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Amplifier Grounging??

Posted: 12/14/08 1:36amMessage 1 of 4
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Apache Junction, AZ - USA
Joined: 10/15/2006
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Vette(s): 1982,150K,Renegade CFI,Hooker Side Pipes,85 fuel pump,Bilsteins,HD suspension, Aluminum radiator, SharkBar/w 5-Point Restraints. 3:73 gears coming soon.
I am in the process on installing an audio system in my 82; in other cars I have had to run the amp ground wires to a good ground spot close to the amps. The amps for the vette will be close to the battery, so can I just run the grounds directly to the negative top post on my Optima Redtop instead of to a typical good metal ground? I don't see why not, but thought I'd better ask first.
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Amplifier Grounging??

Posted: 12/14/08 3:27amMessage 2 of 4
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Mundelein, IL - USA
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Vette(s): 1978 25 anniversary blue on blue with T-tops.
I think that it is prefered to run it to the cars steel otherwise you end up with a ground loop thru the battery since there would not be a point where it could disipate. My old amp was ran to a spot under the armrest. That would be what I would do. But Someone else may feel different.

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Amplifier Grounging??

Posted: 12/15/08 9:54amMessage 3 of 4
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Vette(s): 1980 L-48 still in the middle of a frame-off.
The very best point would be the battery ground post. Then any metal point that has a good ground path back to the battery.  When I use a ground point on the frame I wire wheel untill it is clean and shiney and then after making the connection I put some paint on it for anti-corrosion.

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Amplifier Grounging??

Posted: 12/15/08 8:45pmMessage 4 of 4
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Apache Junction, AZ - USA
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Vette(s): 1982,150K,Renegade CFI,Hooker Side Pipes,85 fuel pump,Bilsteins,HD suspension, Aluminum radiator, SharkBar/w 5-Point Restraints. 3:73 gears coming soon.
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