In a message dated 12/31/2012 11:57:31 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
lab@RYNTH.ORG writes:

My  mechanic has already chastised me for putting the tire chain bag on the
 driver's side of the under-bench compartment.  So, I thought a little
survey would be nice.

what is wrong with that?  dont see a problem..as long as your not
squishing something and as long as your ECU (aka the "brain box") is got its  cover
on it.. shouldn't be a problem