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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 03:28 AM
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no, they are not racing, that would be silly.


so I'm going to install my subs in the back of my TC, what options do i have for running them from the head unit to the trunk?

any anything i should know?
Old Jan 18, 2009 | 03:56 AM
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if your doing subs only you would have no problem running RCA's and the power wire on the same side. If you have an auto you can drill a whole threw the clutch plate, or go into the grommet above the gas pedal.

If you decide to do a 4 channel amp later on you will need to run the RCA cables on the opposite side of the power wire. Doing this greatly reduces the chance of alternator whine.

Also to make it easier tape your remote turn on wire to the RCA's for easier routing. Then run them on the side of the car taking the running boards off and going under the carpet. The rear seat pops straight up and you will see a plastic "Christmas tree" holding down one of the side panels. Take that off as well as the little T-handle thing that is on the side panel. This will make it a lot easier running your cables.
Old Jan 18, 2009 | 08:40 AM
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i am running a 2 channel amp, that will take the place of the old 6" sub. inside the trunk, where as the subs will sit behind the back seats.

also, what is a good way to make the box removable, yet still functional. i plan on keeping my spare, those retards who pride them selves on not having one are stupid.

i personally don't understand, but the person helping me out will. thanks.

basically going to run a power wire from front to back. (found the paper dude gave me)
Old Jan 18, 2009 | 05:42 PM
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Well I dont have a spare tire in my car. The entire trunk is fiberglass... but I guess thats what AAA is for
Old Jan 18, 2009 | 07:10 PM
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just be safe and avoid any problems, run your RCA's on the passanger side and power wire on the drivers side. you never know when you'll want to upgrade. you might say so now but just to be safe? i wanted to keep my spare, i never thought i would need it. well when my tire blew on the highway, im glad it was there. here's my setup...





Old Jan 18, 2009 | 08:06 PM
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oh wow...i like that set up a lot, so you kept the stock 6" sub as well? i was gonna replace that with the amp.

also, how hard is it to snake the wires through the car?
Old Jan 18, 2009 | 08:23 PM
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i never had the stock 6" sub, the wires isnt that bad. just set aside a whole day to work on it slowly and the correct way making it a clean install. this is a little help...

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...hlight=gutting
Old Jan 18, 2009 | 08:43 PM
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hooooly crap, yeah that should help, thanks.
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