which light weight battery?

[Zilli]

the only time you have to worry about charge is if you parked up and listening to your stereo... it wont matter when you are driving

[string]

Get the biggest fattest battery you can find and stick it right up the front for some extreme traction.

[yourfather]

way to ruin a serious discussion

[string]

I was hoping it would spark a discussion on why a light weigh battery was prefered over a full weight, but if you don't want to venture outside the box so be it.

[yourfather]

I was hoping it would spark a discussion on why a light weigh battery was prefered over a full weight, but if you don't want to venture outside the box so be it.

so posting a comment about putting a heavy battery over your front radiator support has a logical connection to this by........................

don't give me bullshit about venturing outside the box.

Of course its obvious why a light weight battery is preferred over a full weight one. And there are pro's and cons.

Why don't you get back in your box and if you wish to discuss the positives and negatives of a lightweight battery, do it without posting irrelevant spam

[bennjamin]

i will put my battery to scale tommorow
Bennjamin is yours EXT16L or EXT20L ?

EXT12L ehhehe. 4kg la Runs fine.

BTW guys there is no real difference in handling or performance with a smaller battery ( going from 13kg to a 4kg unit) but its a "overall package" that is the difference. That is , various parts have been removed or replaced with lighter alternatives on my car so its a must. IT also looks great sitting there in the engine bay

[JasonGilholme]

I think the Dekka will be on my purchase list as part of my engine bay tuck/weight reduction.

4kg battery will look good in the boot The less up the front the better.

[string]

I think the Dekka will be on my purchase list as part of my engine bay tuck/weight reduction.

4kg battery will look good in the boot The less up the front the better.

Front wheel drive, you want all the weight over the front wheels you can get. Unless you were talking about appearance, which you are right

I definately agree a smaller battery looks way better; I would have gone for one but I don't have a battery hold down for a smaller one. Are they generally more expensive or cheaper than full sized?

[Dylanamus]

A lot of people relocate batteries to the boot to distribute the weight more evenly. Most FFs are someting like 60% front biased. Also it frees up a fair chunk of room in the bonnet.

[string]

Most FFs are someting like 60% front biased.

That's a good thing.

I understand when people do it to free up space though.

[Dylanamus]

string: I take it from your comments that you think traction is an issue? The majority of people running FF setups have conservative engine outputs, so post launch traction isn't really a concern that outweighs the benefits of even weight distribution (for handling purposes). But anyway, a lightweight drycell is only going to be 5kg give or take, so it's not like this mod in particular would change the balance at all. So like you implied, the only real world benefits are space in the engine bay - although shaving 10kg here and there all adds up.

[string]

The majority of people running FF setups have conservative engine outputs, so post launch traction isn't really a concern that outweighs the benefits of even weight distribution (for handling purposes).

I wasn't talking about straight lines. Why would you want less weight over the front wheels, they do all the work, not the rears. Take a look at the weight distribution of some professional fwd racing cars.