People who installed amp: Need a pic of your ground point
07-17-2005, 04:54 PM
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07-17-2005, 06:15 PM
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two little holes for the screws, yes.....
sanded off all paint, obviously.
I don't remember there being anything around there to really worry about hitting under the car. Get under and check first, but shouldn;t be a problem
And I used nuts underneath to hold it down, obviously.
sanded off all paint, obviously.
I don't remember there being anything around there to really worry about hitting under the car. Get under and check first, but shouldn;t be a problem
And I used nuts underneath to hold it down, obviously.
07-17-2005, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by BBOYSTEVIE
NO YOU CAN'T
If you're that worried about the drilling, try inder a seat belt latch or something, but seriously, get under there. I'm pretty sure it's a simple shot.
If you're that worried about the drilling, try inder a seat belt latch or something, but seriously, get under there. I'm pretty sure it's a simple shot.
07-17-2005, 06:31 PM
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Wow ascendant we disagree on this one. Raamat does hold pretty good, but getting a lot of good, solid contact...I wouldn't go there.
I couldn't see it doing too well, or if it does, lasting long....
Ever done one this way?
I couldn't see it doing too well, or if it does, lasting long....
Ever done one this way?
07-17-2005, 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Ammi
I dont mind drilling 2 small holes but what's the reason why I shouldn't just attach wires and cover it up w/ dynamat?
Ascendant knows his stuff. I guess it's doable. I wouldn't do it personally.
07-17-2005, 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by BBOYSTEVIE
Wow ascendant we disagree on this one. Raamat does hold pretty good, but getting a lot of good, solid contact...I wouldn't go there.
I couldn't see it doing too well, or if it does, lasting long....
Ever done one this way?
I couldn't see it doing too well, or if it does, lasting long....
Ever done one this way?
07-17-2005, 09:39 PM
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The strut bolt is in your car. If you take off all of your trim and look to the left or right under the rear deck, you should see 3 bolts (I think its 3). They are in an odd location, so I dont know how you would get to those.
If you are going to drill a hole, just go to home depot, get a bolt, nut and a few washers. Sand the area, then drill. For me, my first amp install, i had drilled a hole through the upper deck. I had the cover on the inside removed, so it was easy to put a bolt through there. Now I have it attached to the bolt of some black metal piece next to the spare tire well. Whatever you do, it has to be firmly attached or you could have problems in the future if your ground becomes loose.
If you are going to drill a hole, just go to home depot, get a bolt, nut and a few washers. Sand the area, then drill. For me, my first amp install, i had drilled a hole through the upper deck. I had the cover on the inside removed, so it was easy to put a bolt through there. Now I have it attached to the bolt of some black metal piece next to the spare tire well. Whatever you do, it has to be firmly attached or you could have problems in the future if your ground becomes loose.
07-18-2005, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Ammi
it's called strut bolt? Do you have a closer pic or what section I can find it?
http://www.cardomain.com/item/STISGT0N
From my recollection, whatever screws that came with it were self tapping screws (maybe I'm wrong...just my memory) So I just used my own nuts and bolts that fit in there perfectly to hold it on.
I strongly recommend one of these for grounding. It's what they're made for and I haven't had one let me down yet (except for the time where it was my user error but I don't wanna talk that)
07-18-2005, 09:46 AM
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I used the screw head bolt that holds down the back seat(where that little fold down armrest is/pass through to the trunk), I don't have a pic, but it worked, didn't have to drill anything, just had to remove one bolt and tighten it back up. There is a protective flap covering the area because of that piece of steel nissan loves to use that cuts you everytime you touch it.
07-18-2005, 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by maxgtr2000
I used the screw head bolt that holds down the back seat(where that little fold down armrest is/pass through to the trunk), I don't have a pic, but it worked, didn't have to drill anything, just had to remove one bolt and tighten it back up. There is a protective flap covering the area because of that piece of steel nissan loves to use that cuts you everytime you touch it.
I have used seat belt bolts with success before too (nver in a maxima). If you're anti-hole and/or don't want to put out cash for a good grounding terminal, gie it a try. I like my grounding terminal though....it's like a basic 5 minute job...no need to pull up seat, is quickly /easily serviceable...
07-25-2005, 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by sodie14
if you're having this much trouble attaching a ground point...wow...
Dude...theres no need to criticize. Ammi is a member that has been here a long time. Everyone's knowledge varies. Maybe his strength is engines, or detailing, not audio. Thats like making fun of me because I don't do my own oil changes, but I consider myself rather proficient in audio.
07-25-2005, 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by sodie14
if you're having this much trouble attaching a ground point...wow...
07-25-2005, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by sodie14
if you're having this much trouble attaching a ground point...wow...
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