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Running speaker wires?

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I'm probably going to be replacing the blown Bose speakers in my NSX in the next few months, so this forum has definitely been a great source of info. One issue I haven't seen addressed though is how to go about running speaker wires.

My plan is to keep the stock head unit and put an aftermarket amp in the trunk. I'd imagine many people who have upgraded their stereo have a similar set up, so I was hoping to hear about anyone's experience in getting the wires from the amp to the doors. I'm sure it's not an easy task, I'd just like to get a better feel for just HOW big of a pain in the butt it's going to be.

Personally I don't have much experience installing car stereos, but I'll be getting some help on the install from a friend who worked at a stereo shop for 3-4 years and has done several installations on his own. I doubt he's ever worked on anything as cramped as an NSX though, so I'm wondering if it might just be a better idea to find a good stereo shop and let them do the install.
 
I fiddled around with running it through the factory sleeve for about 20 minute before giving up. There is already a grommet near the hinge that I ran the wire through and then I cut into the factory sleeve and ran it into the door. It's covered with electrical tape and isn't even an eyesore. D'Ecosse has had success running the speaker wire through the rubber sleeve though and my hat's off to him...
 
It's definitely a PITA!!!!!!!! It is do-able if you have the patience - I can assure you it took LOT longer than 20 mins! The rubber sleeve does not have a lot of space in there so you are actually having to stretch it to get the wires to fit. I ended up using a steel "fish" to push up there originally to stretch it a little & create a free path, then used some solid copper 12 ga folded over to go through from bottom to top, cut off the end, soldered the speaker wires to the 12 ga & pulled them down through. Soldering the wires creates the minimum "bulk" vs trying to tape them onto the fish.
 
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