 Lights dimming to bass... |
 Sep 8, 2010 - 9:58 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Aug 20, '10 From South Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Hey all with my current audio setup when there is a high bass beat on each beat (doof of tha sub
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Sep 9, 2010 - 2:18 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 22, '07 From Houston, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
i have a 2000 watt rms system, and a carPC.
i had major dimming with that setup. i upgraded my grounds, got an optima yellowtop, with a stock 70a alt..no dimming now my setup is still 2000watt RMS carPC 4ga grounds 4ga from 160amp alt 4ga from battery to starter redtop front/yellowtop rear 1/0 ga power to rear batttery/power block 4ga to amps of course no dimming lol. NO CAPACITORS. theyre BS IMO. i've had the first setup for close to two years w/o issue. i upgraded because, well.. i like upgrades -------------------- QUOTE "And, as always, your friendship, help, and dedication to the advancement of Texas Celica dominance is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks bro." -DEATH 1994 GT: V6 swap, 5speed E53 W/ LSD, All Power, now RED 1995 ST: SOLD @273k miles, Auto, all power, CarPC, White 1994 ST: Totaled, 5spd, all power, Red RIP 07/09/09 @ 241,810 1994 Lexus LS400: This is my new DD |
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Sep 9, 2010 - 3:34 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 6, '03 From Philadelphia Suburbs Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
QUOTE (stephen_lee @ Sep 9, 2010 - 3:18 PM)  i have a 2000 watt rms system, and a carPC. i had major dimming with that setup. i upgraded my grounds, got an optima yellowtop, with a stock 70a alt..no dimming now my setup is still 2000watt RMS carPC 4ga grounds 4ga from 160amp alt 4ga from battery to starter redtop front/yellowtop rear 1/0 ga power to rear batttery/power block 4ga to amps of course no dimming lol. NO CAPACITORS. theyre BS IMO. i've had the first setup for close to two years w/o issue. i upgraded because, well.. i like upgrades I'd like to know what alternator you got, like send a link or specifics. I have a good battery, but stock alternator, and get dimming when I use my car pc, when I turn on healights etc - and when I get to a stop sign or red light, the engine idles, and my lights dim - will the alt. fix that? |
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lilguy Lights dimming to bass... Sep 8, 2010 - 9:58 PM
mkernz22 A capacitor is your solution, but you will need ab... Sep 8, 2010 - 10:03 PM
SoDo QUOTE (mkernz22 @ Sep 8, 2010 - 10:0... Sep 14, 2010 - 3:46 PM lilguy ok cool and any specifics on what to go for what t... Sep 8, 2010 - 10:55 PM mgnt232 Well since that isnt too much power to the amps, A... Sep 8, 2010 - 10:57 PM mkernz22 you can get a cheap sh!t Power Acoustik 5-Fara... Sep 8, 2010 - 11:01 PM mgnt232 its still best to just get a battery if your spend... Sep 8, 2010 - 11:23 PM lilguy ok so maybe a new battery or alt. otherwise try th... Sep 8, 2010 - 11:30 PM freddy121389 Honestly a capacitor won't do much, I've h... Sep 8, 2010 - 11:40 PM lilguy ok cool looked in to each of the batteries both ar... Sep 8, 2010 - 11:45 PM HectortheRican DEFINITELY look into a voltage stabilizer or volta... Sep 9, 2010 - 1:47 AM lilguy cool will look into them as well thanks. Sep 9, 2010 - 8:34 AM HectortheRican I have a thread in this section of the forum about... Sep 9, 2010 - 12:42 PM JuMPiiN Get a new battery, I chose Yellow Top Optima, Made... Sep 9, 2010 - 12:56 PM richee3 Get a capacitor anyway, regardless of whether or n... Sep 9, 2010 - 1:30 PM mgnt232 I know with my cousins civic, he just bought an eb... Sep 9, 2010 - 4:16 PM TEAMFaint I sell car audio for a living, and as stated, yes,... Sep 9, 2010 - 3:53 PM JuMPiiN IM pretty sure you wouldnt even have to get a bigg... Sep 9, 2010 - 3:55 PM elco im running 3500 watts and i had to put a batt. in ... Sep 11, 2010 - 7:44 AM stephen_lee i have a 160a alt, 75ish at idle. confirmed by aut... Sep 13, 2010 - 5:20 PM d3ath2009 your best bet for this is a new, bigger alternato... Oct 12, 2010 - 10:15 AM dz93 i have a big sound system and a 20farad(yes,over t... Oct 12, 2010 - 10:46 AM |
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