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Old 02-11-2010, 04:25 PM
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Install Bay/Metra Cable Any Good?

I need some 0 ga cable for my build. Doing the Big 3 upgrade plus battery is going in the trunk so I need to run cable to the alternator and starter.

I see some "Install Bay/Metra" 0 ga black cable on ebay for a good price.

Any one ever heard of this company?

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http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160372045374&ssPageNam e=STRK:MEWAX:IT
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Old 02-11-2010, 04:37 PM
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never heard of it
sure is a nice price for 50 ft i paid 50 for 20 ft
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Old 02-11-2010, 06:28 PM
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I saw a video on youtube a couple of days ago with some guy compairing different brands of wiring. One of them was the "install bay" 4awg, which he said was extremely flexible, because of its rubberized insulation, but was was lacking actual thread count of wire.
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where are you located? Princess auto has some nice 0/1 welding cable (actually its 1guage) precut at 25 feet for like $50.
Online seems like a good deal but then factor in shipping and duty....
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their no point buying online.... the weight alone will cost more then the cable espcially from the US plus dutty and taxes
and most likely they will use UPS so 20$ brokerage fee right there

their alway some guy on kijiji selling 0 gauge that be ur best bet
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Old 02-11-2010, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Crashman2k9
never heard of it
sure is a nice price for 50 ft i paid 50 for 20 ft
Metra is the parent company. They also own Tsunami. I was thinking that Install Bay was just rebadged Tsunami wiring as I've heard of them and they seem like a decent brand.

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their no point buying online.... the weight alone will cost more then the cable espcially from the US plus dutty and taxes
and most likely they will use UPS so 20$ brokerage fee right there

their alway some guy on kijiji selling 0 gauge that be ur best bet
I'll have a look at Princess. ebay shipping was vis USPS so minimal brokerage fee and cheaper shipping rates. Figure another $13.00 in fees once it gets to my door. Total cost about $105 CDN including fees and shipping. Good price for 50' even if the 0 ga is a little small.

I just received four 0ga ring terminals from ebay. Good quality and will suit my needs perfectly.
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umm metra is a mother company over many smaller companys usualy, you would have to look into it cause the raptor stuff that metra caries is usualy mostly aluminum instead of copper and when i once used the rapter i found it was all shielding (plasticy rubber cheap feeling) and the wire itself was not much thicker then my really expensive 4gag montster cable witch was actualy worth it! umm im not sure about the other stuff that metra sells i think they have a company called tsunami witch i found was a little bit nicer to use and a better copper content. hope this helps.

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Old 02-11-2010, 09:24 PM
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the link you posted is not bad but the shipping is gonna get you
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Old 02-11-2010, 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Mahna Mahna
I just received four 0ga ring terminals from ebay. Good quality and will suit my needs perfectly.
Can you send me the link I am in need of about 10 - 1Guage ring terminals.
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Originally Posted by ndinadis
Can you send me the link I am in need of about 10 - 1Guage ring terminals.
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http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=400039869025&ssPageNam e=STRK:MEWAX:IT
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