Battery dimensions

QMark

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Hi, I have a Carrera Hellcat 18" 2021 and I'm looking a bottle downtube located battery to fit in the triangle. I'll be matching the battery to a bbshd.

I've measured the inside of the triangle at 580mm/ 450mm/ 330mm.
Most of the batteries have dimensions like 370*90*110mm.
Would this fit inside?

I think it would be very close but I'm not sure. My back up is a triangle battery but I like the bottle mounted ones better.

Appreciate any help and if I've left anything out let me know. Thanks
 

Nealh

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Quite simple really.
Use old cereal packs and cut them up to make the shape to match the battery dims, then insert in the triangle to see if it fits. Allow an extra 20mm to lift the battery off the cradle and up away from the bottom.
 

QMark

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Quite simple really.
Use old cereal packs and cut them up to make the shape to match the battery dims, then insert in the triangle to see if it fits. Allow an extra 20mm to lift the battery off the cradle and up away from the bottom.
Thanks for the reply. I actually tried this idea using a cardboard box I cut up. The issue I had with this method was; the dimensions are given as if the battery was rectangular; not taking into account the slopes found at the front and sometimes the back of battery's ( I think it's going to be soo close that the slopes are going to matter).

I'm fine if I have to mount it semi permanent as I can't see it sliding in and out as normal.

I will have another look to see if I've done the cardboard battery cutout accurately.
 

QMark

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After getting a chance to look at it again it looks like the battery will fit. Good news . Now to get one ordered. Thanks for the help