is this something i can do by myself??
07-24-2002, 05:53 AM
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Originally posted by 94uhkord
Will- you ended up running your power leads down the center huh? I imagine that would be the best way.
And why did you run 2 power leads instead of using a distribution block?
steveng- the size of your power lead will ultimately decide how or where you run it. My power lead isn't that big, I think its 8 guage, maybe 4, so I was able to run it down the sides under the door sills. No need to take the back seat out when running down the sides. But if you don't mind the extra work, taking the seat out wont hurt and will give you more area to work with.
Will- you ended up running your power leads down the center huh? I imagine that would be the best way.
And why did you run 2 power leads instead of using a distribution block?
steveng- the size of your power lead will ultimately decide how or where you run it. My power lead isn't that big, I think its 8 guage, maybe 4, so I was able to run it down the sides under the door sills. No need to take the back seat out when running down the sides. But if you don't mind the extra work, taking the seat out wont hurt and will give you more area to work with.
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Originally posted by steveng
do i mount the amps directly on the back of the seats or is it better to mount on a piece of wood board? second question is, should i use 4 guage all the way from the battery to the amps, or 4 guage for the main power wire, and 8 to the amps?
do i mount the amps directly on the back of the seats or is it better to mount on a piece of wood board? second question is, should i use 4 guage all the way from the battery to the amps, or 4 guage for the main power wire, and 8 to the amps?
07-24-2002, 06:00 AM
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Originally posted by steveng
i think i will run it down the side under the door sills just to make life easier. one question for the power wire, why i shouldn't run the power wire and other wires on teh same side? if i add one more amp and sub, do i need 3 fuse box or just 1 ?
i think i will run it down the side under the door sills just to make life easier. one question for the power wire, why i shouldn't run the power wire and other wires on teh same side? if i add one more amp and sub, do i need 3 fuse box or just 1 ?
07-24-2002, 07:03 AM
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Originally posted by 94uhkord
Will- you ended up running your power leads down the center huh? I imagine that would be the best way.
And why did you run 2 power leads instead of using a distribution block?
Will- you ended up running your power leads down the center huh? I imagine that would be the best way.
And why did you run 2 power leads instead of using a distribution block?
so you can imagine a big buldge.
i ran 1 4gauge, but those amps i used ate it up, so i ran another 4guage instead of replacing it with 0 or something. i couldnt afford it.
another lesson learned about planning ahead.
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Originally posted by WiLL
no they are on the side of the car, so you can imagine a big buldge.
i ran 1 4gauge, but those amps i used ate it up, so i ran another 4guage instead of replacing it with 0 or something. i couldnt afford it.
another lesson learned about planning ahead.
no they are on the side of the car,
so you can imagine a big buldge. i ran 1 4gauge, but those amps i used ate it up, so i ran another 4guage instead of replacing it with 0 or something. i couldnt afford it.
another lesson learned about planning ahead.
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since my car got broken into, i don't think it's a good idea to mount an amp under the seat.
is distribution block so called splitor and how close should i mount the distribution block to the amps? last question, will i need two other fuses to protect the amps in addition to the fuse on the main power lead?
is distribution block so called splitor and how close should i mount the distribution block to the amps? last question, will i need two other fuses to protect the amps in addition to the fuse on the main power lead?
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Originally posted by steveng
since my car got broken into, i don't think it's a good idea to mount an amp under the seat.
is distribution block so called splitor and how close should i mount the distribution block to the amps? last question, will i need two other fuses to protect the amps in addition to the fuse on the main power lead?
since my car got broken into, i don't think it's a good idea to mount an amp under the seat.
is distribution block so called splitor and how close should i mount the distribution block to the amps? last question, will i need two other fuses to protect the amps in addition to the fuse on the main power lead?
this is how my setup use to look like.....
----fuse-----amp(w fuse)
battery---fuse------------dblock
----fuse-----amp(w fuse)
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07-24-2002, 11:29 AM
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Originally posted by WiLL
you can put the D block as far and close as you want to the amps...you CAN fuse them, actually i recommend that you do, in addition to the fuse under the hood.
this is how my setup use to look like.....
----fuse-----amp(w fuse)
battery---fuse------------dblock
----fuse-----amp(w fuse)
you can put the D block as far and close as you want to the amps...you CAN fuse them, actually i recommend that you do, in addition to the fuse under the hood.
this is how my setup use to look like.....
----fuse-----amp(w fuse)
battery---fuse------------dblock
----fuse-----amp(w fuse)
07-24-2002, 11:54 AM
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Originally posted by 94uhkord
dont need too many tools, phillips and flat head screwdrivers, wire cutters and stipper, a drill and some drill bits and of course, a healty collection of connectors would help.
dont need too many tools, phillips and flat head screwdrivers, wire cutters and stipper, a drill and some drill bits and of course, a healty collection of connectors would help.
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Originally posted by steveng
looks like you have 2 amps as well. do you use 4 guage all the way, or 4 for the main and 8 after the dblock? how much amp are your fuses? i heard that 150 amp is the max you can go, correct me if i am wrong.
looks like you have 2 amps as well. do you use 4 guage all the way, or 4 for the main and 8 after the dblock? how much amp are your fuses? i heard that 150 amp is the max you can go, correct me if i am wrong.
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