Q: Firewall
Hello! So I'm installing a new amp, and a few subs into my car, but I've run into a problem. I'm not sure how to run my power wore through the firewall in the front of the car, and into the trunk in the back. If you could give me some ideas, or pointers, that would be great!
My car has 85000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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