Battery cable size

[Paulprior]

Hi
I changed my battery to see if it helped the very slow turn over when hot, but no change, so i guess i need to check / replace the cables, the main cable from the battery is a very fine cored very flexible cable, is this normal? what spec and size of cable should i be looking for to replace them with?
Also what is recomended for conections, at the battery mine are currently soldered directly into the battery lug
Thanks

Paul

[Paulprior]

Thanks for the very useful link, i just need to find somewhere to supply the cable now, 50mm sounds a good option.

I had also wondered about this hot start mod with the relaY, but dont see that that issue applies to me as mine is just slow turning over

Paul

[Paulprior]

Thanks for the very useful link, i just need to find somewhere to supply the cable now, 50mm sounds a good option.

I had also wondered about this hot start mod with the relaY, but dont see that that issue applies to me as mine is just slow turning over

Paul

[Paulprior]

But if i dont have a problem with the solenoid engaging then the bigger cable should be the answer?

[Paulprior]

So you recomend leaving the original earth and add a braided strap to the block, or replace the original as well?
Does anyone know the hole size for the crimps to fit the solenoid and starter motor, 6mm, 8mm?, just want to get them ordered ready for the weekend
Paul

[Paulprior]

And how about cable length, from reading the threads I guess 3m of red is sufficient, how about the earth braided strap?

[Paulprior]

How / where did you route the extra earth, i looked at mine today and it comes back and up to under the dash, but i have zero access from the footwell as its behind the fibreglass, i will remove the dash tomorrow to see if i can see where the positive cable goes, reading the threads about fixing a draw wire to use to pull the new one in wont work for me because my positive cable goes up through the underside of the dash through some rubber tubing along with the main harness from the ECU.
Is it not possible to route the cables straight out of the footwell somewhere?

[Paulprior]

Belle427 said:

The photo i posted shows a cable with brown tape on it, there was a stud on the back of the block on the passenger side that i attached the extra negative to. Its a nightmare to get at with a spanner but with a little bit of patience it went on.

Hi Belle427
Where did you go with the positive cable, up and over or down below and across?, have you had any problem with that plastic conduit melting? i cant access my old positive at all so i am thinking of leaving it in place and just adding another 25mm cable

[Paulprior]

I was going to do both, but of you think adding an extra earth has yhe bigger effect i can always try that first

[Paulprior]

Hi
Thanks for all the thoughts above.
To correct my initial slow crank speed when hot i have added an extra 35mm2 positive cable, i left the original as i couldnt find a way to remove it, i also added a braided earth strap straight from the battery to the bolt at the back of the block as suggested, tested several times now when hot, great result, the crank speed is as good hot as when cold, no more worries at petrol stations.
I am thinking about the alarm and relay discussion, all the talk is of the relay inside the Meta system being too small to take the current required for the starter solenoid, is it the same for the Foxguard on my car?
Paul