alternator output (Loud Stereo)
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alternator output (Loud Stereo)
I have the 115 amp alternator and it seems to dim the lights alot when barely turned up vol level like 14 of 55 my system consists of a pioneer 6500, Kicker KX1200.1 sub amp, sony xm-280gtx for components, 2-12" comp VR dvc, and a stinger 1 farad digital top. In the past i have had vehicles with 60 amp alternator and never had this problem. Does anyone know of a high out put alternator? Or is mine just acting up? Is it me or does that steel plating behind the rear seat suck or what for sound travel? (99' SE Auto) 47,000 miles
Thanx
Thanx
#7
Originally Posted by kingrukus
My lights dim like hell. I am running a JBL 1200.1 pushing 2 Kicker 12L5's and a JBL 80.4 pushing a set of kicker resolution 6.5 components, controlled by an Alpine 7894.
#9
The reason the JBLs kill the electrical system is because they run at a low ohm rating. They are actually 1 ohm stable. This draws a tremendous amount of power. I'd recommend a high output alternator, and a 2nd battery mounted in trunk as close to amp as possible.
Don't just add a 2nd battery because thats just one more thing for your alternator to charge. Do it the right way and go for the high amp output alternator WITH a 2nd battery. Be sure to get at least 200 amps. (assuming your running a 1000+ watt amplifier)
Don't just add a 2nd battery because thats just one more thing for your alternator to charge. Do it the right way and go for the high amp output alternator WITH a 2nd battery. Be sure to get at least 200 amps. (assuming your running a 1000+ watt amplifier)
#11
Originally Posted by cscm094
The reason the JBLs kill the electrical system is because they run at a low ohm rating. They are actually 1 ohm stable. This draws a tremendous amount of power. I'd recommend a high output alternator, and a 2nd battery mounted in trunk as close to amp as possible.
Don't just add a 2nd battery because thats just one more thing for your alternator to charge. Do it the right way and go for the high amp output alternator WITH a 2nd battery. Be sure to get at least 200 amps. (assuming your running a 1000+ watt amplifier)
Don't just add a 2nd battery because thats just one more thing for your alternator to charge. Do it the right way and go for the high amp output alternator WITH a 2nd battery. Be sure to get at least 200 amps. (assuming your running a 1000+ watt amplifier)
#12
Originally Posted by Subzero
I have the 115 amp alternator and it seems to dim the lights alot when barely turned up vol level like 14 of 55 my system consists of a pioneer 6500, Kicker KX1200.1 sub amp, sony xm-280gtx for components, 2-12" comp VR dvc, and a stinger 1 farad digital top. In the past i have had vehicles with 60 amp alternator and never had this problem. Does anyone know of a high out put alternator? Or is mine just acting up? Is it me or does that steel plating behind the rear seat suck or what for sound travel? (99' SE Auto) 47,000 miles
Thanx
Thanx
#13
I do have a optima battery, that only does good when the car is off alternator keeps things going when the car is going, my kicker is putting out 1500 watts at 1 ohm and current is 150 amps thats what size of fuse it came with.
#14
Originally Posted by Jr'sMaxima
See my sig.....Im putting out close to 1000 watts total and my lights NEVER dim even on the lowest and loudest of bass notes! Dont know what to tell you.
#16
Originally Posted by cscm094
The reason the JBLs kill the electrical system is because they run at a low ohm rating. They are actually 1 ohm stable. This draws a tremendous amount of power. I'd recommend a high output alternator, and a 2nd battery mounted in trunk as close to amp as possible.
Don't just add a 2nd battery because thats just one more thing for your alternator to charge. Do it the right way and go for the high amp output alternator WITH a 2nd battery. Be sure to get at least 200 amps. (assuming your running a 1000+ watt amplifier)
Don't just add a 2nd battery because thats just one more thing for your alternator to charge. Do it the right way and go for the high amp output alternator WITH a 2nd battery. Be sure to get at least 200 amps. (assuming your running a 1000+ watt amplifier)
I run my JBL BP1200.1 at 2 ohms. Even with that said, there are class a/b amps which run at 4 ohms that still draw more current whiles putting out the same wattage.
#18
Originally Posted by kingrukus
I run my JBL BP1200.1 at 2 ohms. Even with that said, there are class a/b amps which run at 4 ohms that still draw more current whiles putting out the same wattage.
#19
Originally Posted by Supa Lao
I also got the jbl bp1200.1 and there 4 channel amp. I'm running an underdrive pulley too. My headlights use to blink, but when I upgraded to HID's my blinking problem was solved
hmmmmmm
#20
For all of u pushing 1000w+ systems I would def recomend 1.0+ caps and red/yellow Optima's. This setup solved my boys prob when we did his system (jbl 1200.1 & rf puching 65x4) if not Ohio Gen. make quality products and are worth it especially if u ever drive in traffic. oh 1.0 caps are rated up to 1000w more than that I'd get a 2.0 cap. Also HID's do draw less power (@35w) so that would be reason for them not dimming.
BTW i know this after doing many a systems and actually losing a good percentage of my hearing do to my car stereo. Didnt realise I had lost some hearing until after failing a hearing tests and not being able to go to the police academy! U have been warned.
just my $.02
-carlos
BTW i know this after doing many a systems and actually losing a good percentage of my hearing do to my car stereo. Didnt realise I had lost some hearing until after failing a hearing tests and not being able to go to the police academy! U have been warned.
just my $.02
-carlos
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