OG BudBone Posted February 24, 2012 Report Posted February 24, 2012 I JUST installed a dc 3.5k, 2 dc lvl 4 m2 My electrical is a xs 5100 up front, xs 3000xp in back with a stock 140 alt with the big 3. My problem is when I get nice and loud, my door speakers and stop playing while the subs keep goin. I have a stock volt meter and it doesn't look tooo bad, my headlights don't dim. Any input is appreciated Quote 1997 Trans Am WS6 Pioneer DEH-P5200HD 2 DC Level 4 M2 12s 4 cubes tuned to about 34hz DC 3.5k 1/0 Welding Supply Ultra Flex Stock 140A alt Stinger Fuses & Fuse Holders XS Power D5100 XS Power XP3000
OG BudBone Posted February 24, 2012 Author Report Posted February 24, 2012 Edit* they dim haha I think I need a new alt :/ Quote 1997 Trans Am WS6 Pioneer DEH-P5200HD 2 DC Level 4 M2 12s 4 cubes tuned to about 34hz DC 3.5k 1/0 Welding Supply Ultra Flex Stock 140A alt Stinger Fuses & Fuse Holders XS Power D5100 XS Power XP3000
Kdub26 Posted February 24, 2012 Report Posted February 24, 2012 (edited) yeah. i would recommend a new alt. edit: i would also recommend a legit voltmeter so you know EXACTLY where your voltage is. you may be dipping below 12v and not even know it Edited February 24, 2012 by Kdub26 Quote 1992 Camry "Stormtrooper"Quantum Audio DVD/USB/AUX 3.5" single din H/UXS D690Cadence 0g wiring and Kicker 4g wiring(2) Selenium 6w4p's(2) Selenium ST200'sKicker 200.4 (mids & highs)(1)Kicker and (2)Stinger RCA'sSecondSkin in trunk and doors12K HIDsMulitcolor Angel EyesSoon to be done:Big 3Mechman H/O Altsubs?amp? That thing is going to eat people nearby cars, unsecured objects, and small childrenFixed!wow nice. i wanted nos on my car but the gf said no. i was just gunna do a 50 shot tho hahaGet a new girlfriend.
OG BudBone Posted February 24, 2012 Author Report Posted February 24, 2012 That would not be good. It seems pretty accurate though Quote 1997 Trans Am WS6 Pioneer DEH-P5200HD 2 DC Level 4 M2 12s 4 cubes tuned to about 34hz DC 3.5k 1/0 Welding Supply Ultra Flex Stock 140A alt Stinger Fuses & Fuse Holders XS Power D5100 XS Power XP3000
Kdub26 Posted February 24, 2012 Report Posted February 24, 2012 its better to know for sure. those stock volt meters werent designed to keep an eye on voltage for audio purposes. i have two voltmeters in my car, one for the front batt, one for the back batt. and with a stock 70amp alt, i never dip below 13ish. better to know for sure with a digital one, or with a dial one that has more voltage marking points Quote 1992 Camry "Stormtrooper"Quantum Audio DVD/USB/AUX 3.5" single din H/UXS D690Cadence 0g wiring and Kicker 4g wiring(2) Selenium 6w4p's(2) Selenium ST200'sKicker 200.4 (mids & highs)(1)Kicker and (2)Stinger RCA'sSecondSkin in trunk and doors12K HIDsMulitcolor Angel EyesSoon to be done:Big 3Mechman H/O Altsubs?amp? That thing is going to eat people nearby cars, unsecured objects, and small childrenFixed!wow nice. i wanted nos on my car but the gf said no. i was just gunna do a 50 shot tho hahaGet a new girlfriend.
Kdub26 Posted February 24, 2012 Report Posted February 24, 2012 IMO: you have a pretty nice setup, and i would hate for you to burn stuff up with poor voltage. i would start with a voltmeter. if you have bad voltage drop, i would then invest in a new alt. you already have good batts, big 3, so next would be the alt Quote 1992 Camry "Stormtrooper"Quantum Audio DVD/USB/AUX 3.5" single din H/UXS D690Cadence 0g wiring and Kicker 4g wiring(2) Selenium 6w4p's(2) Selenium ST200'sKicker 200.4 (mids & highs)(1)Kicker and (2)Stinger RCA'sSecondSkin in trunk and doors12K HIDsMulitcolor Angel EyesSoon to be done:Big 3Mechman H/O Altsubs?amp? That thing is going to eat people nearby cars, unsecured objects, and small childrenFixed!wow nice. i wanted nos on my car but the gf said no. i was just gunna do a 50 shot tho hahaGet a new girlfriend.
KenC210 Posted February 24, 2012 Report Posted February 24, 2012 Just test with dmm to find out if the voltage meter works fine but maybe a new alt is what you need. Whats the car Quote Kids Cadi Power Wheel Build2007 Ford Escape Build2012 Toyota Corolla Build 2013 Toyota Tundra
OG BudBone Posted February 24, 2012 Author Report Posted February 24, 2012 I just don't understand why the subs keep going and the door speakers stop Quote 1997 Trans Am WS6 Pioneer DEH-P5200HD 2 DC Level 4 M2 12s 4 cubes tuned to about 34hz DC 3.5k 1/0 Welding Supply Ultra Flex Stock 140A alt Stinger Fuses & Fuse Holders XS Power D5100 XS Power XP3000
OG BudBone Posted February 24, 2012 Author Report Posted February 24, 2012 And its a 97 trans am ws6 Quote 1997 Trans Am WS6 Pioneer DEH-P5200HD 2 DC Level 4 M2 12s 4 cubes tuned to about 34hz DC 3.5k 1/0 Welding Supply Ultra Flex Stock 140A alt Stinger Fuses & Fuse Holders XS Power D5100 XS Power XP3000
TRTC360 Posted February 24, 2012 Report Posted February 24, 2012 Can we get some pics of your setup, build log maybe, I have the same exact setup but I'm running skar subs. Quote '93 Firebird Formula V8 H/U- Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X395 Mids/Highs Amp- Hifonics ZXI80.4 Wiring-KNU RCA's, Speaker Wire, And Two Runs Of Trystar 1/0 G34 Red Top and a 180amp Ford Alternator www.youtube.com/TRTC360
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