Car Computer Install: Wiring The Car

**soundman98** · 12-02-2011, 06:30 PM

Originally Posted by JohnWPB

On another note:

From the video:

I just found this one on eBay

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i don't believe that is a flat head-- looks more like a very large scratch awl..

ah, never mind-- found it:

**Zerohour2100** · 12-03-2011, 10:23 PM

hahaha . the picture with the giant grommet and the arrow.."love it"

i have some pictures to show everyone some of the proper tools for the job.

oh and the fuse should be near the battery guys .

**Zerohour2100** · 12-03-2011, 10:45 PM

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**riahc3** · 12-04-2011, 01:17 PM

Is there a way to download this video? I cant see the video thru Flash for some reason.

**Zerohour2100** · 12-04-2011, 03:44 PM

you should just click on and explorer should ask to download it

**JohnWPB** · 12-05-2011, 12:50 AM

Or right click on the video, save file as.. or Save link as...

**optikalefx** · 12-05-2011, 02:26 PM

In response to the Fues thing. Per the last video on power (maybe we have posted these slightly out of order) We have 2 main fuses for both wires about a foot away from the battery before the wires fall to the visible scene.

In response to the grommet that is up there already.
there was no easy way on the OTHER side of that grommet to get to the wires. I would have had to take off the steering column to even see it on the other side. We looked online for people who had modded this car before and found most users did this wheel well solution, because the effort required to use the existing grommet would have ridiculous.

In response to "we should have used a grommet"
Yea, your right, we should have. So, READERS!! USE A GROMMET WHEN PUTTING WIRES THROUGH YOUR CAR!

Thanks guys!

p.s. My hair was cut, but it is currently long again.

**soundman98** · 12-05-2011, 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by optikalefx

p.s. My hair was cut, but it is currently long again.

hate when that happens...

wait, they just cut one? you'd think you could get a bulk discount for cutting all of it..

**chris350** · 12-05-2011, 11:33 PM

why run two wire for power? why not just run a single 4 gage and use a distribution block?

**optikalefx** · 12-05-2011, 11:35 PM

Originally Posted by chris350

why run two wire for power? why not just run a single 4 gage and use a distribution block?

because the amp should have its own power line. The other power line will already be split in the trunk to all those accessories. From what I read, for the best, uninterrupted sound, you should have a dedicated power line for your amp. I'm sure a more technical reason will show up here in a few days.