Reaper Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 just wondering if its hazardous to my wires health if i run it under the car rather than threw the firewall. keep in mind i have cold winter's don't know if that makes much of a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ji553r Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 its recommended to cover it all in a mesh or pvc pipe and use grommets where you drill through the car if you had to.cold winter might have effect on wires but if so it will be the same effect as to your amp and sub inside all you gotta do is play 1/4 volume-ish to begin with let it warm up a little bit Quote I don't fuck around. I go from zero to I hope you die in less than 2 posts build log http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/104524-new-subs-coming-sundown-3500d-arc-audio-cable-lacing-crescendo/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 how would wire be affected by the cold? sure it MAY be brittle but its not gonna be moving in a car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper Posted August 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 k thanks didn't know if the jacket would freeze or something. i'm able to run the wire threw my frame nice big opening on either side to undercoat. so should be safe from debris just didn't know about weather conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper Posted August 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 how would wire be affected by the cold? sure it MAY be brittle but its not gonna be moving in a car. brittle is not a good thing when it can expose a live wire. and its not going to be in the car its going under. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huh?do-what? Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 someone call Bill Nye the science guy Quote God damn its hot today. My balls are stuck to my leg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepsilencer Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 What kind of car r u trying 2 run the wires Quote TEAM FLEX ISSUES,TEAM DC AUDIO 2000 Silverado Ext 1500 v.3 (Walled Silverado) 4 DC Power 270a Alts on A DC Power Quad Alt Bracket XS Power VCM,Stinger Volt Meters 4 AA Mayhem 18s 2 DC Audio 9.0ks Strapped 1 DC Audio 175.4 4 Selenium 6.5s & 4 Selenium 8s 4 Selenium Super Tweeter st350s 72 SQ Ft Of Stinger Roadkill Expert Alpine CDA 9887 XS Power d3400(Hood),6 XS Power d3100s(Bed) & much more..... 2011 Meca CA State Champion & State Record Holder In M5 Meca SPL:158.2 Meca P&P:137.4 DB Drag:159.1 USACI:161.2 BUILD LOG.....YOUTUBE CHANNEL.....FEEDBACK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 brittle is not a good thing when it can expose a live wire. and its not going to be in the car its going under. i understand that its going underneath the car...my point still stands. those PVC jackets they use on wire can withstand something around -40 to 200F so i think itll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper Posted August 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 its going in a 2010 cobalt. now -40 is that with or without a wind chill factor? we've have beyond -50 with a windchill. grant it not often like where my dad is. so if -40 is there limit i should run it in the car. just would have been easier going under. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 just run the wires through the firewall. alot of cars have predrilled holes in the firewall that are plugged with a rubber grommet (for a clutch for example) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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