Hey ninjafox. I have not cut the coil lead on an S-12, but did on the BBS for the Excal. My original intention, was strictly aestetics. This procedure was performed at the factory. I had the tech cut the coil lead to 40". This was for use on a Lightening Rod. What ended up happening, was it not only cleaned up the looks of the unit and eliminated several coil wraps around the stem, but performance increased. I felt like the sensitivity and stability increased substancially over stock, after this mod was performed. Try it, you will like the result, if for no other reason than aestetics. GH
