battery

[l4ume]

hi people i have a 320i 1989 g plate want to now is it poss to put battery in boot like 325 if so has anyone done this before ? and what parts do i need? many thanks melvyn

[kam-325i]

Yes and Yes.

You need the cabling from the 325i that runs from the boot to the engine comparment and alot of paitence !!!

[Brianmoooore]

You need to find a scrap 325 and transfer the parts so that they are exactly as they were in the donor. All holes required are present on your 320, although you may have to dig through some sealant to find the blanking plates.

[l4ume]

nice one ? also has anyone ever moved the fused box to the boot ? and washer bottel? many thanks melvyn

[kam-325i]

No and No......

I like these simple answers !!!

Why move them anyway.....

[ed325i]

It would be easyer to move the fuse box to under the glove box.

[Brianmoooore]

Washer bottle can be boot mounted, and a few on here have.
The bottle to use is a touring rear window wash unit which will fit in the LH boot well perfectly.

[Chris]

Why would you want to move the fuse box to the rear?

For that matter why would you want to move the battery to the boot? Are you thinking of powering amps and stuff?

[Brianmoooore]

Why would you want to move the fuse box to the rear?

For that matter why would you want to move the battery to the boot? Are you thinking of powering amps and stuff?

No idea on why anyone would move the fusebox or want to, but weight distribution is one reason to move the battery. The other one (for me) is to free up space to fit E34 M50 ECUs and LPG bits.

[Chris]

Aha, i didnt think it would make much difference weight wise thats why i asked.

Good point with th espace though, and now i think about it the old battery is quite heavy