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Wim · 05-04-2012, 10:37 PM

For those of you who have wired amps in the trunk, what have you found when running cables there? I'm about to order some RCA cables and would like to get as short as possible, avoiding the dreaded loop while still leaving a bit of slack to play with on either end.

Riki desu · 05-04-2012, 11:17 PM

Idk. My RCA's are 16ft long or something. Maybe run a wire back there, cut it, and figure out what the length is.

Wim · 05-04-2012, 11:50 PM

Riki Riki Riki. The whole POINT of having forums is so that I don't have to a) think for myself or b) do any *gasp* manual labor.

I guess I'll be doing that after all if no one recalls

Riki desu · 05-05-2012, 12:04 AM

Lol. Good point. I'd say somewhere around 10-12ft depending on if you run it through the center console and under the carpet or along the side of the car and depends on where your amp rack is. I have a lot of slack so I know 16 is too long.

Oh and remember about the little holes, one on each side of the car behind the cushions next to the back seats. Idk if the speed6 has them but I'd assume it does. They are perfect to run wire through so it's hidden, if you're running it along the sides.

Project_dog · 05-05-2012, 02:50 AM

What holes?

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Wim · 05-05-2012, 06:17 AM

I'm with project dog on this one. What holes? I plan on pulling out the seats and lifting the carpets in order to lay down a bunch of the Dynamat. So I should have easy access to these holes!

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Riki desu · 05-05-2012, 09:48 AM

Oh... It's a secret...

MonoxideChild · 05-05-2012, 11:09 AM

there are like 4-5 inch round holes on each side of the back seat. you really cant miss them there that huge once you pull the side parts of your back seats out.

Riki desu · 05-05-2012, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonoxideChild

there are like 4-5 inch round holes on each side of the back seat. you really cant miss them there that huge once you pull the side parts of your back seats out.

NOOO. Why did you tell them...

Riki desu · 05-05-2012, 11:22 AM

Ok. I have pictures.

Its the same on each side.

Fold the seat down and un clip the cushion, you'll see the hole.

It's right underneat the clip for each cushion. I have mine closed up, the hole is under the deadener, you can see my RCA's going through it.

Big box

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05-04-2012, 11:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
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05-04-2012, 11:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
Wim Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: N. Reading, MA Posts: 1,544 Thanks: 124 Thanked 329 Times in 258 Posts Groans: 2 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 26 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s) Quoted: 132 Post(s) iTrader: 0 reviews	Riki Riki Riki. The whole POINT of having forums is so that I don't have to a) think for myself or b) do any gasp manual labor. I guess I'll be doing that after all if no one recalls __________________ If all else fails, you weren't driving a Mazda6 Handling: H&R lowering springs - Tokico Blues - OPC ball joints - Whiteline Rear Sway Bar - Adjustable Endlinks - DBA 4000 Series rotors w/ Hawk HPS Pads Front and rear Stereo: Metra single DIN plate - Kenwood Excelon x950 Headunit - Kenwood Excelon shallow mount subwoofers - Boston Acoustics SR60 separates up front - Rockford Fosgate T500-1bdCP, Rockford Fosgate T400-4 Prettified: Speed6 rims powdercoated black - Tinted windows

05-05-2012, 12:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
Riki desu Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: 世界 Posts: 1,144 Thanks: 14 Thanked 91 Times in 85 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s) Quoted: 20 Post(s) iTrader: 0 reviews	Lol. Good point. I'd say somewhere around 10-12ft depending on if you run it through the center console and under the carpet or along the side of the car and depends on where your amp rack is. I have a lot of slack so I know 16 is too long. Oh and remember about the little holes, one on each side of the car behind the cushions next to the back seats. Idk if the speed6 has them but I'd assume it does. They are perfect to run wire through so it's hidden, if you're running it along the sides. __________________ 2004 Mazda6 Sport GT Onyx Black Bose delete, My Build Thread Currently Mods: Injen SP6072P CAI, EGR Optimization/Re-Route, Transmission Cooler + Inline filter, TB coolant bypass/T replacements, 35 watt 5K HID's in Low Beams and integrated Fogs, LED DRL lights in stock position Int. Mods: Aftermarket Audio system, LED Interior lights Ext. Mods: Brake Light Mod, Door Guards removed, Smoked License Plate Cover, O-series Stubby Antenna, JDM Atenza Wind Visors, 35% Tint Last edited by Riki desu; 05-05-2012 at 12:07 AM.

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05-05-2012, 06:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
Wim Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: N. Reading, MA Posts: 1,544 Thanks: 124 Thanked 329 Times in 258 Posts Groans: 2 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 26 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s) Quoted: 132 Post(s) iTrader: 0 reviews	I'm with project dog on this one. What holes? I plan on pulling out the seats and lifting the carpets in order to lay down a bunch of the Dynamat. So I should have easy access to these holes! Sent from my DROID RAZR using AutoGuide.Com Free App __________________ If all else fails, you weren't driving a Mazda6 Handling: H&R lowering springs - Tokico Blues - OPC ball joints - Whiteline Rear Sway Bar - Adjustable Endlinks - DBA 4000 Series rotors w/ Hawk HPS Pads Front and rear Stereo: Metra single DIN plate - Kenwood Excelon x950 Headunit - Kenwood Excelon shallow mount subwoofers - Boston Acoustics SR60 separates up front - Rockford Fosgate T500-1bdCP, Rockford Fosgate T400-4 Prettified: Speed6 rims powdercoated black - Tinted windows

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05-05-2012, 11:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
Riki desu Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: 世界 Posts: 1,144 Thanks: 14 Thanked 91 Times in 85 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s) Quoted: 20 Post(s) iTrader: 0 reviews	Ok. I have pictures. Its the same on each side. Fold the seat down and un clip the cushion, you'll see the hole. It's right underneat the clip for each cushion. I have mine closed up, the hole is under the deadener, you can see my RCA's going through it. Big box __________________ 2004 Mazda6 Sport GT Onyx Black Bose delete, My Build Thread Currently Mods: Injen SP6072P CAI, EGR Optimization/Re-Route, Transmission Cooler + Inline filter, TB coolant bypass/T replacements, 35 watt 5K HID's in Low Beams and integrated Fogs, LED DRL lights in stock position Int. Mods: Aftermarket Audio system, LED Interior lights Ext. Mods: Brake Light Mod, Door Guards removed, Smoked License Plate Cover, O-series Stubby Antenna, JDM Atenza Wind Visors, 35% Tint

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