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G_sus · 16th May 2005, 16:18

never done an install before but have ordered

new headunit
set of components crossovers an tweeters
amp for components
2 12" sony explod sub
sony hexagon amp for subs

question is how harb will it be to install these?? thanks

stuartQPR1 · 16th May 2005, 16:25

its pretty easy to do mate, where have u ordered all this from?

G_sus · 16th May 2005, 16:26

got it from caraudiosecurity.com is that easy to do for someone who has done it before or to a newbie?

stuartQPR1 · 16th May 2005, 16:28

easy to do first time, i managed 2 do mine ok when i first got all the audio equipment, and i didnt have a clue!!. Usually the wiring kit you get with it will have a diagram of where all the wires go etc and theres plenty info you can find on the net.

G_sus · 16th May 2005, 16:31

that was the other question to wire up all the equipment i listed how much an what wirin stuff will i need??

stuartQPR1 · 16th May 2005, 16:32

u will have to order a amp wiring kit. did you buy the sub and amps as a package? if so you would get a wiring kit aswell

saxx · 16th May 2005, 17:58

we found mine a roayl pain in the backside to do!!

G_sus · 16th May 2005, 22:44

thats doesn't sound to good^^

No it wasn't a package so ill need to by a amp wirin kit
what wirin kit should i get for

1) the amp to the two subs?
2) the amp to the components?

stuartQPR1 · 16th May 2005, 23:00

amp to the components will be simply standard speaker wire, you should get this with the components in the box.

For wiring the two amps to the battery terminal, the best thing to do would be to buy two good quality amp wiring kits and run them seperately.

You are gonna need something like this:

http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/pro...cts_id/1008.ht ml

G_sus · 16th May 2005, 23:32

yea got wire with the components so thats that sorted

link don't work for the other wire though

stuartQPR1 · 16th May 2005, 23:36

go on caraudiosecurity and type in amp wiring in the search box. link was the second item

G_sus · 17th May 2005, 14:57

this one : Kit contains:- 8-Gauge Terminated power and earth cables, Blade fuseholder and spare 40amp fuse, OFC 5m phono cable, Remote switch lead, 2m subwoofer speaker cable and speaker terminals for ampliier and speaker.

An will i need one of these or two rememberin im hookin two subs up to the one amp? thanks again for all your help mate

stuartQPR1 · 17th May 2005, 15:01

well ur gonna need another seperate phono cable, remote switch lead and earth cable 4 sure. Personally i have got 2 wiring kits for my 2 amps as i think it sounds better and no power is lost. u may wanna get some advice from others on this one, but thats how i would do it mate.

G_sus · 17th May 2005, 15:11

but can i wire to amp wirin kits up to the one amp?

stuartQPR1 · 17th May 2005, 15:15

i would wire each amp seperately, using a seperate kit 4 each

G_sus · 17th May 2005, 15:22

slight change in plan looks like i'll just gettin one 12 sub an the hexagon amp so this makes this a bit simpler ( pos addin other sub at later date) so one sub an one amp equals one wirin kit????

stuartQPR1 · 17th May 2005, 15:24

yeah mate one amp will just require the one kit and makes things a bit easier. When are u thinking of installing it all?

G_sus · 17th May 2005, 15:30

over the next couple weekends i think. Glad the one sub amp thing makes it more simple

stuartQPR1 · 17th May 2005, 15:36

prob best 2 start with one 2 b honest mate. I could send u some pics of my wiring if u want?? might help

G_sus · 17th May 2005, 22:44

that would be magic mate thanks, really aint got a clue bout the technical side of ICE.