finished new system install, One question though.
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Drifting
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From: Leander TX
finished new system install, One question though.
I just finished intstalling my new stereo system in my 85 C4. I've only have one question for everyone, of which I am a little embarassed to ask :o . Where is a good place to ground my AMP? I have it mounted in the back of the hatch.
For those that may be interested my new system consist of:
Back: Infinity - 9603i 6X9's
Doors: Infinity - 6002 si 6.5's
Dash: Infinity - 4002i 4's
Hatch: 2 Infinity - 1030 w subs
A Pillar - Some old tweeters (can't remeber the brand)
AMP: Infinity - 7540a 4 channel
Deck: Panasonic CQ - C8400
It was time to replace the old bose system
I know Infinity isn't the best but for some reason I really love their sound quality.
For those that may be interested my new system consist of:
Back: Infinity - 9603i 6X9's
Doors: Infinity - 6002 si 6.5's
Dash: Infinity - 4002i 4's
Hatch: 2 Infinity - 1030 w subs
A Pillar - Some old tweeters (can't remeber the brand)
AMP: Infinity - 7540a 4 channel
Deck: Panasonic CQ - C8400
It was time to replace the old bose system
I know Infinity isn't the best but for some reason I really love their sound quality.
Instructor
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From: Oklahoma City Oklahoma
The system I just pulled out was grounded to the bracket that is under the dash on the drivers side under the dash close to the door. Not sure if you can see it with out taking out the cover.
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Drifting
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From: Leander TX
Yeah, you can see a little bit of it with the cover on. I am very familiar with that bracket. My gauges are grounded their 
I was thinking of using the seat mount but I really want to find something closer to the rear of the car. Thanks for the idea though.
I was thinking of using the seat mount but I really want to find something closer to the rear of the car. Thanks for the idea though.
Burning Brakes
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From: Chatsworth CA
Originally Posted by 85WHITEZ51
It was time to replace the old bose system
I know Infinity isn't the best but for some reason I really love their sound quality. So I am a little biased. My last set were Polks and I liked those also.
Melting Slicks
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From: Reno/Sparks Nevada
I mounted mine on the rearmost vertical panel. I drilled right through the floor of the rear compartment. There are plenty of bolts to run your ground to the frame. If you remove your spare tire carrier and remove the inside carpet you can see both sides of the floor and where you need to drill to miss any obstacles.
Art
Art
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Originally Posted by scott_fx
shouldn't you try to ground your amp within 6-12 inches of the amp?
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Drifting
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From: Leander TX
Originally Posted by MrRenoman
If you remove your spare tire carrier and remove the inside carpet you can see both sides of the floor and where you need to drill to miss any obstacles.
Art
Art
WOW!!! I had no idea that so many people liked infinity stuff. About the hip-hop comment. I would have to agree with you but if you mount the speakers in sealed inclosures they do pretty good. Every now an then I like to list to a little hip hop but most of the time it is country, instumental, 80's and 90's music. I know I know. I'm pretty boring for 25
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Originally Posted by scott_fx
shouldn't you try to ground your amp within 6-12 inches of the amp?
So...if you have equal lengths of the same guage wire you are covered and will have zero noise caused by a bad ground.
Finally, the Corvette is the only car I have done it this way (so far). Reason being is the aluminum and fiberglass. It makes sense to use a short ground because of the high cost of large guage wire when dealing with a "normal" car.
