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The Architect · 11-17-2009, 08:19 PM

i mean just last night i reattached my amps ground with a set screw super duper ring terminal from knu konceptz and drove it down into the frame pretty well but thats the only difference.

goku87 · 11-18-2009, 11:33 AM

At work we call this FM...

F**&ing magic lol

talnlnky · 11-18-2009, 12:42 PM

if your checking voltage at the amp... then the new ground could've made a difference... but if you are checking it from a fuse box, or direct from the battery that wouldn't have made a measurable difference.

The Architect · 11-18-2009, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by talnlnky

if your checking voltage at the amp... then the new ground could've made a difference... but if you are checking it from a fuse box, or direct from the battery that wouldn't have made a measurable difference.

well ive done both, when driving ive got the probes to the DMM inserted directly into the amps 1/0 cable but for testing purposes i was at the engine bay with the dmm at the alt and batt so idk.

Im now redoing all the engine bay connections to be 100%

The Architect · 11-18-2009, 07:49 PM

some up to date engine bay pics with 95% finished electrical

goku87 · 11-18-2009, 11:38 PM

Very snazzy wire rap. Where did you pick that stuff up from?

The Architect · 11-19-2009, 12:00 AM

my work, its just .5" flex guard or cable guard etc.

this place has some http://www.electriduct.com/Braided-Sleeving_c_148.html

sqcomp · 11-19-2009, 01:50 AM

Flexo PET...it's from Techflex. Great stuff. Partsexpress sells it as well. I'd love to see these pics that A has put up but this government computer blocks them...

I'll have to wait until tonight to look at them.

NHYarisFan · 01-31-2012, 03:56 PM

Hi all i did my big 3 this past fall just got my new camera so here we go!

sqcomp · 02-01-2012, 03:33 PM

...thread rising from the grave!

Heck, I'll join in on the Big 3 fun:

I'm trying to find one more pic...I think it's the engine to chassis ground...

fnkngrv · 02-01-2012, 04:08 PM

great pics and along with the MPG bump, which I totally believe because I know with my current draw (pardon the pun) I have lost MPGs, do you think that this affects power/torque band stability?

NHYarisFan · 02-01-2012, 04:17 PM

Nice and clean sqcomp! i need to change out my bolt on the alt ground its a bit rusty, dont forget the no-ox keeps it clean

NHYarisFan · 02-01-2012, 04:27 PM

sqcomp do you have a fuse from alt positive to battery positive? Good to have one there. Hate to see a short and fire under the hood

sqcomp · 02-01-2012, 07:04 PM

I'm looking at new battery terminals that will have mini ANL ports much like my distro block in the back. I'll be having the new terminals custom machined to fit my exact needs. These street wires terminals are nice and all but really a dime a dozen in my world.

My MPG got a bump of two when I first put the additional wire on. That changes with 150 lbs of stereo gear installed and all that fiberglass is the trunk. My last road trip netted me 42.735 MPG. Not bad for not being a hypermiler IMHO.

NHYarisFan · 02-01-2012, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sqcomp

I'm looking at new battery terminals that will have mini ANL ports much like my distro block in the back. I'll be having the new terminals custom machined to fit my exact needs. These street wires terminals are nice and all but really a dime a dozen in my world.

IMHO.

ah nice, i'm still stock right now. Someday ill upgrade the terminals but its working for now. No dimming on my lights now. Love it!

11-17-2009, 08:19 PM	#1
The Architect Give Me Resonance View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: FL Posts: 648	i mean just last night i reattached my amps ground with a set screw super duper ring terminal from knu konceptz and drove it down into the frame pretty well but thats the only difference. __________________ (3) 12" Alpine Type R Subs/Hifonics BXi1208D Hifonics ZXi6.5c / 2006 Kicker ZX350.4 Knu Fleks 1/0 Wiring & In Big 3 Optima Yellow Top Battery/Iraggi HO Alternator Alpine CDA-105, KCA-420i/KCA-121b/KCE-400BT PG TLD22 8V Line Driver

11-18-2009, 11:33 AM	#2
goku87 Drives: Black HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: AK Posts: 542	At work we call this FM... F&ing magic lol __________________ Selling:** [NST Short Shift Kits] [Clazzio Seat Covers] [Carbon Fiber Shift Knob] [180mm Double Din Dash] [Replacement Stock Headlight Bulb] [Various Interior Trim Pieces]

11-18-2009, 12:42 PM	#3
talnlnky Audio Junky Drives: 08 liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 1,412	if your checking voltage at the amp... then the new ground could've made a difference... but if you are checking it from a fuse box, or direct from the battery that wouldn't have made a measurable difference. __________________

11-18-2009, 07:49 PM	#5
The Architect Give Me Resonance View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: FL Posts: 648	some up to date engine bay pics with 95% finished electrical __________________ (3) 12" Alpine Type R Subs/Hifonics BXi1208D Hifonics ZXi6.5c / 2006 Kicker ZX350.4 Knu Fleks 1/0 Wiring & In Big 3 Optima Yellow Top Battery/Iraggi HO Alternator Alpine CDA-105, KCA-420i/KCA-121b/KCE-400BT PG TLD22 8V Line Driver

11-18-2009, 11:38 PM	#6
goku87 Drives: Black HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: AK Posts: 542	Very snazzy wire rap. Where did you pick that stuff up from? __________________ Selling: [NST Short Shift Kits] [Clazzio Seat Covers] [Carbon Fiber Shift Knob] [180mm Double Din Dash] [Replacement Stock Headlight Bulb] [Various Interior Trim Pieces]

11-19-2009, 12:00 AM	#7
The Architect Give Me Resonance View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: FL Posts: 648	my work, its just .5" flex guard or cable guard etc. this place has some http://www.electriduct.com/Braided-Sleeving_c_148.html __________________ (3) 12" Alpine Type R Subs/Hifonics BXi1208D Hifonics ZXi6.5c / 2006 Kicker ZX350.4 Knu Fleks 1/0 Wiring & In Big 3 Optima Yellow Top Battery/Iraggi HO Alternator Alpine CDA-105, KCA-420i/KCA-121b/KCE-400BT PG TLD22 8V Line Driver

11-19-2009, 01:50 AM	#8
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	Flexo PET...it's from Techflex. Great stuff. Partsexpress sells it as well. I'd love to see these pics that A has put up but this government computer blocks them... I'll have to wait until tonight to look at them. __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

01-31-2012, 03:56 PM	#9
NHYarisFan Drives: 09 Yaris Sedan Flint Mica Join Date: May 2009 Location: Manchester, New Hampshire Posts: 16	My Big Three Hi all i did my big 3 this past fall just got my new camera so here we go! __________________ Big 3 Upgrade, Alpine CDA-105, Alpine Imprint, PDX-5, JL W3 Sub, UltraStart 4296M

02-01-2012, 03:33 PM	#10
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	...thread rising from the grave! Heck, I'll join in on the Big 3 fun: I'm trying to find one more pic...I think it's the engine to chassis ground... __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine Last edited by sqcomp; 02-01-2012 at 03:44 PM.

02-01-2012, 04:08 PM	#11
fnkngrv Mr. 155 and climbing View User's Garage Drives: Seriously Modded 07 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Hotbox Posts: 4,742	great pics and along with the MPG bump, which I totally believe because I know with my current draw (pardon the pun) I have lost MPGs, do you think that this affects power/torque band stability? __________________ Team Tiamat Racing on Facebook Youtube Channel: Team Tiamat Racing *Class record holder in Land Speed @ 154.5mph for 1.5 mile and 145.5mph in the mile in the F (2.016 to 3.014 L), G (1.524 to 2.015 L), and H (1.016 to 1.523 L) classes.*

02-01-2012, 04:17 PM	#12
NHYarisFan Drives: 09 Yaris Sedan Flint Mica Join Date: May 2009 Location: Manchester, New Hampshire Posts: 16	Nice and clean sqcomp! i need to change out my bolt on the alt ground its a bit rusty, dont forget the no-ox keeps it clean __________________ Big 3 Upgrade, Alpine CDA-105, Alpine Imprint, PDX-5, JL W3 Sub, UltraStart 4296M

02-01-2012, 04:27 PM	#13
NHYarisFan Drives: 09 Yaris Sedan Flint Mica Join Date: May 2009 Location: Manchester, New Hampshire Posts: 16	sqcomp do you have a fuse from alt positive to battery positive? Good to have one there. Hate to see a short and fire under the hood __________________ Big 3 Upgrade, Alpine CDA-105, Alpine Imprint, PDX-5, JL W3 Sub, UltraStart 4296M

02-01-2012, 07:04 PM	#14
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	I'm looking at new battery terminals that will have mini ANL ports much like my distro block in the back. I'll be having the new terminals custom machined to fit my exact needs. These street wires terminals are nice and all but really a dime a dozen in my world. My MPG got a bump of two when I first put the additional wire on. That changes with 150 lbs of stereo gear installed and all that fiberglass is the trunk. My last road trip netted me 42.735 MPG. Not bad for not being a hypermiler IMHO. __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

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