hiding speaked wiring in a p5

[yay for cars]

can someone please explain to me what is involved in hiding all the wiring from and audio system under panels and such in the car? this includes the power wires from the amp, the wires from the speaker to the amp, and the wires from the head unit to the amp. are they run down the panels on the top and bottom sides of the car? how are these removed? also, how do make sure the power wires are far enough away from the signal wires in order to eliminate distortion in the sound? lastly, how would you connect a remote wire from the head unit that would turn off the amp when the car was turned off? any pisctures would be MUCH appreciated.
thanks a lot

 

[Rider69]

Well, to truely do a thorough job in hiding all the wires, you need to get the Bare Necessities.

From there you can run the power wires down one side of the vehicle, the RCAs down the other side and the speaker wires up the center. Keep the power wires seperated as much as possible from the signal wires to avoid unwanted noise. As far as the remote-turn on wire, your HU (not stock I presume) should have a remote lead, just hook the wire to that. The amps will turn off when the radio (car) is off.

 

[yay for cars]

thanks man, i appreciate it. that picture right there convinced me to go get the system installed professionally . which is probably better in the long run, because im only 16, so it wouldnt be great if i jacked up the car.

 

[Rider69]

Definately, if you are not sure what you are doing, get it done by someone who knows. Although, it really is not that difficult to do what I did, just a little time consuming. Also, depending on the system you are installing, you do not have to be that elaborate. What kind of system and components are you wanting to install? Give us some info and maybe we can help you out.

 

[ELEmental59437]

a little too much

WHOA!! you dont need to take EVERYTHING out to simply run the cables... the panels on the doors and the guards on the inside frame of the panels pretty much snap and screw off.. and from there you can run RCA on one side and power on the other if you want to keep them seperated... you def. dont need to take the seats, carpet, or console out... youd need to remove thehead unie.. and maybe a few panels... at mose youd need a phillips screwdriver and the tools (or hanger wire) to remove the radio...


i had my wires run "professionally" by a shop the day after i got my car because i didnt feel like messing with it.. and they proceded to scratch up my silver trim trying to pry my radio out to install the line adapter.. they couldnt figure it out so they branched both left and right ch.'s for the line adapter off of the back left speaker.. and they just shoved the positive wire inside the stock battery harness and tightened down.. so if i ever wanna put that aftermarket stereo in, i have to buy a new RCA cable because they ones they installed only reach to the back left side... right then i decided id do all the installs on my car.. im very knowledgable with electronics.. so installine the million wires to the remote start alarm system saved me the 300 bucks a professional install would cost.. and i know i did a good job.. and i just turned 17..

with the info on this board you will have no prob running the wires yourself. and youd save money and know that nobody else is messing up your car... if you DO decide to get it professionally done.. just dont get it done in the same place i did..

 

[Rider69]

I agree, for a basic installation, you do not need to. But if you want to have complete control of what wires go where and in my case, running the speaker wires down the center of the car, it was necessary to remove it all. Also makes laying down damping material a whole lot easier.

 

[ELEmental59437]

i agree

I agree, for a basic installation, you do not need to. But if you want to have complete control of what wires go where and in my case, running the speaker wires down the center of the car, it was necessary to remove it all. Also makes laying down damping material a whole lot easier.

your correct on that.. i think you were just trying to scare him.. but definaly a yes on the dampening... have you done the dampening? if so do you have any pics?

 

[Rider69]

all that i have for now is at http://protegenetwork.org/rider69/stereo/

 

[yay for cars]

ok, what i was planning on installing was just a new HU, new speakers, a four channel amp, and a single ten inch sub powered by a single channel amp. the wiring is where i feel most uncomfortable. i can probably get the HU out and dont think it would be too difficult to change out the speakers, but im just not exactly sure how to do all the wiring. the signal wires are easy, thats just from HU to amp. and then speaker wires to amp. but the power wires seem a little tougher to install. and then the removal of all the panels necessary to hide the wires is a bit confusing. so im split about whether i should attempt it or not. im pretty keen with electronics, but it just seems like a huge job.
also, with only one ten inch sub, would dampening be neceessary?