Hey BX,
Just wondering how your wire issues and heat issues are going now? I haven't seen you post any recent pictures of how you have it set up but I was looking at your previous pictures and with all your gear sitting like that and adding the Amps to the equation I could see how that would create a problem.
Here's how my project is coming along:
It's far from complete, just put the wires in to see how it would work.
http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/4963/p6120422.jpg
There is so much room with my setup to mount stuff!!! I'm really happy with it so far. It takes up very little space, and I can mount equipment on either side of the board with is nice. I plan on mounting my amps on top and using the bottom for any extras that may come up or custom wiring trays. I'm posting more in depth pictures on my thread so if you want to see step by step what I'm doing. I feel bad for you that you're having all these issues and I know it can frustrating, hang in there bud! It will all work out in the long run and just be glad you don't live in Houston, Texas!! It's soooo hot here right now!!