Plugs or Wires?

chris2511 · Post by **chris2511** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 4:52 am

What do you guys think i should do, put BP plugs on my wires or solder my connections, these are for my speakers, atm im thinking plugs definatly but i wanna get your opinions guys.
Thanks!!

JohnnyC · Post by **JohnnyC** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 5:30 am

I would make sure it had the ability to be disconnected easily. I have had my Lanos for about 24 days and I've needed/wanted my stereo disconnected twice. I'm glad I didn't have to unsolder it to get it out.

I don't know what BP plugs are, but the 'plugs' part sounds like something I would choose over solder.

chris2511 · Post by **chris2511** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 5:46 am

These are bp connecters, they screw onto the wire, and you can get 1 screw ones and 2 screw ones.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f188/ ... e_1221.jpg

chris2511 · Post by **chris2511** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 11:41 pm

Can anyone offer me any advice at all please??

daewoomofo · Post by **daewoomofo** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 11:48 pm

all i did (before the components and amp) is cut the wires going to the speakers and connect the wires straight to the new speakers, its easy. i have all new 14 guage speaker wire running all through my car now

chris2511 · Post by **chris2511** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 3:23 am

Atm im thinking plugs would be the easier option though because all i have to do is screw the wires on to the plugs

bluecube · Post by **bluecube** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 10:05 am

I always used screw in type wire connectors. Not quite the same as you are planning on using but have the same idea. Personally i think soldering inside the car is a bit of a pain in the ass and I like to be able to unscrew the connections easiely without getting out a soldering iron. Go with the screw type IMO.

chris2511 · Post by **chris2511** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 11:24 am

Thanks for the advice, also is it possible the wires can break when screwed down and it there such a thing as screwing them too tight?

bluecube · Post by **bluecube** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 10:51 pm

It is possible for them to break but it doesn;t usually happen. Just make sure they are tight enough so that they dont slip out.

chris2511 · Post by **chris2511** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 8:33 am

Thanks man im getting them in a day ill let u know how i go

RichieOzzie · Post by **RichieOzzie** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 2:16 pm

Well, I say solder them.
Sometimes you dont get full contact through connectors when they go together, and with HI-FI in cars, you can sometimes draw a lot of current momentarily. Eventually through heat-effect and oxidization.... they get worse. if you not ripping it out every now and again.. Man, i would solder them, and shrink sleeve the connection.

chris2511 · Post by **chris2511** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 9:12 pm

Before i removed the stock speakers i noticed that they had plugs as well, so im guessing plugs are the better option because they stay together, anyway this is just my opinion, ive got them now and will be putting them on today so we will see what happens.