Old Jun 13, 2005 | 08:48 PM
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Default Amp self-install, want tips on minimizing interference & stuff

Hey,
I'm installing an Eclipse 50x4 RMS amp under the passenger seat of my 94 Prelude Si. I'm pulling out the whole interior and I only want to do this ONCE, so I'm looking for all the pointers I can get. I'm on a steep car-audio learning curve here.

I've got 6-foot RCAs, directional double-shielded, gonna go down the center divider. They were each $9. Got 8-guage ground and power wire, the ground will just go straight to the nearest steel beam and the power goes down the passenger door sill.

My concerns:
Screwing the amp to the floor: will it produce interference? I'm especially concerned because I'm installing sound deadening material all around, which has an aluminum backing. I don't really want to eliminate it under the amp. I need to insulate the amp mounting points somehow.

Power to the battery: I'd like to route it so it hugs the chassis. Then it's out of the way and I can screw my fuse holder to the chassis. Is it a problem to have the + and - power channels right up against each other for several feet?

Any installation tips would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

-Dan
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