Electrical - What should I do (amps, etc.)

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Jun 22, 2004

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Electrical - What should I do (amps, etc.)

I won an Audiobahn amp (a2x600hq) at USACi last fall, now I'm wondering how should I hook it up. I have a 03 EX Civic Sedan and want to do the Least amount of stuff nessicary to get max out of my amp (money is an issue). SO I was thinking maybe re-do my grounds in the engine compartment or something? New alternator would be last on the list but I'm ready to do that if I have to. I already have 4ga running in my car.. should I get 2 or 0ga? Optima? Alternator?
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I have a crappy 1200 watt crunch amp now pushing one of the subs, and my lights dim... boo...

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Jun 22, 2004

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Easiest way would be to get an amp install kit with all the fuse and wire stuff. 4 gauge should be plenty, and a group51 yellow optima is not a bad idea if you're gonna be bumping it with the car off. The yellow is very resilient to drain/recharge cycles. If the lights dim and it bothers you, just buy a 1-2 farad capacitor for that.