Amp Wiring Path

JerryK · 05-06-2009, 10:33 PM

OK. I'm close to starting my install--component speakers, new head unit, amp and sub--and I've got most everything figured out but how to run the wires from the cabin to the rear hatch where the amp sits. If I run down the sides, where is the best place to get through the rear sheet metal to the area underneath/behind the strut bar? I'm not sure if I'm drilling or looking for an existing hole, and where. Help.

Dreamin'Z · 05-06-2009, 10:59 PM

Dude I just did mine today. If you remove all the mats from the trunk there is this piece of foam that runs the width of the car. Wiggle it out and it's PERFECT!! It's open to the center console, which comes straight out i think it's has 4 screws in it. This car is made to mod, dude. I'll post some pics in the morning. I also ran the RCAs for the speakers and the sub through the center console straight to the amp. I his my crossover behind the kick panels and the crossover wires straight behind the dash and the steering wheel on each given side.. I ran everything related to the head unit through the center console, it's perfect and you don have to pull your carpet out!!!! Work smarter, NOT harder!!!! If I can be of any help, shoot me a line

tru_Asiatik · 05-06-2009, 11:20 PM

awaiting for pics

JerryK · 05-06-2009, 11:59 PM

So the center console is open to the back? Excellent. That's better yet.

2fast4thelaw · 05-07-2009, 09:18 AM

I run my main power wire under the car. I wire loom the 4 guage wire and use lots of electrical tape for added protection and zip tie it along the frame and then drill through the underside of the car where I need it to penetrate into the car. This way I dont have to take the entire interior out and I get better isolation. Speaker wire, RCA and other wiring is either routed through the center console or under the door kicks.

Dreamin'Z · 05-07-2009, 11:10 AM

I ran my power wire along the passenger side floor under the carpet yet again if you remove that little carpeted ledge in front of the manual holder you can see to the passenger floor

Jeff Smith · 05-08-2009, 12:18 AM

The only whole needed to be drilled for wire to pass thru would be from power thru the fire wall!

05-06-2009, 10:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
JerryK Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Scottsdale AZ Posts: 64 Drives: 2009 370Z Yellow 7AT Rep Power: 17	Amp Wiring Path OK. I'm close to starting my install--component speakers, new head unit, amp and sub--and I've got most everything figured out but how to run the wires from the cabin to the rear hatch where the amp sits. If I run down the sides, where is the best place to get through the rear sheet metal to the area underneath/behind the strut bar? I'm not sure if I'm drilling or looking for an existing hole, and where. Help.

05-06-2009, 10:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dreamin'Z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL Age: 41 Posts: 147 Drives: 14 370Z PW 6spd Rep Power: 17	Dude I just did mine today. If you remove all the mats from the trunk there is this piece of foam that runs the width of the car. Wiggle it out and it's PERFECT!! It's open to the center console, which comes straight out i think it's has 4 screws in it. This car is made to mod, dude. I'll post some pics in the morning. I also ran the RCAs for the speakers and the sub through the center console straight to the amp. I his my crossover behind the kick panels and the crossover wires straight behind the dash and the steering wheel on each given side.. I ran everything related to the head unit through the center console, it's perfect and you don have to pull your carpet out!!!! Work smarter, NOT harder!!!! If I can be of any help, shoot me a line __________________ Pearl 6MT Base with Sport Package

05-06-2009, 11:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
tru_Asiatik Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: so cal Posts: 793 Drives: 2009 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 271	awaiting for pics __________________ Stillen G3 CAIStillen CBEBerk's HFCEibach ProkitHotchkis Swaysichiba 15/20mm spacers? Oil coolerStillen PulleyStillen Headers

05-07-2009, 11:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
Dreamin'Z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL Age: 41 Posts: 147 Drives: 14 370Z PW 6spd Rep Power: 17	I ran my power wire along the passenger side floor under the carpet yet again if you remove that little carpeted ledge in front of the manual holder you can see to the passenger floor __________________ Pearl 6MT Base with Sport Package

05-08-2009, 12:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
Jeff Smith Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 96 Drives: The ladies crazy Rep Power: 286	The only whole needed to be drilled for wire to pass thru would be from power thru the fire wall! __________________ Jeff Smith Autosound Specialist Atlanta, GA

05-06-2009, 11:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
JerryK Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Scottsdale AZ Posts: 64 Drives: 2009 370Z Yellow 7AT Rep Power: 17	So the center console is open to the back? Excellent. That's better yet.

05-07-2009, 09:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
2fast4thelaw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Denver Co Age: 51 Posts: 403 Drives: 09 370Z Sport/MT6 Rep Power: 17	I run my main power wire under the car. I wire loom the 4 guage wire and use lots of electrical tape for added protection and zip tie it along the frame and then drill through the underside of the car where I need it to penetrate into the car. This way I dont have to take the entire interior out and I get better isolation. Speaker wire, RCA and other wiring is either routed through the center console or under the door kicks.

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