capacitor... [Archive] - Tampa Racing

Ozorowsky

12-22-2004, 01:00 AM

will I need one? How hard is a capacitor to install? Can I wire up my sub/amp and then add capacitor later without ripping whole interior of car out again? Thanks.

GsEclipse02

12-22-2004, 01:47 AM

there not hard to install .....charge it... wire it ... and good to go you want the wire to be real close to your amp the less travel the power has to go the better

TIM TIM TIM

12-22-2004, 10:49 AM

yeah you can install it down the road. you just tap into your power wire to the amp

TBSpyder

12-22-2004, 04:28 PM

I've yet to see a worthwhile noticeable difference in performance when a cap is used. I personally wouldn't bother unless you run across one at an inccredible deal. In more cases than not however, a better battery, bigger alternator, and/or line driver are the best way to go.

Ozorowsky

12-22-2004, 04:59 PM

I may have to get a bigger alternator, but that pulls more hp away from car right?

Thank you guys for helping keep me from wasting money.

TBSpyder

12-22-2004, 06:06 PM

Not too sure about any negative affects on performance caused by a larger alternator. What size amp(s) are you using and what makes you think your factory electrical system will be insufficient?

Ozorowsky

12-22-2004, 07:27 PM

Not using an amp yet. I put ASP underdrive pullies on my car and was having problems, car wouldn't hold enough of a charge at night with lights on and radio going and ac. My headunit is a pioneer. Well, I upgraded to an overdrive alternator pulley and things are good now, just curious if things are gonna be bad again when I put the sub and amp on

TBSpyder

12-22-2004, 09:25 PM

Sounds like you're in a bit of a bind. The car audio and performance world don't usually mix too well. If your problem is that serious though, you're definetly going to want to look into an alternator upgrade....a cap just isn't going to cut it.

Bumpin Expo

12-22-2004, 10:28 PM

cap wont cut it in ur situation here, its just going to add another load onto your battery thus causing it to go dead quicker. basily a cap is a small battery that discharges power very quickly and rapidly

get a bigger battery or alt

Ozorowsky

12-22-2004, 10:49 PM

You think a bigger battery will help me? Bigger in what way? CCA?

TIM TIM TIM

12-23-2004, 12:37 AM

yellow top.

CantInjaDisNinja

12-24-2004, 01:19 PM

I agree with the yellow top idea. Also consider doin the big three. I have never beleived in using caps. There more of just a look good type of ornamet, they really dont do much. Its just another device your car has to charge.

TIM TIM TIM

12-24-2004, 01:23 PM

yeah i bought caps and now i regret it, they say it helps your lights not dim, ehhh wouldnt go that far, there is a VERY VERY Small noticable differance.

GsEclipse02

12-24-2004, 02:21 PM

to me the cap helps your lights not dim but all its doing is its not takeing so much current from your batterey at 1 time......... just buy a yellow top i just got 1 today ... but if u really want to buy a cap im selling mine in perfect shape 2.4 F. pm me if u would like

Ozorowsky

12-24-2004, 05:01 PM

I'm just trying to do my first stereo install right. I am not looking to spend any more money than I have to. Thank you all for the info.

GsEclipse02

12-25-2004, 01:12 AM

Originally posted by Ozorowsky
I'm just trying to do my first stereo install right. I am not looking to spend any more money than I have to. Thank you all for the info.

installing it is not the hard part picking out the right subs and amp is ... diont know how many systems ive gone threw...

TBSpyder

12-25-2004, 11:54 AM

IMO, a good system is 75% install, 25% equipment. And caps are not advertised to have any effect on lights dimming....that's not what they're sold for at all.

GsEclipse02

12-25-2004, 01:06 PM

Originally posted by TBSpyder
IMO, a good system is 75% install, 25% equipment. And caps are not advertised to have any effect on lights dimming....that's not what they're sold for at all.

what all is considerd installing?

i dont think you can make wal mart subs sound good thats just what i think you have to have some decent shit to work with ...

TBSpyder

12-25-2004, 02:18 PM

Originally posted by GsEclipse02
what all is considerd installing?

Choosing the right equipment combinations, speaker locations, wiring, sound dampening, enclosure, etc..

Actually, I saw this guy on another forum awhile ago who would take even a low end sub (ie, a single rf punch 12) and hit 145-155dbs.. His enclosures were far from average however. He's a big name in the audio world....can't remember all the specifics though.

camarochick

12-25-2004, 03:21 PM

well, here's what I ended up with...

Kicker Comp VR sub
Kicker 356xi amp
Pionerr 8200R deck
Subthump Stealth and amp racks
Sony Xplod front speakers
Rockford Fosgate Rears
Stock Mids (For now)

What do you guys think of this system?

GsEclipse02

12-26-2004, 11:32 AM

i just installd my yellow top and wow so much better then a cap.... im just sitting in my drive way and my stereo is on and my rpms dont even drop they just sit at 1100.... i mean stereo isnt as big as it use to be .... its only 1 jl audio w3 but it still hits pretty damn hard...

93ex

12-26-2004, 06:03 PM

Originally posted by TBSpyder
Choosing the right equipment combinations, speaker locations, wiring, sound dampening, enclosure, etc..

Actually, I saw this guy on another forum awhile ago who would take even a low end sub (ie, a single rf punch 12) and hit 145-155dbs.. His enclosures were far from average however. He's a big name in the audio world....can't remember all the specifics though.

LIke the guy with 6.5's in a snailshell, hitting 150+

Bumpin Expo

12-26-2004, 07:30 PM

but the snail shell was supposed to sound dirty as hell. But thats crazy non the less

Camaro Chick, thats a pretty good system for a first one. nothing to complain about

As for the yellow top I love mine i couldnt go on without it

TBSpyder

12-26-2004, 07:46 PM

Originally posted by GsEclipse02
i just installd my yellow top and wow so much better then a cap.... im just sitting in my drive way and my stereo is on and my rpms dont even drop they just sit at 1100.... i mean stereo isnt as big as it use to be .... its only 1 jl audio w3 but it still hits pretty damn hard...

Your RPM's dropped with bass notes before??

GsEclipse02

12-26-2004, 08:30 PM

Originally posted by TBSpyder
Your RPM's dropped with bass notes before??

they would dropp to 700 or so....

TIM TIM TIM

12-26-2004, 11:08 PM

mine drop.. with 2 caps. there a waste. and i have a pretty strong altanator from teh factorty