logspace Posted May 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 I will sand the paint down. I will be installing my two older type R's at 1000 RMS. Will I need bigger wire? I will have to replace the wire anyways because it melted, but do I need to get a bigger gauge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logspace Posted May 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 It would play 5-10 minutes before the fuse would blow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trey_Dog650 Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 Holy shit. Self tapping screws and didn't sand the paint. That's the problem right there 13 Kia Forte Build! 07 Hyundai Accent Build ***Super Seller*** N8ball2013 And then he gets to say ok all you guys were right. im sorry for being a dummy poo poo head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b-dubs89 Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 that ground doesn't look very good imo , and then with how cars are made with uni-body construction it could actually be a worse ground than it looks , body and structure parts being glued and spot welded . shock tower has been my first choice for grounding or seat mount bolts sometimes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autruche Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 Sand your grounding point down to bare metal and secure the ground to the chassis using a nut and bolt. Need Test Tones/Sine Waves? Click Here!My Saab 9000 build1993 Saab 9000 Aero 5spdPioneer - Zapco - Hifonics - Sundown Audio - O2 Audio - RE AudioJust Say No To Rear SpeakersJust Say No To CCA WireReal Men Drive StickHit me up on Facebook, if you want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHEVY4X4BLAZER Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 Tell "those guys" that your friends said they owe you power wire for that mess up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trey_Dog650 Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 That looks like 8 gauge... So yeah some true 4 gauge with a better ground. Are you changing the amp as well? 13 Kia Forte Build! 07 Hyundai Accent Build ***Super Seller*** N8ball2013 And then he gets to say ok all you guys were right. im sorry for being a dummy poo poo head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprkn_ranger Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 Yea that sounds like the problem. As far as getting larger wire, what size amp are you going to run them with? Check out my build log! 4 Havocs in a blowthrough http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/187506-sprkn-rangers-blowthrough-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logspace Posted May 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 I think I'm gonna get this amp http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_43128_Hifonics-GLX1000.1D-1000W-RMS-Class-D-Monoblock-Gladiator-Series-Amplifier.html and wire my alpines to 1 ohm. Is this a decent amp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffRowland Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 even though its over kill use 0 awg wire and you will have the wire ran for any up grades later on .... and that ground is a joke did a car audio place install with 2 self tapers ... if so take it back and show the owner .. the owner might not know the installer doesnt have a clue on how to do the grounds correctly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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