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where did you find a ground for your amps?

Old Oct 26, 2007 | 10:36 AM
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where did you find a ground for your amps?

i have a 4th gen. i was wondering where you found a good ground for your amp.
Old Oct 26, 2007 | 11:21 AM
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Rear strut tower.
Old Oct 26, 2007 | 07:31 PM
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Seatbolt bolt under the rear seats...

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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 07:55 PM
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in the spare tire well.
Old Nov 10, 2007 | 05:11 PM
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i found some nice metal spot behind the vents and down a bit....
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 10:58 AM
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I used the bolt next to my jack
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 10:49 PM
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i'm using a bolt under the seat.
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 08:08 PM
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Rear strut tower.
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 09:27 PM
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i'm using a bolt under the seat.
same here.
Old Nov 16, 2007 | 10:38 AM
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I have a 5th gen, but I mounted my amp under the driver's seat and grounded it to using the front bolt of the seat.
Old Nov 16, 2007 | 11:19 AM
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That's how I did mine too. Works great!
Old Nov 29, 2007 | 08:11 AM
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On my 3rd gen I used a bolt at the trunk latch.
Old Dec 1, 2007 | 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by NismoMax80
i'm using a bolt under the seat.
same
Old Dec 2, 2007 | 09:52 AM
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... to metal. lol.

nah, but really, *technically* your not supposed to use factory bolts. You're supposed to drill directly into the chassis of the car. Avoid parts that are welded onto the chassis (like cross beams or parts of seats, trunk, door, etc) because lots of times they are held together by glue, rather than good conductive bonds. The reasoning against factory bolts is that they are designed to secure and hold things, not transfer current. in reality, they work, but 'pro' installers generally avoid using factory bolts.
Old Dec 2, 2007 | 05:12 PM
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... to metal. lol.


That's what Don did for me. Drilled right into the chassi. Works great
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