Spider Battery in Rear Shelf

["Fetsch, Ralph" <Ralph.Fetsch@domain.elided>]

I would not put a battery in the passenger compartment of any car. If my
memory serves me right, batteries give off hydrogen gas while charging, which
would be all the time, as well as sulfuric acid fumes. I can picture the
results of a hydrogen explosion inside a Spider with the top up. Top, seat and
driver pieces all over the place.

I'll keep my battery in the trunk, thanks you.

Cordova Ralph


Date: Sun, 19 Jan 2003 21:09:34 -0800
From: Joe Martin Cantrell <agiyo@domain.elided>
Subject: Spider theft deterrent and which battery lead...

I recently moved my '72 Spider's battery from the engine compartment to the
shelf behind the passenger seat, where it is boxed, bolted and strapped in
place.  I used 2/0 marine battery cable, the best quality stuff I was able
to find.  It is better than welding cable, and much better than the stock
cables.

I put one of those green knob battery disconnects on the negative battery
lead, so I can unobtrusively cut all power to the car from the driver's seat.

The starter cranks more energetically, handling is palpably lighter even at
parking speeds (a surprise) and more neutral at speed, and removing the
disconnect knob is an effective antitheft device.  It is also much more
convenient for disconnecting electrical power to work on the car.

Cheers,
Joe
Portland
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