5 gauge amp wiring kit..?

[s5pitfire 10+ year member]

The link is:

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4213089

I already bought a 4 gauge wiring kit from wal mart (like $25 over a year ago) and in my new car I need to put in another wiring kit.

What is with this 5 gauge...? I didnt know there was such a thing. And I cant go to circuit city and spend $90 on the same thing, and I dont really feel like waiting a week for ordering from the 'net...

I have a 350watt kicker amp (350.2 SX model), and a 10" kicker comp VR... so I probably could pass for 8gauge (i think?) but I would rather go bigger in case I get another 10" or get a 12"

Also, this time I have to install it alone (my amp, sub, and head unit).... what's the best website/tutorial for installation?

Thanks.

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[nissanrider06 10+ year member]

i know alot off ppl that use those kits, idk about sites to install it though.. google?

 

[s5pitfire 10+ year member]

Cool thanks... ill go pick it up then..

http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/ISEO-rgbtcspd/learningcenter/car/amplifiers_install_tips.html?page=2

that's a good link i found for amp install.. hehe

 

[knukonceptz 10+ year member]

Adding another sub wont do a thing for your power consumption unless that amp is 2 ohm mono stable. A 4 ohm mono load would create a larger draw then 4 ohm stereo would.....

As for 5 gauge -they make gauges for any number value. It is all relevant to the area of the copper in that cable. So yes there is 5 and 7 gauge, are they popular, no, but they are out there. Atleast they are being honest about content, unlike some, with the 4 gauge cable - or should I say insulation and 6 gauge copper wire inside it....lol

 

[i3abyjay25 10+ year member]

Adding another sub wont do a thing for your power consumption unless that amp is 2 ohm mono stable. A 4 ohm mono load would create a larger draw then 4 ohm stereo would.....
As for 5 gauge -they make gauges for any number value. It is all relevant to the area of the copper in that cable. So yes there is 5 and 7 gauge, are they popular, no, but they are out there. Atleast they are being honest about content, unlike some, with the 4 gauge cable - or should I say insulation and 6 gauge copper wire inside it....lol

LoL.. you dont know anything about wires.....

J/k

glad to see on this forum

 

[JeffyZ33 10+ year member]

knukonceptz 4ga amp kit for teh win!!11one1

My friend got his kit fast, excellent kit, very complete, etc

Wait a week and get quality components instead of getting the cheapest thing at walmart.. and that is coming from one of the most impatient people ever (me)

 

[s5pitfire 10+ year member]

But isnt it all the same stuff? I mean i wouldnt think that having a schosche brand over a kit that cost $100 would sound any different? My current setup (4ga. schosch) sounds pretty nice...

How does this look guys?

I am thinking about getting rid of my rear fill (6x9) and replacing my front doors with these...

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=12493

In my current car I have 3 inch infinity speakers (they were $60 from onlinecarstereo)

Right now (3000GT) there are four stock infinity speakers... so I dont know how much of an upgrade I will get with the new infinity 5.25" door speakers

 

[JeffyZ33 10+ year member]

Wire is NOT all the same stuff, but once you get to a certain point there are negligible differences.

How would you know what wire sounds good to you if you've never heard different wiring with your setup? Wire does make a difference.

 

[s5pitfire 10+ year member]

Ok then...

Recommend me some 4 gauge wiring =)

 

[s5pitfire 10+ year member]

I guess ill look around for one one on onlinecarstereo... not getting any recommendations even thought people say get a different wiring kit.

I remember going to CC and seeing the 4ga. wire ONLY (none of the other cables) for like $80 or $90.

I feel dumb though, i forgot what all i am supposed to get in the wiring kit..i installed my current system over 1 1/2 yrs ago

 

[djman37 5,000+ posts]

pm johnecon2001

he was selling wiring needs for a while. I got what I needed to wire an amp from him.

 

[BassManB 10+ year member]

i no a guy that got that kit. rubber part that wraps the wire is really thick. the wire its self is like 7 gauge. maybe even 8. wouldnt get that if it was me.