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[tech703]

so as an update i got everything connected but the issue i ran into was with the LOC providing the 12V turn on for my Amp. The post ML amp signal from the subwoofer was turning the LOC on but only at higher volumes like above 30 and it would only turn on for the second the bass was on.

Ended up running the remote from the usb adapter i added to the second row but by the time i figured that out i melted the fuse, i don’t think i tightened it down enough. new fuse coming today and should hopefully be ready to go once i install it.

Once i get it working right i will figure out how to make it look cleaner i hope. i feel like my amp is too long to find a good spot for it

 

[GrizzlyClint]

so as an update i got everything connected but the issue i ran into was with the LOC providing the 12V turn on for my Amp. The post ML amp signal from the subwoofer was turning the LOC on but only at higher volumes like above 30 and it would only turn on for the second the bass was on.

Ended up running the remote from the usb adapter i added to the second row but by the time i figured that out i melted the fuse, i don’t think i tightened it down enough. new fuse coming today and should hopefully be ready to go once i install it.

Once i get it working right i will figure out how to make it look cleaner i hope. i feel like my amp is too long to find a good spot for it

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What the hell is that on the left grab handle? LOL

 

[tech703]

What the hell is that on the left grab handle? LOL

My daughters burrito plushie

 

[GrizzlyClint]

My daughters burrito plushie

10-4. Hah. Love it.

 

[tech703]

welp i fried my amp not sure where i made the mistake but once i got it connected it was a complete smoke show

i’m thinking i put too big of a fuse on the battery cable i put 150A there but the amp has 40Ax3 fuses on it so i thought it wasn’t that big of a jump for 30Amps but i can’t think of anything else that could’ve caused it.

Now i gotta find a new amp im thinking the sundown SFB-1500D

SFB-1500D - Sundown Audio Monoblock 1750w RMS Amplifier https://a.co/d/gdFFuxR

 

[iamjamieo]

What did you use to black out the chrome? I'm looking to do the same on mine

 

[tech703]

What did you use to black out the chrome? I'm looking to do the same on mine

On the grill plastidip on the doors and window trims i used vinyl

 

[tech703]

since i fried my amp going to work on making this install as clean as i can. blue remote wire will get rerouted once i select an amp

 

[r2m]

That is one h-e-double L of a subwoofer!
That'll probably cut into how much you can bring home from Costco!

 

[tech703]

That is one h-e-double L of a subwoofer!
That'll probably cut into how much you can bring home from Costco!

I know i might have to cut my routine down from 10 packs of water at a time to 6 lol
but them seats aint going to shake themselves lol

 

[tech703]

little nerve wracking but still into the plastic added some grommets and ran the power rca and remote wire behind the hump once i know where the amp is going i’ll be able to cut the wires shorter to fit cleanly i have one hold on this side and one on the front

 

[tech703]

alright, if anyone tells you running 0 gauge wire is easy or fun they’re lying. I ran it from front to back under the kick panels successfully but exhaustingly
to my new Sundown SIA 1750D amplifier powering my RE Audio SXX 12D4 at what 2 Ohms

this thing hits super hard im very happy with this addition

 

[r2m]

You forgot to mention that only is that gauge of wire hard to work with, it's really expensive!
I ran 1/0 AWG from the front to the very rear for my 3000 watt pure sine inverter. I ran it under and along the rock sliders, tucked up underneath. I then pulled back up through a vent hole that had a rubber plug under the third row seats.

 

[tech703]

You forgot to mention that only is that gauge of wire hard to work with, it's really expensive!
I ran 1/0 AWG from the front to the very rear for my 3000 watt pure sine inverter. I ran it under and along the rock sliders, tucked up underneath. I then pulled back up through a vent hole that had a rubber plug under the third row seats.

i was thinking of going under but even with a fuse i didn’t like the idea of a live wire being exposed held on with zip ties

 

[r2m]

i was thinking of going under but even with a fuse i didn’t like the idea of a live wire being exposed held on with zip ties

I used these fuses: Amazon product ASIN B07G2H7T4Jso I could use it like a switch when I wanted to cut power to the inverter from my "house" battery. I also liked the idea of them just tripping and resetting instead of having to replace fuses after trouble shooting.

 

[tech703]

here’s how i ran it through under the kick panels and drilled one of the bolts holes in that panel about the kick panel on the rear and drilled a hole through the plastic

 

[tech703]

couldn’t find sport tails for cheap so i made my own

 

[tech703]

couldn’t find sport tails for cheap so i made my own

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currently waiting for clear to cure so i can wet sand and polish

 

[tech703]

just need to wait to wet sand and polish and i’ll call it complete, not bad for $40

 

[tech703]

DIY 15% tint for the front windows also did my brothers xterra. for a first time job i don’t think it came out half bad