Grounding 03' Z06
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Grounding 03' Z06
I want to install an Amp with Sub for a little more bass.
I've burned out 2 amps already and I think maybe my ground source was not really a good ground. I used the metal tunnel under the console. I was also using a gmac2 and SVHGM4 adapters when I had the Bose still connected. I've installed a new Kenwood HU and replaced all the Bose Speakers and wires. Sounds Good. I don't want to fry another amp, so my question is "where should I ground the Amp?"
Any Advice is Appriciated.
Gus
I've burned out 2 amps already and I think maybe my ground source was not really a good ground. I used the metal tunnel under the console. I was also using a gmac2 and SVHGM4 adapters when I had the Bose still connected. I've installed a new Kenwood HU and replaced all the Bose Speakers and wires. Sounds Good. I don't want to fry another amp, so my question is "where should I ground the Amp?"
Any Advice is Appriciated.
Gus
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Mine is in this factory ground location. Invisible once the car is put back together.
I've ran 2000 watts from there in the C5.
But if you are killing amps, there may be other issues...
Location shown with 0 gauge wire.
I've ran 2000 watts from there in the C5.
But if you are killing amps, there may be other issues...
Location shown with 0 gauge wire.
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I think you guy's are correct, some other issue.
I really think I may have mis-wired the Bose adapter, or it was defective, some sort of current backfeed? Since, I now have installed all New Standard Wire and Speakers, I will purchase a new amp soon and re-connect it, but I'm still going to use a different grounding source.
I was running a 4 ohm load to a 9" Sub from Elemental Designs
What really confuses me is that it worked great for 2 days before it quit.
Thanks for the feedback.
Gus
I really think I may have mis-wired the Bose adapter, or it was defective, some sort of current backfeed? Since, I now have installed all New Standard Wire and Speakers, I will purchase a new amp soon and re-connect it, but I'm still going to use a different grounding source.
I was running a 4 ohm load to a 9" Sub from Elemental Designs
What really confuses me is that it worked great for 2 days before it quit.
Thanks for the feedback.
Gus
