as an environmental specialist with the University of Georgia I have done numerous tests on gas tanks, one of which was a study on the amount of probability involved in a gas tank leaking after an accident. I won't bore with specifics, but you have a better chance at being struck by lightning 2 in the same spot then you do in having your gas tank rupture in a wreck. Also, for all intent and purpose it’s impossible for a gas tank to actually explode from a collision. So I think the prevailing wisdom from the group is correct, the safest place is behind the seat where it cannot come in contact with the actual collision. The only reason they moved it was for room and smell.
