How to run amp wires in your CB7

[Bad_dude]

Hmm, all of the installation kit has only 17 feet power cable.

[PointBlank]

Great info! If a DIY is made, make sure to point out that the power cable and RCA's should be ran on different sides of the vehicle, as they can pick up noise interference if they are too close.

[Bad_dude]

ok. I looked really closely at the doors and dude, it's tougher than I would think. The passenger's side looks easier. To run the cable from the side kick out then down, then into the door. The boot must be removed for sure to get the cable through without puncture or drilling.
For the driver's side, it's even tougher, there is a box right in front of where the cable would go out of the side kick. The boot is even tighter than passenger's side. I have not done it yet but it seems too hard and I need much more time to get it done. I am thinking if I could run the cables through the front firewall then back inside of the fenders then into the doors through the bottom of the side panel. What do you think? It won't be as pretty but unless some one is paying attention, they won't see them. I just want good sounds so looks don't mean that much.

How many watts can those stock cable ran in the car any way?
Thanks,

[foamypirate]

I used a stiff piece of bailing wire to pull my speaker wire through the wiring harness boot on the drivers side. It was a pain in the ass, regardless.

[Juan4DCB7]

this might help give a more visual example of how it looks


the website is
http://www.caraudiohelp.com/how_to_install_a_car_amp/how_to_install_a_car_amp.htm
hope it helps

[visualpoet]

Again, START A NEW THREAD!

This thread is only about how to run your amp wires. If you start your own thread, you'll get more answers.

[Bad_dude]

I still have question on the ground point if the amps are mounted in the trunk. I will have 2 amps screw down on a piece of wood which will be screwed down onto my sub box for the 10".
It's recommended that I ground the 2 amps separately, I see one center bolt which mount the bottom part of the back seat down. Where should I ground the other amp to?
The big bolt for the seat belt is too large and the connector won't fit around the bolt.
I don't want to use the bolt that ground the fuel pump. And definitely don't want to use the bolt for the shock absorber.
It's been 2 weeks and I still haven't gotten everything installed. I only got the power cable ran which was easy with all the help and pics. And the components in the front are done.
Waiting for my new dash trim to install the used Ebay won, Pioneer DEH-P5000UB.

Thanks,

[SPLCB7]

i tried going to my fuse box like that my amps to powerful to pull that off lol

[visualpoet]

i tried going to my fuse box like that my amps to powerful to pull that off lol

How can your amp be too powerful to connect it there at the fuse box? The wire is lugged and bolted down to the positive cable coming from the battery. Power wise there is not a noticeable difference bwtween where I'm connected and the battery; maybe .001 volt. Your 1200 watt Sony will be just fine lugged there.

[CB74christ]

hey

thanks a lot for this inf. i really appreciate the time that you took out to post this and to answer questions.

[visualpoet]

I still have question on the ground point if the amps are mounted in the trunk. I will have 2 amps screw down on a piece of wood which will be screwed down onto my sub box for the 10".
It's recommended that I ground the 2 amps separately, I see one center bolt which mount the bottom part of the back seat down. Where should I ground the other amp to?
The big bolt for the seat belt is too large and the connector won't fit around the bolt.
I don't want to use the bolt that ground the fuel pump. And definitely don't want to use the bolt for the shock absorber.
It's been 2 weeks and I still haven't gotten everything installed. I only got the power cable ran which was easy with all the help and pics. And the components in the front are done.
Waiting for my new dash trim to install the used Ebay won, Pioneer DEH-P5000UB.

Thanks,

Honestly, anyplace close to the amp that you can bolt directly to metal is fine. The closer to the amp the better.

thanks a lot for this inf. i really appreciate the time that you took out to post this and to answer questions.

We appreciate the recognition!

[Gnyce09]

ayyyy

[jdm.norcal]

sure was fun when i hooked up my audio in my 92 should of saved the pics had a second altanator and battery and 4 10 inch subs with 4 amps and 4 caps was anice setup really do miss my 92 lol but anyhow great tutorial

[PointBlank]

had a second altanator a

What did you remove? Power steering?

[ericblackburn]

wow, great effin pics!