Using Bolts as Terminals for subs

[djjdnap 78]

Ok so i'm pretty much done wt my box, will post pics soon enough, but.

I'm not going to be able to reach my subs, once done, so if i connect each + and - to a bolt and nut on the box, that should work just fine correct? I'm sure i've seen it done before.

I just would rather not run long lengths of wire to the amp.

[Acidburn 10]

yes, it'll work

[Adrian_D 520]

i'm using it on my 2-way bookshelfs. bolts cost less and look better

you could try something like this, so the bolts won't stick out.

[ramos 2]

Used to use them all the time. Only bolts I ever had a problem with were ones that had some kind of anti corrosion coating on them.

[Audio Junkies 3]

Just get some extended length binding posts...

http://www.madisound.com/benniccups.html

They are at the very bottom.

I'm using these on 1.5" thich MDF.

[ramos 2]

I use the ones like that from PE http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cf...number=091-1245

Drill a hole. Stick them in and tighten the nut on the inside Those from Madisound are an arse load cheaper though. I'll have to order from there.

[Adrian_D 520]

Just get some extended length binding posts...

http://www.madisound.com/benniccups.html

They are at the very bottom.

I'm using these on 1.5" thich MDF.

mucho thanks i'll order a few when i order my tweets

[johnecon2001 82]

Used to use them all the time. Only bolts I ever had a problem with were ones that had some kind of anti corrosion coating on them.

Zinc coated or galvanized.

[ramos 2]

Used to use them all the time. Only bolts I ever had a problem with were ones that had some kind of anti corrosion coating on them.

Zinc coated or galvanized.

That's the ticket , zinc turned black as charcoal

[tejcurrent 13]

I never had a problem with mine, and if you're using 3/8, I have just drilled 5/16 hole and you can screw the bolt in with your screwgun. Just tighten down the chuck and screw in place.

Good luck!

[sqguy 0]

Seems like SS bolts would work nice.

[johnnylemoine 0]

use bare wire lug terminals from home depot with stainless bolts and nuts. that way all u need is a flat head scew driver to undo connections. no ring terminals or having to use a ratchet and socket. i usually do 2 pos and 2 neg wire the coils directly to them and do all parallel and series adjustments outside the box.