I don't want any ohms near mine!


If it weren't for the hippos, you'd be left with a big void, so be glad they're there!

 

Chicken

 

I've wanted to post about this for awhile now, but kept forgetting.

When my wife was following me on the drive up to Graphic Express, she direct-connected me and told me my back bumper was bouncing and vibrating all over the place because of the bumps in the road and the wind getting under it.

She was right... go tap on your rear bumper cover just under the license plate... it will feel very loose. I checked Mike's and it was just like mine.

Here's what I did... the first pic is just for reference.

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I didn't pull them overly tight... just snug to keep the bumper cover from flapping.

The next time she was following me to the TMS meet at Race Rock, she said it looked ALOT better.

 

Good idea. I noticed a lot of slop when I was putting on my License plate, but never thought about this.
Guess I need to buy some big zip ties.

 

I just tied 2 medium sized ones together... then used a third in the middle to pull the loop together. I used white ones... but unless you really bend down to look, you'll never see them.

 

Was it that extreme?

It just looks a bit funny to me having to cinch down body parts with zip ties.

 

Another Audio Upgrade Question posted HERE.
Any suggestions ?

 

Daryl noticed it too... check it and you'll be surprised how loose it is. There is no support on that bumper cover.

I would rather use the ties than have the bumper cover flapping when I'm driving with somebody behind me thinking how crappy it looks.

If my wife noticed it... then a lot of people notice it. So, I would say yes, it is pretty extreme.

 

I know this sounds too obvious, but have you tried to call Crutchfield and talk to one their Advisors? They may be able to hook you up.

 

Over some rough roads and such, I can see how it can flap around; funny that it hasn't been addressed here in TMS yet.

I have a followed a couple of 05/06's on the freeway, but didn't notice their rear bumpers flapping around.

Maybe you should keep her under 140 mph.

 

I'll try... but next time you see your car, go lightly knock below the plate and see how bouncy the bumper is. When I showed Mike, he couldn't believe it had no support. Not sure if he did my fix yet, but he said he was going to.

 

I didn't see anything on their site so I didn't bother calling. I might try that later.

 

How about a power distribution block?

StreetWires
Ring Terminals - you'll have to check with them on the width.

KonFUSED (how to)

 

The wires will be coming from my Distribution Block, through the amp wall and into the amp. The connection to the amp is where the problem lies. The StreetWires could possibly work, but once again it depends on the width of the end, it can't be more than 8.5 - 9mm.

 

That's what I was trying to indirectly point out... 4ga into the block - 8ga out, so you can use a smaller spade terminal at the amp.

Running 8ga power to the 600w amp will be fine.

 

Looking for the least amount of connections as possible.
I already have the 4 gauge so I would like to get that directly to the amp. May not be able to, but that is what I WANT to do

 

Another part of the install is complete tonight
I installed the Amp wall and mounted the amps and some of the wiring.
It all needs cleaned up and straightened, but it will do for the moment.

Amp Wall Installed Clean.
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AMP Wall With Both Amps
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Subwoofer Amp Installed
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Front & Rear Speaker Amp Installed
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Rear Side of Amp Wall
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LOL Don't mention how crooked everything is on the backside of the amp wall, it will all be straight when I am done. Not too mention no one will probably ever see it anyway.

My only complaint so far is my choice of carpet color could have been better, but that is still fine with me.

Another thing I learned tonight I can actually fit IN my trunk.

 

Don't lock those keys in the trunk!

 

Looks like everything is coming together for ya!

Man, you could've been the first one to actually try the 'bail out' pull tag inside the trunk!

 

Nope! I had to try it out. Curiosity gets the best of me I guess.
Great job with the setup by the way OKC. Can't wait to see how it turns out.