2nd Battery or Capacitor?
05-31-2003, 01:36 PM
#1
Senior Member
True Car Nut
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Halifax, Canada 91SSE / 97SSEi
Posts: 5,857
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
2nd Battery or Capacitor?
Hello all
I'm thinking about either adding a 2nd battery or a capacitor to my sound system.
I run 2 amps, 600w and 450w. I have 3 10" subs.
I realize the capacitor would probably be cheaper, but not by much.
I'm just trying to reduce the "dimming" that occurs when the bass really hits. Although it'* not as bad as when I use my ABS (man that sucks the power.. hehe).
I was just wondering if anyone had any pros/cons to list about either solution?
Thanks
I'm thinking about either adding a 2nd battery or a capacitor to my sound system.
I run 2 amps, 600w and 450w. I have 3 10" subs.
I realize the capacitor would probably be cheaper, but not by much.
I'm just trying to reduce the "dimming" that occurs when the bass really hits. Although it'* not as bad as when I use my ABS (man that sucks the power.. hehe).
I was just wondering if anyone had any pros/cons to list about either solution?
Thanks
05-31-2003, 01:45 PM
#3
Senior Member
Certified GM nut
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Davison,Michigan
Posts: 1,867
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Yeah I would go with a cap I know about the dimming I was running 2 Kicker 10'* and also 2 Kicker 12'* and I couldnt see anything at night. then I bought a lightning audio digital cap and my probs went away.. Remember dont touch the post of the cap together with a screw driver it can and will blow up 
. My friend had a Cav with a cap in his tronk and he didnt secure it and it rolled over to his fender and like welded itself to it and self destructed his rear end. Be Safe 
. My friend had a Cav with a cap in his tronk and he didnt secure it and it rolled over to his fender and like welded itself to it and self destructed his rear end. Be Safe
05-31-2003, 02:07 PM
#4
Senior Member
Posts like a 4 Banger
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Posts: 128
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Ouch I'm looking for a cap and I'll have to keep that in mind. Any brands you guys recommend? A decent one but the lowest price I can find.
05-31-2003, 02:18 PM
#6
Senior Member
True Car Nut
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Halifax, Canada 91SSE / 97SSEi
Posts: 5,857
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thanks for all your info guys..... I think I'm going to get a 1F Lightning Audio cap installed instead of the 2nd batt.
Thanks again
Thanks again
06-01-2003, 11:01 PM
#8
Senior Member
Posts like a Turbo
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Montana
Posts: 301
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
How do you know if you need a 1/2 farad or a 1farad cap? right now i have (uninstalled) a 600.1 kicker amp and a single 12" jl audio sub. but i plan on selling this amp and sub then investing in TWO 1200.1 kicker amp'* and TWO kicker L715'* (kickers solobaric series 15" subs) what would i need? 1/2 or 1?? Or.....1 for each amp? i just dont know...
06-01-2003, 11:07 PM
#9
Senior Member
Posts like a Corvette
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Monticello, Minnesota
Posts: 1,520
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
hey i got a 1 fared digital cap from walmart for 70 bucks...and it works like a charm...before my lights would dim when teh bass hit...now they stay on and strong....try walmart
06-01-2003, 11:22 PM
#10
Senior Member
Certified GM nut
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Davison,Michigan
Posts: 1,867
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
If I were you LowLyfe83 I would go with a 1 F Cap and if that didnt do the trick I would go with 2.. 
but it should do the trick if you have a good Alternator
but it should do the trick if you have a good Alternator