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Basic Amp Wiring

After a source unit upgrade, the next logical upgrade is to install amplifiers. Its not hard, but follow our guide for some handy tips to make your installation clean and professional looking.

When doing your first amplifier installation the running of the cables can seem rather daunting. Where do I run the cables? How to I make it safe? Do I need to drill holes? Following the DecibelCar.com method you can do your own amplifier power cabling safely using basic tools; wire cutters, electrical tape, a screw driver, knife and small socket set. If you dont have these basic tools, nows a great time to get them.

We're installing an amp into a Ford F150 pickup truck, so please excuse the dirt and mud.

Step 1. Locate a factory rubber grommet on the firewall, look for one used to delete optional wiring with nothing coming through. If you dont have one, look for a grommet without too much wiring. Typically you'll want a grommet on the same side as the amp and the battery, to minimise on cable length. Speedometer cable & accelerator cable grommets are ideal.

In this example we're using the cruise-control circuits cable grommet located next to the brake booster.

Speedo Cable Grommet

Decibelcar 2012 Holiday Gift Idea's

Looking for a gift for the hard-to-buy-for car enthusiast in your life? Check some of these options and blow their minds with gifts they really want !

Weathertech FloorLiner

The FloorLiner™ advanced surface design has channels that carry fluid and debris, away from shoes and clothing, into a lower reservoir. The lower reservoir uses additional channeling to minimize fluid movement while driving. Once fluids become trapped in the reservoir, they are easily removed from the WeatherTech® FloorLiner™ over the door sill.

No drill mudflaps

Featuring the Patent Pending QuickTurn™ hardened Stainless Steel fastening system. The WeatherTech® No-Drill MudFlap set literally "mounts-in-minutes™"in most applications without the need for wheel/tire removal.

Ventvisors

Ventvisor

AVS Original ventvisor's™ customized design mounts in minutes to the outside of your vehicle using pre-applied 3M adhesive mounting tape no drilling or special hardware required. The ventvisor, also referred to as a side window deflector, window shade or rain guard, allows fresh air to naturally circulate through open windows while keeping the rain out. Additionally, the product keeps the sun out of your eyes, enables fresh air circulation to eliminate stale, smoky air and allows you to keep your window cracked while parked keeping the interior cooler. AVS offers ventvisors™ for trucks, SUVs, CUVs, vans and passenger cars.

HID Lamp Conversion

HID Headlights

There are lots of advantages of HID lights :- They are 3 times brighter than halogen bulbs. Viewing radius is increased upto 70%. Whiter light penetrates darkness more than yellow halogen bulbs. They can withstand greater amount of road vibrations as there are no filaments to break. They last 3 times longer than halogen bulbs. They even consume 25% less energy.

Reverse Camera Rear View

Backup Camera

The crystal clear 3.5” LCD Mirror Monitor is a perfect addition to any driver that needs assistance backing up. See the whole world behind you in rich colors. The Mirror doubles as a regular mirror, when the camera is off, and a monitor when the camera is on. Even when the camera is on you can still use the parts of the mirror section that remain a mirror. This mirror monitor is compatible with any vehicle! Our backup camera's allow you to reverse with confidence eliminating the blind zone while significantly increasing rear view safety!

Basic Stereo Upgrade

Pioneer Am/Fm CD player and a pair of JVC speakers

Hey if you're on Decibelcar then you're interested in audio, so why not share the love with a friend? An affordable Pioneer am/fm cd player comes standard with AUX input jack and a wireless remote. With the AUX input jack you can plug in almost any mp3 device. Add a pair of JVC CS-V series speakers for a bolt in stereo upgrade. Make sure to get the correct size speaker for the application, most common sizes are 6.5", 5.25", 4x6" or 5x7.

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