Power wire gauge through firewall?

SouthArk370Z · 07-29-2014, 04:56 PM

Rubbing a candle (or other waxy product) on the wire is usually very effective and much neater than using a wet lube.

Minhtin · 07-29-2014, 05:12 PM

Humm think I got some sex wax laying around. I'll give that a try. Thanks.

RonRizz · 07-29-2014, 06:40 PM

spray bottle with water and dish soap is what I go to.

madwi · 08-02-2014, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Nillaz

I spec'd it with a 4ga kit but can anyone tell me definitively if this will fit through the grommet in the firewall behind the battery? It's been two years since I last had to do this and can't for the life of me remember what I ran last time. I just perused the install videos as a refresher and I'm sure it's listed in there somewhere but I must have missed it. I suspect I should be OK but confirmation would give me some peace of mind. If it's not going to fit I'll order another amp kit immediately.

Thanks!

I think you might of watched this vid:
Video#5 Audio Install In a 2009 370Z on Vimeo
Around 2:00 minute mark he shows the routing of 4 gauge wire to a unused grommet on the drivers side of the car.

Minhtin · 08-02-2014, 09:27 PM

I think that spot is only accessible if you have the automatic version. If you have a manual, it's almost impossible to reach it.

Nillaz · 08-02-2014, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minhtin

I think that spot is only accessible if you have the automatic version. If you have a manual, it's almost impossible to reach it.

Yeah, you definitely can't use the drivers side location if you have manual. I would have preferred something a little neater than using that rubber boot on the passenger side, but ultimately it got the job done just fine. I didn't end up using any lube for the wire like most others, just pulled it through with a glow rod.

Minhtin · 08-03-2014, 02:04 AM

Working on car and raving at the same time! Awesome.

Nillaz · 08-03-2014, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Minhtin

Working on car and raving at the same time! Awesome.

is just how I do!

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