Dumb question about running wires to my trunk - FirebirdV6.com/CamaroV6.com Message Board

Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Dumb question about running wires to my trunk

Collapse
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

  • Dumb question about running wires to my trunk

    I want to know if its hard to hide the wires well. I know that you have to take off the little piece of trim that is by the door and put the wire under that, but is it hard to slide it pass the passenger seat and into the trunk? It looks like only that one little strip comes off then you are faced with all that plastic that is next to the backseats... is it hollow enough to pass 4 Gauge wire through with no problem?

    Weather is warming up so I will be able to sort of have a look myself and see exactly how hard this is.

    I ask such dumb questions cause in my last car i didnt care that I had wires all over the place. i want this to be very neat/hiddden.

    BTW i am ordering an amp rack and milhouse box (2 10s) tomorrow and installing it with a friend's help at his place. I cant wait to get this in. [img]smile.gif[/img]

    Thanks
    <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/maleet\" target=\"_blank\">1998 Silver Firebird</a> <br />Basic mods... nothing real special but it sure looks good!<br /><a href=\"http://www.maleetpobanz.com\" target=\"_blank\">maleetpobanz.com</a>

  • #2
    its not hard at all you dont even have to take off the sail panels. you can pull up the rear seat and slip it under the panel
    1998 green camaro, bear rotors.<br />It\'s not how much money you have, It\'s how many toys you have.

    Comment


    • #3
      Oh ok. lol
      <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/maleet\" target=\"_blank\">1998 Silver Firebird</a> <br />Basic mods... nothing real special but it sure looks good!<br /><a href=\"http://www.maleetpobanz.com\" target=\"_blank\">maleetpobanz.com</a>

      Comment


      • #4
        So I didn't have to worry about wires I ran the power cable under the car to the back. Not as hard as it seems. There is a small opening on top of the right fender right behind the battery. I drilled it a little larger and ran the cable behind the fender, to the rear fender using zip ties to hold the wire. I went up, over, and around the rear fender. If you take the spare tire out you will see a rubber stopper under it. I drilled a small hole in it to run the cable into the hatch. With the power cable under that paneling you can keep most of the wires out of sight. Thats how I did it anyway.
        95 Firebird<br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/673250\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/673250</a> <br /> <a href=\"http://photobucket.com/albums/y217/andrewbrandon19/\" target=\"_blank\">http://photobucket.com/albums/y217/andrewbrandon19/</a> <br /><br />me on a good day------&gt; <a href=\"http://communicatio.webblogg.se/images/wet_cat_113159625.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">linky</a>

        Comment


        • #5
          Its not hard at all when i first ran a single 4 gauge it took me about 30 min by my self.

          Now i have 0 gauge.

          Comment


          • #6
            Its gonna rain this weekend so i cant take a look at it til later on to figure out just how hard it is... I just dont want it to look messy or mess something up. lol
            <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/maleet\" target=\"_blank\">1998 Silver Firebird</a> <br />Basic mods... nothing real special but it sure looks good!<br /><a href=\"http://www.maleetpobanz.com\" target=\"_blank\">maleetpobanz.com</a>

            Comment


            • #7
              i installed my wires in the lowes parking lot at night...under all the plastic...probably only took 15 minutes after i figured out how to get the wire through the firewall.
              2001 Firebird

              Comment


              • #8
                And remember chick.....there are no dumb questions, only dumb answers lol
                2000 3.8L Firebird, Silver Metallic<br /><br />\"Yes, London. You know, fish, chips, cup o\' tea, bad food, worse weather, Mary f***in\' Poppins, London!!\"

                Comment


                • #9
                  Originally posted by memphis_raines:
                  And remember chick
                  [img]graemlins/rofl.gif[/img] thats just wrong.

                  For all you guys that ran wire in 15 or 30 minutes you are a better man than I. The best advice I can give you is take your time and stay away from shortcuts.

                  Matt
                  \'93 Red 3.4L Camaro<br />Engine: Jet II, Pacesetters, K&N FIPK, Accel Wires, Iridium Plugs, Flowmaster, ASP U/D, 180 Thermo, much more...<br /><br />\'98 Z28 Vert Triple Black A4 Stock for now<br />34000 Miles<br /><br />Not enough room in the sig for my stereo.

                  Comment


                  • #10
                    Very true freeser. It's just like picking out speakers for your system. You can get some real cheap ones, but it's better to do it right the first time and not regret it later. So like he said, take your time. Most pit crews don't do stereo work, so there's no need in trying to set a record for the fastest install hehe
                    2000 3.8L Firebird, Silver Metallic<br /><br />\"Yes, London. You know, fish, chips, cup o\' tea, bad food, worse weather, Mary f***in\' Poppins, London!!\"

                    Comment

                    Latest Topics

                    Collapse

                    • Dongrossmd
                      Throttle Position Sensor trouble shooting
                      by Dongrossmd
                      I’m new. I actually don’t own a Camaro or firebird. I do have a 2000 Camaro 3.8 fly by throttle and 4l60e. This is installed in a 1980 Triumph TR7...
                      1 week ago
                    • ssms5411
                      New stereo
                      by ssms5411
                      Not much going on, replaced my Kenwood double din stereo with a Pioneer double din, the Kenwood had problems. Then replaced my power inverter for my reverse...
                      2 weeks ago
                    • 187shark
                      Tail light issue causing problems. Please help..
                      by 187shark
                      Hi all new to the community here. I have a 2014 RS 6 speed manual... and so about a year ago my tail lights got cracked and eventually the plastic housing...
                      4 weeks ago

                    FORUM SPONSORS

                    Collapse
                    Working...
                    X