zak_mckraken

First of all, you have to know that I'm a computer guy but not a car or audio guy. However, after doing a lot or researches on this forum, I think I got enough information to start buying the stuff I need for my CarPC installation (the PC is already bought, it's just eagerly waiting to be in my car!). I started from 0 with the power scheme and I came with this :



I have a couple of questions related to this:

1: Can I use smaller wire than my distribution block accepts? (ie: 14G for CarPC instead of rated 8G)
2: Regarding question #1, can I use 2 different wire and fuse sizes? (ie: 14G and 15A on one side, 8G and 45A on the other)
4: My car is a 2004 Mazda 3 GT. I noticed 2 tweeters near the mirrors. Are they actually working and, if so, are they linked to the front speakers or do they have their own channel?
5: I might purchase another amp and a sub (or self-powered sub) and/or replace the stock speakers next year. Should I go ahead right now and install thicker wire and a bigger fuse on my main power cable? Could that hinder my current setup knowing that the second amp is not there yet?

Thanks in advance for your help and time.

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soundman98

It looks like a relativly solid setup:

are you planning on using a amp that you already have? the 600 watt amp is really overkill for factory interior speakers, and most aftermarket speakers.

1. It is not really recommended, but can be done, I have done this by striping more wire and doubling it over to fit the connector.

2. if you use a fused distrobution block, then yes.

4[missed 3]. I don't have any knowledge on the factory audio system in the mazda 3, so I can't be certain. the easiest way is to turn up the treble, and listen for them. if they are present, then you will need to determine if you will need a crossover for them, or if there is already one built in.

5. it will only hurt your wallet now, but can save you time later when/if you do decide to upgrade.

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