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Feb 22, 2005 | 10:41 PM

adam92

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Grounding Location?

I am installing an amp in the rear compartment of my 92 c4. where is a good grounding location? anyone have some suggestions?

Feb 23, 2005 | 02:29 AM

bogus

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I actually prefer the neg pole of the battery... The grounds are just not strong enough to carry the current from an amp.

Feb 23, 2005 | 07:02 AM

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Front seat bolt

Feb 24, 2005 | 03:36 AM

JCAIRE2

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There is also a ground on either side of the car under the halo trim.

Feb 24, 2005 | 09:56 PM

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I too ran to the battery I couldn't get a good enough ground anywhere else for the amount of power

Feb 25, 2005 | 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by corvette-pilot

Front seat bolt

I got a solid 12 volt ground there.

Feb 25, 2005 | 10:00 PM

adam92

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i'm not running a ton of power so i tried the front seat post and it worked just fine. thanks for all the suggestions and great advise.

Feb 25, 2005 | 10:32 PM

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i'm not running a ton of power so i tried the front seat post and it worked just fine. thanks for all the suggestions and great advise.

Good to hear as i'm was planning on the same location

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