60 amps but i only have one of 30 amps so i have to play sillent because otherwise the batterycharger will go in automatick securety

europass · 07-15-2003, 07:34 AM

Just disconnect the battery terminal in your engine compartment. This always works for the judges and you can still use all of your functions. The firemarshals come by and inspect, and the day of the show everyone connects them up anyway!

CrazyBimmer · 07-15-2003, 08:45 AM

dumb question, but can you start the car if you disconnect the battery terminal from the engine compaartment?

carguy84 · 07-15-2003, 11:08 AM

yes, that is an ending point.

devGOD · 07-15-2003, 01:15 PM

how do i keep my battery from going dead though? I'm upgrading to a yellow top but, would one battery be enough to power an ice for 5hrs or more?

Pmmeke · 07-15-2003, 01:22 PM

you do it like me, you add a second one with a power cutting relais that kills the connection between the 2 batterys when the motor is not running

07-15-2003, 04:35 AM	#1
devGOD devGOD Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,486 My Ride: AA S/C 2000 323i View My Garage	Powering a cars ICE at a carshow? How do you power a car's ICE when you have to disconnect the battery? I've already put in a request for power, but how does the connection work? will i have to bring a special adapter or plug to connect to my main car power wire? This is for Hot Import Nights __________________ Xbox360: devGOD

07-15-2003, 06:22 AM	#2
Pmmeke modder fokker Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Belgium Posts: 6,513 My Ride: E46/E92M3/E60 525d View My Garage	I have a power cable connected to the second ice battery. This cable runs to a point under the seat. I can lift the seat and connect this cable to a battery charger. I need a battery charger of 60 amps but i only have one of 30 amps so i have to play sillent because otherwise the batterycharger will go in automatick securety __________________ :: Europrojektz - Belgian Chapter :: http://europrojektz-world.com :: http://europrojektz.be[/CENTER]

07-15-2003, 07:34 AM	#3
europass You ain't fresh AZIMIZ!!!!! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: central Fl Posts: 2,219 My Ride: Redneck Titan, 325i View My Garage	Just disconnect the battery terminal in your engine compartment. This always works for the judges and you can still use all of your functions. The firemarshals come by and inspect, and the day of the show everyone connects them up anyway! __________________ Parts For Sale!!! http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=457935

07-15-2003, 08:45 AM	#4
CrazyBimmer Manwhore Join Date: May 2002 Location: Burbs of Chicago Posts: 2,801 My Ride: 09 M3 Sedan View My Garage	dumb question, but can you start the car if you disconnect the battery terminal from the engine compaartment? __________________

07-15-2003, 01:15 PM	#6
devGOD devGOD Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,486 My Ride: AA S/C 2000 323i View My Garage	how do i keep my battery from going dead though? I'm upgrading to a yellow top but, would one battery be enough to power an ice for 5hrs or more? __________________ Xbox360: devGOD

07-15-2003, 11:08 AM	#5
carguy84 Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Waltham Posts: 1,972 My Ride: 330i View My Garage	yes, that is an ending point.

07-15-2003, 01:22 PM	#7
Pmmeke modder fokker Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Belgium Posts: 6,513 My Ride: E46/E92M3/E60 525d View My Garage	you do it like me, you add a second one with a power cutting relais that kills the connection between the 2 batterys when the motor is not running __________________ :: Europrojektz - Belgian Chapter :: http://europrojektz-world.com :: http://europrojektz.be[/CENTER]

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