We protect wiring with loom so that the insulation never contacts metal. It moves around as you drive with bumps. That will wear the insulation, can result in a short that can cause a fire. I have seen enough burnt wire to play it safe. Also, i reference MECA, IASCA, and USACi install rules. As an electrical engineer, I think about NEC and apply similar techniques and rules. We use zip ties for strain relief. You don't want connections being the only thing holding the wire in place.

I wire cars better than OEM.

 

i have some split loom. just didnt put it in. would it be alright to run multiple wires in one loom. also the wire doesnt move it is stretched tight across there by the gromet. as i said not opposed to doing it just havent yet.

in the process of:
buiding boxes:
have speakers for rear diamond m3 series with adapter plates
getting d6 components for front.
have two dimond d3 12"
have eq
have loc
have wire
pheonix gold 400.4 amp for components.

all prepeing for install. i have one sub in my trunk as of now just to have a little sound. but coming up really soon i will be doing a major overhaul of the stereo so i just havent gotten to fixing all nice and neat yet.

 

Wire tight across a strut tower isn't my preference, what is holding it? Regardless, you know why I do it.

Nice setup planned. Be sure to take plenty of pics. You can do a build log thread in this section. I need to do a new one here for mine, the current generation anyway.

 

it is attached to a fuse mounted to the sheet metal and pulled tight through the gromet. i know it isnt permenantly tight but it is tight for now. i am going to secure it and i will take your advice and cover it. just not right now as it is almost 11 oclock at night and i have to work in the morning.

i will definately take pics. i need to get some of my boxes before i finish them so everyone can see the nasty bondo and seems before it is finished and painted.

 

try to work in some zip tie mounts so there is no strain on the actual connection at the fuse holder. no worries man, all in time, right?

I updated my build log (link in sig) the past week with my trunk wiring. i took more time with that than ever before.

 

yeah. i am kinda worried though. it is getting closer to install time. and i am wondering what i am going to do when it is all in. i already have plans for a big 3 and possibly an extra battery if needed. but i will have to save up for that. this is about exhausted my pocket book. months of purchasing and i fear i will have it all put in in a matter of weeks. . what to do... what to do.

judging by your build threads you can relate. i cant stand having nothing to do. i work 5 days a week go to school full time the days i am not working. and in between classes work on my car or do other things. sitting on the couch feels odd to me and i dont know what i am going to do when this project it over.

 

keep_hope_alive,

did u drill that hole through the firewall or was there a existing grommet hole there?

 

The project is never over. . I have been in a "finished" state dozens of times. I keep improving. Right now, it is better than ever, my best configuration yet. You just take your time, plan accordingly, then execute. Redo anything that isn't perfect. Test tweeter locations, experiment with crossover settings. Document what you like/dislike, etc.

 

That was an unused grommet. Notice the perfect circle, that was a punch-out. Easy.

 

where you have your crossovers mounted in your glove box is that a custom glove box or did you buy that. also do you have any close up shots of that?