Jump Starter cables long enouph for G70 under hood?

[jwgilmer]

Hello…
Probably a dumb question but I just purchased a nice 2023 G70 2.0T and noticed one thing on a video tutorial about start jumping from engine bay. Does anyone have issues with the “length” of the cables on some jump starters for the G70. Since you are connecting positive to the bolt it seems like you need more cable length than I see on most jump start kits. I was just wondering if anyone has a jump start kit that “does” fit from positive post to the bolt ?? Thanks a lot.. Jwgilmer

 

[joegr]

I don't think that the separation between the positive jump post and the negative bolt is any greater than the separation between typical (large) battery posts.

 

[tarhoosier]

I have a lithium battery jumper unit and the +/- connections are within an inch or two the short cable allows which means the connections are tricky tight. My conventional long cables to another vehicle are no trouble. As a owner of a single car the lithium pack is for times when another vehicle is unavailable. Requires some adjusting the position in just the right way for the lithium pack. 30 footer is easy peasy.

 

[jwgilmer]

I have a lithium battery jumper unit and the +/- connections are within an inch or two the short cable allows which means the connections are tricky tight. My conventional long cables to another vehicle are no trouble. As an owner of a single car the lithium pack is for times when another vehicle is unavailable. Requires some adjusting the position in just the right way for the lithium pack. 30 footer is easy peasy.

Thx… I knew it would be close. I’m Trying to get the “length” of red/black cables from some of the vendors selling jump starter lithium kits. Some list lengths some don’t. Looks like 23 inches (each) is the longest I could find so far (for just under $100).

 

[Volfy]

I just used this 20ft 4AWG cable (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F9RNIPI?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1&th=1) to jump one of our Stingers from my GMC van. Way longer than necessary, since I was able to park the van with its battery right in front of the Stinger front bumper. The extra length would come in handy in other less-than-ideal scenarios.

The wire gauge is just as important as the length. I prefer at least 4AWG, but if it's just for the G70, 6AWG should be okay.

Most conventional jumper cables have plenty enough spread between (+) and (-) to stretch from the G70's underhood (+) tab to the engine block (which is where you should attach the (-).

 

[tarhoosier]

Total length may be deceiving because in my lithium pack cables the last few inches that attach to the lithium block are fused and do not spread. I need to find a place to balance the block that allows connections to both poles. I practiced when I received it to learn how to make it work before a necessary use. In a dark rainy night I know I can MAKE it work. The lithium pack has a mighty flashlight function built in so extra handy.
If you are shopping you want a jumper not a charger. Charging over time is one type of electron mover. Jumper requres a different type of electron mover. (I do not understand electricity). Also the type of car engine is relevant to the purchase. Larger engines require more power. Diesel more than all others. Read the information and user experience closely.
As with most things, there was more to it than I thought. I paid about 100$