Robert and group, I would like to throw in my 2cents. The battery straps are sometimes a pain to figure out and to replace when the acid get to them. But they are very important. Even though the compartment is small and it's full of battery. The battery must be straped down. Not just in the De Lorean but in any car. The bounce when going over bumpy roads and railroad tracks will damage the plates.Then you may have what is called a dead cell and the car won't start at the wrong time. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. John Hervey www.specialTauto.com --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx, "Robert Rooney" <DMCVegas@xxxx> wrote: > Quick question. I've had my car a while now, but I still can't figure > out how in the world to use the strap to hold my battery down! Not > that it's a big deal since the battery doesn't have much room to > move. Ideas? > > -Robert > vin 6585