Miata Mailing List: May 1996, Message #104
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   From: Sean Archer 
Subject: Re: Mazda OEM Batteries
   Date: Thu, 2 May 1996 12:20:32 -0400

At 03:21 PM 5/2/96 +1100, Dennis wrote:


>> lighter than the conventional battery and is placed on the right side of the
>> car to help offset the weight of the driver (ie. full tank of gas, driver,
>> battery position etc. etc. designed for 50%/50% weight distribution).  And
>
>Does this mean RHD cars don't have 50%/50% weight distribution since driver
>sits on the battery side?
>
Good question Dennis.  You've got me.  What I was trying to point out was
that the weight, size and position of the battery was important in design
considerations for the balance and handling of the car, hence AGM and
placement in the trunk.  


Drive Careful Fast ...

Sean N. Archer                  P.O. Box 61143
President,                      Kensington Postal Station
CDN Rockies Chapter             Calgary, Alberta
Miata Club of America           Canada T2N-4S6

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