Sergeant_Skyrim Posted March 28, 2012 Report Posted March 28, 2012 Alright, I'll take some bashing but that's why I'm wanting to upgrade it now. Here's a picture of the current wiring from my subs->amp: http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/535902_3373326004653_1014379508_33165807_1497644146_n.jpg Two 4-ohm Kicker Comps wired down to a 2-ohm load via terminal cup in the back of the box. The black/red wires are 18 gauge and the blue wires say 16 gauge I believe (or 18 gauge, can't read them). I'm wanting to upgrade my wiring, and am wanting to do 8 or 10 gauge wiring from subs->amp. My question is how would I do this? The current length between terminal cup and subs is 4 feet, so would I need 4 lengths of 4 foot 8 gauge wiring? And would I just crimp both positives and both negatives to the terminal cup? I'll take another picture of what the back of the terminal cup looks like real quick, forgot to do that as well. Will post back in a couple minutes after I upload it Quote Build in progress
Sanitarium Posted March 28, 2012 Report Posted March 28, 2012 .... seriously? cut wire, install wire, done. Quote
SnowDrifter Posted March 28, 2012 Report Posted March 28, 2012 .... seriously? cut wire, install wire, done. LOL Quote ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444
Sergeant_Skyrim Posted March 28, 2012 Author Report Posted March 28, 2012 Alright, so here's the connection from 16/18 gauge wires to terminal cup: http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/549134_3373364805623_1014379508_33165815_8443338_n.jpg How do I go from 8 or 10 gauge wire to the terminal cup? I'm guessing I have to find bigger metal parts to stick the wires into after twisting both positives and both negatives together respectively, and then crimp the metal parts? Then slide onto the metal parts sticking out of the terminal cup? Any feedback would be great, I really want to start upgrading all of my wiring soon and this seems like a good place to start. Cheers! Quote Build in progress
Sanitarium Posted March 28, 2012 Report Posted March 28, 2012 solder. glue. spit.... crimp terminals Quote
Sergeant_Skyrim Posted March 28, 2012 Author Report Posted March 28, 2012 .... seriously? cut wire, install wire, done. Yes, I understand that I need to cut the wire the length that I need, but would I need 4 runs of 8 gauge? Going to all 4 connections on the subs (2 each) and then wire both positives together somehow and both negatives somehow onto the terminal cup? What is the metal piece called that I need to connect to the terminal cup that I also connect from the subs to? Off to class now, will check back later. Just now starting to learn about wiring so I don't know much. Just trying to make sure I've got everything correct and that I'll get everything I need before I do it. Quote Build in progress
Sanitarium Posted March 28, 2012 Report Posted March 28, 2012 .... seriously? cut wire, install wire, done. Yes, I understand that I need to cut the wire the length that I need, but would I need 4 runs of 8 gauge? Going to all 4 connections on the subs (2 each) and then wire both positives together somehow and both negatives somehow onto the terminal cup? What is the metal piece called that I need to connect to the terminal cup that I also connect from the subs to? Off to class now, will check back later. Just now starting to learn about wiring so I don't know much. Just trying to make sure I've got everything correct and that I'll get everything I need before I do it. as long as they're all connected, it's your choice how you eventually carry the signal from the cup to the speakers. assuming you got D4's and you're wiring all in paralell for a 1 ohm final load. If you can't understand that, research wiring on the12volt.com Quote
Sergeant_Skyrim Posted March 28, 2012 Author Report Posted March 28, 2012 Theyre single voice coil and i know how to wire down to 2 ohms, i was mainly just wondering where id pick up the metal parts that connect to the terminal cup. I dont know what theyre called but im assuming that ill need bigger ones for the bigger 8 gauge wire anyways. Sorry for the bad spelling/grammar, on mobile atm Quote Build in progress
Sanitarium Posted March 28, 2012 Report Posted March 28, 2012 Theyre single voice coil and i know how to wire down to 2 ohms, i was mainly just wondering where id pick up the metal parts that connect to the terminal cup. I dont know what theyre called but im assuming that ill need bigger ones for the bigger 8 gauge wire anyways. Sorry for the bad spelling/grammar, on mobile atm If you actually NEED 8 guage speaker wire (you don't with those speakers...) then you wouldn't be using that terminal cup at all. just get some good 12-14 gauge wire and go to your local hardware store or wal-mart and get some crimp terminals. Quote
SnowDrifter Posted March 28, 2012 Report Posted March 28, 2012 Dude, you are over thinking this waaayyy too much Go get some 12 gauge and some quick disconnects. Either solder or crimp them, and wire it up however you choose. Or drill a hole in the box and run it through that. Quote ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444
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