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Old 02-04-2012, 11:40 AM
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ok so i am trying to decide where to get the wires from the cutout right after the y-pipe to inside the cab. does anyone have pics of how they wired theirs, and where you plumed the wires into the cab? i would prefere not to drill a hole but if it has to be done, then so be it.

i have a QTP cutout with the stock toggle switch and the light on the tip.
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dont have a pic of mine but i put my cutout by the back seat hump and the wire was ran through a rubber grommet close by it.
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ok i will jack the car up and look for it.
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FOUND IT! it is in a great spot. now the next question

i have my switch in the ashtray area, where did you guys tap in for power and ground with out having to run it strait to the battery? i would like it on switched power so it is only available when the car is on.
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Originally Posted by trans_am7935
FOUND IT! it is in a great spot. now the next question

i have my switch in the ashtray area, where did you guys tap in for power and ground with out having to run it strait to the battery? i would like it on switched power so it is only available when the car is on.
you can wire it to either the stereo red/black wires or you can also wire it to the cigarette lighter
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Good post I'm going to mount mine were the switch for a convertible top on a trans am would be and ill tap into the cigarette lighter
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Originally Posted by transam215
Good post I'm going to mount mine were the switch for a convertible top on a trans am would be and ill tap into the cigarette lighter
i was thinking about this as well, with the convert top button as i am aware it has been done before. for right now i taped in to the cigarette lighter, but i dont like the power from there as it is constant power and the little light on the switch stays illuminated. but if i went with the vert top button then it would be stealth and clean! no light either.
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check out this thread for the Vert Button for the cutout.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/stereo-el...-question.html

i am probobly gonna do this.
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I ran mine through the drain plug under the passenger seat and it comes out like 2 inches from the cutout...perfect. I also put my toggle switch in the ash tray. I used the ground from the cig lighter and hot from my old stereo harness.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuKZn...3oIUCaheeq9KJE
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I also ran my wiring through that rubber grommet, but i pulled power from my power seats.
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hey Jarhead (lol, jarhead) why did you cut your tail pipes and make turndowns right before the bend? i think T/A's look way better with tail pipes and camaros look better with out. just curious, not criticizing. i used the passenger back seat grommet. great little spot. which wire of the stereo is switched power and which one is constant?
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to be honest i totally agree with the pipe comment. I have been a mustang guy forever thats prob why i did the turn down.....jk. I had straight pipes before and it sounded like ****. I would like to find a cheap borla or corsa CB...then I may put tips back on.

For the wire I just got a test light and tested which one was live with the key on.
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Originally Posted by jarheadtex

For the wire I just got a test light and tested which one was live with the key on.
now why the f*** didnt i think of that!
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Originally Posted by trans_am7935
i was thinking about this as well, with the convert top button as i am aware it has been done before.
I did that 7 years ago. Still works perfect.
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good info my cutout comes tomorrow cant wait!!



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