It seems than at Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:46:59 -0500, Wonko wrote: > You're not actually securing this beast to the battery tray, > are you? Mass alone keeps it in place. I've had my 240D for > about three years now, and the battery is held in place by > gravity and has not shifted. I have cobwebs as proof.
Eeek! Just because it has not moved in your car (yet) does not mean it's a good idea!! That mass that "keeps it in place" will turn from friend to enemy as soon as you are in a situation in which seatbelts are beneficial. I suppose you could think of the hold down clamp as a seatbelt for your battery... -- Philip, with secured batteries in all my road vehicles _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com