Checkers Anyone? Alpine PDX-5 Amplifier Install

[pbkid]

I've running the four speakers (3 ways) on one amp @ 125 watts each channel),the two subs ( 135 watts each ) on the other amp & got two channels free right now.
I bought the amps used in excelent conds,they are sony Xplode 550 watts each;didn't use the factory wiring,i runned the long way by adding new wiring all around the VX for all components,at 60% of power the VX shakes like a gel you can clearly hear the music from out side.

Even though i love music pumping down the street i fall into the moderate group category.

nice, good set up...
i was gonna say that your math doesnt really add up enless your pumping a ton of power into something...it makes sense now though...

[Gussie2000]

nice, good set up...
i was gonna say that your math doesnt really add up enless your pumping a ton of power into something...it makes sense now though...

Yes thanks !

If wasn't because of the bunch of jerks always lurking to find a good deal breaking into cars i were put a nice NAV system at the upper DIN,but had to keep the set underlow by adding a cassette deck there,the digital EQ is located at the lower DIN & the 6-CD changer disguiss very well behind the center console thanks to its black color. All kenwood brand

[pbkid]

see i went really crazy....i put a new panel up top where the stock radio goes to put switches in...for winches and lights....

then i moved the radio down to the place where the 6-cd changer goes along with modifying where the ash-tray and the cigarette lighter goes (see my gallery)...

it looks great..and it also keeps the theives from seeing the radio because it moves it down low...

[LittleBeast]

Where did you run your ground to?

[workmeistr]

For the time being, I ran the amp ground to a paint-stripped/cleaned-up/dialectic-greased, front left of the four bolts that hold down the parking brake assembly.

It may not be optimal, but it was convenient and seems to be working fine. I had as many installers telling me that a body ground was fine, as I had installers insisting that a frame ground was necessary. I didn't feel like drilling a hole through the floor metal to affix the ground to the frame. I'm capable of doing it, I just didn't feel like it, and I used the conflicting opinions to support my complacency. All installers I spoke with, though, seemed to agree that the ground wire (4 gauge, in my case), should be kept as short as possible; no more than 9"-12".

[Gussie2000]

Drill ? 95% of the new set ups don't need drilling at all.All you need most of the time is scrap the paint coat at the closed bolt 'till the metal is fully exposed & attach the ground cable. For instant I removed the rear seat latches,scraped the bolt hole with a drill & sanding stone.Attached the two amps ground cables together & did the same procedure with the capacitor - cable to the front left net hook.

[pbkid]

yup, the shorter the ground cable the less noise you will get....

secondly it isnt necessary to run it to the frame, i mean, if you wanna do it then its a good ground guaranteed but not necessary by any means...

its a good practice to remove paint as much as possible...however, they do make star washers now that cut into the paint while tightening the ground and those make GREAT grounds....