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Rockies4 · 03-30-2009, 12:15 AM

Now, with the battery in the trunk, will I still have room for my two trunk monkeys?

You know the old saying, "It's better to have two trunk monkeys instead of one."

shockandawe · 03-30-2009, 12:16 AM

The only reason the battery is in the trunk is to distribute the weight evenly.

CamaroSkooter · 03-30-2009, 12:23 AM

^ And easy access for car audio nuts

Xmicro_SS · 03-30-2009, 12:26 AM

My Mini Cooper S had the battery in the trunk....easier to access and helps weight distribution!

zebra · 03-30-2009, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by shockandawe

The only reason the battery is in the trunk is to distribute the weight evenly.

that ain't the only reason. it may have been one of the bigger factors, but when asking about this months ago, they also mentioned OnStar being one of the reasons. think about it... if you smash the front end and disconnect the battery (or puncture/rupture it), what's gonna supply power to alert the EMTs? rear-end collisions are typically less traumatic to passengers than front-end, so statistically, there's a better chance of someone being coherent enough to make a call if a rear crash kills the battery.

also, the reduced heat and elemental exposure help prolong the life of the battery.
it's also much easier to access in the trunk.

shockandawe · 03-30-2009, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by zebra

that ain't the only reason. it may have been one of the bigger factors, but when asking about this months ago, they also mentioned OnStar being one of the reasons. think about it... if you smash the front end and disconnect the battery (or puncture/rupture it), what's gonna supply power to alert the EMTs? rear-end collisions are typically less traumatic to passengers than front-end, so statistically, there's a better chance of someone being coherent enough to make a call if a rear crash kills the battery.

also, the reduced heat and elemental exposure help prolong the life of the battery.
it's also much easier to access in the trunk.

The benefits you mention are secondary,the primary reason is to distribute the weight evenly.

zebra · 03-30-2009, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by shockandawe

The benefits you mention are secondary,the primary reason is to distribute the weight evenly.

note 'primary' reason... not 'only' reason

Wicho · 03-30-2009, 03:37 AM

Well heres my question.

They are most likely using lead-acid batteries. Are they sealed?

If not, I know the first mod I'm doing starts with O and ends with ptima.

Baughman · 03-30-2009, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Riderover40

So other then positive and ground posts ...... what other posts should there be

I was simply stating there are just battery leads and posts.... no battery. That was my only point....

fierodeletre · 03-30-2009, 04:21 AM

I wouldn't even say it's the primary reason.

ALL cobalts have it in the trunk. An LS Cobalt is in no way, shape, or form a performance car. Why would GM engineer the whole model line (of which SS models represent the vast minority) with a rear mounted battery if weight distribution was their PRIMARY goal? This is a trend that is occurring along many GM products. Everyone else has said it, the benefits are manifold: protection from elements, ease of access, weight distribution, heat protection, more reliable power supply in the event of a crash, etc etc etc. I would put those last two, heat protection and crash reliability as the most primary of the reasons. weight distribution is just a bonus, ancillary benefit. Remember this car is Zeta, so it was most likely a done deal from the get-go.

Vash · 03-30-2009, 07:12 AM

Just needs to be inspected every month for swelling. It's probably a maint free so the indicator lens needs to be looked at as well.

Otherwise it's a plus. There are stereo modders that go thru hell to add 2nd battery in cabin.

theholycow · 03-30-2009, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Riderover40

So other then positive and ground posts ...... what other posts should there be

Haven't you been paying attention? A shunt should also be there!

Quote:

Originally Posted by shockandawe

The benefits you mention are secondary,the primary reason is to distribute the weight evenly.

An additional secondary benefit: More room under the hood for engine stuff.

Wicho · 03-30-2009, 10:58 AM

So nobody knows whether or not the battery is sealed?

CWI · 03-30-2009, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Riderover40

So other then positive and ground posts ...... what other posts should there be

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03-30-2009, 12:26 AM	#32
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Wicho Resident Detailer Drives: 1998 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Valencia, Ca Posts: 22	So nobody knows whether or not the battery is sealed? __________________ "Faith is nothing more than the license people give themselves to keep believing when reason fails."

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Rockies4 Drives: PT Cruiser 02 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Santa Maria, California Posts: 791	Now, with the battery in the trunk, will I still have room for my two trunk monkeys? You know the old saying, "It's better to have two trunk monkeys instead of one."

03-30-2009, 12:16 AM	#30
shockandawe Drives: 2014 Z51 Corvette Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,349	The only reason the battery is in the trunk is to distribute the weight evenly.

03-30-2009, 12:23 AM	#31
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	^ And easy access for car audio nuts

03-30-2009, 04:21 AM	#38
fierodeletre Drives: 02 WS6 TA, 88 Fiero Formula Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Utard Posts: 296	I wouldn't even say it's the primary reason. ALL cobalts have it in the trunk. An LS Cobalt is in no way, shape, or form a performance car. Why would GM engineer the whole model line (of which SS models represent the vast minority) with a rear mounted battery if weight distribution was their PRIMARY goal? This is a trend that is occurring along many GM products. Everyone else has said it, the benefits are manifold: protection from elements, ease of access, weight distribution, heat protection, more reliable power supply in the event of a crash, etc etc etc. I would put those last two, heat protection and crash reliability as the most primary of the reasons. weight distribution is just a bonus, ancillary benefit. Remember this car is Zeta, so it was most likely a done deal from the get-go.

03-30-2009, 07:12 AM	#39
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,100	Just needs to be inspected every month for swelling. It's probably a maint free so the indicator lens needs to be looked at as well. Otherwise it's a plus. There are stereo modders that go thru hell to add 2nd battery in cabin.