[leveil22]

Running a serious system in my baby starting dimming of interior lights

 

[KOBE*IS*81]

ur threads make no sense....wat r u sayin......

also maybe u just have the lights turned down.... :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[leveil22]

What if I have two batteries in the back? have a smaller battery I got at the audio shop.shouldn't that hve fixed it?

 

[leveil22]

guess I'm getting a yellow top

 

[HemiX2]

dimming caused by Bass , is a sign that you need a capacitor. The Bass causes a quick energy draw. That an extra battery won't cure. Capacitors,hold energy for quick discharge, and quick recharge. you can even get a voltmeter on the positive terminal of the amp and watch the quick draw when bass hits. This is however very bad for the electrical system and the alternator, the dimming that is. The Stinger cap is a very good choice indeed

 

[jarpod]

optima batteries rock!

 

[jarpod]

ps: I always go for the redtops!

 

[wickedchargerrt]

optimas are nice. Two batteries will put more wear on your $300 dollar alternator

 

[HemiX2]

I have a G19, and a G36, but my fav new carry gun is my Kimber Eclipse Pro Carry II....

Yes Optimas do rule, but there is no need for an extra battery , unless you are over 1500watt systems... unless you are running an amp that is super inefficient

 

[leveil22]

2400 rated sub amp

 

[HemiX2]

Ok, so its just a 2400 Mono then, so Class D I take it. I would get the cap. Cause you will need it anyway.

 

[leveil22]

ok,also do u know if we have the same high output alternator like the police package

 

[lank13]

will I need one

Will I need a capacitator If i have 4000 watts on my charger and what size will it have to be exampla 2.0 or 4.0

 

[leveil22]

yes prob 4.0

 

[buckethead]

capacitors will help with your dimming, but a second battery isn't going to help you there.... Adding another battery is only going to put more of a load on your alternator, because now you have to charge two batteries.... extra batteries will help you run your system for longer when the car is off, but when the car is running, your alternator is the main source of power... A capacitor will help smooth out the "peaks and valleys" of your current draw, and that will usually stop your headlights from dimming....

Just like a battery, however, a capacitor is going to add another load to your system as well, because a capacitor is always going to add resistance to the circuit, and is never going to be 100% efficient, so overall, there is no substitute for a high output alternator. If you put in a cap and you are still noticing your lights dimming, or your voltage dropping, then an alternator is your only solution.

 

[leveil22]

yeah how much bigger than the 160's we already have

 

[Stretch]

The Optima yellow tops are deep cycle. I would get that over the red. Blue is deep cycle marine.