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  1. #1 Where to run wires 
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    So i installed my new HU 2 nights ago (VM9224bt) and last night i started running the wiring for my amp (KX600.1) which will be mounted in the trunk. Problem being that the route i was going to use for my power wire is longer than the wire itself.

    So i am looking for some ideas on where everyone has run their wires or if there is somewhere else i can mount my amp.

    Also where has everyone run the ground wire for their amps?
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    Ground wire under back seat.

    Run wires in the plastic pieces holding the carpet down on the sides. If they're not long enough, buy or make longer wires.
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    I found a factory hole with a rubber grommet by the gas and brake petals just a few inches down from the top of the carpet. Then I ran my power wire under the plastick on the bottom of the door all the way to the back and I ran my 2 wires from my HU on the right side under the plastic under the door to the back.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pontiac Man View Post
    I found a factory hole with a rubber grommet by the gas and brake petals just a few inches down from the top of the carpet. Then I ran my power wire under the plastick on the bottom of the door all the way to the back and I ran my 2 wires from my HU on the right side under the plastic under the door to the back.
    this is how i "was" gonna do it until i got the power wire ran and it came up short. about 2ft from the battery.
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    well all better now. i ran the power and amp turn on through a grommet near passenger feet then ran it around the right side of the car under the plastic to the trunk. ran the rca's over a panel above the drivers knees then under the plastic all the way around to the trunk. tonight after work i will run the ground and attach everything.
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    how long are you wires? just wondering
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