[s-cars] Coupe Quattro Stereo Wiring

[Matt twentyV]

Ben- the install on my '91cq is very similar.  I ran
the power wire down the passenger side, just tucked
under the trim along the floor under the door.  I
think I routed it under the rear seat by going under
the carpet behind the B-pillar.  To reach the engine
bay I routed up along the front edge of the door
opening, then cut a small slit in the rubber bellows
to the passenger door.  I would have to look to
remember exactly how I got the wire past/ under the
door gasket but I vaguely remember it being fairly
obvious. I think I picked up that tip on the 20V list.
 

I now have the battery in the trunk so the power amp
connects directly to the battery and the 00? gauge
main power lead now follows the above path.  I just
mounted the amp to the floor of the trunk (back of a
rear seat is a bit cleaner) and the sub is held to the
floor with an "L" bracket I fabricated.

I can snap a couple pics tonight if you like.

-Matt
--- Ben Swann <benswann at comcast.net> wrote:

> I am adding a power AMP to my '90 Coupe Quattro and
> the amp will need fair
> size + wire (10 Guage is what I am installing) to
> the battery.  Battery will
> ultimately be moved to the trunk for AAN engine
> install, but for now would
> like to route to existing battery, but not good
> access through the firewall.
> When I install the battery in the trunk I will need
> to run a #2 or 0 wire
> somehow, but this will be easier to do when the
> engine is out.
> 
>  
> 
> So wondering if any other good places to tap into
> with the #10 wire - fuse box
> is easy to get to, but did not see a spare
> connector, but may be there if I
> pull the box out.  I know on some other cars there
> is usually one spare large
> spade connector good for 40 AMP.
> 
>  
> 
> Or is there a good place to route through tre
> firewall that I am not seeing,
> and can get too without too much trouble.  Any BTDT?
> 
>  
> 
> The AMP will likely go in the trunk with the
> Subwoofer, as there is not good
> room under the seat(would be nice) and even if I
> made a cutout, the cooling is
> not good under the seat.  Any hidden areas behind
> panels?  Amp is about 9" X
> 12" Kenwood with Front, Rear and Center channels.
> 
>  
> 
> TIA
> 
>  
> 
> Ben
> 
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> 
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