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Good ground location on/near the rear wall for an amp?

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Old 07-31-2015, 01:08 AM
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I'm installing an amp on an amp rack and need a good ground location on/near the rear wall? I've looked at a ton of install photos on the site and have not seen a picture demonstrating a ground location in the back yet.

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Old 07-31-2015, 03:52 PM
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I ran my ground thru a rear cubby and attached to the frame rail.

See post #10 for pics: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...need-help.html
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Did you have to drill or was there a grommet available? Am I looking into the wheel well on that last picture you posted to your thread, I'm not quite clear on the orientation of the picture.

This is literally the last thing I need to do, I tested my system with a temporary ground and I'm good to go once I sort out the ground situation. I'd hate to drill any holes if I don't need to, I managed to avoid that with the power wire thought the firewall.
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I found a good spot on the rear wall, no drilling required..wheew!
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Originally Posted by MxChris
I found a good spot on the rear wall, no drilling required..wheew!
Where is the location you found? I went from the rear wall to the stock ground location behind the passenger door, but may change it.
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Originally Posted by MxChris
I found a good spot on the rear wall, no drilling required..wheew!
Be careful. If you used a ground that has a smaller wire from wall to frame than the wire from amp to wall you may end up with issues.

Drill a small hole in the wall and connect amp ground directly to rear bumper just inside inner passenger brake light housing.

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