Stereo - To Upgrade or Not to Upgrade

[Homeskillet]

Here's the distribution block (I think that's what it's called). Not sure if I would be able to locate a replacement block.

I'm kinda leaning towards some sort of epoxy. But I don't know if epoxy can handle heat (is there is any).

[NautiGirl]

Come on man - you have come this far and installed really nice stuff. Hold off on the Sub until you can do it right. Maybe next off seasons project.

Just my 2 cents, 2.7 cents Canadian - the exchange rate has changed since my last post.

[Homeskillet]

Oh for sure on next year! But I just feel a little bit like I should be able to get this bad boy working. I don't want to pair a new amp with this old sub because if the sub fails, then I gotta buy a new one of those, too. That's not gonna fly... I'd never get my manhood out of The Warden's purse ever again!!!

I spoke with my buddy who gave me the amp (Travis) last night when I was struggling to get it to work last night, and he said if it didn't work, throw it away he doesn't want it back. I kind of figure I have nothing to lose.

[NautiGirl]

Oh for sure on next year! But I just feel a little bit like I should be able to get this bad boy working. I don't want to pair a new amp with this old sub because if the sub fails, then I gotta buy a new one of those, too. That's not gonna fly... I'd never get my manhood out of The Warden's purse ever again!!!

I spoke with my buddy who gave me the amp (Travis) last night when I was struggling to get it to work last night, and he said if it didn't work, throw it away he doesn't want it back. I kind of figure I have nothing to lose.

Nothing to lose other than an electrical fire.

[Homeskillet]

yeah I suppose you're right about the electrical fire thing. I think for me to use it, i'll have to make sure my solution is safe and reliable.

I wonder if the other 2 amps Travis had are Profiles also. Perhaps I could do a swap. I'm also going to look into re-threading it.

I think I'll take a stab at new screws, too. Never know, my eyes are not great - i may have missed what the actual problem is

[Homeskillet]

I'll bet I could solder it.....

[Homeskillet]

Actually think I'm going to attempt to Tap it first, now.

[Homeskillet]

Bought slightly bigger bolts and the snuggled right up tight! Rocks!!

[Homeskillet]

I will be putting the finishing touches on the wiring (fuses, zip ties, etc) this wknd, and mounting the amps. Any thoughts/suggestions are welcome.

The guy who takes care of all my summerizing and winterizing said to cut a hole in the access panel that I'm mounting the amps to,run the wires through it, and then cover half of it up with part of the amp (so there's not a big gaping hole there). I'm thinking about that. But I might see if I can run the wiring off to the sides, and zip tie whatever is in front... and then I'll secure the zip ties with screws.

Also, would you guys screw the amp to the panel, or do you thru-bolt it?

[Big Block Power]

Screw it your fine. Mine anyway had like a half moon spot in the board. It could just be covered up by carpet. Take that board off it's only 4 screws and hide all of the wires on the back side.
Fuses what fuses? Who needs those. Lol

[NautiGirl]

What BBP Said - sort of.

I would screw both amps directly to the board in the back of the storage compartment. Ours had several 1/2 in holes cut in it, the carpet covers them but you can get wires through. I wouldn't worry about trying to cover the hole /w an amp, but thats just me.

I haven't finished ours up yet - and Katie is in charge of cable management - no joke its part of her actual job. My plan is to get everything hooked up and working and then leave a giant rats nest of wires for her to clean up.

And yes - please take the time to add fuses.

[Homeskillet]

Thanks for the help guys!

N - Send Katie to my boat when she's done with yours lol!

I wonder if my wife would do that.... I'm gonna check with her.

[Homeskillet]

I think I'm gonna shoot for this kind of look.

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[Homeskillet]

This is where I had to stop today. Ran into a couple snags that were very tedious to rectify.

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[Big Block Power]

That's not going to work they are all the same color.