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New member Username: DenonPost Number: 2 Registered: Nov-07 | i just bought a new sound system for my car and i took it to my local audio installer and he said that my car would just struggle to power it so i asked if i bought a bigger battery and alternater would that work he said it would but i would also need a power cap when i asked what size battery and alternater i would need he said said he didnt know which has left me in a pickle because i dont know who else to ask so ive tried here to see if anyone can help my car is a suzuki vitara jlx 2door soft top 1992 model and the battery is only small so im assuming that the alternater is only small to ill list the amps below that i bought HIFONICS GENERATION XX SERIES XX COLOSSUS II 3,200 WATT RMS DUAL MONO-BLOCK CAR AMPLIFIER this will be powering 2x 4000watt subwoofers and i bought a 4 channel amp to give the 4 car door speakers better sound thats a JENSEN JPA-460 600w 4/3/2 CHANNEL CAR AMPLIFIER AMP please if someone knows could they tell me or point me in a direction on what size battery and alternater i would need and where id be best buying one from also would i need a certain type to fit my car or do most alts fit most cars. also if possible if i list the items i bought would someone be able to have a look and send me a wiring diagram or a step by step guide to explain/show how i would wire it up as it would save me alot of money the items i bought ill list below http://audiosavings.com/product_details.aspx?item_guid=512bfe43-922c-4258-ba76-6 fc915c5de3e&category_guid=ae183c37-906d-46ae-836c-f5b5c6d4305f this next amp is to power the 4 car door speakers http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-JENSEN-JPA-460-600w-4-3-2-CHANNEL-CAR-AMPLIFIER-AMP_W0QQ itemZ270180026585QQihZ017QQcategoryZ39739QQcmdZViewItem and these are the 4 speakers i got for the amp for the doors http://audiosavings.com/product_details.aspx?item_guid=73cdd973-abf9-4652-8c25-d 9db1902fe0d&category_guid=219420be-b87b-4170-b250-5d61698437a9 and i bought this wiring kit for the jensen amp above http://audiosavings.com/product_details.aspx?item_guid=10a371ff-59ec-46ad-ab67-1 11861eaa058&category_guid=b4b9f579-9efa-4066-96b4-4cd6d0709731 hope this makes sense and hope someone can help thanks |
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Gold Member Username: CarguyPost Number: 6658 Registered: Nov-04 | Are you planning to blast the system 24/7? If you can have self control and take it easy on the volume control, you don't need any upgrade at all. It's when you blast it, the amps will start demanding high current. Don't judge batteries by it's physical size. If power is a problem, then upgrade to HO alternator. If you have money to burn, then get a better battery, if not, don't waste it. Remember, it's not the battery that produces power, it's the alternator. If your installer is/was as good as he claims, then he shouldn't have had any problems. Sounds like he's trying to squeeze some easy money from you. Never ask them for opinions, cause that's like asking a crook how you should spend your money. |
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Bronze Member Username: Vivi2000Post Number: 13 Registered: Aug-07 | I didn't read your whole post, but It sounds like that guy doesn't know much(said you don't have enough power but doesn't know what size alt to get) or is trying to get extra money from you. Capacitors are NOT a substitute for a bigger Alt/Battery. And a batter is also not a substitute for a bigger alt. First you will want to upgrade your alt if you find you do have trouble running that setup and then get a bigger battery which will help. |
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Bronze Member Username: Basebalz13Moneta, Va Usa Post Number: 87 Registered: Aug-07 | contact irragi and give him you car details and see whats the biggest alt hes got for you car, upgrade your big 3(power to battery, ground to chassis, n ground to battery from you alt) with some 9 gauge power wire, after all that and you still have voltage drop buy the biggest kinetik you can fit under the hood, the cheapest place ive found to buy them is off of ebay. also do run of 0 gauge from the front to the back |
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Platinum Member Username: GlasswolfWisteria, Lane USA Post Number: 12110 Registered: Dec-03 | http://www.bcae1.com/capacitr.htm http://www.glasswolf.net/caraudio/capacitors.html http://www.glasswolf.net/caraudio/charging.html http://www.betteraudio.com/geolemon/newmain/battcapalt/ http://www.bcae1.com/charging.htm http://www.bcae1.com/chargin2.htm http://www.bcae1.com/battiso.htm http://www.glasswolf.net/caraudio/batteries.html http://www.the12volt.com/info/recwirsz.asp http://www.optimabatteries.com/ |