Robert

but can the belt ever be too tight?

I have spent most of yesterday checking connections and redoing them. Before that the only thing I did was actually put a crimp on the main remote line running to the amps as to how I had them before just twisted together and taped. before the crimp I rarely got that THUD sound and now it happens every time I take key out of ignition without turning off radio first. Heres what I have kenwood HU running to, clarion EQ, from there to one Rockford P1000-1bd and a P400-4 I guess I'm being lazy and should just undo that crimp but I think that crimp is stronger than just twisting line together, could I be wrong? could I have done the crimp wrong?

Post 12 in this thread has been a blessing thought I would never read that THANKS!

Sorry off topic but my whole tool box came to from each time I needed to fix something different on three cars and its still growing. I understand having the right tool for the job is night and day so I hope in time you get what you want to do the job right and let constructive criticism guide you in the right direction wish you the best of luck.

how much play should a belt have?

I just went through 32 pages of incredible work I am happy that you and your son have been able to grow closer to each other in this build. This whole build is priceless I will not forget what I learned here Thanks.

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agreed charge it before you install it I got a AGM battery for my wifes car and had it charged before it ever left store. can use a DMM to make note of voltage before and after charging. I only have experience with red top AGM and if the kinetik is also an AGM battery if you take it to autozone or some place like that make sure they put it on a charger made to charge that kind of battery. I have this, http://www.batterychargers.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductName=94026890AL most automotive parts store should have something similar

As the title says hello everyone! hope to learn a ton while I'm here see you guys around!