User:Quaraxkad
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This page is a "work-in-progress" meant to serve as an FAQ for anyone interested in buying a ground wire or battery cable kit from me. I offer many options for customization of these kits, see below for details.
Quaraxkad's "Big 3+2"
Looking for a Big 3 upgrade for your G2 Legend? I make what I call the Big 3+2 kit. It includes everything you need to completely remove and replace your old OEM battery cables and terminals. This is different from a traditional big 3 due to the Legends under-hood fusebox being inline with the alternator power wire, plus the addition of the battery to starter power wire. A traditional "big 3" is just not suitable for the Legend. To my knowledge, these are the only kits on the market that can replace the power wires going to and from the fusebox, due to the terminals that require modifications to fit in a Legends fusebox..
The "standard" kit is pictured below. It includes 0-gauge KnuKonceptz Fleks cables (for B+ to Starter, B- to Block), 4-gauge KnuKonceptz Fleks cables (for B+ to Fusebox, Fusebox to Alternator, B- to Frame), a pair of KnuKonceptz KonFused battery terminals, gold ring terminals modified to fit the Legends alternator, starter, and block ground, two special copper lug terminals modified to fit the Legend fusebox, and your choice of color braided sleeving (note: the sample photo below does not have braided sleeving, see the photos in the Gallery below for an idea of what braided cable looks like). All terminals are properly crimped for conductivity and strength. The ends of every cable are labeled to help ensure correct installation.
Ground Kits
These are supplemental wires added to your Legend to ensure good grounding across the engine bay for all components. There are two options for ground wire kits. First is the 5-wire kit based on the old DIY from LegendTuner.org (http://forums.acuralegend.org/diy-kojis-grounding-kit-p423786.html). I believe the kit that this DIY was based on was not designed specifically for the Legend, as a result the lengths are not perfect and the routing isn't ideal. The second option is a kit with 6-wires and slightly shorter total cable length, shorter is always better when dealing with power and especially ground wire. It touches some important points that the generic kit does not, and I believe it is a better method overall.
Battery Reloction
Battery relocation kits include all the cables, inline fuse holders, ring terminals, distribution blocks, and battery terminals that you need to relocate your battery from the engine bay to the trunk.
Amplifier Power/Ground Wire, Custom Lengths and Kits
If you need any custom lengths of cable for amplifier installation, kits for other cars, etc, I can also provide these with any of the sleeving options shown here. Price will depend on gauge, length, and options.
Options
Colors
KnuKonceptz Fleks is available in Smoke, Blue, and Red. All colors are the same cost, and you can choose different colors for each individual cable if you'd like.
Battery Terminals
KonFused
This is the battery terminal included with the standard Big 3+2. It is made by KnuKonceptz. It has three ultra-high strength fittings for cables from 0 gauge to 4 gauge. It has a chrome finish and an optional acrylic cover. These are great terminals and the fittings are extremely strong when properly installed: There's no risk of a cable coming loose like with most aftermarket set-screw terminals. If you need to connect small gauge wires for aftermarket accessories, you should either plan on adding a distribution block or using the cheaper "Basic" battery terminal below. This terminal is also very large, and you will not be able to fit jumper cables over them.
Basic
This is a cheaper, more basic battery terminal that is also made by KnuKonceptz. It has two set-screw type fittings for one 0-gauge and one 4-gauge cable, plus a screw post for ring terminals on any size wire. It has a silver nickel finish and an optional acrylic cover.
Cable Sleeves
Nylon Braid
Nylon braid sleeving is available in many different colors, most colors are pictured here. The ends are terminated by adhesive dual-wall heatshrink to prevent fraying. It is primarily an aesthetic upgrade, but it also provides a some abrasion resistance to protect the cables from being cut or scraped.
Braided Sleeving Coverage
Braided sleeving can be applied in different sizes to either hide the wire inside or allow it to show through. The options are Light, Medium, and Full Coverage. Light coverage is not available on 0-gauge wires.
Metallic Braids
Braided sleeving is also available in special metallized materials. The samples below are Silver Mylar, Chrome, and Full Coverage Chrome.
Wire Loom
Wire loom protects cables from heat, oil, dirt, etc. It comes in 9 colors. Chrome loom is a different material from all the other colors, it is thicker, stronger, and more resistant to heat, but a lot more expensive.
Misc
Distribution Block
A distribution block is useful if you have more devices needing power wires than your battery terminals can handle on their own. They come in fused and un-fused versions. an un-fused block is generally called a "ground distribution block" but it can also be used for power wires. The exact configuration of battery terminals, distribution blocks, and inline fuses will depend on your specific setup.
Heatshrink
Heatshrink is used to cover the crimps on ring terminals and to prevent braided sleeving from fraying. Dual-Wall heatshrink is used on cables with braided sleeving, it has an internal layer of adhesive that melts and sticks to the braid to ensure it stays firmly in place.
Contact
If you have any questions or would like to purchase a kit, please send a PM to Quaraxkad on AcuraLegend.org.
Gallery
Carbon Braid over Smoke Fleks
Smoke Fleks
Clear Braid over Smoke Fleks
Silver Mylar braid over Smoke Fleks
Chrome braid over Smoke Fleks
High coverage Chrome braid over Smoke Fleks
