Weight Distribution

[rxm6]

Hey, I'm no scientist. But as I was changing my oil today, through a highly scientific thought process I came to the conclusion that weight distribution on the i30/maxima must be something like 80:20 towards the front. So I want to do something about it. Can I? On my Xj6 and my E30, I moved the battery to the trunk. I was thinking about doing that because it would actually accomplish two things. 1) it would provide a little weight distribution 2) it would allow more air flow for my short ram But here is a question...if I do that and I relocate it to the trunk, will it throw the left, right weight balance off. After all the engine is to the right of the car. I don't want to upset that balance by removing the battery from the opposite side of the car.

Here is another question: Has anyone ever done this or am I just crazy?

[danielekfuj]

i guess it would help handling, but it would reduce traction to the front wheels, making your 1/4 mile times worse?

[danielekfuj]

im no scientist either.

[rxm6]

Good point. But being more of a mountain roadist at heart. I want more handling rather than straight line power. If I wanted to post record times on the 1/4 mile, I would fire up my '69 Charger R/T But with rising gas costs, that might cost me my FSTB and my KYB's...haha

[maxhopper]

For improved handling, you could always install coil overs, and get the car corner balanced.

[rxm6]

well i'm installing kyb agx and new springs but what do you mean by corner balanced

[MaximA32]

I would fire up my '69 Charger R/T

PICS OR SHENS!!!!

[maxhopper]

well i'm installing kyb agx and new springs but what do you mean by corner balanced

This site explains corner balancing very well.

[rxm6]

OOOOOoooo...AHHHHhhhhh

That sounds like a fun Saturday activity to do. Thanks for the site. As for pics, I will get those up as soon as I put them on. I only just received the springs and I am waiting for the shocks, so I would say by my birthday I'll have them both on. What a good b-day present huh?