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Old 07-23-2016, 01:31 AM   #107 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Stubby79 View Post
Spare tire well would be a good fit for the same size 4x6 cell pack. Just needs an inch extra on either side to clear the top of the pack. But this is putting weight out past the rear axle, which I'd rather not do. But I will if it gains me something else important...ie space. It does have the benefit of making the cells easy to access (so does having them all under the hood).

Trying to get a half decent backup option squeezed in is the only reason I've not commit ed to having them all under the hood already.
Placing some of the batteries under the hood and others in the spare tire well might be good if you're willing to eventually fit a range-extender that would require some space under the hood and the fuel tank.
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