Thread: 1998 Camaro Install- lots of pics, rear seat delete

Originally Posted by JasonWW

I'm all nervous about how the cable feels. I never had time to install it on my car to test it. Let me know when you get it installed.

Ok, i'll try to get it in tomorrow. I've been busy at work with all this snow

I picked up a Optima Yellow Top G31 on the CA forums this afternoon

It was between that and a Kenetik 1400, but the guy selling it was the second owner

Well i didn't get to cable today because of class and finals are coming up

I did find a Stinger 80 amp Relay on the oznium forums that i picked up for 14 dollars from Moss There are some great guys on there, too bad i gave up on most of my car lighting.

Would i be better to wire this batteries run directly off the alternator opposed to the jump post on th drivers side? I'm going to do the big three at the same time so will it really make a difference? What about my ground, would i be better to run another 0/1 gauge from my front battery to the back one?

I'm trying to figure out how much 0 gauge i need to order and loom and end rings.

Heres what my next order will consist of for Knu Konceptz

Set Screw Ring Terminals - 1/0
(They are reusable)

1/0 Gauge
(i can't decide on whether i use silver or blue for power)


In-Line Waterproof ANL Fuse Holder w/ Fuse


And then from Elemental Designs i'm thinking about picking up some
eD 0 Gauge Flex Loom


I haven't decided on distribution blocks. I'll need two that have one 0/1 gauge input and two 4 gauge outputs. One for the power (fused) and another for ground. These will go to my front stage amps and i'll most likely run 4 gauge strait to my RE 35.1, which will only be about 3 feet.

Oh yea i was going to ask you about Air Ride Technology's Air Struts. Are these truly 100% bolt on to where you only need lines, valves, compressor, tank, and switches (or controller)? You were talking about leaning away from them because they weren't as performance driven as you want right? Hows their track record for a Daily Driver like me with a little v6 ? If thats a good kit for me i don't think that price is too much for a completely bolt on kit.

Originally Posted by Marty182

Your car is beautiful man, great job on all of your install

Thanks alot man. Shes coming along.

Originally Posted by sporty_drew

Would i be better to wire this batteries run directly off the alternator opposed to the jump post on th drivers side? I'm going to do the big three at the same time so will it really make a difference? What about my ground, would i be better to run another 0/1 gauge from my front battery to the back one?

I'm trying to figure out how much 0 gauge i need to order and loom and end rings.

You should only need one run of 0 ga from front to rear. Just ground the rear battery to a solid part of the car in back. Are you going to run an isolator? I'm not sure what your asking here for the on the plus side.

Originally Posted by sporty_drew

Oh yea i was going to ask you about Air Ride Technology's Air Struts. Are these truly 100% bolt on to where you only need lines, valves, compressor, tank, and switches (or controller)? You were talking about leaning away from them because they were as performance driven as you want right? Hows their track record for a Daily Driver like me with a little v6 ? If thats a good kit for me i don't think that price is too much for a completely bolt on kit.

Why spend $900 for the front Air Rides when for $580 you can get these in chrome?



You just pick the top and bottom mounts you want and they should just bolt in.

And Yes, it was the lack of performance shocks from these types of one-piece units that made me design the ones I'm putting together. I just don't like compromise. I think both the kits above will be fine as far as cruising around. If you look at the latest post in my air bag thread you'll see a video of a Magnum that swapped just the steel springs for the air springs and you'll see how much better it handles as a result. Neat stuff.

Originally Posted by JasonWW

You should only need one run of 0 ga from front to rear. Just ground the rear battery to a solid part of the car in back. Are you going to run an isolator? I'm not sure what your asking here for the on the plus side.

Why spend $900 for the front Air Rides when for $580 you can get these in chrome?



You just pick the top and bottom mounts you want and they should just bolt in.

And Yes, it was the lack of performance shocks from these types of one-piece units that made me design the ones I'm putting together. I just don't like compromise. I think both the kits above will be fine as far as cruising around. If you look at the latest post in my air bag thread you'll see a video of a Magnum that swapped just the steel springs for the air springs and you'll see how much better it handles as a result. Neat stuff.

Very nice. Where are those at? What about rears? I need something i can just bolt in since i'm only good at the electrical side of things. And i'll check out that link (i have that page permanently open in a tab )

On the side of my wiring issues i didn't want a ground loop by not running a line for ground.

Just right click the pic and choose properties. (mods won't let us post links). It will show Suicide Doors dot com.

The rears use the regular, cheaper bags, nothing fancy.



You could just get those Aero Sport bags like me and slip them over your stock shocks. If money is tight. It may ride better than it does now.