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In two words, weight distribution.

A battery mounted at the rear and low down is just what the doctor ordered.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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Originally Posted By Jays
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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Originally Posted By Jays
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!


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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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