Aftermarket amp to battery connection?

[Roffle Waffle]

First of all, I can't see the guides to install a new battery on a gen 2 gts, because I just registered.

My car came with an aftermarket headunit, and I'd like to add a JL 300/2 amp in the back. Does anyone have any pictures of the easiest method to running 8 gauge power cables to the battery?

Thanks

 

[plumcrazy]

sorry but NO

 

[Roffle Waffle]

from what I've read, I need to take off the rear driver's side wheel, then fender liner to access the battery. is this correct?

 

[dave6666]

http://forums.viperclub.org/rt-10-gts-discussions/632640-how-big-job-battery-replacement-gts.html

 

[Roffle Waffle]

thanks dave! looks like I gotta figure out how to run a power cable into the trunk from that location..

 

[dave6666]

I would talk to a nicer stereo store for some of the hardware like firewall grommets etc for the cable. No sense doing a cheesy job penetrating your trunk, as if you drive or get caught in the rain it could leak and make a smelly trunk.

 

[Vman455]

There's already a hole in the bottom of the trunk pan, driver's side just above the battery. Pull out the carpet and you can't miss it.

 

[AZTVR]

Wouldn't there be power there already used for the OEM amp? Perhaps not enough capacity for the new unit?

 

[Roffle Waffle]

Wouldn't there be power there already used for the OEM amp? Perhaps not enough capacity for the new unit?

hmm. how much power is the oem amp getting? my new amp is 300watts rms

 

[dave6666]

Run a new power cable...

Too easy with the battery 6 inches below the trunk LOL.

 

[HPmopars]

Run a new power cable...

Too easy with the battery 6 inches below the trunk LOL.

YES, Run new Fused power and ground from the battery!