i'm installing an amp for my sub in the g20 and i can't seem to find a hole in the firewall where i can run the power wire from the battery to the trunk. anyone with a p10 know the answer?

id be very interested to know also...otherwise i may be taking a trip to boomer's later in the week

Stand infront of your car, and picture an imaginary line dividing your engine bay in half from the firewall to the radiator . . .

What you're looking for will be on the right side of the firewall

It should be in the area shown within the red circle:


Mine had a thick rubber stopper covering the hole.

You can do one of two things.

When you are inside the car, way up inside the steering column is a small hole. Well, it fit my 4 gage wire, so its not all that small. But up there you can push it through. The hole comes right out where i_rebel pointed out.

One other place I have seen (I used this on my old G20) is right above the accelerator pedal. Some people dont like to drill into their firewalls, but it doesnt bother me. I just took the drill, went right above the pedal, moved left about 2". I held my breath and slammed it through. That was a really good spot, but I feel that the hole thats already there is a tiny bit safer. =]

If you can reach in there, I've always taken a sharp nail punch and beat it a few times, then you can feel for the dimple on the other side and make sure nothings in the way. Best to use a grommet and some silly cone to get it nice and water/air tight.
Good luck and don't be afraid to drill :-P
Chris

PS if you do find a rubber grommet here is the old trick I learned, get a radio antenna (old sold non power one) Grind one end really sharp and tape the other end like a handle. Attach the wire to to it with good electrical tape, wrap it serveral times TIGHT and then lube it with some KY Jelly (dont laugh I still have some in my tool box hehehe) and viola you poke it right through.

But remember always wear protection... I mean eye protection...

Chris
Can't ever keep a straight face when telling people to put ky jelly on their rod and shove it in the hole.....

sweet, thanks guys.. i appreciate it. i'll let you know how it works out.

I told you how mine was done. But I didnt do it myself, I paid someone :p

But I say, just move the damn battery :D

:D Hahaha Had me Crackin-up Chris! it really works I have used that technique a couple of time it saved my skin from cut's.

Nothing worse to an installer than cuts on your fingers from peoples vehicles.:bloated:

Well if you do decide to cut maybe get one of those adapters that go on your drill bit so it won't go in to deep & hit some wiring always becarefull take plenty of precations.:bloated:

How about on a P11? I looked for the hole on my 99 and couldnt find it. Maybe im missing it but can anyone confirm that there is one? thanks!

Originally posted by i_rebel
Stand infront of your car, and picture an imaginary line dividing your engine bay in half from the firewall to the radiator . . .

What you're looking for will be on the right side of the firewall

It should be in the area shown within the red circle:


Mine had a thick rubber stopper covering the hole.

thanks for the pick rebel, but believe it or not.. there is no hole in that spot that you pointed out on my '95. i wonder if that's a difference on all low port p10 g20's? either way, i think i'll either drill a hole like endfro said or try running the wire through a pre-existing hole that is already used. or i could just poke another hole in the gromet and run it through.

Originally posted by i_rebel
Stand infront of your car, and picture an imaginary line dividing your engine bay in half from the firewall to the radiator . . .

What you're looking for will be on the right side of the firewall

It should be in the area shown within the red circle:


Mine had a thick rubber stopper covering the hole.

You can also run it through the fender on the drivers side. Then go through where the wire harness is. I used that route to relocate my battery to the trunk.

Better yet...while you're at it running wire to the back, why not relocate the battery to the trunk!!! :)

http://home.talkcity.com/gasolinealley/lawrenan/Batteryrelo.htm

The above is a good guide, I did not write it though, but whoever did, good job! (maybe al??)