RE: [Chevelle-list] Stereo Wiring

2004-04-24 Thread Crazy Rusty
Just FYI, I found the factory runner to go in my 69 Chevelle for $20 at
www.dansgarage.net.  It's a junkyard in eastern Washington that I stopped by
quite awhile ago.  Tons of chevelles, camaros, and elcy's.  Most of them
stacked on top of one another but there are a lot of spare parts.  A long
time ago, when everyone and there brother seemed to be looking for the '69
350 fender emblem and no one was carrying it because it was sold out, I got
two originals from this place that looked brand new.

Chevy & GM only

- JB

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Has anyone found a place to get that factory runner?  I figured I would get
the same runner as on the driver side and run it down the passenger side for
the speaker wires...

Thanks for all the info!
JB

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Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Stereo Wiring

Running the speaker wires down the pass side keeps
them away from the power wires that run through the
factory harness.  The power wire (fuzed!) should run
along the driver side away from the speaker wire too.

Doing this helps keep the whining noise out of the
stereo.  It's not a requirement, but can definitely
prevent future headaches!

- James

--- Mike Sanders <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Fuses in general should be placed as close to the
> power source as possible.
> In this case the
> closer to the battery the better.
> 
>   K0AZ
> Mike Sanders   18169 Highway 174
>MT Vernon, MO   65712-9171
> Emergency Coordinator
>   Lawrence County Missouri
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>6 Meter DXCC #436 WAZ #27
>   WAS #1094 WAC  WAJD  VUCC
> 
>   -Original Message-
>   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Behalf Of Dave Studly
>   Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2004 9:04 AM
>   To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; The Chevelle
> Mailing List
>   Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Stereo Wiring
> 
> 
>   Ditto 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
> 
> 
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> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> 
> 
> If 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
> 
> 
> 
> - Original Message Follows -
> From: "Crazy Rusty"
>   

RE: [Chevelle-list] Stereo Wiring

2004-04-19 Thread James Mountjoy
I wouldn't recomend buying a second factory wire
harness to use because the wire used for power is not
good for audio.  It would not sound as good.  Depends
on how high-end your system is going to be though I
guess.

Doubt you will be able to find a factory style runner
unless you have one custom manufactured, but you could
make something that will work just as well.  You could
run two pair of flat speaker wire like monster cable
or Rockford Fosgate, they cut the width in about half
so it's less noticeable.

((But if you want to really flat, try DeCorp
http://www.decorp.com/product/audio.htm
I have no idea how well it would hold up in an auto
environment, but it's pretty cool wire either way.))

Personally, I have never had any problems running two
pair right along the door under the carpet.  Just make
sure it is secured around where the seat bolts in to
keep it from shifting and rubbing.

Good luck!
- James

--- Crazy Rusty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Has anyone found a place to get that factory runner?
>  I figured I would get
> the same runner as on the driver side and run it
> down the passenger side for
> the speaker wires...
> 
> Thanks for all the info!
> JB
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
> Behalf Of James Mountjoy
> Sent: Monday, April 19, 2004 6:40 AM
> To: The Chevelle Mailing List;
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Stereo Wiring
> 
> Running the speaker wires down the pass side keeps
> them away from the power wires that run through the
> factory harness.  The power wire (fuzed!) should run
> along the driver side away from the speaker wire
> too.
> 
> Doing this helps keep the whining noise out of the
> stereo.  It's not a requirement, but can definitely
> prevent future headaches!
> 
> - James
> 
> --- Mike Sanders <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Fuses in general should be placed as close to the
> > power source as possible.
> > In this case the
> > closer to the battery the better.
> > 
> >   K0AZ
> > Mike Sanders   18169 Highway 174
> >MT Vernon, MO   65712-9171
> > Emergency Coordinator
> >   Lawrence County Missouri
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >6 Meter DXCC #436 WAZ #27
> >   WAS #1094 WAC  WAJD  VUCC
> > 
> >   -Original Message-
> >   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Behalf Of Dave Studly
> >   Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2004 9:04 AM
> >   To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; The Chevelle
> > Mailing List
> >   Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Stereo Wiring
> > 
> > 
> >   Ditto 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-
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> > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Behalf Of
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2004 9:37 PM
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; The Chevelle Mailing
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> > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Stereo Wiring
> > 
> > 
> > If yo

RE: [Chevelle-list] Stereo Wiring

2004-04-19 Thread Crazy Rusty
Has anyone found a place to get that factory runner?  I figured I would get
the same runner as on the driver side and run it down the passenger side for
the speaker wires...

Thanks for all the info!
JB

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of James Mountjoy
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2004 6:40 AM
To: The Chevelle Mailing List; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Stereo Wiring

Running the speaker wires down the pass side keeps
them away from the power wires that run through the
factory harness.  The power wire (fuzed!) should run
along the driver side away from the speaker wire too.

Doing this helps keep the whining noise out of the
stereo.  It's not a requirement, but can definitely
prevent future headaches!

- James

--- Mike Sanders <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Fuses in general should be placed as close to the
> power source as possible.
> In this case the
> closer to the battery the better.
> 
>   K0AZ
> Mike Sanders   18169 Highway 174
>MT Vernon, MO   65712-9171
> Emergency Coordinator
>   Lawrence County Missouri
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>6 Meter DXCC #436 WAZ #27
>   WAS #1094 WAC  WAJD  VUCC
> 
>   -Original Message-
>   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Behalf Of Dave Studly
>   Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2004 9:04 AM
>   To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; The Chevelle
> Mailing List
>   Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Stereo Wiring
> 
> 
>   Ditto 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]
> Behalf Of
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2004 9:37 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; The Chevelle Mailing
> List
> Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Stereo Wiring
> 
> 
> If 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
> 
> 
> 
> - Original Message Follows -
> From: "Crazy Rusty"
> To: "'The Chevelle Mailing List'"
> 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.
>   >
>   

RE: [Chevelle-list] Stereo Wiring

2004-04-19 Thread James Mountjoy
Running the speaker wires down the pass side keeps
them away from the power wires that run through the
factory harness.  The power wire (fuzed!) should run
along the driver side away from the speaker wire too.

Doing this helps keep the whining noise out of the
stereo.  It's not a requirement, but can definitely
prevent future headaches!

- James

--- Mike Sanders <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Fuses in general should be placed as close to the
> power source as possible.
> In this case the
> closer to the battery the better.
> 
>   K0AZ
> Mike Sanders   18169 Highway 174
>MT Vernon, MO   65712-9171
> Emergency Coordinator
>   Lawrence County Missouri
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>6 Meter DXCC #436 WAZ #27
>   WAS #1094 WAC  WAJD  VUCC
> 
>   -Original Message-
>   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Behalf Of Dave Studly
>   Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2004 9:04 AM
>   To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; The Chevelle
> Mailing List
>   Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Stereo Wiring
> 
> 
>   Ditto 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]
> Behalf Of
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2004 9:37 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; The Chevelle Mailing
> List
> Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Stereo Wiring
> 
> 
> If 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
> 
> 
> 
> - Original Message Follows -
> From: "Crazy Rusty"
> To: "'The Chevelle Mailing List'"
> 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.
>   >
>   >
>   >
>   > 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 middl

Re: [Chevelle-list] Stereo Wiring

2004-04-19 Thread RMilkiewicz



Try going to the manufacturer of 
the stereo equipment on the web. Many if not all have the owners manual on 
their web site that you can download an print. Just print the pages you 
need as these can be pretty big. You may have to search for awhile but I'm sure 
you'll find it. I have not heard anything good about the quality of the speakers 
in the kick panels. The panels I heard fit good.
Rich
 

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Crazy 
  Rusty 
  To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' 
  
  Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2004 6:55 
  PM
  Subject: [Chevelle-list] Stereo 
  Wiring
  
  
  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.
   
  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.
   
  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?
   
   
  Once again, thank you for any 
  suggestions,
  JB


RE: [Chevelle-list] Stereo Wiring

2004-04-18 Thread Mike Sanders



Fuses in general should be placed as close to the power source as 
possible. In this case the
closer to the battery the better. 
 
  
K0AZMike Sanders   18169 Highway 174    MT 
Vernon, MO   65712-9171    
Emergency Coordinator  Lawrence County 
Missouri    
[EMAIL PROTECTED]   6 Meter DXCC #436 WAZ #27  WAS #1094 
WAC  WAJD  VUCC 

  -Original Message-From: 
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  [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Dave 
  StudlySent: Sunday, April 18, 2004 9:04 AMTo: 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED]; The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: RE: 
  [Chevelle-list] Stereo Wiring
  Ditto 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
   
   
  
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Wiring
If 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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WiringDate: 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.> > > > 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.> > > > 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?> 
  > > > > > Once again, thank you for any 
  suggestions,> > JB> > 
  


RE: [Chevelle-list] Stereo Wiring

2004-04-18 Thread Dave Studly



Ditto 
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
 
 

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  ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Stereo Wiring
  If 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   
   
  - Original Message Follows -From: "Crazy Rusty" 
  <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: "'The Chevelle Mailing List'" 
  <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Subject: [Chevelle-list] Stereo 
  WiringDate: 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.> > > > 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.> 
> > > 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?> > 
> > > > Once again, thank you for any 
suggestions,> > JB> > 



Re: [Chevelle-list] Stereo Wiring

2004-04-17 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]



If 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   
 
- Original Message Follows -From: "Crazy Rusty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: "'The Chevelle Mailing List'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Subject: [Chevelle-list] Stereo WiringDate: 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.> >  > > 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.> >  > > 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?> >  > >  > > Once again, thank you for any suggestions,> > JB> >