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In two words, weight distribution.
A battery mounted at the rear and low down is just what the doctor ordered.
1930 Super Sports Aero 'The Elk'
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That's why twin sixes were standard on MG's up to the late 70's, but these days they all change to a single 12v, and some move them under the bonnet.
DaveW
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My Maserati had the battery in the boot (trunk for Americans) on the off side but given that it was originally a LHD car it would have been Italian near side.
Peter ![[Linked Image]](http://bradley.it/public_images/drive.jpg)
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Certainly with the current range of cars there is no room under the bonnet for the battery! I haven't found that it gets covered in water or road dirt in the back.
Jays
Former Morgan owner. Gone but hopefully not forgotten!
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Certainly with the current range of cars there is no room under the bonnet for the battery! I haven't found that it gets covered in water or road dirt in the back. Indeed - this one has come out pretty clean! Not sure the car has ever been out in the wet though...
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Certainly with the current range of cars there is no room under the bonnet for the battery! I haven't found that it gets covered in water or road dirt in the back. Not sure 'd like to have to drive through more than a couple of inches of water!
Peter,
66, 2016 Porsche Boxster S
No longer driving Tarka, the 2014 Plus 8...
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This is why you shouldn't drive a 3.0L Roadster through water: The flywheel is exposed at 6 o'clock on the Series 1. Maybe this was revised with the gearbox change from Getrag to Ford.  Some time ago I fitted a plate to keep the road dirt out. 
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Richard
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A bit late for this thread but www.tayna.co.uk is worth a look. Quick delivery too. No connection etc...
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