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JB513 · 06-12-2008, 12:32 PM

I need a little help with my subs and amp installation. I want a professional job but not pay too much. I used to have three tens an amp and capasitor. My altenator went out and I am sure it was due to my installation. What are some good guidelines I can follow. ex. wiring, amps, capasitor.

dalaster88 · 06-12-2008, 02:10 PM

just make sure you dont have your power wire in a bind to cause a short, and make sure you have a good source for ground wire.

iceberg65 · 06-12-2008, 02:27 PM

use good wires that are thick enough to do the job, make sure all connections are tight. make sure the amplifier(s) cant draw more amps then the alternator puts out. you really don't need a capacitor. all they are is a band-aid for a weak electrical system.

the "big 3" wire upgrade is a very good idea too. (thicker wires through your charging system)
The Big Three Re-Visited

MOMO · 06-12-2008, 04:07 PM

i dont think your alternator going out had anything to do with your install.
our alt can only handle up to 130 amps... If your system was demanding more than this, than that is your problem.

Also keep in mind that from that 130 amps, some of it has to go to the electrical system of the car... which means less juice for your stereo system.

Oh, and say NO to caps. (just put it on ebay and get some of your money back.)

ironworker · 06-13-2008, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MOMO

i dont think your alternator going out had anything to do with your install.
our alt can only handle up to 130 amps... If your system was demanding more than this, than that is your problem.

Also keep in mind that from that 130 amps, some of it has to go to the electrical system of the car... which means less juice for your stereo system.

Oh, and say NO to caps. (just put it on ebay and get some of your money back.)

WHATS WRONG WITH CAPS?

KUGAKRAZY · 06-13-2008, 07:47 PM

LOL, are we going to have a cap discussion again? We did this last week.

MOMO · 06-13-2008, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ironworker

WHATS WRONG WITH CAPS?

haha... stay on topic please.

JB513 · 06-14-2008, 03:19 PM

The capasitor did help I think. Because earlier I never had one and my lights would beat with the music. Then I installed one and it stoped. Where is the best ground in the trunk. I currently have it on a ground for the lights in the rear. Thanks fellas

fordrule · 06-14-2008, 06:54 PM

just use a spare battery instead of a cap. and run the battery in series. but do the alt mod to play it safe

CSVT_2004 · 06-16-2008, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by JB513

The capasitor did help I think. Because earlier I never had one and my lights would beat with the music. Then I installed one and it stoped. Where is the best ground in the trunk. I currently have it on a ground for the lights in the rear. Thanks fellas

The battery or bare metal I would not reuse a factory grounding bolt, try keeping the ground to under 3 ft if possible. Just be careful not to screw into anything electrical or the gas tank if you screw it to the chasis.

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JB513 NECO Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 29	Real Audio Guys I need a little help with my subs and amp installation. I want a professional job but not pay too much. I used to have three tens an amp and capasitor. My altenator went out and I am sure it was due to my installation. What are some good guidelines I can follow. ex. wiring, amps, capasitor.

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dalaster88 NECO Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 562	Re: Real Audio Guys just make sure you dont have your power wire in a bind to cause a short, and make sure you have a good source for ground wire.

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iceberg65 NECO Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Medicine Hat, AB Posts: 852 Images: 1	Re: Real Audio Guys use good wires that are thick enough to do the job, make sure all connections are tight. make sure the amplifier(s) cant draw more amps then the alternator puts out. you really don't need a capacitor. all they are is a band-aid for a weak electrical system. the "big 3" wire upgrade is a very good idea too. (thicker wires through your charging system) The Big Three Re-Visited __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/id/BergsMach Roush Kit/ Halo's/VVME/ SRI/ 18" BSA Rims/PG X600.1/RF P2002/ 2 12" MTX MXS1204's/ Infinity 5X7/ FocusSport UDP/Intrax/ ST200

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MOMO She purrs ;) Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rovinj, Croatia Posts: 4,711	Re: Real Audio Guys i dont think your alternator going out had anything to do with your install. our alt can only handle up to 130 amps... If your system was demanding more than this, than that is your problem. Also keep in mind that from that 130 amps, some of it has to go to the electrical system of the car... which means less juice for your stereo system. Oh, and say NO to caps. (just put it on ebay and get some of your money back.) __________________ *Phase two complete... phase three commences...* http://tuning-istra.com/forum/garage...ad52235c8b961b

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JB513 NECO Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 29	Re: Real Audio Guys The capasitor did help I think. Because earlier I never had one and my lights would beat with the music. Then I installed one and it stoped. Where is the best ground in the trunk. I currently have it on a ground for the lights in the rear. Thanks fellas

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