S4Per

is it dangerous to just bolt on a 12" cable to the existing power cable? I mean, take a cable that's got ring connectors on each end, get a screw and nut and screw the existing power cable to the extension...then heat shrink.

Instant gratification is asking that question, since I couldn't find one of those connectors you used, and the local Shuck's has exactly one of those cables.

HIS4

So what you're going to do is have two ring terminals bolted together to make a connection and then heat shrink it for insulation? I think it'll work even though it won't be as nice. Another option would be to use a 4 AWG butt connector but I didn't go that route because crimping a 4 AWG butt connector is a major PITA especially in a confined space like the engine bay. But if you have access to a large gauge crimper (not the hammer type ones), it could be done. You could even solder and heat shrink it if you wanted to and do away with a mechanical connection all together.

I actually bought all my accessories through ebay because I couldn't get anything locally.

S4Per

a bit more ghetto than i'd like, but it works, it's safe, I had other stuff to do

I might get one of those set screw connectors yet, or solder...not sure.

So far, the battery is great! Besides the two amps, I have that PC in the car and I think I had it on for an hour on just battery without the volt meter moving...that's definitely not been the case with the one I had before (OEM replacement).

Thanks much for the help!