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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Dave Studly
Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2004 9:04 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; The Chevelle Mailing List
Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Stereo WiringDitto what he said about powering the amp directly from the battery *with a fuse*. Also, use a good heavy gauge wire for it (10-gauge or better if you can).I don't quite understand the explanation for running the wires down the passenger side though, as opposed to driver's. I've always just gone the path of easiest-installation. Damon, can you elaborate a little on the passenger side thing?The amp should have a main power input (from the battery) a ground, and a remote-power-on lead. There should be a corresponding power lead from your head unit. (or a lead meant for a power antenna). It's basically a relay -- a low-power signal from the head unit to turn the amp on, so that you're not directly switching the main power, which would require a heavy-duty switch.If the previous owner's amp was powering 4 speakers, putting it under the passenger seat might not be a bad choice, since wires would have to be run back to the front for the front speakers, and also shorten the length of the main power lead and also the RCA cables with the pre-amp signal. It might not be the best place for airflow to keep the amp cool, though.I'm no installer either, but I've wired up a few stereos with amps and have had good success.-Dave-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2004 9:37 PM
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Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Stereo WiringIf you are going to use an amp I have always been told that you must run the power wire from the battery (with a fuse) and the remote wire down the drivers side. The ground should be has short has possible. If you are running front speakers, the wires should be run down the passengers side. Doing this cuts down on engine noise through the speakers. I have a Sony radio, CD changer, and 2 amps with no engine noise. Has far has the kickpanel speakers, I can't help you there, but hope the rest is. I am not an installer but I have learned a few things since I got into car audio years back.
Damon
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From: "Crazy Rusty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "'The Chevelle Mailing List'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Stereo Wiring
Date: Sat, 17 Apr 2004 15:55:04 -0700
> Whoever owned my car before me installed a new stereo with
> a small amp under the passenger seat and a cd changer in
> the back. I took out all the carpet so I could get ready
> for the new stuff I am about to order and found that the
> wiring is a complete mess. There are wires going
> everywhere, at least one of the wires has three splices
> and four splits. Not sure why this was done but I am
> planning on changing it.
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> These wires (some big, some small) are all running along
> the passenger side under the door sill plate. All my
> other wires running to the back are in the factory spot
> (running through some flat rubber runner) going front to
> back in the middle of the drivers side. Should I route
> all my wires through that? I think I will just mount the
> amp in the back, not sure why it was mounted up front to
> begin with.
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> I have seen kickpanels for sale that have speakers but I
> haven't seen any that have speakers and astro ventilation.
> Anyone know where I could get those?
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> Once again, thank you for any suggestions,
>
> JB
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