installing power wire?

[netherland24 5,000+ posts]

well i was wondering how hard is it too run power wire under the car? from the front too the back. for SQ?

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[zachzchw 5,000+ posts]

Thats how mine is.....Just run it through the frame, keep it away from any danger zones.

Why would it be hard?

 

[netherland24 5,000+ posts]

any pics? how did u cut the trunk so u can get it through ?

 

[zachzchw 5,000+ posts]

Nope, no pics.....

I have an suv, I just used a holesaw to make a hole.

 

[netherland24 5,000+ posts]

ahh ok... thanks...

 

[Ctminime 10+ year member]

just run it tru ure interior... like under side panels and what not put under the carpet places u will never see it and there almost always is a predrilled hole in the firewall AND u dont have to worry about makin one ureself.... its much easier to do it that way IMO

 

[netherland24 5,000+ posts]

just run it tru ure interior... like under side panels and what not put under the carpet places u will never see it and there almost always is a predrilled hole in the firewall AND u dont have to worry about makin one ureself.... its much easier to do it that way IMO

that wont cut it for SQ show lol

 

[Ctminime 10+ year member]

that wont cut it for SQ show lol

.....explain, if im dumb for not knowing what ure talking about thats all cool... but now im curious what u mean...

 

[netherland24 5,000+ posts]

well running 0/1 through my car will have a LUMP in the carpet.. and it has ti be screwed down every 6inch or less... and "I hear that it is easier to run under car" so i was wondering if anyone has ever done it. just they want it CLEAN and no lumps in carpet. check out http://www.soundoff.org and check it out. it sucks lol

 

[helotaxi 5,000+ posts]

Don't have pics but I have 2 runs of 1/0 under the carpet and no lumps at all. The runs were right in the corner between the floor and the door jamb.

Why does it have to be screwed down? If you're worried about it moving just use duct tape. Only use for tape of any kind in car audio IMO.

 

[johnecon2001 5,000+ posts]

They check your install to make sure its safe and secure and clean. Duct tape will probably get him disqualified.

 

[netherland24 5,000+ posts]

They check your install to make sure its safe and secure and clean. Duct tape will probably get him disqualified.

LOL X2... any ideas on how to do it? Johnecon?

 

[helotaxi 5,000+ posts]

Umm...if it is under the carpet, behind a trim panel, totally out of the way, it's pretty f-ing secure and safe. Use grommets if you run it through any of the stiffening members in the floor. If that isn't sufficient, then someone is really out of touch with reality. Almost reminds me of the old IASCA rules that required you to seal ALL batteries and CAPs from the passenger compartment and vent them to the outside.

Do they actually expect you to pull up the carpet and show them the power wires?

 

[blue93corsica 10+ year member]

hmm, never heard those rules before, im running 0/1 awg through the cabin underneath the carpet and you cant even tell its there, no lumps what so ever

 

[Ignatowski 5,000+ posts]

I ran my 0ga in the frame rails and zip tied it to the factory harness .

I used plastic tubing to keep it factory looking...

If GM can run the power lines outside the truck

then I see no reason why I cant