EclipseChris Posted May 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 I would enter it into SOTM, you never know, you might win . I guess it's time for pics and vids Pics tomorrow then homework videos? maybe after i figure out why my ground wire got messed up earlier. The amp went into protect so i checked all the wires and i was getting like 1.3 volts on the pos and grnd connectors on the amp. So i wiggled the ground wire and got 12.8 v back and now it turns oun just fine. i resolve to be a nicer moderator. Tercel build R.I.P. Eclipse build Old New V-Dub My feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassl0va Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 Pics tomorrow then homework videos? maybe after i figure out why my ground wire got messed up earlier. The amp went into protect so i checked all the wires and i was getting like 1.3 volts on the pos and grnd connectors on the amp. So i wiggled the ground wire and got 12.8 v back and now it turns oun just fine. Yep, I need to check that you have done your homework How the heck did you only get 1.3v?!? I would have thought you would get all or nothing, weird. Oh well, it's fixed now My RE MT 18" wall build Former build, farewell beloved wall.In progress, Toyota Starlet build This forum has a massive boner for ridiculous electrical upgrades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EclipseChris Posted May 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 Yep, I need to check that you have done your homework How the heck did you only get 1.3v?!? I would have thought you would get all or nothing, weird. Oh well, it's fixed now Haha i still need to do my homework, but i think i have study hall tomorrow so i will do a ton of it then. As for the grounding issue, my dad explained it last night but i don't remember a lot of what he said. It is working now... not fixed =P. It will be fixed today. i resolve to be a nicer moderator. Tercel build R.I.P. Eclipse build Old New V-Dub My feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmitch Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 lookin good son keep it up I know a lil about everything so dont call me Mr. Know it All. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EclipseChris Posted May 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 lookin good son keep it up Thanks i resolve to be a nicer moderator. Tercel build R.I.P. Eclipse build Old New V-Dub My feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassl0va Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 Haha i still need to do my homework, but i think i have study hall tomorrow so i will do a ton of it then. As for the grounding issue, my dad explained it last night but i don't remember a lot of what he said. It is working now... not fixed =P. It will be fixed today. Yay! Fixing stuff! Oh, and a hint, if your putting your amp somewhere out of the way, make sure you are 100% happy with the settings on it first , had a bitch of a time turning my LPF down a bit today BTW, I think you need to change your sig where it says my build, don't laugh. You have a DD now, so no laughing is needed My RE MT 18" wall build Former build, farewell beloved wall.In progress, Toyota Starlet build This forum has a massive boner for ridiculous electrical upgrades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluX Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 How have you got your ground set up? Not sure if you mentioned it before... but I have had problems in the past where my ground wasn't so great because the vehicle paint was interfering with making a full electrical contact. I just scrape off the paint with a razor blade, and then bolt the wire to the body. BluX 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Mach 5 MJ-18 (4 Ohm) Alpine MRP-M1000 Alpine 9813 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EclipseChris Posted May 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 Yay! Fixing stuff! Oh, and a hint, if your putting your amp somewhere out of the way, make sure you are 100% happy with the settings on it first , had a bitch of a time turning my LPF down a bit today BTW, I think you need to change your sig where it says my build, don't laugh. You have a DD now, so no laughing is needed I plan on setting the amps on the floor mounted to a sheet of wood in front of the sub, so it wont be too big of a deal but i will take that into account. And i may change the sig. How have you got your ground set up? Not sure if you mentioned it before... but I have had problems in the past where my ground wasn't so great because the vehicle paint was interfering with making a full electrical contact. I just scrape off the paint with a razor blade, and then bolt the wire to the body. I have 2 8 gauge knu wires in one terminal mounted to the body. I sanded the paint down completely and then mounted it, then painted over so it didn't rust. What i think it was... It was very very hot yesterday, so i think that possibly the insulation on the wire melted or got worn and touched something it shouldn't have. Like i said it is knu so it has very little insulation. i resolve to be a nicer moderator. Tercel build R.I.P. Eclipse build Old New V-Dub My feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluX Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 I plan on setting the amps on the floor mounted to a sheet of wood in front of the sub, so it wont be too big of a deal but i will take that into account. And i may change the sig. I have 2 8 gauge knu wires in one terminal mounted to the body. I sanded the paint down completely and then mounted it, then painted over so it didn't rust. What i think it was... It was very very hot yesterday, so i think that possibly the insulation on the wire melted or got worn and touched something it shouldn't have. Like i said it is knu so it has very little insulation. Damn... I hate those confusing bits that annoy the crap out of you like that. I used to get so many problems when I first started, like my RCA cables got pinched and caused the subs to go in and out really fast as soon as the radio turned on and then I got a whining sound coming from my speakers which was caused by the RCA wires being too close to the power wire. Or even turn on/off pop.. You definitely learn a lot! BluX 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Mach 5 MJ-18 (4 Ohm) Alpine MRP-M1000 Alpine 9813 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EclipseChris Posted May 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 Damn... I hate those confusing bits that annoy the crap out of you like that. I used to get so many problems when I first started, like my RCA cables got pinched and caused the subs to go in and out really fast as soon as the radio turned on and then I got a whining sound coming from my speakers which was caused by the RCA wires being too close to the power wire. Or even turn on/off pop.. You definitely learn a lot! Yeah man, the first thing i checked was the ohms on the vcs of the sub because thats the biggest thing i care about. Then i checked the power and was like 0.o but yeah i hate the weird things. I don't know if you saw the part where i added the switch in the remote wires, but ever since i added that switch i have a whine in the speakers. i resolve to be a nicer moderator. Tercel build R.I.P. Eclipse build Old New V-Dub My feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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