Robert

Thanks for the warm welcome I will see you around PEACE!!!!!

I understand its that simple I just wanted to know if the relay would delay the EQ or not giving amps time to shut down first.

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?

I'm off tomorrow I will give the relay a try thanks for the help will keep you guys posted.

If I wire the EQ to get its signal and power through a relay does the relay delay the EQ from powering down before the amps?

I had checked the ground as well as power at head unit and soldered them. I was reading a thread on noises and possible solutions I need to check the back of the radio because I 'm pretty sure its touching a piece of frame right under it, could this be where the noise is coming from?

but can the belt ever be too tight?

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