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rawfuls · 03:57 PM

Just finished the wiring portion, sub is coming tomorrow, I'm pumped!

The hardest part IMO was crimping the ring terminals on, since I don't have a proper crimper, I had to use a combination of pliers, vice grips, a flathead and a hammer..
Since I can't find our blowtorch, I ended up opting for a BBQ lighter and some solder to finish the ends.. I'm not sure it was too effective, but it seems to have melted in somewhat.

I couldn't find the firewall grommet, but I did find a metal plate that was bolted onto the firewall that looked like a grommet was supposed to be there... so I drilled out the middle, filed it (somewhat), taped the inside with etape, and then found the KnuKonceptz grommet and ran the wire right through there.
I feel much safer than before.

I couldn't find the black tubing that was supposed to run along the firewall, so I ziptied it to a couple of mounts, and over a plastic-looking-thing.. hopefully it'll stay and stay cool.
This is where I opted to put the wire loom (in the engine bay) since it'd at least give me a smell if something starts melting.... also to prevent insulation from burning away and shorting something out.

Ran it under the sill plates, carpet, and then under the rear seats to come out like a snake directly into the cargo area, looks pretty good, but I need to trim the wires as the power line is a tad long. I plan on putting the fuse on top of the sub (I think it'd look the best), or on the back with sticky tape...
Ran the ground to the fuel pump mount under the passenger rear seats.

The head unit was sooo much easier than I expected, I actually only needed a screwdriver to press the springloaded tabs inward while I worked the head unit out..
Once out, I couldn't find the antenna, until I took out a trusty multimeter and tested the wires until I found the switched ground which I soldered directly into.
Ran the RCAs and Remote on the passenger side and into the back.

All the wires are ready for action tomorrow when the sub comes in, super pumped!

Thanks for all the help, I'll let you know how it goes!

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rawfuls roofles. Offline Posts: 1,982 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Woodland Hills, CA	08.06.2012, 03:56 PM Just finished the wiring portion, sub is coming tomorrow, I'm pumped! The hardest part IMO was crimping the ring terminals on, since I don't have a proper crimper, I had to use a combination of pliers, vice grips, a flathead and a hammer.. Since I can't find our blowtorch, I ended up opting for a BBQ lighter and some solder to finish the ends.. I'm not sure it was too effective, but it seems to have melted in somewhat. I couldn't find the firewall grommet, but I did find a metal plate that was bolted onto the firewall that looked like a grommet was supposed to be there... so I drilled out the middle, filed it (somewhat), taped the inside with etape, and then found the KnuKonceptz grommet and ran the wire right through there. I feel much safer than before. I couldn't find the black tubing that was supposed to run along the firewall, so I ziptied it to a couple of mounts, and over a plastic-looking-thing.. hopefully it'll stay and stay cool. This is where I opted to put the wire loom (in the engine bay) since it'd at least give me a smell if something starts melting.... also to prevent insulation from burning away and shorting something out. Ran it under the sill plates, carpet, and then under the rear seats to come out like a snake directly into the cargo area, looks pretty good, but I need to trim the wires as the power line is a tad long. I plan on putting the fuse on top of the sub (I think it'd look the best), or on the back with sticky tape... Ran the ground to the fuel pump mount under the passenger rear seats. The head unit was sooo much easier than I expected, I actually only needed a screwdriver to press the springloaded tabs inward while I worked the head unit out.. Once out, I couldn't find the antenna, until I took out a trusty multimeter and tested the wires until I found the switched ground which I soldered directly into. Ran the RCAs and Remote on the passenger side and into the back. All the wires are ready for action tomorrow when the sub comes in, super pumped! Thanks for all the help, I'll let you know how it goes! Last edited by rawfuls; 08.06.2012 at 03:57 PM.