re: Audi Parts (battery cables)

[Peter_C_Schulz@ccmail.ed.ray.com]

Steve Powers posted 20 Dec:

My '85 4000q is in need of a new battery cable. Most specifically,
I need the positive cable. Unfortunately, I am not exactly willing
to part with the $100+ that all of the local Audi dealers are asking.
I want the OEM version as it has some auxillary spade connections
which are used by several circuits (including my stereo system) in
the car. I haven't located a satisfactory aftermarket cable which
wouldn't require major rewire of several connections.

Is there a good mail order outfit which handles battery cables? I
have tried all of the usual places seen in European Car to no avail.
A piece of 2AWG wire with a ring terminal at one end and a battery
terminal at the other just isn't worth $100. I'd gladly pay about
$30 or so.

thanks bunches
- - steve powers                   stratos product development group
spowers@spdg.com                 seattle, washington


Steve, you said that you tried the "usual" suppliers from European Car.  Did you 
try "New Dimensions" (800) 637-2781 ?.  They sell a line of low gauge wiring 
sets for VWs dubbed "Massive Overkill".  I purchased an alternator-battery 
ground strap, and a battery-starter cable from them for my 16V Scirocco.  The 
cables were well made and much more reasonably priced than your dealers quote.

Even if they don't currently carry the cables for Audi, perhaps you could use 
some "gentle persuasion", mention the list, and Audi's affinity for using under 
gauged wiring.

Good Luck & Keep us posted!

Peter Schulz
1990 Bruised Coupe Q