Wiring Front Components

I just cut a little notch in the plastic

GTown-srt said:

I just got done installing a set of MB Quart front components and need to know how the hell everyone is running wires into the front doors. I didnt realize theres a plug inside the rubber boot/hose...I plan on running 14 gauge - is this even possible?

Click to expand...

Elbow grease, a wire hanger and a lot of patience. I ran 12g and had to make "modifications" to the platic plug but I guess you don't have to. Sometimes I think if it was just easier to take off the damm door, run the wire and then bolt the door back.

rojo said:

GTown-srt said:

I just got done installing a set of MB Quart front components and need to know how the hell everyone is running wires into the front doors. I didnt realize theres a plug inside the rubber boot/hose...I plan on running 14 gauge - is this even possible?

Click to expand...

Elbow grease, a wire hanger and a lot of patience. I ran 12g and had to make "modifications" to the platic plug but I guess you don't have to. Sometimes I think if it was just easier to take off the damm door, run the wire and then bolt the door back.

Click to expand...

so do you think its possible to run 4 14 gauge wires through the opening?

i think your gonna have to make a new hole and go buy a small rubber boot to make your own grommet just for that

tinctorus said:

i think your gonna have to make a new hole and go buy a small rubber boot to make your own grommet just for that

Click to expand...

Thats kind of what I was thinkin too..thanks for the help

Just use the factory wiring for the 6.5's. Thats what I did for my JL 3 way components off a JL300/2 and it sounds fantastic. Save yourself the trouble.

RestrictX said:

Just use the factory wiring for the 6.5's. Thats what I did for my JL 3 way components off a JL300/2 and it sounds fantastic. Save yourself the trouble.

Click to expand...

No offense, but DO NOT USE THE FACTORY WIRE. If you do you will be adding un-needed resistance to the amp, which will drop the amp's power.

I ran 2 12ga. wires into my doors. I just took apart that plug and drilled a big hole through it away from the existing wires. Then snapped it together and ran the new wire through it. Yes, it was tricky but well worth it. Who'd want to look at extray holes in there car???

ponchonutty said:

I ran 2 12ga. wires into my doors. I just took apart that plug and drilled a big hole through it away from the existing wires. Then snapped it together and ran the new wire through it. Yes, it was tricky but well worth it. Who'd want to look at extray holes in there car???

Click to expand...

:rofl: i didnt say i would want to either but i did say it was a option
because if someone hasnt dealt with the stupid grommet/plugs on our cars before or doesnt deal with them on a daily basis they can be tricky and i would hate to tell him drill through the plug and then see another thread saying i tore all the wires outta my door when they got caught on my drill bit what do i do now :rofl:

it's not that tricky. search for a how to thread in here. the guy took pictures and everything and it's a great help. decent speakers that are non amped won't be much better than the stockers and in most cases probably worse.

hes not lying...thats why i just bought a 6ch amp for my speakers