Amp / Sub install question.

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oolunchbox
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Amp / Sub install question.

Post by oolunchbox »

I've been looking and cant seem to find much about how people have run their wires from the Head Unit to their aftermarket amps. im planning on installing one and a pair of subs on friday and i want ot have the wires as hidden as possible, and advice or links to posts is appreciated.
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nismo
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Re: Amp / Sub install question. (oolunchbox)

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My brother and I ran the wires behind the dash and then through the right pillar on the bottom. Since my amp is right under the passenger seat, I just ran the wires where the factory amp was at. So, yeah, that solved that. The only wire you can see is the maybe the harness that we used to bypass the amp. But, that is hardly noticeable. If you look at Merzbow's amp install, it's very similar to mine. None of his wires showed because of the fact that he didn't have the Moons and Tunes amp. So, yeah, let us know if you need any other help. Then my speaker wires, I ran those through the right floor piece into the compartment right behind the seats through one of the child seat clips and to my sub. Works great. I have one Infinity Reference 10" sub. Sounds loud enough for my tastes. So, I'm happy. Let us know if you need any more help Inder
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Post by Jahntassa »

Run the power wire through the main wiring grommet in the firewall, it's just above the gas pedal on the firewall. As for the RCA's, just pick a side, it's pretty easy to pull up the runner panels with the door open, and you can just lay the wire in, and tuck it under the middle section between the doors.
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