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07-04-2005, 08:28 PM

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Kool

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Try checking out XS Cargo. Last time I was there they had 0G Stinger amp kits for $99.99.

07-04-2005, 08:33 PM

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dchow, pm me man, i have some 1/0 left from my install, like 30 feet maybe. i can cut you whatever u need out of that for $2/foot. u should not need more than 20 feet.

07-04-2005, 09:00 PM

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Quote:

Originally posted by Kool:
Try checking out XS Cargo. Last time I was there they had 0G Stinger amp kits for $99.99.

I went there so many times myself... and never had one where I live... so I finally gave in today and paid $250 for a complete 0/1 gauge kit to be installed.. and amp too.. so I can't complain.. but that XS cargo deal would have been cool. [img]graemlins/headbang.gif[/img]

Thanks everybody.. the input really helps [img]graemlins/beer.gif[/img]

07-05-2005, 10:51 AM

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M.C. Ryan

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Originally posted by dchow:
but interms of current, I think the two 4 gauge should be transfering the current as well as 1/0 gauge so interms of db I shouldn't expect any increase! Am I right???

Depending on the manufacturer... if you're 'saving money' then a lot of the lesser priced wire will have a thicker jacket to make it look like 4 guage... I have seen some stuff listed as 8 guage but once you strip it, the actual wire itself is only as thick as a 10 AWG.

Plus the Thunder1501D takes 0 guage directly in.

07-05-2005, 12:11 PM

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dchow

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can anyone tell me if changing from 2 4 gauge wires to 1 1/0 gauge wire will get me louder? and ruff estimate in db? a local shop owner said it would gain close to 1db! what do you think?

thanks
david

07-05-2005, 06:29 PM

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^^^ I think it would be to close to call.

07-05-2005, 06:33 PM

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dchow

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Originally posted by The A Team:
^^^ I think it would be to close to call.

I dont really understand what you mean! to close that I wouldn't really gain anything?

07-06-2005, 08:20 AM

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murphman

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i paid $1.20 a foot for my 0ga at my local welding shop

07-06-2005, 09:01 AM

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dchow

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Quote:

Originally posted by murphman:
i paid $1.20 a foot for my 0ga at my local welding shop

Was it easy to work with?

07-06-2005, 03:56 PM

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JohnVroom

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I am sorry but 0 gauge wire upgrade is just not that pricey... compared to the woofers and amps needed to justify the 0 gauge

Getting it to fit under the carpet, or in a factory wire loom, or under a doorsill is friggin hard, the stuff is a PITA

Now were do you use 0 gauge... and how many compression fittings will allow 0 gauge wire to fit (battery terminals, fuse blocks, terminal blocks, amps are often not designed to fit that much copper). The stuff is a PITA, next time I will try 2 runs of 4 gauge

[ July 07, 2005, 04:39 AM: Message edited by: JohnVroom ]

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