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jmew0ng · 08-16-2006, 08:28 PM

that apex i box isn't making sense to me.. is it just a metal box so that way all connecting wires can come to one source than maybe compared to mikochu's setup (scionlife diy)?

Linkseal · 08-16-2006, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jmew0ng

that apex i box isn't making sense to me.. is it just a metal box so that way all connecting wires can come to one source than maybe compared to mikochu's setup (scionlife diy)?

Ya...for cheaper way to Ground your car is DIY for sure...My Apexi Kit was taken out from my used STI...so...don't waste it...

Katana · 08-17-2006, 02:15 AM

Do you think that an automotive store will also have these connectors?From all the stuff needed, I think that they are the hardest to find.

paultyler_82 · 08-17-2006, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by jmew0ng

that apex i box isn't making sense to me.. is it just a metal box so that way all connecting wires can come to one source than maybe compared to mikochu's setup (scionlife diy)?

Basically, yes, its just a box that all connecting wires come to so it looks a bit cleaner, and most of them have all kinds of power filters and stuff in them just like a high end home theater surge protector, but the difference between the box and a DIY is unnoticable, far as I can tell, besides, with a DIY, you can hide your wires and make it still look stock.

*Chris07LB* · 08-17-2006, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Katana

Do you think that an automotive store will also have these connectors?From all the stuff needed, I think that they are the hardest to find.

Look on eBay. None of this is "hard to find."

4ga. amp wire, buy it in a 25' length.
4ga. terminal connectors.
shrink wrap for the terminals.
and a wire crimper, or vise also works..

Do you guys have a radio shack out there?

Katana · 08-17-2006, 12:54 PM

Oh yeah we have!So do you think that I should search there?

Katana · 08-17-2006, 01:26 PM

Guys from these wires, what should I choose?

http://www.radioshack.com/category/i...227&cp=2032058

EDIT:I think this works
http://www.radioshack.com/search/ind...speaker%20wire

SimmZ · 08-17-2006, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris07LB

Look on eBay. None of this is "hard to find."

4ga. amp wire, buy it in a 25' length.
4ga. terminal connectors.
shrink wrap for the terminals.
and a wire crimper, or vise also works..

Do you guys have a radio shack out there?

4GA is too much for nothing! Use some 8GA and it will be perfect. 4GA wire is stiff and hard to fold. 8GA wire is much more smooth and easy to install everywhere throught the engine bay components.

And please... do not pay expensive price to get some red or blue translucent wires... c'mon... go into a hardware store and buy some flat black ground wire used for welding machines. You'll pay 10¢ a feet for the black wire instead of 1.00$ a feet for translucent red/blue wire.

*Chris07LB* · 08-17-2006, 01:52 PM

CORRECTION! 8ga. (Stinger wire) is what I used... Doh!

jmew0ng · 08-17-2006, 02:20 PM

use 4GA to pretend you have some kind of super audio equipment :D lol
I had it on my echo to hook up to amp.. it looked neat, but that was about it :|

being the dork I am, I went to buy some 8GA wires based on color >.>

SimmZ · 08-17-2006, 07:10 PM

I even use 8GA for my 300w-RMS amplifier... so don't be affraid, it can handle a ground. I don't look on my Echo, but based on pictures above I think even the main chassis ground seem to be 8GA. Probably only the starter use 4GA.

jmew0ng · 08-17-2006, 08:12 PM

Are there benefits from choosing different grounding points compared to others?

or maybe more grounding points?

Katana · 08-18-2006, 01:39 AM

In order to ask these cables in Greek, how can I define the 8GA thing?Does it have to do with the number of cables inside?

*Chris07LB* · 08-18-2006, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Katana

In order to ask these cables in Greek, how can I define the 8GA thing?Does it have to do with the number of cables inside?

Gauge, is the thickness of the wire.... It will also be written on the wire (size).

Katana · 08-18-2006, 08:30 AM

Οk tnx for the answer.

I'll se what I can do.

MWill517 · 08-30-2006, 05:29 PM

Like so many here, worried about warranty issues. Would a grounding kit need to be removed before takeing your car in for service? Or with it being only grounding and passive for the most part, would it be a non-issue in the case of getting service or warrany work?

paultyler_82 · 08-30-2006, 07:31 PM

I had a site that sold wiring in many guages with all kinds of different solid color insulation and striped insulation... I need to find that link again, prices were pretty cheap, 10-50 cents per ft. depending on quality, guage, and type of insulation.

jmew0ng · 08-30-2006, 09:36 PM

Do they provide pre crimped rings and heatshrunk-heatshrinks... because I'm having a tough time crimping mine together :\

08-17-2006, 02:15 AM	#21
Katana Drives: Yaris LB 1.3lt 06 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Under the hood! Posts: 1,124	Do you think that an automotive store will also have these connectors?From all the stuff needed, I think that they are the hardest to find. __________________ It's not the ride, it's the rider!

08-17-2006, 12:54 PM	#24
Katana Drives: Yaris LB 1.3lt 06 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Under the hood! Posts: 1,124	Oh yeah we have!So do you think that I should search there? __________________ It's not the ride, it's the rider!

08-17-2006, 01:26 PM	#25
Katana Drives: Yaris LB 1.3lt 06 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Under the hood! Posts: 1,124	Guys from these wires, what should I choose? http://www.radioshack.com/category/i...227&cp=2032058 EDIT:I think this works http://www.radioshack.com/search/ind...speaker%20wire __________________ It's not the ride, it's the rider!

08-17-2006, 07:10 PM	#29
SimmZ Drives: 2k3 Cavalier & 2k2 Echo Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Quebec Posts: 260	I even use 8GA for my 300w-RMS amplifier... so don't be affraid, it can handle a ground. I don't look on my Echo, but based on pictures above I think even the main chassis ground seem to be 8GA. Probably only the starter use 4GA. __________________ 2003 Chevy Cavalier Ecotec - His car! 2002 Toyota Echo Sedan - Her car... FOR SALE!

08-18-2006, 01:39 AM	#31
Katana Drives: Yaris LB 1.3lt 06 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Under the hood! Posts: 1,124	In order to ask these cables in Greek, how can I define the 8GA thing?Does it have to do with the number of cables inside? __________________ It's not the ride, it's the rider!

08-16-2006, 08:28 PM	#19
jmew0ng Drives: Scion FRS Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 179	that apex i box isn't making sense to me.. is it just a metal box so that way all connecting wires can come to one source than maybe compared to mikochu's setup (scionlife diy)?

08-17-2006, 01:52 PM	#27
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	CORRECTION! 8ga. (Stinger wire) is what I used... Doh!

08-17-2006, 02:20 PM	#28
jmew0ng Drives: Scion FRS Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 179	use 4GA to pretend you have some kind of super audio equipment :D lol I had it on my echo to hook up to amp.. it looked neat, but that was about it :\| being the dork I am, I went to buy some 8GA wires based on color >.>

08-17-2006, 08:12 PM	#30
jmew0ng Drives: Scion FRS Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 179	Are there benefits from choosing different grounding points compared to others? or maybe more grounding points?

08-18-2006, 08:30 AM	#33
Katana Drives: Yaris LB 1.3lt 06 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Under the hood! Posts: 1,124	Οk tnx for the answer. I'll se what I can do. __________________ It's not the ride, it's the rider!

08-30-2006, 05:29 PM	#34
MWill517 Drives: '07 Yaris Sedan Barcelona Red Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Georgia,USA Posts: 94	Like so many here, worried about warranty issues. Would a grounding kit need to be removed before takeing your car in for service? Or with it being only grounding and passive for the most part, would it be a non-issue in the case of getting service or warrany work?

08-30-2006, 07:31 PM	#35
paultyler_82 View User's Garage Drives: 07 Meteorite Metallic Yaris LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: USA Posts: 441	I had a site that sold wiring in many guages with all kinds of different solid color insulation and striped insulation... I need to find that link again, prices were pretty cheap, 10-50 cents per ft. depending on quality, guage, and type of insulation.

08-30-2006, 09:36 PM	#36
jmew0ng Drives: Scion FRS Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 179	Do they provide pre crimped rings and heatshrunk-heatshrinks... because I'm having a tough time crimping mine together :\

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