Batcap GD?
06-20-2006, 12:00 PM
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Batcap GD?
For those looking, you already know what it is. 
Just throwing a quick post up here to see if there is any actual interest before going into detail.
http://batcap.net/
Just throwing a quick post up here to see if there is any actual interest before going into detail.
http://batcap.net/
06-20-2006, 05:58 PM
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I'm definately interested. Depends on prices, but I've been looking at them for some time, kinda waiting for the right deal to come along. Would have money as of July 18th or so.
Considerin two 800's for under the hood (but prolly wouldn't drop the money for it to be honest) and either a 400 or supercap (I think) 100 in the back for shure....
Any idea how much of a deal the group deal would be?
Folks these things have gotten stellar reviews from people well respected in the industry. Does what a cap is "supposed" to do, and does it well.
Considerin two 800's for under the hood (but prolly wouldn't drop the money for it to be honest) and either a 400 or supercap (I think) 100 in the back for shure....
Any idea how much of a deal the group deal would be?
Folks these things have gotten stellar reviews from people well respected in the industry. Does what a cap is "supposed" to do, and does it well.
06-20-2006, 06:02 PM
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Two 800's under the hood will blow away an optima. I couldn't believe how small these things are. One of the ID competitors at SVR had some of em, forget which one. Two fit where one battery otherwise would with ease.
06-20-2006, 07:54 PM
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Anyones electrical system could benefit from one of these, its not all about the "super wattage" systems.
With that being said, the smallest/cheapest is the 300...figuring around $95. Which I may add is BELOW actual dealer cost. Even below dealer cost for quantities of 6-99 of them.
With that being said, the smallest/cheapest is the 300...figuring around $95. Which I may add is BELOW actual dealer cost. Even below dealer cost for quantities of 6-99 of them.
06-21-2006, 08:21 PM
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Ive also seen one start a 2005 Ford Expedition. Funny thing was he didnt realize it until after he started it up and remembered he forgot to connect the battery under the hood.
Hmmmmm...
06-22-2006, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by ObsidianIce69
so basically you're saying that this replaces the battery...or would it be better to combine this with a battery?
Combined with. Although they do have batteries as well, theyre WAY too pricey for most..
06-22-2006, 02:15 PM
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i'd definately be interested in this. Been planning on one since my alternator started to go bad. I think more people could benifit from the 400. Funny thing is the 800's are just as cheap as the 400's on ebay....
06-22-2006, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Poowill
i'd definately be interested in this. Been planning on one since my alternator started to go bad. I think more people could benifit from the 400. Funny thing is the 800's are just as cheap as the 400's on ebay....
Thats because the 800s Are cheaper than the 400s.
06-24-2006, 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by avsmusic1
so wait.... it is used in addition to a battery in replacment of a cap?
do they automatically recharge or is it something you have to keep an eye on?
sorry for my ignorance
do they automatically recharge or is it something you have to keep an eye on?
sorry for my ignorance
http://www.betteraudio.com/geolemon/newmain/battcapalt/
The batcap is more or less between the cap & battery.
As for charging, Don do they come charged? if not do we need a charger or just hook it up to the setup & let the alternator take care of it?
06-25-2006, 06:08 AM
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What is strange about their diagrams is that I have my ground setup like figure 3. Why is that only "OK"?
No one runs ground from their amps to the battery unless there's a second battery in the trunk.
No one runs ground from their amps to the battery unless there's a second battery in the trunk.
06-25-2006, 07:10 AM
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Yeah I don't like their diagrams. I would either install a capacitor near the batt and let the batt and the capacitor share the same ground. My amp is not drawing that much power like some peoples so I just need a 1-3Farad Capacitor to smooth out the electrical system when motors draw power.
06-25-2006, 07:10 AM
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I currently have a stock alternator for the 97, with a optima red top.
I am looking into getting a amp that pulls anywhere from 150-300 amps . Would one of these batcaps in the trunk allow me to do that without blowing up my stock alternator and/or replacing it for a expensive HO one.
If so i am definetly down for one of these when you get a GD up.
I am looking into getting a amp that pulls anywhere from 150-300 amps . Would one of these batcaps in the trunk allow me to do that without blowing up my stock alternator and/or replacing it for a expensive HO one.
If so i am definetly down for one of these when you get a GD up.
06-25-2006, 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Kevlo911
Yeah I don't like their diagrams. I would either install a capacitor near the batt and let the batt and the capacitor share the same ground. My amp is not drawing that much power like some peoples so I just need a 1-3Farad Capacitor to smooth out the electrical system when motors draw power.
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