I need suggestions on how to run this power wire, I currently have it running under my car strapped to the frame and then up through my trunk. my car rides a little low and it scares me! so suggestions please
Nothing wrong with zip ties if you use some wire loom or something to prevent vibrations from damaging the wire.
I would either run through a grommet (or create a hole and grommet) in the firewall, then remove the panels holding down your carpet on one side of the vehicle and run the wire under there. If it's just one run normally there is a gap between the carpet and the lip the plastic clips to that is big enough to run wire without issues. If not I would run next to the center console.
If you want to stay under the vehicle just run the wire in some split loom along side the frame - never under it. If you go up on the frame away from hot or moving parts you should be safe.
"usually if you follow the fuel and brake lines and make sure the wire is flush with those, you should not have any problems."
Thats me.
Also used zip ties as well. Like those big industrial type used for ac work. They are like 1/8 thick x 1/4 wide. Like the ones the cops use on hood rats.
"hood rats" i like that little touch, thanks troy i found an opening in my firewall and ran through there then under my trim by the door. i saved about three feet of power wire too!
you should use a drill bit slightly bigger than your wire, drill a hole in your firewall and put a gromet in it as to not damage the wire in the future then run it under the carpet, make sure to run it on the opposite side of the car as your RCA cables though.
say somethin! lol.