Virtual Reality

Home / the12volt's Install Bay / Car Audio / Virtual Reality (

Topic Closed)

Welcome Guest :)

Members

< Prev Topic Next Topic >

subtleaproach70

Member - Posts: 39

Joined: October 16, 2003

Location: United States

Posted: March 10, 2005 at 8:44 PM / IP Logged

I know that this brand is sold at Wal Mart, but does anyone know if their caps are any good? I would like to know the difference between a cap that does and does not have a remote turn on lead.

Thanks

Wildkind Concepts

Search for other posts by subtleaproach70

Alpine Guy

Platinum - Posts: 2,478

This member has made a donation to the12volt.com. Click here for more info.

Joined: October 18, 2003

Location: Canada

Posted: March 10, 2005 at 9:28 PM / IP Logged

Most caps are made by 1 single manufacture. The difference between the 2 caps, is that the one with a remote lead has a volt meter that turns on and off when the system is turned on or off,,the cap always stays "on" like a battery.

Why do you "think" you need a cap? I can bet you money you don't have a clue how useless those are if you don't have a big enough power supply in the first place ( higher output alternator)

2003 Chevy Avalanche,Eclipse CD7000,Morel Elate 5,Adire Extremis,Alpine PDX-4.150, 15" TC-3000, 2 Alpine PDX-1.1000, 470Amp HO Alt.

subtleaproach70

Member - Posts: 39

Joined: October 16, 2003

Location: United States

Posted: March 10, 2005 at 9:42 PM / IP Logged

The one we have has a volt meter on it. I don't see a remote turn-on lead on the top of the cap. It's going in my wife's 99 Grand AM. Her headlight dim everytime a bass note hits. I haven't really looked for a higher output alternator. I just know it's a pain to swap it out.

Wildkind Concepts

audiobass10

Silver - Posts: 328

Joined: October 11, 2004

Location: United States

Posted: March 10, 2005 at 9:49 PM / IP Logged

Adding a capacitor WILL NOT help dimming lights without a sufficent electrical system! This topic seems to come up daily. Run a search on capacitors for more info. or check out www.bcae1.com . I'm going to suggest a sticky for this subject. One that is titled: Do I need a Capacitor? Hopefully that will clear up things a bit.

Dave

Pioneer Premier DEH-P660

15" Kicker CVR

Profile AP1000M

It's Loud

subtleaproach70

Member - Posts: 39

Joined: October 16, 2003

Location: United States

Posted: March 10, 2005 at 10:12 PM / IP Logged

WOW...

Seems everyone here is against capacitors? Then what purpose do they serve and why do they sell so well?

Wildkind Concepts

MrSector9

Member - Posts: 43

Joined: November 27, 2004

Location: Canada

Posted: March 10, 2005 at 10:41 PM / IP Logged

They sell well becasue most guys at futureshop,best buy circuit city or even stereo specific shops tell people they need them,And most people that buy car audio stuff honestly do not have a clue about it so they take the salesmens advice.The same as you see alot of people with huge sub/amp systems using stock or very cheap speakers since all they want is huge bass.

BJ White

Alpine Guy

Platinum - Posts: 2,478

Joined: October 18, 2003

Location: Canada

Posted: March 10, 2005 at 10:43 PM / IP Logged

They sell so whell becuase there flashy and alot of misinformation has passed around and hit all the newb's in the car audio world. People who don't know crap suggest a cap to fix every problem and morons believe it.

2003 Chevy Avalanche,Eclipse CD7000,Morel Elate 5,Adire Extremis,Alpine PDX-4.150, 15" TC-3000, 2 Alpine PDX-1.1000, 470Amp HO Alt.

oonikfraleyoo

Gold - Posts: 1,069

Joined: January 04, 2005

Location: United States

Posted: March 10, 2005 at 11:22 PM / IP Logged

I second the sticky topic!!! This has gotten quite played out.

Nik

Jeeputer Progress

[|||||||||||-] 90%

Check it out.

Sorry, you can NOT post a reply.
This topic is closed.

Printable version

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot create polls in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum

Search the12volt.com

Follow the12volt.com

Disclaimer: *All information on this site ( the12volt.com ) is provided "as is" without any warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to fitness for a particular use. Any user assumes the entire risk as to the accuracy and use of this information. Please verify all wire colors and diagrams before applying any information.

Virtual Reality

Sorry, you can NOT post a reply.This topic is closed.

Sorry, you can NOT post a reply.
This topic is closed.