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redz_02 Jul 21, 2002 08:27 PM

how did you connect to your side terminal battery??
 
Well usualy i would just get an o connector and then bolt it down, but my current system is using a 2 guage from the batterie to a 140 amp breaker. I plan on doing the same to the ground to eqaul it out to the frame. For big amp installs, what did you do.

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LS1 RULZ Jul 22, 2002 06:25 AM

I used a sidepost terminal adapter and large gauge crimp-on ring connectors.

DrMilhouse Jul 22, 2002 09:26 AM

I'm guessing that if you're running 2 guage, your system is probably big enough that you're going to want a bigger battery to begin with. In that case, I'd recommend what I did which is just get a red top optima and use the top posts for your stereo and the side posts for the rest of your car.

HTH

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rthompson Jul 24, 2002 09:42 AM


<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by DrMilhouse:
I'm guessing that if you're running 2 guage, your system is probably big enough that you're going to want a bigger battery to begin with. In that case, I'd recommend what I did which is just get a red top optima and use the top posts for your stereo and the side posts for the rest of your car.

HTH

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Why red top? Optima suggests the Yellow top for use in car stereo, and using a Red top in audio applications voids the warranty on it... read the FAQ on the optima site, it is very informative.


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