Re: RE: Re: Air Filter Box

From: Bruce Aaron Hefner (gt9742a@prism.gatech.edu)
Date: Tue Apr 21 1998 - 15:08:34 EDT


You know now that you mention it, every car I've ever seen always has one
side of the engine compartment really packed with stuff, and the other
side is pretty much empty, maybe it is to get a better weight
distribution....

Bruce
>
> On 97's and later, you have the radiator reservoir on the driver's side -
> you would have to relocate it. Anyone ever wonder why they put that
> reservoir on the opposite end of the radiator filler cap - on the driver's
> side? Along with the battery, driver, brake system , steering column, and
> fuel tank (please - no replies saying that the horn, airbox, and exhaust
> pipe are on the passenger side) - maybe it's because the motor, tranny,
> and gun mount (wanted to see if you were paying attention!) are mounted
> slightly off center to the passenger side. I think about that type of stuff
> all the time. I never have been able to get an answer on how high a
> priority the position of components for weight distribution is with
> manufacturers - just curious. Enough of my rambling.
>
> Tate
>



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