Where would the best location in the trunk be to relocate the battery?
My original idea was to place the battery on the passenger side in the trunk, to offset the weight of the driver, and the exhaust system.
Any other suggestions?
I know it's JUST a Cavalier, and I'm sorry if I hurt your ego.
Shifted (KickAzz) wrote:Your car isn't balanced from the factory, the drivers side is SIGNIFICANTLY heavier than the passenger side. Honestly though, unless your battery wieghs like 500lbs, its not going to make a noticable difference.
I can understand that, and although my battery doesn't weigh 500lbs, my thought was that putting it on the passenger side, opposed to the drivers side would be BETTER.
Thanks for the input guys!
I know it's JUST a Cavalier, and I'm sorry if I hurt your ego.
may not be noticable, but every little bit helps
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i think you will shave .01 seconds off your 1/4 mile! grats
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Moving the battery will not help with drag racing, but it will make a difference if you AutoX. It will help put more weight over the right rear for a little more rear traction and helps with the F/R weight percentages, which needs all the help you can put into it!
MadJack wrote:Moving the battery will not help with drag racing, but it will make a difference if you AutoX. It will help put more weight over the right rear for a little more rear traction and helps with the F/R weight percentages, which needs all the help you can put into it!
I do plan on drag racing more than anything, And although as you say it won't help in drag racing, it will however allow room for the intake system I have planned
Thanks for the input.
I know it's JUST a Cavalier, and I'm sorry if I hurt your ego.
Back from the dead lol
Anyways, what is the weight percentage front to rear on our cars?
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Mr.Goodwrench-G.T. wrote:-One thing brings my attention. I've driven in cars with 4-wheel drums and one thing is for sure, you drive that set up in the wet or the drums get wet and you step on that brake pedal, you will become a Pope with all the praying you'll be doing in hopes not to crash.
-Also disc brakes will brake in a shorter stopping distance than drum brakes.
-Our cars has a horrible (F)63%-64% / (R)33%-34% weight distribution.
lmao never mind found it.
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colt45 wrote:So wheres the other 2%?
Being occupied.
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i think this is the oldest thread to be brought back! lol...congradulations!!! haha
2% is being occupied, as in 'the driver'? so most drivers only weigh about 50-60lbs? lol
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Don't bring back 7 year old threads. Just post a new thread.
