amp install question
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amp install question
When wiring up an amp, should I run the remote turn on wire down the same side or opposite side of the power cable? I've heard people you should do it both ways. Which is proper?
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The remote turn on wire doesn't really matter all that much in my experience. I used to use some nice Rockford Fosgate interconnects that had the remote turn on wire integrated with the RCA cables. This made running them to the head unit a little easier. Just be sure not to run the main 12V power line near any signal carrying wires (rca interconnects, or speaker wire).
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I've always just run it down with the power wire, but really it doesn't matter as much as the main power wire. I'd say keep it with the power wire and away from the RCA (since it is a power wire in itself) if space and the wiring allows it. If it doesn't, route it however possible.
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If I am limited to having to run the RCA wires down the same side as the power wire I always try to get as far away from it. I also use tripple shielded wires to cut the chances of an alternator wine down.
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I have another question or two (sorry about all the q's, but I haven't done an audio install before & want to make sure it's right). I think I may cut a piece of wood to cover the back wall of the cab. What type and thickness of wood/MDF would be best? And would I just screw it directly into the metal back wall of the cab? Any special screws?
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I used a piece of 3/4 inch plywood and screwed angle iron to the cross members in the back of my '03 supercrew to hold it in. I worked very well. Then I screwed the amps to it. I'll include the link to my web page to show you what it looked like.
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Originally Posted by TCinNH
I used a piece of 3/4 inch plywood and screwed angle iron to the cross members in the back of my '03 supercrew to hold it in. I worked very well. Then I screwed the amps to it. I'll include the link to my web page to show you what it looked like.
TonyC
http://www.geocities.com/tony_cricco/techie.html
TonyC
http://www.geocities.com/tony_cricco/techie.html
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Just don't screw through the outer sheet metal! That's the most important thing. I've seen people in Rangers (might work for you) cut the rear liner/carpet in a slit down one side, then slide a peice of MDF in and screw the amp into this now hidden peice of MDF. You just wanna make sure everything is secure. Just for holding stuff, 1/2" or even 3/8" would suffice. Whatever you can get cheaply. 3/4 inch MDF should be used for the sub box though, to prevent resonance and have good strength.
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Originally Posted by vdaily89
Looks good. Thanks man. If I don't have angle iron, can I just screw the plywood to the back wall of the truck?
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so just screw the angle into the crossmember in the floor then sit the plywood between it and the back wall and secure the angle to the plywood? I think that's what your saying. I was wondering how it was done w/o screwing into the back wall.
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Well I picked up some angle iron at Home Depot. I'll give it a shot & see what happens. I got some self drilling screws to go into the crossmember and into the plywood. We'll see.
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It doesn't matter where you run the remote wire--along the power cables or the signal cables are ok. It doesn't carry any AC current and therefore cannot induce noise. The remote enable inputs on the amps are also low enough impedance such that fields from other sources won't affect it much, if at all...