Dimming Lights and CAp Question

HI, This is my system>   FOUR Pioneer Premier TS-W1041C (400 RMS Each One) and One Pioneer Amplifier GM-X972 Which Im only running 150Wx2 Two of the Four Ts-W1041C and Two Bazooka EL 1500 Which Im running 350 RMS Per amplifier, a total of 1000RMS Watts, I also Have two 1 farad CAp. But my lights are still dimming // (one thing the caps are not installed with in 18"? What could be the problem.? thank you

A few ?'s for you: 1) About how far are the caps? 18" is just a general rule fo thumb. I probably wouldn't do more than 24" though. 2) What kind of vehicle do you have? 3) What kind of battery are you using? 4) what size of power wire are you using?Friends Don't Let Friends Bump Stock.

OK, Question 1: Like 4 or 5 ft Question 2 : Mercedes 190e 1990 Question 3: I dont know> I bought at discount auto parts Question 4: 4 gauge thank you for helping me

Question 1 : 3 Ft Sure?

not 4 or 5 My bad

I'd try and move the caps closer to the amps, if possible. Here's how I would wire it. I would go from the battery to the caps, to a fused distribution block, then to the amps. If you were running only 2 amps, I would put the caps after the distribution. Another thing to consider is that 1000 watts rms is approx 70+ amps of current (1000 watts/14.0 volts). I'm not sure what the stock alternator is rated at, but I'm sure it's around 100 amps. So while the vehicle is running and the system is playing loud, a majority of the current is going to the system. That's why your headlights are dimming. There's a few options: 1) Upgrade to a deep cycle battery. My recommendation is an Optima Yellow top (under $200). 2) Add a Optima Yellow top w/ an isolator just for the system. That way your vehicle accessories runs off of the main battery, and the system has it's own battery. 3) Upgrade your factory alternator to a higher output one.Friends Don't Let Friends Bump Stock.

ok, thank you, the alternator is only 80Amps, I will do that tomorrow about go from the battery to the caps, to a fused distribution block, then to the amps, and I will get a new battey to have two batterys right? and I was looking for an High Output alternator for my car but i couldnt found one? thank you

Try moving the caps first. Then you can either replace the main battery w/ an Optima, or go the second route and add a second system battery. For the alternator, try an alternator shop. They may be able to re-coil your existing alternator for a higher output.Friends Don't Let Friends Bump Stock.

ok thank you

Oh about the battery, which one is better Optima yellow STINGER SPV44 DEEP CYCLE BATTERY Thank you