B5 Rear speaker replacement guide
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Adding amp to stock HU while replacing rear speakers.
One of the three main wires that I spliced a new wire onto using butt connectors. This white is the remote. Taping was still better.
Last edited by Henry; 02-02-2009 at 12:53 AM.
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Adding amp to stock HU while replacing rear speakers.
Once new wires were added, amp was mounted on the bottom of rear deck from inside trunk. I used short self-tapping screws with a cordless drill for quick and easy mount.
Last edited by Henry; 02-02-2009 at 12:54 AM.
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Re: B5 Rear speaker replacement guide
Running a big sub won't be a problem as it will come off an appropriate amp. Running a big amp may be problem. The power line to the rear is a small gauge - probably 14-16. For major amps, you'll likely want to run a separate power line that is a good thick gauge 12 or thicker. The more power, the more heat that is generated along the line. Think what happens when if you wired your house with thin gauge wire: Fire hazard.
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Re: B5 Rear speaker replacement guide
I tried replying but my message didn't post. Here it is again.
With hefty 1000 w, I would run a new powerline with fuse. Not worth the risk. You'll need to drill a hole through the firewall to run a new line though. Let me know if you need some tips on doing that.
With hefty 1000 w, I would run a new powerline with fuse. Not worth the risk. You'll need to drill a hole through the firewall to run a new line though. Let me know if you need some tips on doing that.