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    ok just put a kicker l7 4ohm with a kicker zx750.1 amp and when it hits the protection light blinks. i wired the + to + and - to - is that wired to to ohms or is it wrong?
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    Probably not a good enough ground. If its not bridged, prolly a weak ground. ZX750 = needs a good ground!
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    alright thanks ill have to try a better ground
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    Quote Originally Posted by JoelW98GTP View Post
    Probably not a good enough ground. If its not bridged, prolly a weak ground. ZX750 = needs a good ground!
    Agreed, if not check the voltage at the amp and make sure all of your battery connections are tight.
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    alright ill check all of this tomorrow
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    Or the amps toast GOOD LUCK BUDDDDDDDDDDDDDYYYYYY
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    If all checks out ok, and the amp is still clipping try beefing up the body ground at the battery by putting a 4 gauge cable between the negative post on the battery and the body of the car. this is very commonly overlooked
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    Quote Originally Posted by ninjazx6e View Post
    If all checks out ok, and the amp is still clipping try beefing up the body ground at the battery by putting a 4 gauge cable between the negative post on the battery and the body of the car. this is very commonly overlooked
    Factory grounds such the big one.

    That doesnt mean make your own... Use factory positions but make sure they're sanded down to bare metal etc.
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    ok well i got a better ground but it still blinks on low notes and it doesn't seem as loud as it should be. any ideas as y?
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    Quote Originally Posted by grand2000prixgtp View Post
    ok well i got a better ground but it still blinks on low notes and it doesn't seem as loud as it should be. any ideas as y?
    Check and see what kind of voltage you are getting at the amp.
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    With that kind of power you need to upgrade the ground under the hood and the alternator power wire. Or commonly known as "the big 3".
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    what do i need to do to upgrade it?
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    I did the actual "big 3" so an alternator to fuse relay, battery ground and a motor to chassis ground. Sorry for the dirty mess, and no i didn't have a ring terminal on the motor to ground wire.
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    even if you used a section of the existing wire but routed it the shorter route it'd be much better than stock. Also free
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    and that helps alot?
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    Oh yes, big time! The stock wiring is 8 gauge if im not wrong. 8 gauge is good for about 60 amps so and your alternator puts out over 100. I had some serious dimming issues before and now i have little if none.
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    Its the fact that the 8 gauge cable is 10 feet long.

    If the 8 gauge cable was say a foot and a half, this wouldn't be an issue with our cars.
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    alright ill have to do that then
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    ahh, the big 3. way to go
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