amp install

[DaGr81]

just got me an amp from america pioneer GM-6100F 600watt amp not available in australia yet, now just how complicated is it to hook an amp up to a series 2 r33? and if anyones got any pics of how theyve done it etc plz post up.

Also how hard is it to run the wires into the cabbin to my deck? etc

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any help greatly appreciated

[benl1981]

on this note I have a similar question. I have an amp in my boot but I would like to use the ignition "on" as my trigger for the amp. Would there be a wire I can tap into in the boot somewhere for this.

I have RCA noise which I will have to re route the wires to correct. I currenty have them run through the back seat through the side plastic bits on the floor that lift up but then routed in underneath drivers seat around console, though I think the wires for the stacker run here - hence causing the interference

[DaGr81]

alright ive installed the amp, but for some reason there seems to be no sound coming outa the sub this is wat ive done

- connected the blue rca to my deck and had the wires run thro to my boot where the amp lives and connected it to the input jacks i could choose from here whether to do 4 channel or 2 so i chose 2 for now

- connected red wire to fuse and to the battery

- i earthed it and had the system remote control wire hoooked up

- i dunno much about bridging but i followed the diagram on the amp so yeah it should be fine

- the amp power light is on so there is power going to it

so y isnt there any sound ?

[krzysiu]

have you installed the Remote wire?

[Fhrx]

If you cannot sort it out shoot me an email. I'll get you to come down to the shop here and I'll diagnose it for you.

[DaGr81]

thanks man i fixed it up today tho, one wire came loose in da install some good power, is it wise to get another 12" sub tho? ive got a 600watt pioneer amp rated at around 300 - 350 rms and 1 x 12" sub rated at 400watt nominal power ... wise investment or not?

[Fhrx]

One subwoofer running at full power is always better than two running at half I say.

[DaGr81]

my subs in the boot, for sum reason doesnt seem loud enuff, maybe its my engine roaring too loud hehehe i reckon i mite move it to inside the cabbin, but thats gonna kill my ears for sure oh wellz wat do u rekn mate ? inside the cabbin or leave in da boot?

[DaGr81]

btw , wat should i do , im running 1 sub , and i dunno whether to do LPF or HPF coz i derno wat they do lol sum1 please explain so i can do something abt it lol

[Fhrx]

You need to run the low pass filter (LPF). Aim for 80-100hz.

That will only let low frequencies to the sub. The high pass filter is if you're running mids and/or tweeters dude.

[DaGr81]

sweet thanks man i'll go test it now since its me day off , ive just moved the sub into the cabbin hope its aite ^_^ just one last question tho, bridge or no bridge? since im running one sub i got no idea thanks for the help dude appreciate it

[LiQuid IcE]

ur emant to bridg subs im pretty sure. i did anyway.

it should sounds heaps better in the cabin since when its in the boot there was a firewall to get thru.

[DaGr81]

sweet bridge-ing it is best get a few opinions first i say

[morlock]

Mate, if you've had it in the boot and not set the low pass filter on and haven't bridged it....then it will sound like crap and you won't be able to hear it. Try it in the boot with correct set up and you should have no problems feeling the bass in the car....I have a single 12 running nowhere near the power you got and it can make my ears bleed.

[DaGr81]

yeah i know i moved it back into boot, its too loud even when its not bridged, got bad ear aches, bridge it tomorrow morning sumtime, hope its done right