Probably a stupid question, but as i was cleaning the trunk of my cabrio today, i noticed, where the battery is, there was a large box looking thing. Upon removal, its a heavy ass weight. I'm assuming this is to simulate the weight of the battery, since it's in the engine bay.
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Yeah, mr. silva discovered this too. Take it out and move your battery to the trunk. :P -
also peel up the 3/4" thick slab of crap lining the bottom of the trunk if you have it.Im now E30less.
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Originally posted by Ryan Stewart
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under the carpet. its usually painted to match and its a heavy tar slab that weights ~40lbsIm now E30less.
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Dont have it, guess BMW decided the gigantic weight and the convertible top was enough weight in the back of the car :P
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what good does it do?Originally posted by Ryan Stewart
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I think it's just extra weight over the rear wheels to help traction...but it really only helps in the winter.Comment
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Weight balance, more than anything.
"See, we're adding a little something to this month's sales contest. As you all know, first prize is a Cadillac Eldorado. Anyone wanna see second prize? Second prize is a set of steak knives. Third prize is you're fired."Comment
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Help any if I remove it?
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Originally posted by spencersComment
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i'm leaving the "ballast" in the trunk, unless i remove serious weight from the front of the car, too. i've heard it was for weight distribution (handling). i figure the bmw engineers knew what they were doing.Comment
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:up:Originally posted by hotghias
"See, we're adding a little something to this month's sales contest. As you all know, first prize is a Cadillac Eldorado. Anyone wanna see second prize? Second prize is a set of steak knives. Third prize is you're fired."Comment
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Never seen this in a UK E30. I dont think this would make that much of a difference on the handling.
Andrew AT E30zone.co.uk | H23-is | S14Comment
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I removed mine since I have a large sub box that sits right over the rear end. I figure without the 50lb lead weight and the heavy spare tire my stereo system off sets the difference and balances it out... I haven't put the car on a 4 wheel scale but I'm think I'm close. The handling feels the same with or without it.
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I could also be there to help with traction but since I now have a lsd I don't have traction issues any moreComment
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