big 3 question(pics included)

[ccab 10+ year member]

Head Unit: http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/p_21310_Kenwood_Excelon_KDC-X493.aspx

Wiring Harness: http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/p_22904_Metra_Electronics_70-2103.aspx

Dash Kit: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-2007-CHEVY-MALIBU-SINGLE-DIN-RADIO-DASH-KIT-BONUS_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem29f67adb7bQQitemZ180228905851QQptZCarQ5fAudioQ5fVideo

0 gauge wire: https://www.knukonceptz.com/productDetail.cfm?prodID=KLMX0PRL

RCA cables: https://www.knukonceptz.com/productDetail.cfm?prodID=KLA-5M

Fuse Holder w/ Fuse(300A): https://www.knukonceptz.com/productDetail.cfm?prodID=FH-20

TechFlex: http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=082-348

Eyelit Terminals(0 gauge 1/2" ones): http://www.impulseelectronics.com/eyelet_terms.htm

Is that EVERYTHING I need to get in my h/u and do the big 3? what am I missing?

 

[wyatt315 10+ year member]

I see your power wire running up where the hood closes down. Let me guess, you also have the power wire running through the door jam too..

wait is that bad?

 

[ccab 10+ year member]

wait is that bad?

its only bad if it interfers with the door opening and closing..mine runs not even halfway down the side of the door then goes through a hole and down into the dash

 

[bubbagumper6 5,000+ posts]

Head Unit: http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/p_21310_Kenwood_Excelon_KDC-X493.aspx
Wiring Harness: http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/p_22904_Metra_Electronics_70-2103.aspx

Dash Kit: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-2007-CHEVY-MALIBU-SINGLE-DIN-RADIO-DASH-KIT-BONUS_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem29f67adb7bQQitemZ180228905851QQptZCarQ5fAudioQ5fVideo

0 gauge wire: https://www.knukonceptz.com/productDetail.cfm?prodID=KLMX0PRL

RCA cables: https://www.knukonceptz.com/productDetail.cfm?prodID=KLA-5M

Fuse Holder w/ Fuse(300A): https://www.knukonceptz.com/productDetail.cfm?prodID=FH-20

TechFlex: http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=082-348

Eyelit Terminals(0 gauge 1/2" ones): http://www.impulseelectronics.com/eyelet_terms.htm

Is that EVERYTHING I need to get in my h/u and do the big 3? what am I missing?

If your using the KLMX line (copper clad aluminum) then your fuse should be 250A. Read the description of the wire, it states how much current the wire is rated for.

Other than that it looks fine. Got a tool or plan for how your going to crimp those terminals?

 

[bubbagumper6 5,000+ posts]

wait is that bad?

It's bad if the wire is touching anything that can rub through the jacket. The hood is generally ok, but when you run a wire through the door jam it ends up getting pinched by the door and the wire shorts.

 

[ccab 10+ year member]

If your using the KLMX line (copper clad aluminum) then your fuse should be 250A. Read the description of the wire, it states how much current the wire is rated for.
Other than that it looks fine. Got a tool or plan for how your going to crimp those terminals?

no? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/confused.gif.e820e0216602db4765798ac39d28caa9.gif please explain what you're talking about!

 

[bubbagumper6 5,000+ posts]

no? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/confused.gif.e820e0216602db4765798ac39d28caa9.gif please explain what you're talking about!

Which part are you confused on? The crimping?

 

[ccab 10+ year member]

If your using the KLMX line (copper clad aluminum) then your fuse should be 250A. Read the description of the wire, it states how much current the wire is rated for.
Other than that it looks fine. Got a tool or plan for how your going to crimp those terminals?

that ^ cant you use crimpers? or whatever they are..im confoosed.

 

[bubbagumper6 5,000+ posts]

that ^ cant you use crimpers? or whatever they are..im confoosed.

What kind of crimpers do you have? Your standard crimping tool usually only crimps up to 10 gauge. That's some heavy duty crimping right there. Most guys use a table vice, screwdriver, and hammer. I've got a tool that's specific for it. Your best bet is to search around (the forum) for different methods of crimping.

 

[ccab 10+ year member]

What kind of crimpers do you have? Your standard crimping tool usually only crimps up to 10 gauge. That's some heavy duty crimping right there. Most guys use a table vice, screwdriver, and hammer. I've got a tool that's specific for it. Your best bet is to search around (the forum) for different methods of crimping.

i had to crimp my 4 gauge wire to the ring terminals didnt I? thats crimping isnt it?

and whats the difference between using eyelit terminals and ring terminals?

 

[bubbagumper6 5,000+ posts]

i had to crimp my 4 gauge wire to the ring terminals didnt I? thats crimping isnt it?

Yeah if you crimped it....how did you do it?

 

[ccab 10+ year member]

Yeah if you crimped it....how did you do it?

idk? my friend did it..but he must have done it somehow to crimp the ring terminal to 4 gauge to hook up to the battery

 

[EyezsoLow 10+ year member]

Yes 2 fuse holders and 2 fuses. Put them as close to the battery as possible. Their purpose is to protect the battery in the event of a short.
Obviously a lot of people don't use them, but that's because not many people have problems, it's the handful that do that will be lucky they spent 15$ on a fuse holder...I mean you don't HAVE to fuse your main power wire either, but if you accidentally short it, you'll be lucky you did...

It's not to protect the battery, it's to stop the car from bursting into flames. Fuse your freaking power wires.

 

[EyezsoLow 10+ year member]

if installed correctly you do not need a fuse. the stock wiring isnt fused, is it? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif
and besides, the wire is rated for approx 3xx amps- there is no way you will endanger overloading the 1/0 unless it is shorted.

You're an idiot. Stop giving people horrible advice. Anything this kid says should be forgotten

 

[ccab 10+ year member]

You're an idiot. Stop giving people horrible advice. Anything this kid says should be disregarded

glad I wasnt about to do it then..lol //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/laugh.gif.48439b2acf2cfca21620f01e7f77d1e4.gif

bubba sounds like he knows what hes doing though.