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So working on the car again today, good times! Today was ....
- Find a spot for the fuse box
- Install the front speaker pods
- Route all wiring for speaker pods, splitters, tweeters, amps
- Check out rear end squeaks and clunnks
Below is a diagram of the general setup of the amps and speakers. The wires do not run this way and i left out the data wires.
The large amp (amp1) powers the subs. The smaller amp (amp2) powers the 300W Type R front pods. (the stereo powers the OEM speakers). There is a splitter off the battery for two wires. 1- A 2AWG wire runs to a 160amp circuit breaker and then to the start. 2- A 4AWG wire runs to a distribution block which powers both amps.
I'm debating if the amps need a in-line fuse since they have a built in fuse themselves. Any ideas guys?
And although the car had these coilovers installed by a professional mechanic I still found loose bolts. The drivers side bolt was not tightened on the top of the coilover and other things. Because of this the top of the super streets drivers side coilover was rubbing against the metal piece that sits near the seatbelt. So I just removed these things, I'm not sure what the purpose of these were anyways.
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seems to be bolt holes for the factory disc changer. I had one in my CB7 when I first got it.1993 SE Coupe MRT - 1992 LX Sedan MRT
93 Accord SE Bose Stereo MYTHS & FACTS - F22A* Power Plant Removal(UNDER CONSTRUCTION)
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Originally posted by Raf99 View PostI'm debating if the amps need a in-line fuse since they have a built in fuse themselves. Any ideas guys?
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Originally posted by wildBill83 View Postseems to be bolt holes for the factory disc changer. I had one in my CB7 when I first got it.
Originally posted by sonikaccord View PostYes!!! The in-line fuse is NOT to protect the amp, rather it protects the wire from burning your car to the ground. Install it as close as possible to the battery. Pick the fuse size based on wire gauge.
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Originally posted by sonikaccord View PostWait, I spy a circuit breaker? Why not use that?
OR....... can i use one in-line fuse running to the distribution block for the amps. I'm thinking I should use two separate in-line fuses for each amp as one amp has a 80amp fuse and the other a 30amp fuse.
What's the fuse rating to use for a 4AWG wire?
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Originally posted by Lucien View PostDid you get the fenders on yet? I cant wait to see how they look.
I may put them on soon if I can find the time. II'm also moving in 15 days which is going to put a hold on everything.
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Originally posted by Raf99 View PostCircuit breaker is 160amp for the 2AWG wire running to the starter. I'll use two in-line fuses on the wires running to each amp.
OR....... can i use one in-line fuse running to the distribution block for the amps. I'm thinking I should use two separate in-line fuses for each amp as one amp has a 80amp fuse and the other a 30amp fuse.
What's the fuse rating to use for a 4AWG wire?
You can use one fuse as long as all of the wire is the same size.
If you use a smaller inline fuse than your amps rated fuse, then the smaller fuse becomes the amps protective fuse if you wanted to go about it that way.
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Originally posted by sonikaccord View Post4 awg is rated to about 100A, +/- some amps.
You can use one fuse as long as all of the wire is the same size.
If you use a smaller inline fuse than your amps rated fuse, then the smaller fuse becomes the amps protective fuse if you wanted to go about it that way.
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I appreciate the support sonikaccord. You should come by more often
Tonight's work.....
Only thing left to do is wire up the backup camera power and ground. I figured I'm going to wire this to one of the amps since they have a +12V / ground and since they only come on when the car is turned on.
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