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Sup all..

So I'm finally able to order pretty much everything I need for my system and I decided to upgrade my amp kit like I said in an earlier post. The 8 guage kit gets here yesterday from UPS and I open the box expecting another package but instead I get all these pieces to an amp kit. They are all just thrown in the box and I didnt even get a fuse holder.

I know there are a LOT of true audio heads here and I was wondering what all I would need to put everything together correctly. I don't know if I could use the fuse holder from my 8 guage kit cause my cars still in the shop, but what was shipped is the raw wire, and what looks like endless connectors. I can pretty much I guess follow the blueprint of my old kit while im removing it but as far as anything other than a screwdriver and wire strippers, I dont have anything.

Please let me know what you guys use and if possible any tips that could make putting all that sh*t together easier.

 
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you'll probably want to solder the connections, or at the least have a crimping tool handy. you said wire strippers but i don't know if that means crimper or not.

if you don't have a fuse holder, that setup is not saving you ****. shoulda gone to sprawl mart and picked up their wiring kit. you need a fuse in there, or a breaker.

for my connection to the battery, i plan on using something like this when i rewire my system in a few weeks. saves making connections.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...EBWA%3AIT&rd=1
as for the amp it depends on the amp. i needed connectors for some, others i stuck the wire in and tightened a screw.

 
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Double, the amp I can just screw the wires and tighten it but the only thing i'm really worried about is the ends. I'm tryin to attatch the ground wire to the car, and the power wire to the fuse holder and then the other snippet of the power wire to the batt.

Like I said I can prolly pretty much see what they did on my other amp kit when I pick up my car, but I really don't know what tools I would need. So know i know imma need a crimper and soldering iron and solder, but is there a specific type of solder used for 4 gauge wire?

 
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the solder will say if it's for electrical or not. i think rosin core is the name for the stuff you want. you also need flux when soldering. search through here for soldering, i think at least one person did a good DIY for it
http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/sh...ight=soldering
http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/sh...ghlight=solder

 
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!!!,

Thanks alot mayn, I really appreciate all of the help. I'm pretty damn ghetto though so I may choose the $2 tape or crimp method, lol.

 
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ghetto fabulous. crimpers are like 7 bucks at wal mart i think, or go to sears and you can pick some up with a bunch of small crimp connectors for around $10. most useful audio tool ever, besides the dremel of course.

 
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crimpers are a handy tool to have, i couldn't find any around the house one day so i drive to a local car audio store with wire and connector in hand and said "can you crimp this for me?"


only took 'em a few seconds and i was on my way, since then i bought my own crimper instead of relying on my father's. i keep just about every tool necessary to remove my stereo in my car at all times, you never know when you need to fix something or change something......and having the right tools for the job ready to go is a plus. I guess it's probably just me but i've had dreams....well actaully nightmares of getting my car totalled and not having the tools to remove parts of my stereo and losing it all, i even dreamt once that i traded my car in stereo and all, i think i'd die if i ever actually did that.

Get the tools for the job, it's worth the money IMO, ghetto rigging will cause problems later on.

 
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Buy crimpers from Sears. They are $19.99, but have a lifetime no questions asked warranty. You ever break them, or feel that they arent performing as they should, and you get a brand new pair.