Basic grounding for amp and battery question.

[jacob macri]

So i'm installing a shuriken BT 120 battery and a TA1.3000.d for my new upgrade. running 1/0 wire i want both the extra battery and amp to be in the trunk along with the subs. I have a 2000 escalade. I have the trunk liner off so bolts are exposed as you can see in the picture. obviously these bolts and be loosened and they are pretty secure it seems like they are attached straight to the frame. I was wondering if these would make nice grounds? they would sure as hell be convenient. thank you. pics below.

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[gckless 5,000+ posts]

Coooooooool

 

[jacob macri]

Coooooooool

sorry. i wasn't meaning to type that i meant to post this ^ ;P

 

[Loudmp5 10+ year member]

I would drill a small hole and run your ground straight to the frame

 

[Side Show 10+ year member]

Should be fine, remember to remove all paint and to have bare metal ON bare metal

 

[jacob macri]

Should be fine, remember to remove all paint and to have bare metal ON bare metal

okay sweet. hopefully its the same size as my lugs :/ i figured i could do it there just clarifying

 

[phemps 10+ year member]

I vote Dedicated ground run from front batt to rear batt all day

 

[Side Show 10+ year member]

^^ serious? plz explain

 

[phemps 10+ year member]

^^ serious? plz explain

A run of OFC 1/0 has better conductivity than a broken shitty frame/sheet metal

 

[ThatChevyGuy 5,000+ posts]

Yeah run your wire along the frame rail, loomed and zip tied of course. Then drill a small hole and use a grommet near your secondary battery in the back. Its a lot easier also.

 

[jacob macri]

If the terminal doesn't fit my ground should i just drill it to fit the actual size?

 

[Garcia915 10+ year member]

If the terminal doesn't fit my ground should i just drill it to fit the actual size?

I do, just put it on a vise and use a step/uni-bit and drill it out