ShadowWolf9 Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 (edited) I'm relatively new to car audio. I've only been dabbling in it for a year and since I have a new car I have the shop do most of the install work to avoid screwing things up. With this topic I'm looking for any advice you guys could lend me as I transition into a full build for my car. Car: 2009 Honda Accord Sedan Currently Installed: AVH-P3200DVD 4awg Streetwire JL 10w6v2 in sealed enclosure JL 500/1v2 Plan to Install: AA Havoc 12" in ported enclosure SAZ-1500D 1/0 Stinger kit ESK 3-way Hertz Speakers SAZ 100.2 Rammat BXTII Deadening (I plan on removing the rear speakers entirely as well) Right now what I'm concerned about is the electrical. I'm running stock batt and alt. Would it be better to upgrade my main battery or just get one for the trunk? Both? Should I upgrade the alt? I don't know the amperage of the stock alt so I'll have to get back to you guys on that one. Also, I haven't done the Big 3 either. How much 1/0 wire would suffice for the process? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated Edited March 24, 2011 by ShadowWolf9 Quote 2009 Honda Accord EX-L System in the works: Pioneer AVH-3200DVD (check) Hertz Mille MLK165 (check) SAX-125.2 (check) AA Havoc 12" Ported (check) SAZ-1500D (check) 1/0awg Knu Kolossus Flex (check) XS Power D3400 (check) Stock 120amp Alternator SS Damplifier Pro (check) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supercharged DCs Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 If your only planning to run 1600w or so, I would suggest getting another battery in the back ( XS D3400 should do the job) and doing the Big 3, though I'm not sure how much wire you would need. You shouldn't need to upgrade your alt for that amount of power, though it wouldn't hurt any to do so. Quote Bassless once again. Can't seem to keep a system for more than a few weeks Saving for a '06 Nissan 350z, look for build around June 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kryptonite Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 U have a 130a alternator, u should be ok, u will see voltage drop but an extra battery in back will help tremendously with the big 3. Bigger the better Quote DC SOUND LAB NUT HUGGERCurrently Own 4 - 18" lvl 6s (m3) w/full Carbon Fiber option 2 - DC 5k lvl 4 motor lvl 2 motor On 8/2/2013 at 8:13 PM, n8ball2013 said: this is much worse. Its old n8 without the time or patience to hold fucking hands. I'm supposed to be doing school work but yet here i am making sure jr fuck fuck isn't trying to poke the other kids with a stick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprkn_ranger Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 You can probably figure on about 8-10ft of wire for the big 3. Quote Check out my build log! 4 Havocs in a blowthrough http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/187506-sprkn-rangers-blowthrough-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamHT Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 I would upgrade the primary battery and add a battery in the back. XS of course. Quote Tell me...does this smell like chloroform to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8ball2013 Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 you have your own tools and all that? you're close to me Quote THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamHT Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Hint hint ^ Quote Tell me...does this smell like chloroform to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowWolf9 Posted March 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Not sure if I'd have everything required, but I've definitely got a good supply of tools. All I have so far is the sub and amp. The box is coming from Argent Audio and I'm planning on buying the rest within the next 2 weeks. I've been searching my local area for a respected shop to install everything. There's not much around here. Quote 2009 Honda Accord EX-L System in the works: Pioneer AVH-3200DVD (check) Hertz Mille MLK165 (check) SAX-125.2 (check) AA Havoc 12" Ported (check) SAZ-1500D (check) 1/0awg Knu Kolossus Flex (check) XS Power D3400 (check) Stock 120amp Alternator SS Damplifier Pro (check) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8ball2013 Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 nope i know hollywood sounds in newburgh but you'll get killed on the price if you have the box coming thats the hard part. running the wire hooking up the amps is cake. Quote THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowWolf9 Posted March 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 nope i know hollywood sounds in newburgh but you'll get killed on the price if you have the box coming thats the hard part. running the wire hooking up the amps is cake. Yeah, I actually have a friend that could help with running wires. I wanted to find a shop that could make a baffle for the Hertz speakers and deaden my doors. Quote 2009 Honda Accord EX-L System in the works: Pioneer AVH-3200DVD (check) Hertz Mille MLK165 (check) SAX-125.2 (check) AA Havoc 12" Ported (check) SAZ-1500D (check) 1/0awg Knu Kolossus Flex (check) XS Power D3400 (check) Stock 120amp Alternator SS Damplifier Pro (check) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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