soundstream15 Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 should i make a ground or use the rear strut tower for a ground? i was gonna use a self taping screw with a star lock washer and make a ground, its really thick metal, right beside the seat belt bolt. what do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundstream15 Posted August 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fosgatefan821 Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 I always used strut tower..just sand it down to bare metal..I've never had a problem Quote 2007 Ford Ranger (ALL YET TO BE INSTALLED - DUE TO WORK SCHEDULES) K&N Performance Air Intake Massive Audio D2400 Mono Amplifier 2 Custom Built 8" Subwoofers in Ported Enclosure Pioneer AVH-P4400BH In Dash Double Din DVD Player (Video Bypassed) 4 - Pioneer TS-A6886R 6" X 8" 2 - SMD Heavy Duty Single ANL Fuse Blocks 2- Stinger SPP1200 Dry Cell Batteries JL AUDIO Interconnects 2/0 Gauge Big 3 ILL Customz 8 Spot Flat Lug Style Bolt Down Terminals ILL Customz 1/0 to 4 Gauge Power / Ground Reducers Factory Alternator __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2002 Cheverlot Monte Carlo SS - (Deceased) 2 - Rockford Fosgate Power 1501BD 1 - Rockford Fosgate Power 851x Rockford Fosgate Power 6 1/2 Components Rockford Fosgate Power 3 way 6x9 2 - JL Audio W7 13.5" Subwoofers (Sealed) Pioneer AVH-P4400BH In - Dash DVD Player Pioneer AVIC - U250 - Add-on GPS Navigation System Audio Control 6XS 4 Way Crossover / Line Driver Ohio Generator 200 Amp Alternator 3 - Stinger SPP1200 Batteries 1 - Optima D34/78 Battery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 just take one of the nuts off the strut tower and put the lug on that. thats what i've done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchell830 Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 I've also always used the strut tower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundstream15 Posted August 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 so is the strut tower better then making my own ground? this is where i have my ground, same place http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVyLDvRAzds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundstream15 Posted August 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 this seems to be a very good ground but wanted to get some input..im gonna re-do my ground bc the wire and solder moves when i wiggle it so the solder is not attched to the termianl so i assume that is not a good thing, so gotta fix that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fecupe2001 Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 after i saw the amount of resistance i eliminate when i do a negative run from battery to amplifier, there´s no way i´ll ever ground an amplifier to a bolt or the frame, just saying that´s a very nice choice you can make Quote I´m the SPL Gains topic creator!! wanna get louder?? check this: SPL Gains. Panamenian 2009 & 2010 & 2014 Bass Race 149.9 Champion! 2 15" subs and a 2K wired at 1 ohm, http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167788-fecupe2001-2-15s-on-a-2k-video-on-page-3/ 8 Massive 15" subs and small power, http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/179296-fecupe2001s-8-15s-4th-order-bandpass-wall/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmrcs Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 after i saw the amount of resistance i eliminate when i do a negative run from battery to amplifier, there´s no way i´ll ever ground an amplifier to a bolt or the frame, just saying that´s a very nice choice you can make How long was your ground from the amp to battery though? Quote E34 540iT/6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fecupe2001 Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 (edited) not much, maybe about 20" at the most in my explorer, and about 10" in my buddy´s kia rio, those are the 2 cars i´ve tested about this thing in the last couple of months, before that, i did test a few other cars and always gained Edited August 6, 2012 by fecupe2001 Quote I´m the SPL Gains topic creator!! wanna get louder?? check this: SPL Gains. Panamenian 2009 & 2010 & 2014 Bass Race 149.9 Champion! 2 15" subs and a 2K wired at 1 ohm, http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167788-fecupe2001-2-15s-on-a-2k-video-on-page-3/ 8 Massive 15" subs and small power, http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/179296-fecupe2001s-8-15s-4th-order-bandpass-wall/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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