2nd Amp power source/many questions
I'm getting all the stuff together to replace some of my car stereo system: an aftermarket HU, mitsu cable, 4 new door/shelf speakers, a 2nd amp with two 6 1/2 small subs for the trunk. I can find most of the information in previous posts about hooking it all up, except I would like to know where to hook up the 2nd amp for power. Presumably I run power cables under the rear seat, under the plastic area holding down the carpet, and through the firewall. Where should I connect them, so the amp's only getting power while the car's running? what grade of cable should I use for power to the 2nd amp?
Also for the RCA cables from the HU to the 2nd Amp in the trunk, any recommendations on brand? also length, would 12ft be too long?
I'm thinking about getting a mono amp to drive the 2 subs and wire them in series. Would I be better off getting a 2 channel amp and hooking them up separately to L + R?
Many thanks for your help!