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I've run into a bit of a standstill. I'm installing my new system, and I need to drill for the new wiring in the front door. But I'm not sure where to drill. The back doors were a breeze, but the setup of the front doors has left me confused. Anybody have pictures of re-wired front door?

- And to those of you who will say "just don't re-wire" - that's not an option.

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98.5 Tour SE Sport 2.5 ATX
Mobile 1
80W low /100 W high beam... in transit

Don't Rewire!!! just kidding. I'll try to get a pic of where i did it. But I don't know if i'll be able to do it real quickly.

do you have to drill???

I ran two wires from the footwell lights to power the curb lights I re-contented from a Mystique LS/olderGS by cutting a slot with a small hole hole in a rubber grommet so that the wires would be in the center of it. I re-installed the grommet and it fits without any trouble. The grommet was already there from the factory. Take a look on your car's front doors near the connector for the factory wiring.

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'98.5 Mystique GS ATX/re-contented door lights/K&N Filter/Energy Suspension Sway Bar Bushings/Mintex Street Pads/high-beam bulbs in low-beams/Pioneer DEH-P3100 receiver/Pioneer TS-A6855's in all doors

[This message has been edited by 4cylmys (edited February 19, 2001).]

That could work, except I'm talking about 2 runs of 14 guage wire...there's going to have to be some drilling involved.

Are you running over 200 watts to your door speakers? Why 14 guage? Just curious, is it just overkill? Not trying to flame you or anything, it is something I would probably do.

Yeah, it's a bit of overkill. Actually, I meant 16 gauge, but it's still a bit of overkill - but it does justify explanation. Running 2 runs of cable - (60W RMS/40W RMS Front, 60W RMS/18W RMS Rear) to each door. Installing Blau OD663's in each door. For those of you not familiar, this is an oversized 6.5" with a dual voice coil on the woofer. This allows extra amplification to the low range (< 100 HZ +60W RMS) for better bass response without making the tweets scream. I'm doing this to avoid using trunk space (and $$$) for subwoofer, and I don't like 6X9's because they color the sound. Now, the reason for using larger gauge - well, I have to run the damn stuff, I'm gonna do it right the first time. I'm a big believer in overkill the first time, because I know I'll want to upgrade later. First I say, hmm..I really want components...then..I need more power...then..I really don't need a trunk that badly...and the list goes on.

So, can anyone help me out? Getting the wire from the speaker to the door isn't a problem...it' getting it inside the car that I'm stuck on. This would be a lot easier if I was driving a beater...drill a little here..little there...no, make that over here... This thing has been SIMPLE to wire until I hit the front doors...

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98.5 Tour SE Sport 2.5 ATX
Mobile 1
80W low /100 W high beam... in transit

Funnily enough, I logged on this evening with EXACTLY the same question in mind. I too, am running 4 16 guage wires to the front doors, and need to know how to pass them through... any pics, ideas, etc... would be a great help.

Strange...I didn't have any probs running wires to the front doors,but the backs were nightmares and I left them out. I drilled I believe below..or above the lightswitch. I took the kickpanel off and determined where I could get access to the wires through there,and then drilled accordingly. I used rubber grommets and that black plastic wiring protector...stuff. Can't remember the name of it,but its flexible. I did this 5 yrs ago and have never had any probs through many winters. But it's a pain to drill at that angle to get it through. I believe I also used a round file once the hole was drilled to smooth out any sharp edges.

OK, SOMEONE has to have run 2x16 ga to the front doors. Pictures, text, complaints, solutions, let's hear it. I'm getting annoyed with my "temporary" setup and I want to finish this installation. So, I ask again...can anyone help me with front speaker wiring runs?

Thanks

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98.5 Tour SE Sport 2.5 ATX
Mobile 1 / Purolator
Bosch Wiper Blade/Arms
80W low /100 W high beam
Clarion DB315
Blaupunkt ODx663 (in progress)
Sony 4045 Amp