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Old 01-22-2007, 05:08 PM   #1
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what type of capacitor do i need for my sound system? i have 2 12' cvr, pioneer headunit, soundstream epicenter, and a rockford 325.1 amp
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Old 01-22-2007, 06:52 PM   #2
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NONE!!! You do not need a cap. Would be absolutely wasting your money. They put more of a strain on your charging system!!!!!!!
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Old 01-22-2007, 07:28 PM   #3
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NONE!!! You do not need a cap. Would be absolutely wasting your money. They put more of a strain on your charging system!!!!!!!
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A cap is a bandaid. Invest in a optima battery and higher output alternator. With your setup, you need neither.
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Old 01-22-2007, 08:30 PM   #4
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Funny, I was gonna suggest the battery and high-output alternator until I read PReals post, now I am just a copy-cat []
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Old 01-22-2007, 10:44 PM   #5
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Someone else has to help be the voice of reason around here.
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Old 01-22-2007, 11:39 PM   #6
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I'm weak......I just can't do it. You will have to go on without me [&o]
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Old 01-23-2007, 01:48 AM   #7
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agreed, caps are just a band aid. Investing the money in a better battery and some wire to upgrade the big 3 would be $$$ better spent.
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Old 01-23-2007, 03:03 AM   #8
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Just like TTocs said the big 3 are to be upgraded first, and unless you plan on running those "sweet" 12's in IASICA or some random SPL comp, then stay away from caps.
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Old 01-23-2007, 02:22 PM   #9
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well with that setup my lights still dim and thats without the electric fan on. i just did the 3g alt conversion and the duralast gold on it isnt even 4 months old yet. what could be the problem?
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Old 01-23-2007, 03:36 PM   #10
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The big three upgrade is a must.

In order to provide sufficent current flow with little resistance, you need to increase the diameter of the 3 primary wires of the electrical system. I used 1/0 gauge on my pathfinder and will use 1/0 or 2 gauge on the mustang when the time comes.
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