Just before i start on this little project - any thing i should know about any possible problems i may have running 4AWG cable down the side channel in an octy??

Is it easy to get the trim off for instance?

Plus if i remember correctly there is access to the engine bay from within the glove box - correct?

Be grateful for any assistance from peeps who have done it - looked for faq/guide on it but didnt come up with anything...

I've got a 100amp C/B upfront - just a pity maplin dont do 0AWG cable

Thx Lee

Yeah, its no problem running the cable through the car. Very easy to lift off all the trims. The access to the engine bay is behind the glove box. There is a grommit in the engine bay near the pollen filter, under the windscreen scuttle tray, you can use that one.

And maplins do stock 0awg cable! lol

What are you going to be running off the amp? Which amp is it?

Ran 4 down plus a couple of 12's but it gets a bit tight under the trim...the D-sub monitor and 2 usb's run the other side....so there is room.

Q did a guide on the power throught grommit trick

Yeah' date=' its no problem running the cable through the car. Very easy to lift off all the trims. The access to the engine bay is behind the glove box. There is a grommit in the engine bay near the pollen filter, under the windscreen scuttle tray, you can use that one.

[b']And maplins do stock 0awg cable! lol [/b]

What are you going to be running off the amp? Which amp is it?

OH :eek: I didnt know that - last time i went to my sheffield city centre branch they said 4 was biggest - how much per metre by any chance?

Oh and the amp's are Dragster can run 900wrms, and a rather ****ty USA Boss import, but its ok for beefing up some 6x9's for the rear (loud) fill

Next am looking to upgrade the octy front comps possibly with Polk Momo MM6 - http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=3290&cadid=69e4e1237e006b04a9c39d0e641d29b7

And couple them to a good amp. Other than that i'm gonna need power for a Carputer too tft touchscreens etc etc

Ran 4 down plus a couple of 12's but it gets a bit tight under the trim...the D-sub monitor and 2 usb's run the other side....so there is room.

Q did a guide on the power throught grommit trick

Yeah i found that after i already posted this thread

Other than that i'm gonna need power for a Carputer too tft touchscreens etc etc

Run a 16 or 12 signal wire with it, you can then contol booting + reset from the drivers seat

Thats over and above an itpc or similar device as you don't always want you pc on, or you do, but ignition off

just a pity maplin dont do 0AWG cable

Thx Lee

We (www.kissmyice.co.uk) can supply you with 0 gauge cable or full wiring kits.

Unfortunately it's not yet listed on the website but if you want to know more just ask

We (www.kissmyice.co.uk) can supply you with 0 gauge cable or full wiring kits.

Unfortunately it's not yet listed on the website but if you want to know more just ask

What kinda price are we talking per metre (as so far i have found maplin to be the cheapest around, well deffo with there 4awg cable anyhow - thats

Run a 16 or 12 signal wire with it' date=' you can then contol booting + reset from the drivers seat

Thats over and above an itpc or similar device as you don't always want you pc on, or you do, but ignition off [/quote']

THX for the advice Colin, i may need to speak to you some more when am ready to install the carputer - at the mo am just trying to get in the usual setup of amps/ better speakers/ Crossovers etc, Already changed Hu for one with an A/V input for the carputer!!

Lee

What kinda price are we talking per metre (as so far i have found maplin to be the cheapest around, well deffo with there 4awg cable anyhow - thats

i installed some zero gauge the other day in my octavia down one side, it goes fairly easy with just a couple bits of trim being altered slightly to fit perfect.

i bought my wiring kit for