lagexe Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 (edited) I got home yesterday around 12:45am and worked on my wire till around 8:15am this morning. I took my time, measured everything, made sure every wire was even and sealed off where it needed to be, everything I hear people say. However, my wiring looks like crap. I zipped every wire from an amp together to try and make it look better, but if didn't help. Obviously I'm missing something, almost 7.5hrs of work and nothing special to show for it. I'll try to put up some pics when I get home. In the mean time anyone have some tutorial on how to wire, and make it look good? Also, I have looked through countless projects in the Member-Design Forum, which actually gave me a few ideas that helped a LITTLE; like using bolts as terminals to keep things hidden, Relays to better REMs, etc. So far my google searches have come up with results I found to be unhelpful. So thanks for time, links, and any tips. I don't think it would help you, help me.. But, I drive a 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo My box is about 8cf, it's 44.75" wide (left to right), and 24" tall. I have my second battery (soon I'll have third) in the back 4 amps in all. Amp-1 is my sub amp, only 2 speaker wires come out of it, and one RCA line (in). Amp-2 is a 4 channel with 8 speaker lines going out 4mids/4tweets (front and back), also it has 2 RCA lines running in, none running out. Amp-3 Plays my bullets tweets, 2 speaker lines out, 1 RCA line in, 1 RCA line out. Amp-4 plays my 6x9s in the very back of the jeep. I build this system with 'Tail-Gating' in mind. That said, yes my 6x9s are facing out the back. Amp-4 has 2 speaker lines running out, 1RCA in, 1RCA out. Thanks again for any and all help. Edited February 7, 2012 by lagexe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariobjones Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 If you don't plan on uninstalling your wires, I'd use electrical tape. Gives it the factory look. Or better yet, wire loom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lagexe Posted February 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 If you don't plan on uninstalling your wires, I'd use electrical tape. Gives it the factory look. Or better yet, wire loom. Sorry for the delay, I got real busy. I don't mind reinstalling my wires, if that would look better. Also, I could try using loom, I would love to start over (again ) is that would help. I do want to start demoing one, and do not want people to look at my build/wires and go "wtf?". Do you have any tutorials, tips, videos, etc that could better help me understand what is going through someone's head as they wire (prettily)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaskanzx5 Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 make a false floor and run all the wires under that. draw out where the amps will be and drill a whole infront of each connection on the amp for the wires and run the wires under the false floor and up through the holes and into the amp. if the speaker wires for the subs connect or go into the box at the bottom that sits flat on the floor of the car then you can run the speaker wires from the amps to the subs under the floor aswell. in general make a false floor and run as many wires as you can under the floor. when i build my box im gonna run the speaker wires for the sub through the port then put it on a meter and test the box in different positions so that i can find the best way and then im gonna run the wires through what ever side of the box ends up being the bottom. gives it a real nice clean look. Quote t1500bdcp 2 t2d4 15" 1 t600.4 1 t400.2 1 set p1 tweets singer alt, tons of wiring, smd vm-1, 80prs, back seat delete, still in the works, aiming for a 145-147 with the ability to play 25hz up to 50hz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lagexe Posted February 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 make a false floor and run all the wires under that. draw out where the amps will be and drill a whole infront of each connection on the amp for the wires and run the wires under the false floor and up through the holes and into the amp. if the speaker wires for the subs connect or go into the box at the bottom that sits flat on the floor of the car then you can run the speaker wires from the amps to the subs under the floor aswell. in general make a false floor and run as many wires as you can under the floor. when i build my box im gonna run the speaker wires for the sub through the port then put it on a meter and test the box in different positions so that i can find the best way and then im gonna run the wires through what ever side of the box ends up being the bottom. gives it a real nice clean look. A false floor, should this be a exact cutout of the back of my box? I have subs up and port back, if that matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leepersc Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Here is an idea, go over to DIYMA.com and do a search for threads started by "simplicityinsound". You may have to register to view his stuff. No biggie, it's free. He also has a web site, http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/ . His build threads are very detailed and will give you some nice pictorial examples of wire installs. Just an idea. I prefer to cover my wire in TECHFLEX, opposed to wire loom. I also use heat shrink instead of electrical tape. Just a personal preference. Here is a great and relatively cheap source on ebay: http://stores.ebay.com/FURRYLETTERS Good luck man, take your time! It will pay off in the end. - Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaskanzx5 Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 what you do is make a frame from 2x4's that are to the measurements of the trunk/back then put a peice of strong wood plywood will work and its cheap. then you draw out where on that flase floor you sub box will sit and where your amps will sit. then you drill holes in the falso floor for the wires to come up to you amps from. then you can paint or carpet the floor your choice. for the speakers wires that go from the amps to the subs where on your box do they come from? side(s), top, bottom, front, back? if the wires come from the bottom of the box then you can hid those under the falser floor to. something like this but to your standards http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f59/high-school-xj-club-sort-40790/index2/ Quote t1500bdcp 2 t2d4 15" 1 t600.4 1 t400.2 1 set p1 tweets singer alt, tons of wiring, smd vm-1, 80prs, back seat delete, still in the works, aiming for a 145-147 with the ability to play 25hz up to 50hz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lagexe Posted February 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Here is an idea, go over to DIYMA.com and do a search for threads started by "simplicityinsound". You may have to register to view his stuff. No biggie, it's free. He also has a web site, http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/ . His build threads are very detailed and will give you some nice pictorial examples of wire installs. Just an idea. I prefer to cover my wire in TECHFLEX, opposed to wire loom. I also use heat shrink instead of electrical tape. Just a personal preference. Here is a great and relatively cheap source on ebay: http://stores.ebay.com/FURRYLETTERS Good luck man, take your time! It will pay off in the end. - Scott Hey thanks a lot mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lagexe Posted February 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 what you do is make a frame from 2x4's that are to the measurements of the trunk/back then put a peice of strong wood plywood will work and its cheap. then you draw out where on that flase floor you sub box will sit and where your amps will sit. then you drill holes in the falso floor for the wires to come up to you amps from. then you can paint or carpet the floor your choice. for the speakers wires that go from the amps to the subs where on your box do they come from? side(s), top, bottom, front, back? if the wires come from the bottom of the box then you can hid those under the falser floor to. something like this but to your standards http://www.cherokeef...t-40790/index2/ Thanks mate, this also helps. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exerstine Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 idk if this will help but here is a picture of my VERY first system. back when i knew very little, since then i went to a ported box and ditched the cap . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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