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kineticz
16-09-2008, 03:41
Hey all,
Have a couple of questions I hope you can help me out with. I've been into audio for some time now, am a regular member on TalkAudio (over 13k posts and attended numerous meets); however I'm stumped on how to get my 0 gauge through the bulkhead! Below is a picture of my engine bay - if anyone could point out where to feed the cable through that would be great.
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Secondly, my Alpine x001 headunit needs some kind of fascia I think as it's much smaller than the stock unit. Could anyone point me in the direction of one of these?
Many thanks!
Dan
i know i have a 1.4 mk3 but have a look in my sig at my sub and amp install thread.
it shows a gromet where you could get 0 gauge through. but blimey thats HUGE what are you going to be running in the car ?
kineticz
16-09-2008, 16:42
Running a Kenwood 1000w rms amp @ 1 ohm, powering a OZ Matrix Elite 15 inch sub ported :) I've always had 0 gauge, often running much larger systems.
I looked in your thread mate and the picture that shows the cable going into the bulkhead isn't very clear as to where exactly the grommet is :(
basssound
16-09-2008, 17:05
You on talkaudio kineticz??
Soundwave
16-09-2008, 17:05
Afternoon Mr Kineticz :)
How are thee???
Suprised you didnt post this on TA to be fair ;)
Blade's done his & Myself, Orca & Bassjunkie had a hand in on doing mine.
Orca & Bassjunkie sorted the feeding out but I think it goes in under the Pollen Filter.
Will have a peek tonight see if I can get some pics of where it goes through but it might be worth having a word see if they can point you in the right direction to begin with :)
See you on TA :)
Neil
Running a Kenwood 1000w rms amp @ 1 ohm, powering a OZ Matrix Elite 15 inch sub ported :) I've always had 0 gauge, often running much larger systems.
I looked in your thread mate and the picture that shows the cable going into the bulkhead isn't very clear as to where exactly the grommet is :(
it is under the expansion bottle, the grommit is roughly where the passangers feet is.
kineticz
16-09-2008, 19:12
Woohooooo I found the grommet, cut a nipple off, and fed it through. Was a tight fit but I got it through in the end :D
Soundwave, I've already spoken to Blade mate, he said he couldn't find the grommet so drilled, which I didn't wanna do. I've done it now anyways, cheers dude
glad you found the grommet, did my little extra comment help ?
kineticz
16-09-2008, 23:34
I didn't read the thread again until I had got the wiring done mate lol
I didn't read the thread again until I had got the wiring done mate lol
Pretty easy to do once you've found the grommet.
I'm running twin 0 gauge (power and ground) fits nicely! :D
Used a net curtain wire to find my way through from bonnet to footwell.
It's fully documented in the "Steve's Leon install diary" (parts 1 - 4) threads in the install section of ICECAVERN.CO.UK