stiffener cap question
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Printed Date: May 14, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Topic: stiffener cap question
Posted By: imstrange
Subject: stiffener cap question
Date Posted: October 05, 2005 at 10:08 PM
can any body enlighten me as to properly set up a cap. and possible specs as to voltage in/out thanks ------------- dont be one
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Posted By: haemphyst
Date Posted: October 06, 2005 at 10:20 AM
The best way to setup a cap is don't install one. Do a search for caps in this forum, and read about all of the arguments...
First and foremost, you need to put that money into a high output alternator. This is where the energy for a system compes from - not a cap...
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It all reminds me of something that Molière once said to Guy de Maupassant at a café in Vienna: "That's nice. You should write it down."
Posted By: jettagli03
Date Posted: October 06, 2005 at 1:16 PM
caps are just for companies to make money off of people who dont know what they are doing  -------------
Posted By: supradude
Date Posted: October 06, 2005 at 4:52 PM
I agree. The only cap you need is on top of your head. I'm sure we'll get some negative feedback on this, like usual, but I've never seen a case where a cap helped any at all.
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'85 Toy
Posted By: mseav
Date Posted: October 06, 2005 at 11:49 PM
I agree with the others, however by not knowing what the make model or anything else about your vehicle-sometimes you just have to make do - If you can not upgrade your alternator or use a dual battery isolator-DO NOT USE A CAP - tie in a BatCap 800. It will eliminate many problems and certainly help those diodes in your alternator get through another winter.
Posted By: rats215
Date Posted: October 07, 2005 at 1:04 AM
I got much better bass after installing my cap.but I didn't buy some name I bought a cheap ass cap. I have found that after installing my cap I didn't get so many dips in my deep bass. Also I recomend a nice crossover every time from low end to comp systems they just make everything sound a lot crisper. Anyway I got my 1.5 farad cap for 43$ out the door and hooked it up to a voltage meeter, I got the same results from my "capp" brand cap as my buddys 169$ rockford cap. So buy a cheap one. The cap also allows me to use a much smaller amp by increasing the rms power since it holds a higher voltage constanly.
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Audiophile supreme
Posted By: imstrange
Date Posted: October 08, 2005 at 10:44 PM
OK -OK I GET THE HINT. fortunately in my defense ; i did not have to buy it ; so thanks for the feed back ; good or bad good thing i didnt ask about my h/u and amp setup ! alpine 7894 w/ jl 250/1 and 2 10s mtx proformed wsherwood 150x2 6 in sm's and xm radio in a 00 silverado ext cab 2wdr on 17's w/ a 03 avalanche interior. thanks again M.S. ------------- dont be one
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