AMI CUSTOMS Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 Can you turn the amp around so the ground is only like 6 inches long? That would BEST. Shortest ground is always BEST!!!! Quote TEAM SOUNDQUBED -- TEAM SOUTH TEAM S.O.B. - Founder & Captain 3x Streetbeat World Record Holder 2017 MWSPL 1st place Mayhem & 4th Xtreme 4 2016 MWSPL 1st place Mayhem/2nd Adv 4/2nd Xtreme 4 2015 MWSPL 2nd place Mayhem & 4th Xtreme 4 2014 USACI 2nd place Streetbeat 5 - 162.6 db 2014 MWSPL 2nd place Xtreme 4 - 144.9 db 2013 USACI 1st place Streetbeat 4 - 161.9 db 2013 USACI 1st place Street Q+ - 162.8 db 2013 MWSPL 3rd Kaos2 & 4th Xtreme 4 2011 USACI 2nd place MOD 1001-2k - 160.0 db 2011 MWSPL 4th place: Adv3 - 157.8 db, Kaos2 - 150s db, Xtreme4 - 140s db 2010 ARSPL 1st place 501-750 - 160.3 db Arkansas loudest Best score to date 164.4 db - Termlab Outlaw Streetbeat 4 - 161.9 db Streetbeat 5 - 162.6 db MWSPL on Dash Legal door open (Music) - 162.5 db Sealed on dash Legal (Music) - 161.1 db - Termlab THE BLACK NASTY CURRENT BUILD & FAB The Black Nasty (6) 15 Rebuild Log 2012 (4) 15 Walled Sierra Build Log Evo X build log Facebook page The Black Nasty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoudBurp Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 Can you turn the amp around so the ground is only like 6 inches long? That would BEST. Shortest ground is always BEST!!!! x2 Quote Best of Luck and Cheers! There is a point of diminishing returns on the amount of equipment installed, kinda like throwing money out a window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
252chevyboyz Posted August 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 (edited) Got everything cleaned up. I do have a question though. What would y'all suggest to remove such a small area of paint? Sand paper? And if so what grit do y'all think would be best? Also the black stuff in the bolt holes I'm pretty sure is the factory sound deadner. It feels rubbery almost like "peel & seal" roofing Just a quick pic: Edited August 18, 2011 by 252chevyboyz Quote - 1997 Chevy Tahoe- Big 3 (1/0)- Dual Autocraft Batts- JVC KD-A315 HU- AQ 2200.1D- 18" AQ HDC3- Box w/ Removable Port (6ft^3 @ 36hz & 6.7ft^3 @ 42hz)- 39' 1/0 & 13' 2/0 Flex-A-Prene My Selling Feedback Build Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonedeaf Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 Removing the paint anything will work as log as it gets down to bare metal. I normally use a scotchbrite pad and go to work. To test your ground check the voltage you are getting from your positive and negative leads at the battery or amp. Now with your positive on either the amp or battery, use your grounding location for your negative. If voyage is more than .1 off your ground could be better. Once I know it's a nice solid ground I use plastidip spray to cover the grounding location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
252chevyboyz Posted August 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 I tried to use some steel wool to take the paint off around the ground and after about 5 mins it just had a dull finish but no paint dust really Quote - 1997 Chevy Tahoe- Big 3 (1/0)- Dual Autocraft Batts- JVC KD-A315 HU- AQ 2200.1D- 18" AQ HDC3- Box w/ Removable Port (6ft^3 @ 36hz & 6.7ft^3 @ 42hz)- 39' 1/0 & 13' 2/0 Flex-A-Prene My Selling Feedback Build Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassrace Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 I tried to use some steel wool to take the paint off around the ground and after about 5 mins it just had a dull finish but no paint dust really To save money I used to use a flathead screwdriver it does the trick Quote 145.9@40hz 145.3@34hz big 3 X2 group 34 Deka Group 31 All 0/1 awg jl meta wire Alpine CDA 7894 Orion HCCA D5000 2 AQ HDC312's Crunch gpv1100.2 (for 6.5"s only) AQ pro audio 6.5" - 3 sets AQ supertweeters - 2 sets 2000 Slamry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMI CUSTOMS Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 (edited) The heavier the grit the better, you don't want to be there all day, I use 36 grit or 8O Edited August 18, 2011 by AMI CUSTOMS Quote TEAM SOUNDQUBED -- TEAM SOUTH TEAM S.O.B. - Founder & Captain 3x Streetbeat World Record Holder 2017 MWSPL 1st place Mayhem & 4th Xtreme 4 2016 MWSPL 1st place Mayhem/2nd Adv 4/2nd Xtreme 4 2015 MWSPL 2nd place Mayhem & 4th Xtreme 4 2014 USACI 2nd place Streetbeat 5 - 162.6 db 2014 MWSPL 2nd place Xtreme 4 - 144.9 db 2013 USACI 1st place Streetbeat 4 - 161.9 db 2013 USACI 1st place Street Q+ - 162.8 db 2013 MWSPL 3rd Kaos2 & 4th Xtreme 4 2011 USACI 2nd place MOD 1001-2k - 160.0 db 2011 MWSPL 4th place: Adv3 - 157.8 db, Kaos2 - 150s db, Xtreme4 - 140s db 2010 ARSPL 1st place 501-750 - 160.3 db Arkansas loudest Best score to date 164.4 db - Termlab Outlaw Streetbeat 4 - 161.9 db Streetbeat 5 - 162.6 db MWSPL on Dash Legal door open (Music) - 162.5 db Sealed on dash Legal (Music) - 161.1 db - Termlab THE BLACK NASTY CURRENT BUILD & FAB The Black Nasty (6) 15 Rebuild Log 2012 (4) 15 Walled Sierra Build Log Evo X build log Facebook page The Black Nasty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
252chevyboyz Posted August 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 (edited) Hows this look? Edited August 18, 2011 by 252chevyboyz Quote - 1997 Chevy Tahoe- Big 3 (1/0)- Dual Autocraft Batts- JVC KD-A315 HU- AQ 2200.1D- 18" AQ HDC3- Box w/ Removable Port (6ft^3 @ 36hz & 6.7ft^3 @ 42hz)- 39' 1/0 & 13' 2/0 Flex-A-Prene My Selling Feedback Build Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoudBurp Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 looks good, as long as you have metal-metal contact. just make sure you also try to get that black crap out of the threads. The more surface area of contact, the better. Quote Best of Luck and Cheers! There is a point of diminishing returns on the amount of equipment installed, kinda like throwing money out a window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
252chevyboyz Posted August 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 I wire brushed the threads on the bolts and used "carb & choke" cleaner to break down any oil or gunk that was on the inside of the hole then wiped it out with a shop towel and a screw driver. I hope it will all be good. Thanks for all the help y'all its really appreciated Quote - 1997 Chevy Tahoe- Big 3 (1/0)- Dual Autocraft Batts- JVC KD-A315 HU- AQ 2200.1D- 18" AQ HDC3- Box w/ Removable Port (6ft^3 @ 36hz & 6.7ft^3 @ 42hz)- 39' 1/0 & 13' 2/0 Flex-A-Prene My Selling Feedback Build Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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