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<blockquote data-quote="DarkScorpion" data-source="post: 6922885" data-attributes="member: 618537"><p>Yup, I usually tell people to start off with the big 3. If that doens't work, upgrade the front battery. If that doesn't work, add a second battery to the back. Then on to a HO alternator and so on and so forth. But I doubt you'd need to go past the big 3 and possibly a better battery in the front.</p><p></p><p>Most 1/0 wire that is marketed towards Audio sells for $3.00 - $3.50 a foot. Why? Profit. Welding cable, on the other hand, is the EXACT same thing, just less flexible, while being only $2.00 - $2.50 per foot. Some people will tell you it's as stiff as a rod, but just like any other brand out there, "audio brand" or not, it varies from company to company. Check this out: <a href="https://weldingsupply.securesites.com/cgi-bin/einstein.pl?Next::1:UNDEF:OR:terms::PA" target="_blank">Welding Supply</a>; click on "Cable Welding," then scroll down to the 1/0 wiring. This stuff is CHEAP, is guaranteed to meet AWG standards (so you are definitely, 100% receiving true 1/0ga wire), and is still fairly flexible - definitely flexible enough for the big 3, for a run from your battery in the front to the amp in the back, and for grounding your amp. You get a discount when you buy 25+ and 50+ ft. of cable, so if you wanted to pick up some for the big 3 as well as for later in case you wanted to upgrade, now would be a good time to stock up just in case. But it's still cheaper either way (usually, 10-13ft. is sufficient to do the big 3). You can also buy cable lugs from them; cable lugs are usually sufficient for the big 3 since you don't have any pre-sized terminals or anything to worry about.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PHOENIX-GOLD-AKIT-ONE-1-0-GAUGE-POWER-AMP-WIRING-KIT-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem19bdcfe17dQQitemZ110558699901QQptZCarQ5fAudioQ5fVideo" target="_blank">These </a>wiring kits are very popular as well, but too pricey if you're using the wire just for the Big 3.</p><p></p><p>Also, check out <a href="http://www.darvex.com/store/pc/home.asp" target="_blank">Darvex</a> for all your connectors, volt meters, and installation accessories in general. They are a very popular and reputable site, especially here on the forums, so don't fret purchasing from them.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DarkScorpion, post: 6922885, member: 618537"] Yup, I usually tell people to start off with the big 3. If that doens't work, upgrade the front battery. If that doesn't work, add a second battery to the back. Then on to a HO alternator and so on and so forth. But I doubt you'd need to go past the big 3 and possibly a better battery in the front. Most 1/0 wire that is marketed towards Audio sells for $3.00 - $3.50 a foot. Why? Profit. Welding cable, on the other hand, is the EXACT same thing, just less flexible, while being only $2.00 - $2.50 per foot. Some people will tell you it's as stiff as a rod, but just like any other brand out there, "audio brand" or not, it varies from company to company. Check this out: [URL="https://weldingsupply.securesites.com/cgi-bin/einstein.pl?Next::1:UNDEF:OR:terms::PA"]Welding Supply[/URL]; click on "Cable Welding," then scroll down to the 1/0 wiring. This stuff is CHEAP, is guaranteed to meet AWG standards (so you are definitely, 100% receiving true 1/0ga wire), and is still fairly flexible - definitely flexible enough for the big 3, for a run from your battery in the front to the amp in the back, and for grounding your amp. You get a discount when you buy 25+ and 50+ ft. of cable, so if you wanted to pick up some for the big 3 as well as for later in case you wanted to upgrade, now would be a good time to stock up just in case. But it's still cheaper either way (usually, 10-13ft. is sufficient to do the big 3). You can also buy cable lugs from them; cable lugs are usually sufficient for the big 3 since you don't have any pre-sized terminals or anything to worry about. [URL="http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PHOENIX-GOLD-AKIT-ONE-1-0-GAUGE-POWER-AMP-WIRING-KIT-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem19bdcfe17dQQitemZ110558699901QQptZCarQ5fAudioQ5fVideo"]These [/URL]wiring kits are very popular as well, but too pricey if you're using the wire just for the Big 3. Also, check out [URL="http://www.darvex.com/store/pc/home.asp"]Darvex[/URL] for all your connectors, volt meters, and installation accessories in general. They are a very popular and reputable site, especially here on the forums, so don't fret purchasing from them. [/QUOTE]
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