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ryan s-b
10-21-2005, 02:54 PM
what is the best way of doing this? i'm thinking from the batt down to the frame then along the frame back to just behind the back seats then up. is there a spot to run wires from frame into cabin behind the seats? and if so, do i need to remove the seats to get to it. thanks!
yevRPS
10-21-2005, 02:58 PM
why not through firewall? http://www.elantraxd.com/DIY/firewall.php
ryan s-b
10-21-2005, 03:16 PM
1/0 ga. is big stuff. assuming i get it through the firewall then what do i do with it?
2loud2k2xd
10-21-2005, 03:25 PM
Do Not Run Power Wires Under The Car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

if by chance something got caught or the wire gotten pinched under there it will cause a fire or alot of sparks. run it thru the pass side fire wall, then down the inside frame rail to the trunk. i have a dual battery DIY up here somewhere. look at that. all the info you need is there.

here is the link.
http://www.elantraxd.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5063
ryan s-b
10-21-2005, 03:29 PM
k, thanks man

i can't find the dyi. do u have a link?
2loud2k2xd
10-21-2005, 03:29 PM
sorry, i edited the post above this one ryan. more info.
ryan s-b
10-21-2005, 03:35 PM
thanks, yea i had to edit my **** too lol

hey, u seriously fit 1/0 ga. under the trim piece by the doors? i had a hell of a time getting 4 ga. in there
2loud2k2xd
10-21-2005, 05:03 PM
yeah, just remove the metal clip things that hold the bottom trim piece down. you know what im talking about. and always use a grommet when you run the wire thru the firewall. and i have all my wires form the engine bay ran on the passenger side. much easire than messing on the drivers side. i probably have 10 wires ran thru there.

there are pics somewhere on this site...or my photobucket site here:
http://photobucket.com/albums/v287/2loud2k2xd/?
kinscsi
10-21-2005, 09:47 PM
i ran 0/1 gauge wire down my trim peices by the door. it took like 2 hours to do ran it thour the firewall too.
ryan s-b
10-21-2005, 11:24 PM
yeah, those metal bracket things are pesky... i never thought about taking those out... thanks, im gonna do it tomorrow i think.
ryan s-b
10-22-2005, 02:23 PM
so if i remove those metal brackets, how does the trim piece stay attached where its supposed to?
2loud2k2xd
10-22-2005, 02:44 PM
no, you remove the metal brackets, then run the power wire along side, the replace the metal brackets.

give me a few minutes to run out and snap off a few pics.

here are the pics ryan.
see how i have the 0ga ran under the metal clips.
also, on the senond pic, you can see how i ran the wires from the enging thru the firewall. YES!! i know i have alot of wires, but i have alot of electronic stuff.
also, use a grommet and some sealant to seal up the holes.
pic 1-power wire
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v287/2loud2k2xd/powerwires001.jpg
pic 2- wires ran thru firewall
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v287/2loud2k2xd/powerwires002.jpg
ryan s-b
10-22-2005, 03:27 PM
did you have to tear back the carpet to get to the firewall in the second pic? i know im asking a lot of ?'s but i want to have enought background knowledge to not mess up. also, did u have to drill that hole?

thanks for all the help man!
2loud2k2xd
10-22-2005, 04:46 PM
did you have to tear back the carpet to get to the firewall in the second pic? i know im asking a lot of ?'s but i want to have enought background knowledge to not mess up. also, did u have to drill that hole?

thanks for all the help man!


ryan, pm me your phone #. ill be able to talk you thru it much easier. its simple once someone describes the steps to ya. ill be on for a while longer. waiting for dinner to cook.
ryan s-b
10-24-2005, 09:01 PM
well, i upgraded to 1/0 awg today. took forever and a day lol, but i always work slow cuz when i rush things go wrong left and right. anyways, now that i replaced my scosche kit with the good stuff my SX is even louder :bowdown:
2loud2k2xd
10-24-2005, 09:38 PM
dayum man, thought you were gonna call, lol. i had my car apart tonight re-wiring things before winter. anyways, glad to hear the install worked out good. did you run the 0ga under the metal clips? just curious. and did you use oxygen free 0ga? there is a big difference in power wire quality. but thats for a different topic.

now its time to throw her up on a term-lab and see what kinda numbers she'll do :D
ryan s-b
10-24-2005, 09:55 PM
definately O2 free. streetwires power stream series. good stuff!
2loud2k2xd
10-24-2005, 10:00 PM
ahh, someone who knows about wires :D

glad to hear that...02 free.