Batteries, Round 2

I put the batteries back into their newly insulated boxes - I have decided to wrap them in plastic, then seal 'em up using expanding foam insulation. That will help anchor everything, and will provide the maximum heat transfer and insulation for the batteries... The component box is done - it's not pretty, but it's functional.

Four batteries are up under the front of the car, one are down each side of the motor.

More and more...

I've had to spend some time figuring out how to keep the batteries warm, as the weather is cooling down and I'm expcting to use this car for as many months as possible. To that end, I've insulated the boxes with industrial carpet and rubber, followed by a heating pad with a .050 piece of aluminum on top. Hopefully, when the boxes are sealed up, I should be able to keep about 15-20 additional degrees in the batteries.

The vacuum system is also coming along after a few delays. I should be installing it shortly...