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Old May 19, 2009 | 05:17 AM
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what type of connection will work to extend the power wire to the trunk for a relocation?

any input is appreciated, thank you
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Old May 19, 2009 | 07:51 AM
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Also in for the answer on this....
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Old May 19, 2009 | 09:38 AM
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i dont think soldering would do the trick, but idk
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Old May 19, 2009 | 10:08 AM
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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.
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Old May 19, 2009 | 10:28 AM
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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 ^^ ??
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Old May 19, 2009 | 10:58 AM
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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)
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Old May 19, 2009 | 11:06 AM
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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??
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Old May 19, 2009 | 12:01 PM
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No idea, trace the wires and see what you find...
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Old May 19, 2009 | 12:43 PM
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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.
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