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<blockquote data-quote="02WS6" data-source="post: 8690950" data-attributes="member: 678581"><p>It sounds like you're definitely on the right track. I'm familiar with the MR2 just not the specific interior dimensions or what kind of room you have. </p><p></p><p>If you have any budget left I'd be happy to try and find a slim sub/enclosure for you just let me know. </p><p></p><p>As for your cables, take it from an electronics guy - Don't believe the hype when it comes to audio cables. More expensive or name brand cables don't do anything more than the Amazon specials. 99% of them have a +100% markup and aren't just worth the cost. For car audio RCA's the only thing I make sure of is that they're shielded just in case you're running wires together, it will minimize any interference of the signal passing through. As you're in the UK maybe try this Amazon link? (I would run these cables)</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00FQK311O/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_bw7hEbDZM001W[/URL]</p><p></p><p>Measure from your HU, under your dash, down the side (or middle of the car) to wherever your amp will be placed. Measure twice and then order cables that are the closest to your measurement. Anything extra use zip ties to hide anywhere you feel is best. (Usually under the dash) Avoid anything "Car audio" branded as that just comes with additional cost and definitely avoid brick and mortar stores as they always have massive markups on cables. </p><p></p><p>As an aside, the only cables to really worry about in your car about are gonna be your power cables and if running a high powered sub the speaker wire gauge going to the sub. Stay away from CCA power cables and at your current power levels 8 gauge is more than enough, however if you're gonna get a larger sub/amp in the future go for 4 gauge. (These are US sizes I'm unsure of their metric counterparts.) Look around for welder supply stores in your area or search online if there are any in the UK and order something like this: <a href="https://www.acdcwireandsupply.com/4_AWG_SAE_WELDING_CABLE_p/wc-4g-03-dir.htm" target="_blank">https://www.acdcwireandsupply.com/4_AWG_SAE_WELDING_CABLE_p/wc-4g-03-dir.htm</a></p><p></p><p>Just find the UK equivalent and add an ANL fuse holder to the main power wire for safety.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="02WS6, post: 8690950, member: 678581"] It sounds like you're definitely on the right track. I'm familiar with the MR2 just not the specific interior dimensions or what kind of room you have. If you have any budget left I'd be happy to try and find a slim sub/enclosure for you just let me know. As for your cables, take it from an electronics guy - Don't believe the hype when it comes to audio cables. More expensive or name brand cables don't do anything more than the Amazon specials. 99% of them have a +100% markup and aren't just worth the cost. For car audio RCA's the only thing I make sure of is that they're shielded just in case you're running wires together, it will minimize any interference of the signal passing through. As you're in the UK maybe try this Amazon link? (I would run these cables) [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00FQK311O/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_bw7hEbDZM001W[/URL] Measure from your HU, under your dash, down the side (or middle of the car) to wherever your amp will be placed. Measure twice and then order cables that are the closest to your measurement. Anything extra use zip ties to hide anywhere you feel is best. (Usually under the dash) Avoid anything "Car audio" branded as that just comes with additional cost and definitely avoid brick and mortar stores as they always have massive markups on cables. As an aside, the only cables to really worry about in your car about are gonna be your power cables and if running a high powered sub the speaker wire gauge going to the sub. Stay away from CCA power cables and at your current power levels 8 gauge is more than enough, however if you're gonna get a larger sub/amp in the future go for 4 gauge. (These are US sizes I'm unsure of their metric counterparts.) Look around for welder supply stores in your area or search online if there are any in the UK and order something like this: [URL]https://www.acdcwireandsupply.com/4_AWG_SAE_WELDING_CABLE_p/wc-4g-03-dir.htm[/URL] Just find the UK equivalent and add an ANL fuse holder to the main power wire for safety. [/QUOTE]
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