Farad Cap
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Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=79470
Printed Date: April 29, 2024 at 9:49 AM
Topic: Farad Cap
Posted By: royalet
Subject: Farad Cap
Date Posted: June 22, 2006 at 4:21 PM
Hey guys i am running 3 amps in my system, i have 2 alpine 650's at 2 ohm load, and a alpine 400 which is 75x4, now i know i need a cap, should I get 1.5, 2, or 3, and second once you run the main cable from the battery, does it go to the cap and then the distribution block, or go through the distribution block first than the cap. And by chance what is a STAR ground method
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Posted By: supradude
Date Posted: June 22, 2006 at 4:33 PM
Why do you need a cap? Read the info on the forum and upgrade your wiring. Read on how to do the big 3 upgrade.
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'85 Toy
Posted By: royalet
Date Posted: June 22, 2006 at 4:39 PM
I was told that it would drain my battery,
Posted By: xtremej
Date Posted: June 22, 2006 at 5:13 PM
A cap will just add to the already straining charging system. Upgrade the big three and it will solve your problems.
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Posted By: supradude
Date Posted: June 22, 2006 at 6:07 PM
You were told what will drain your battery? Not the big 3. Whoever told you that knows nothing about an install.
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'85 Toy
Posted By: royalet
Date Posted: June 22, 2006 at 6:49 PM
well i was told that if i run the amps without one that would drain the battery, this was before anyone mntioned the big 3 upgrade. so your saying if i do the 3 upgrade, i can run all my amps, dvd drop downs and everything, and it wont hurt my battery or alternator
Posted By: aznboi3644
Date Posted: June 22, 2006 at 6:53 PM
Whoever told you to buy a cap is a retard...Upgrade the big three and then see how low the voltage drops...Then think about a new alternator.
Posted By: aceracer24
Date Posted: June 22, 2006 at 9:31 PM
The big 3 is the first and the cheapest steps you can do to help your system and the rest of the car perform better. You should do this first then try your system and everything to include lights and wipers plus run your A/C for worst case. If you notice no degredation then your good. If you have flashing of the lights or notice abnormal electrical then chances are your Altenator can't perform enough for your electrical needs. Upgrade your alt. As you will notice, cap's are not well recieved here and for good reason. They really are not needed if you bring your electrical equipment up to par. Save your money and invest into a bigger alt after you do the big 3.
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1968 VW Beetle
Pioneed DEH-780MP, 2 10' Memphis PR104D, Memphis PR500.1, TXC 6.1, MTX Thunder 8502
Posted By: spookiestylez
Date Posted: June 22, 2006 at 10:27 PM
owning a cap is similar to competing in the Special Olympics, even if you win, your still retarded LOL ------------- RTFM
Posted By: royalet
Date Posted: June 23, 2006 at 8:17 AM
LOL, thanks
Posted By: audiocableguy
Date Posted: June 23, 2006 at 2:04 PM
spookiestylez, that was funny!
Posted By: azrapse
Date Posted: June 24, 2006 at 12:45 PM
What purpose does a cap serve????
Posted By: aceracer24
Date Posted: June 24, 2006 at 1:03 PM
To store a small amount of extra charge so when your bass hits ..if the bat and Alt don't have the power to keep up the cap gives your amps a bit of a boost. Then it must recharge in time for the next bass note. As someone said on here....they are just a bandaide. Upgrade your electrical and you will have no need for a cap.
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1968 VW Beetle
Pioneed DEH-780MP, 2 10' Memphis PR104D, Memphis PR500.1, TXC 6.1, MTX Thunder 8502
Posted By: royalet
Date Posted: June 24, 2006 at 5:41 PM
Hey guys what do you think will produce the best quality, I HAVE A SEALED BOX WITH 2 1242 d TYPE R SUBS 12 INCH, I have the option of running 2 alpine m650, or 2 mtx 500d
Posted By: aceracer24
Date Posted: June 24, 2006 at 6:39 PM
royalet, you should start a new thread asking that instead of thread jacking :)But...my .02 says go MTX amps, you can't loose with MTX amps..IMHO anyway.
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1968 VW Beetle
Pioneed DEH-780MP, 2 10' Memphis PR104D, Memphis PR500.1, TXC 6.1, MTX Thunder 8502
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