Spider theft deterrent and which battery lead...

[Joe Martin Cantrell <agiyo@domain.elided>]

I recently moved my '72 Spider's battery from the engine compartment to the 
shelf behind the passenger seat, where it is boxed, bolted and strapped in 
place.  I used 2/0 marine battery cable, the best quality stuff I was able 
to find.  It is better than welding cable, and much better than the stock 
cables.

I put one of those green knob battery disconnects on the negative battery 
lead, so I can unobtrusively cut all power to the car from the driver's seat.

The starter cranks more energetically, handling is palpably lighter even at 
parking speeds (a surprise) and more neutral at speed, and removing the 
disconnect knob is an effective antitheft device.  It is also much more 
convenient for disconnecting electrical power to work on the car.

Cheers,
Joe
Portland
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