Optimate MagCode Port Install

[hamster]

Personally I have used Optimate chargers as that is what I just got used to a ways back and they have worked well for me. A while back I looked at using the MagCode port and clip, but was just too darn lazy to wire it up myself. Well I just happended to notice that Optimate came out with MagCode Port (O97P12) and Clip (O97C12) and decided to give them a try on the Raptor.



I considered a few places to mount the port with a goal of making it as easy as possible to connect....so picked this spot on the lower bumper. The three panels just pop off fairly easy.









It is a perfect fit and you have to go high so that the clip clears the plastic trim. There is room behind and it is a fairly easy cable run up to the battery. Note: this location redoes require customization of the cable to the battery, but that is fairly easy.



And not too obvious from any distance.

 

[hamster]

Final picture....

 

[New recaros]

What do you use that for?

 

[hamster]

What do you use that for?

So I am one of those short-trip drivers and my battery gets low causing issues and it is not great for the life of the battery. I have a wall-mounted Optimate battery charger just inside the garage that I mostly use on my GTR which gets driven even less. So now I can quickly take charger off the GTR and stick it on the Raptor. One reason I picked that location on the Raptor is so if I come out the front door and take off in the Raptor forgetting to disconnect the charger....the connection will easily pop off and it stops charging since no complete circuit.

 

[New recaros]

So I am one of those short-trip drivers and my battery gets low causing issues and it is not great for the life of the battery. I have a wall-mounted Optimate battery charger just inside the garage that I mostly use on my GTR which gets driven even less. So now I can quickly take charger off the GTR and stick it on the Raptor. One reason I picked that location on the Raptor is so if I come out the front door and take off in the Raptor forgetting to disconnect the charger....the connection will easily pop off and it stops charging since no complete circuit.

Well, that’s neat. Never heard of such.

 

[Wichadicha]

Any chance you could share where you got those MagClips? I cannot find anyone with them? Thank you

 

[hamster]

Any chance you could share where you got those MagClips? I cannot find anyone with them? Thank you

Yeah I had problems too....figure they just too new. Got them here, but just checked and don't see the clip. I would just chat with them and ask if can't find. They shipped fast.

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[SN8KE]

Nice! Thanks for sharing. I have a quick connect setup to my battery but requires me to open the hood to connect. Your setup shows what it should be.