Gq85 Posted November 21, 2008 Report Posted November 21, 2008 I find that if you need a quick response on the go, CA.com is the best place. Other than that and the classifieds, that forum is useless. And most of the time their info still sucks when you need it quickly which is why i dont even go there anymore.But yea man, post of pics, we were all in your shoes once. No hating will go on at all. Thats what makes SMD unique if you ask me. I wouldn't send him over to CA.com they will eat him alive. Quote
MTX J30 Posted November 21, 2008 Author Report Posted November 21, 2008 I wouldn't send him over to CA.com they will eat him alive. i feel like such a noob Quote Once or twice I have missed having a back seat / rear hatch, but all in all people love to see a walled vehcile. It just screams "i'm not fucking around with my setup, im loud"
Neo_frog Posted November 21, 2008 Report Posted November 21, 2008 These are not in chronological order!!! But should give you a good idea... 1.Wire from + on battery to the amp + <-(power wire, usually red, orange, blue, white, etc...) -Requires fuse block about 6" after battery + -Run wire from BAT + to fuse block, leave fuse OUT, then from fuse block out -Run through firewall -Find a hole from under hood to inside car. (Works easily with two ppl and flash light for starters) -Run under carpet -May require to pull up kick panels on one side to pull carpet back. -Do one piece at a time...take your time. PLAN YOUR ROUTE -Run through to trunk -May require extra work depending on the car... 2. Figure out setup in trunk to determine wire lengths and placement. -Do a "dummy hookup" to ensure proper fit and lengths 3. Wire from - on amp screwed to car's chassis <-(ground wire, usually brown or black or custom color for install) -Screw wire with a ring terminal into a strong metal part of the car's trunk, or use an existing bolt 4.Remote (usually blue) wire from HU to amp REM <-(turns amp on with car, the small terminal by + and -) -Locate the remote wire on the head unit harness (should be labeled with newer models) -Splice one end of remote into that by cutting stripping and connecting (w/ tape or solder) -Run through dash (straight down is usually easiest) and under carpet with power if possible (Not necessary though) 5. RCAs from HU pre-outs to rear -Find the SW (or Rear channel) pre outs on head unit and plug in RCAs -Run under carpet away from power wire if possible. Once you get there, the guys will help you with the sub wiring. That's the basic amp install. I hope I didn't forget anything! Quote Need an install? Hit me up.[email protected]Got car audio questions? Check here first!Everything you need to know. =]http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/83029-everything-you-need-to-know/
MTX J30 Posted November 21, 2008 Author Report Posted November 21, 2008 These are not in chronological order!!! But should give you a good idea...1.Wire from + on battery to the amp + <-(power wire, usually red, orange, blue, white, etc...) -Requires fuse block about 6" after battery + -Run wire from BAT + to fuse block, leave fuse OUT, then from fuse block out -Run through firewall -Find a hole from under hood to inside car. (Works easily with two ppl and flash light for starters) -Run under carpet -May require to pull up kick panels on one side to pull carpet back. -Do one piece at a time...take your time. PLAN YOUR ROUTE -Run through to trunk -May require extra work depending on the car... 2. Figure out setup in trunk to determine wire lengths and placement. -Do a "dummy hookup" to ensure proper fit and lengths 3. Wire from - on amp screwed to car's chassis <-(ground wire, usually brown or black or custom color for install) -Screw wire with a ring terminal into a strong metal part of the car's trunk, or use an existing bolt 4.Remote (usually blue) wire from HU to amp REM <-(turns amp on with car, the small terminal by + and -) -Locate the remote wire on the head unit harness (should be labeled with newer models) -Splice one end of remote into that by cutting stripping and connecting (w/ tape or solder) -Run through dash (straight down is usually easiest) and under carpet with power if possible (Not necessary though) 5. RCAs from HU pre-outs to rear -Find the SW (or Rear channel) pre outs on head unit and plug in RCAs -Run under carpet away from power wire if possible. Once you get there, the guys will help you with the sub wiring. That's the basic amp install. I hope I didn't forget anything! thanks Quote Once or twice I have missed having a back seat / rear hatch, but all in all people love to see a walled vehcile. It just screams "i'm not fucking around with my setup, im loud"
Mosin Posted November 21, 2008 Report Posted November 21, 2008 These are not in chronological order!!! But should give you a good idea...1.Wire from + on battery to the amp + <-(power wire, usually red, orange, blue, white, etc...) -Requires fuse block about 6" after battery + -Run wire from BAT + to fuse block, leave fuse OUT, then from fuse block out -Run through firewall -Find a hole from under hood to inside car. (Works easily with two ppl and flash light for starters) -Run under carpet -May require to pull up kick panels on one side to pull carpet back. -Do one piece at a time...take your time. PLAN YOUR ROUTE -Run through to trunk -May require extra work depending on the car... 2. Figure out setup in trunk to determine wire lengths and placement. -Do a "dummy hookup" to ensure proper fit and lengths 3. Wire from - on amp screwed to car's chassis <-(ground wire, usually brown or black or custom color for install) -Screw wire with a ring terminal into a strong metal part of the car's trunk, or use an existing bolt 4.Remote (usually blue) wire from HU to amp REM <-(turns amp on with car, the small terminal by + and -) -Locate the remote wire on the head unit harness (should be labeled with newer models) -Splice one end of remote into that by cutting stripping and connecting (w/ tape or solder) -Run through dash (straight down is usually easiest) and under carpet with power if possible (Not necessary though) 5. RCAs from HU pre-outs to rear -Find the SW (or Rear channel) pre outs on head unit and plug in RCAs -Run under carpet away from power wire if possible. Once you get there, the guys will help you with the sub wiring. That's the basic amp install. I hope I didn't forget anything! Nice!!!!!! We were all noobs at once so it ain't too bad. lol Quote Derp.
fastfox89 Posted November 21, 2008 Report Posted November 21, 2008 were you from man im sure there is someone close that would help you if you are if your close to me you can swing by my house and i can teach you how to do it here in an hour or so.... Quote
Forevrbumpn Posted November 21, 2008 Report Posted November 21, 2008 Ive worked on 98-02' Bucks Le sabers, and I hate them. Tight spaces to get wires thru, trunk is pretty sealed off, and hard to run anything to. Good luck man, its do-able, just takes a little longer than the average car. Quote I have a ritual called "terminator". I crouch in the shower in the "naked terminator" pose. With eyes closed I crouch for a minute and visualize either Arnie or the guy from the 2nd movie. I then start to hum the T2 theme. Slowly I rise to a standing position and open my eyes. It helps me get through my day. The only problem is if the shower curtain sticks to my terminator leg. It sorta ruins the fantasy.
MTX J30 Posted November 30, 2008 Author Report Posted November 30, 2008 even though i would be willing to pay 2300 my mom said 1800 and the guy who is selling the car is thinking about it so i still havent gotten the car yet. Quote Once or twice I have missed having a back seat / rear hatch, but all in all people love to see a walled vehcile. It just screams "i'm not fucking around with my setup, im loud"
ISO Posted November 30, 2008 Report Posted November 30, 2008 Can you give us an idea where you are at. Just a town not your home. If your close to me I'll bring you to my house. Quote Isobaric - Refers to the practice of coupling two drivers together to make them act as one. "Giving up doesn't always mean you are weak; sometimes it means that you are strong enough to let go." Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. The Destruction of a person builds character.
MTX J30 Posted December 1, 2008 Author Report Posted December 1, 2008 Can you give us an idea where you are at.Just a town not your home. If your close to me I'll bring you to my house. nassau county, long island Quote Once or twice I have missed having a back seat / rear hatch, but all in all people love to see a walled vehcile. It just screams "i'm not fucking around with my setup, im loud"
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