08s2000CRbackinblack

what type of connection will work to extend the power wire to the trunk for a relocation?

any input is appreciated, thank you

Nickamsweet

Also in for the answer on this....

08s2000CRbackinblack

i dont think soldering would do the trick, but idk

jeffbrig

You should be able to find a large enough crimp connector, or look for a power distribution block like people use for stereo amp installs.

Whatever you do, be sure to add a fuse as close as possible to the new battery location. You don't want to run an unfused power cable through the car - that's a short waiting to happen if the cable gets pinched/nicked.

Nickamsweet

Yeah that's a good idea, don't know why I didn't realise it... could just use a fuse block for amp install... but unsure on what kinda of fuse rating you need - (15A+)??



kinda like that ^^ ??

jeffbrig

I would put a huge fuse with the battery in the trunk(?), and use a non fused distribution block up front. Match that fuse to whatever main fuse is under the hood. (I'm assuming there's a main fuse, it may actually split into multiple fuses)

Nickamsweet

The inline fuse holder would work, be a lot simpler too... just need the max ampage that the main fuse holds... so that the battery has a fuse near it... long wire through car to the fusebox...

what is the connection like from the battery to the main fuse box anyway??

jeffbrig

No idea, trace the wires and see what you find...

Ian300D

100w is what your fuse block sees and I think is what most people put on inline coming from the bimmer world. Now what I did, was go down to Walmart under their GHETTO audio section haha. They have a 2 to 1 inline fuse block. It's a whole $6.79 and get 2 of their $3.82 fuse asst kits, and slap 2 of the 100w in their. Enjoy. If anyone needs me to, PM me and I will post back up here with pics.