MarcoCaparrotta Posted February 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 no big 3 You're still looking for a problem? you think so? Even on 1000 watts you need a big 3? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcoCaparrotta Posted February 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 to the body? where on the body? that gives thousands of different location possibilities. why isnt it on the frame? you never said you checked the power wire connections, at the fuse holder etc. that can be the problem too Picture is on its way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranny Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 no big 3 You're still looking for a problem? you think so? Even on 1000 watts you need a big 3? its recommended even for the smallest of systems or aftermarket mods. stock charging cable is small as shit (like 10-8 gauge) and is useless for higher power applications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmike Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 (edited) so go get you a dmm and check your positive and negative voltage at the amp if its not reading almost the same as the positive and negative at the battery,then you have resistance either in your wires or the connections, some wires corrode over time and can cause resistance. if your voltage is only off a little bit this is probably not your problem, but it is a process of elimination. Edited February 20, 2012 by Bmike Quote 2007 trailblazer lthead unit- pioneer p4300dvd crescendo ft-1 supertweeters pioneer m650 pros audiocontrol 2xs crossover Rockford fosgate p200-2 highsrockford fosgate p400-2 mids1- fi btl 18amps- saz 3500battery- evermax in front, 2 9a31 dekas in rearwires all knuconceptz 1/0 and rcas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zack_e89 Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 (edited) no big 3 You're still looking for a problem? you think so? Even on 1000 watts you need a big 3? I've seen some cars have 1500 rms with no big 3 upgrade and some cars needing big 3 done with 750 rms. It's all about the specific vehicle/situation. Lots of variables....But the big 3 is a must IMO, especially if you're having power issues. Edited February 20, 2012 by zack_e89 Quote 97 Suburban 8 custom PSI Platform 3 18's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 no big 3 You're still looking for a problem? you think so? Even on 1000 watts you need a big 3? I've seen some cars have 1500 rms with no big 3 upgrade and some cars needing big 3 done with 750 rms. It's all about the specific vehicle/situation. Lots of variables....But the big 3 is a must IMO, especially if you're having power issues. Let me say that doing the big 3 is also a safety upgrade too. Figure that a 1000 watt system will draw between 100 and 150 amps, plus the stock electrical and BAM: you have 200+ amps on tiny little wires that weren't designed to go over 100 amps. Hello fire. Quote ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zack_e89 Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 no big 3 You're still looking for a problem? you think so? Even on 1000 watts you need a big 3? I've seen some cars have 1500 rms with no big 3 upgrade and some cars needing big 3 done with 750 rms. It's all about the specific vehicle/situation. Lots of variables....But the big 3 is a must IMO, especially if you're having power issues. Let me say that doing the big 3 is also a safety upgrade too. Figure that a 1000 watt system will draw between 100 and 150 amps, plus the stock electrical and BAM: you have 200+ amps on tiny little wires that weren't designed to go over 100 amps. Hello fire. Couldn't agree with you more....fire in car = bad Quote 97 Suburban 8 custom PSI Platform 3 18's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathewdylang Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 as stated check all positive connections to the amp starting at your battery and working back to the amp. even if it "looks" connected doesnt mean it has good connection.. lightly pull on the wires. see if any give. check check again. also check voltage with the truck off and on. and check voltage from battery back making stops between at the posts on your fuse holder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFF Larry Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Make sure none of the wires are getting hot. And get the big 3 done and out of the way. You won't have to worry about it in the future. Quote Team Clearly Louder (MECA)Team DC Audio ++* SELLING the CACTUS SOUNDS K12 for $1550 shipped *++ HMU!!! 3 flips. nollie flips. big flips. hardflips. - steez Youtube Channel My Build Log 95 Bonneville SSE - WALLED/4th Order - ~30 cubes - *thanks LoganBerry, CortezDVT, Cj18, SuperCharged DC, Ryan-RAM Designs,LoudNLow931* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcoCaparrotta Posted February 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Thanks everyone for the help. Im going to call up the owner of the truck right now and tell him the news and show him this forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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