Install Questions

[Dennis]

Well the install is coming close, and i think i'm going to do it myself as it's going to cost me 250 CDN. First thing is that i'm installing 6.5 components in the door and 5.25 coaxils in the rears and I will need to make custom brackets, what do you think I should make them out of, tin or wood?

And the other question is about power wire. I'm running a planet audio 5 ch amp, 500watts rms. I can either go for $3 foot 4ga wire or 1.50 foot 4ga wire. Which do you recommend?

Thanks,

Dennis

[96firebird311]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Dennis:
I can either go for $3 foot 4ga wire or 1.50 foot 4ga wire. <hr></blockquote>Huh?? Is there a difference between the two other then the price?? Check out www.knokonceptz.com or www.darvex.com for all your wiring needs! :D

You don't have 6.5" holes in the rear?? Why the 5.25" speakers? If you must make the brackets, use wood.

[silicuda]

yes use wood as they are better with vibration deadening...

[RSFireDog]

Use 1/4"-1/2" sheet metal

Don't know what the difference is between the two wires, but 4awg is 4awg any way you put it. Get the cheaper stuff. (try www.partsexpress.com for wires and stuff, i havent checked but they might be cheaper)

[camaro_speedemon]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Dennis:
I can either go for $3 foot 4ga wire or 1.50 foot 4ga wire. Which do you recommend?
<hr></blockquote>

One could be wrapped differently? I know there are different ways to wrap wires which can cancel out noise and interference. Why sometimes in cheep RCA's you can get alternator wine. The cable could also be shielded differently.

Edit: You shouldn't need a bracket for the 6.5, That's what I have in my doors and it fits somewhat fine, I could only screw in two holes, but haven't had any problems.

[ February 11, 2003: Message edited by: camaro_speedemon ]</p>

[96firebird311]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by camaro_speedemon:


One could be wrapped differently? I know there are different ways to wrap wires which can cancel out noise and interference. Why sometimes in cheep RCA's you can get alternator wine. The cable could also be shielded differently.

Edit: You shouldn't need a bracket for the 6.5, That's what I have in my doors and it fits somewhat fine, I could only screw in two holes, but haven't had any problems.
<hr></blockquote>

Power wire that has shielding is pointless. It's just for looks. And when you say "wrapped" you mean "twisted pair"? Again, only useful in RCAs.

And he is making a bracket to install 5.25" speakers in our 6.5" holes....

[Cole]

copper is copper dude. one is more expencive cust it has a "nike check mark" on it...like brand name.
i used expencive wire cuz i had a Audiobahn theme