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shiny alero
06-27-2009, 06:15 PM
hey guess. as some of you seen in my other thread i just got a SX1250.1 kicker amp. its suposed to have 0 gauge wire. i dont plan on this being turned way up or anything. can i get away with running 4 gauge without hurting anything? i have the 0 but im almost a foot short and no way to really add more and i dont want to pay that much for another roll. i have alot of 4 tho.
PappaSmurf
06-27-2009, 07:05 PM
You can get away with it but you are running the risk of shorting the amp or even an electrical fire if you dont use what is called for. The suggested gauge wire is what needs to be used in order to protect your amp and also your car. It means that your amp is pulling more juice from the battery than an amp suggesting a 4 gauge wire. If I were you, I would run the 0 gauge or nothing in order to be safe and certain that I save my car. I could be wrong on this and I would suggest that you talk to Ryan from Ohio as he is the guru, I just install shit and make it sound good. LOL
-Smurf-
Ryan from Ohio
06-27-2009, 07:13 PM
Wont work.
Get 1/0 or forget it.
Toxin13
06-27-2009, 07:42 PM
If you're going to try, for the love of god put a fuse in there. Your car might be smoking hot in a way you don't want if you just run the wire without a fuse.
PappaSmurf
06-27-2009, 08:05 PM
Wont work.
Get 1/0 or forget it.
Thread closed, the guru has spoken!!!:lol:
-Smurf-
shiny alero
06-28-2009, 01:22 AM
i have a fuse...im not a moron...its a 150 amp kicker fuse....do you guys think this is a good deal? http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Raptor-4000W-0GA-Car-Amplifier-Amp-Install-Kit-Wire_W0QQitemZ230351185866QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_De faultDomain_0?hash=item35a20027ca&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1205%7C 240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50#ebayphot ohosting
both local shops charge 5$ per ft for 0ga. this gives me the wire plus extras
clutch1
06-28-2009, 01:26 AM
If that's REAL 0ga wire.. I'd buy it. Might be over-rated though.
Otherwise check the caraudio.com for sale section.. you can always find lengths of 0ga on there for decent prices.
shiny alero
06-28-2009, 01:32 AM
anyother site suggestions?
todd4198
06-28-2009, 01:48 AM
anyother site suggestions?
http://www.knukonceptz.com/productMaster.cfm?Category=Power%20Wire
Knu has pretty good stuff, but otherwise I'd check caraudio.com like clutch said. Can usually find a good deal
Ryan from Ohio
06-28-2009, 11:07 AM
Dude if you want a GOOD 1/0 kit let me know.
Dont buy that Raptor crap you will cry when you get it. Seriously:
http://www.caraudiocentral.net/forums/showthread.php?t=8263&highlight=raptor
Raptor wire makes baby Jesus cry!
I can do you an American Bass 1/0 kit for $75+ ship. Thats REAL 1/0!
shiny alero
06-28-2009, 01:21 PM
Dude if you want a GOOD 1/0 kit let me know.
Dont buy that Raptor crap you will cry when you get it. Seriously:
http://www.caraudiocentral.net/forums/showthread.php?t=8263&highlight=raptor
Raptor wire makes baby Jesus cry!
I can do you an American Bass 1/0 kit for $75+ ship. Thats REAL 1/0!
how many feet? im interested
Ryan from Ohio
06-28-2009, 02:54 PM
20' Power wire Red, 2-3' of black ground wire, anl fuse block, anl fuse, 17' rcas and a remote wire and some connectors.
This is the same wire I runwill be running in my car. I have it in.
Good wire. Its a true 1/0.
ryanJ
06-28-2009, 03:10 PM
Thats a good deal for 1/0 gauge,
Ryan from Ohio
06-28-2009, 03:15 PM
Yes it is.
Normally this kit would be $100ish...
Just being generous :)
Anyone else need a kit? lol
shiny alero
06-28-2009, 08:54 PM
sold, my sis owes me money tomarro. ill let you no when i have it!
Ryan from Ohio
06-28-2009, 11:25 PM
Ok, I will call and check stock tomorrow after noon.
Ryan from Ohio
06-30-2009, 01:21 PM
In stock.
I should be able to do these for $88 shipped.
They got 8 of them in stock and they do sell quickly. If anyone else is interested have me paid by 7/1/09 and I can get them all in the same trip.
itsbmw
06-30-2009, 04:28 PM
I have always used Knu KLMX. I would use Kolossus, but I think the KLMX works fine :)
Ryan from Ohio
06-30-2009, 05:42 PM
It does work fine. But the wire is simply STIFF.
dontunderestimate10s
08-03-2009, 11:46 PM
stinger hyperflex for sure, and you know you can always do multiple runs of wire, its actually better. if u do please put it in a fuse block and not try n stuff multiple runs into the amp..
coleinalaska
08-05-2009, 05:16 AM
http://www.the12volt.com/info/recwirsz.asp
this is useful
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