kickass audio Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 My stainless steel bolts didnt put a single bit of resistance into my wires and i tested it from the connection to the amp right to the connection on my tinsel leads so the entire wire run was tested perfect at 0 ohms. As for supplies to do the bolts this is what i used and this is a per terminal basis so you will need to get these parts for every terminal you want to run. 1 x 1.5" long bolt (that is if your box you put the bolt through is 3/4 thick, you need to make sure it will go through the box's wood) 2 x 3/8" ring terminals for the wire gauge you are using for the speaker 4 x 3/8" metal washers 1 x 3/8" nut 1 x 3/8" t-nut Again multiply each one of those listed above by the number of terminals you are using. For example if you have a single sub like i do and its a dual voice coil you will need 4 bolts, 8 ring terminals, 16 washers, 4 nuts (bahahaha sorry), and 4 t-nuts. Quote 2004 GMC Envoy1 XS power S3400 batt under the hood and 4 XS Power D3100's battery installed in the rear by the amps0 gauge power wire from front to backAlpine iva-w205 touchscreen dvd/cd/mp3/ipod/am/fm/gps headunitSundown Audio SAX-200.4 amp for my mids and highs8 gauge speaker wire from amp to woofer270 amp Mechman AltRockford Fosgate T1652-s component speakersRockford Fosgate 3Sixty.2 sound processorRca's from Rockford Fosgate and Monster Cable14 gauge speaker wire for the mids and highs1 18" Ascendant Audio SMD Dual 1 ohm with custom Black & Blue carbon fiber and hand signed dustcapBox: 5.66 cubic feet net volume box tuned to 30.13Hz with 1.5" wide wooden dowels and 1.5" thick baffle1 DC Audio 5.0k amp wired to .5 ohms nominal with an imp rise of 1.35 ohms for the single AA SMD 18"Future Vision 8000k 50w bi-xenon projector HID's with 4300k 35w fog lightsLink to my build: Buildupdates/progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickass audio Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 Since it sounds like you want to do the drilling a hole and feeding the wire through maybe you should know this little trick. Take some liquid hand soap and put a drop of it in your fingers and rub that across the wire prior to feeding it through the hole. This will help the wire go through the hole and not bunch up the sheeting on the wire. Also as a tip i noticed, different wire companies will have different sheeting thicknesses so double check the thickness of the wire you are about to drill a hole for with the size of the drill bit you are making the hole with so that its just a little smaller than the wire itself. Quote 2004 GMC Envoy1 XS power S3400 batt under the hood and 4 XS Power D3100's battery installed in the rear by the amps0 gauge power wire from front to backAlpine iva-w205 touchscreen dvd/cd/mp3/ipod/am/fm/gps headunitSundown Audio SAX-200.4 amp for my mids and highs8 gauge speaker wire from amp to woofer270 amp Mechman AltRockford Fosgate T1652-s component speakersRockford Fosgate 3Sixty.2 sound processorRca's from Rockford Fosgate and Monster Cable14 gauge speaker wire for the mids and highs1 18" Ascendant Audio SMD Dual 1 ohm with custom Black & Blue carbon fiber and hand signed dustcapBox: 5.66 cubic feet net volume box tuned to 30.13Hz with 1.5" wide wooden dowels and 1.5" thick baffle1 DC Audio 5.0k amp wired to .5 ohms nominal with an imp rise of 1.35 ohms for the single AA SMD 18"Future Vision 8000k 50w bi-xenon projector HID's with 4300k 35w fog lightsLink to my build: Buildupdates/progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bump4life Posted April 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 My stainless steel bolts didnt put a single bit of resistance into my wires and i tested it from the connection to the amp right to the connection on my tinsel leads so the entire wire run was tested perfect at 0 ohms. As for supplies to do the bolts this is what i used and this is a per terminal basis so you will need to get these parts for every terminal you want to run. 1 x 1.5" long bolt (that is if your box you put the bolt through is 3/4 thick, you need to make sure it will go through the box's wood) 2 x 3/8" ring terminals for the wire gauge you are using for the speaker 4 x 3/8" metal washers 1 x 3/8" nut 1 x 3/8" t-nut Again multiply each one of those listed above by the number of terminals you are using. For example if you have a single sub like i do and its a dual voice coil you will need 4 bolts, 8 ring terminals, 16 washers, 4 nuts (bahahaha sorry), and 4 t-nuts. i guess not to much more cash. ahh idk. ill think what im gunna do. if i need to be able to switch impedence. idk. i guess you guys will find out what i do in my build log Quote Buyer/Seller Feedback Thread: http://www.stevemead...5015-bump4life/ MB C220 153 Trunk Car Build Log: http://www.stevemead...d/#entry1840136 MB C280 Ipad Dash SQ Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/194484-bump4lifes-new-benz-tony-c-relay-kit-pictures-ce-electric-audison-front-stage-installed/ My SPL Log: http://www.stevemead...__fromsearch__1 BMW M340 xDrive Stock, for now. Corner Load 10" maybe soon. But does 10s in the 1/4... Best Scores out of a trunk 153.0 sealed legal full tilt clamped 5524 @ 42 hz 154+ windows down, 155+ kick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bump4life Posted April 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 Since it sounds like you want to do the drilling a hole and feeding the wire through maybe you should know this little trick. Take some liquid hand soap and put a drop of it in your fingers and rub that across the wire prior to feeding it through the hole. This will help the wire go through the hole and not bunch up the sheeting on the wire. Also as a tip i noticed, different wire companies will have different sheeting thicknesses so double check the thickness of the wire you are about to drill a hole for with the size of the drill bit you are making the hole with so that its just a little smaller than the wire itself. thanks man. yea im using knukonceptz karma SS 10 gauge. yea i know to drill a slightly smaller hole. but the soap is a good idea. just something i can wipe off after so it doesnnt bunch up. thanks again for all the input guys Quote Buyer/Seller Feedback Thread: http://www.stevemead...5015-bump4life/ MB C220 153 Trunk Car Build Log: http://www.stevemead...d/#entry1840136 MB C280 Ipad Dash SQ Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/194484-bump4lifes-new-benz-tony-c-relay-kit-pictures-ce-electric-audison-front-stage-installed/ My SPL Log: http://www.stevemead...__fromsearch__1 BMW M340 xDrive Stock, for now. Corner Load 10" maybe soon. But does 10s in the 1/4... Best Scores out of a trunk 153.0 sealed legal full tilt clamped 5524 @ 42 hz 154+ windows down, 155+ kick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickass audio Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 no problem man. Yea you dont want to get that stupid wire bunched up or you will have like a inch of bare wire sticking out and a big as hell bubble of sheeting sticking out of the wire in the box. lmao. A small amount is needed, dont go balls out and glob it on there lol. Id still do the silicone just to be sure it is air tight but if you make the hole small enough and the wire drags in the opening a bit then it will be good. I suggest drilling the holes in a test piece of wood first just to test fit the holes openings before you do the box other than that its easy for that. Quote 2004 GMC Envoy1 XS power S3400 batt under the hood and 4 XS Power D3100's battery installed in the rear by the amps0 gauge power wire from front to backAlpine iva-w205 touchscreen dvd/cd/mp3/ipod/am/fm/gps headunitSundown Audio SAX-200.4 amp for my mids and highs8 gauge speaker wire from amp to woofer270 amp Mechman AltRockford Fosgate T1652-s component speakersRockford Fosgate 3Sixty.2 sound processorRca's from Rockford Fosgate and Monster Cable14 gauge speaker wire for the mids and highs1 18" Ascendant Audio SMD Dual 1 ohm with custom Black & Blue carbon fiber and hand signed dustcapBox: 5.66 cubic feet net volume box tuned to 30.13Hz with 1.5" wide wooden dowels and 1.5" thick baffle1 DC Audio 5.0k amp wired to .5 ohms nominal with an imp rise of 1.35 ohms for the single AA SMD 18"Future Vision 8000k 50w bi-xenon projector HID's with 4300k 35w fog lightsLink to my build: Buildupdates/progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bump4life Posted April 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 no problem man. Yea you dont want to get that stupid wire bunched up or you will have like a inch of bare wire sticking out and a big as hell bubble of sheeting sticking out of the wire in the box. lmao. A small amount is needed, dont go balls out and glob it on there lol. Id still do the silicone just to be sure it is air tight but if you make the hole small enough and the wire drags in the opening a bit then it will be good. I suggest drilling the holes in a test piece of wood first just to test fit the holes openings before you do the box other than that its easy for that. yea man thanks. im pretty good with wood and stuff. not great but my dad has taught me a lot of the little tricks. so I apprecite that insight that makes it go smoothly no pun intended ahha. ive just been lazy puttin gup a build log really busy with school actually. this is all i have currently. just like my first system ever ahha. a lot has changed as you can see in my signature. updates after this week i will be done with finals http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/130840-95-mercedes-benz-c220-build-log/page__fromsearch__1 Quote Buyer/Seller Feedback Thread: http://www.stevemead...5015-bump4life/ MB C220 153 Trunk Car Build Log: http://www.stevemead...d/#entry1840136 MB C280 Ipad Dash SQ Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/194484-bump4lifes-new-benz-tony-c-relay-kit-pictures-ce-electric-audison-front-stage-installed/ My SPL Log: http://www.stevemead...__fromsearch__1 BMW M340 xDrive Stock, for now. Corner Load 10" maybe soon. But does 10s in the 1/4... Best Scores out of a trunk 153.0 sealed legal full tilt clamped 5524 @ 42 hz 154+ windows down, 155+ kick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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