Mikey Bates Posted June 1, 2012 Report Posted June 1, 2012 On a standard system, what's a general rule of thumb on a good voltage? not in a perfect world but realistic one. What should be an epected drop thats safe and such. . . . Whats your systen electrical like and voltage???
RooTxBeeR Posted June 1, 2012 Report Posted June 1, 2012 I have a stock alt/batt and big 3 done in 1awg OFC. I rest idle around 14.2-14.6 depending on the heat of the day. And I can drop to no less than 12.5. getting below that you should be careful, because dipping past 12 is bad. On 11/20/2012 at 8:54 PM, AMI CUSTOMS said: Turned mine up today at a light, guy next to me his steering wheel started moving and he looked over at me like I was a magician lol. On 5/9/2012 at 8:45 PM, skittlesRgood said: fuck the plating. look at what the main metal used is. you could buy unicorn blood plated terminals but if its just covering up dog shit, whats the point On 4/10/2013 at 12:26 PM, mrd6 said: I'll admit, half way through sanding that fiberglass in the rain and cold while I was all itchy I was definitely starting to question why i was doing this haha Soon To Be '04 Ford Escape US Alternator 280A Hairpin D4800 Under the Hood (6) XP3000's in Rear 1/0 SHCA & XS Power 4 runs to back TORK2 kit from Tony @ CE Auto Supply Pioneer DEH-80PRS DD AW6.5 (2) per door *Tweeter Unkown* DD SS4a & C3d (2) SCV4000 @ .5Ohm (2) 15" Sundown Zv5
pa-pa-platypus Posted June 1, 2012 Report Posted June 1, 2012 I have a stock alt/batt and big 3 done in 1awg OFC. I rest idle around 14.2-14.6 depending on the heat of the day. And I can drop to no less than 12.5. getting below that you should be careful, because dipping past 12 is bad. Indeed..this is why i preach getting an external volt meter..once you start dropping into the low 12's MAYBE high 11's..time to back off the volume knob and let everything charge back up for a bit This isn't teeball. YOU DO NOT GET A TROPHY JUST BECAUSE YOU SHOW UP. Put the work in and then maybe get the respect when it has been earned 151.6 with single 12 at 41 hz 153.2 with 2 12's at 43 hz power: dd m4
RooTxBeeR Posted June 1, 2012 Report Posted June 1, 2012 Yup, I tested my car sitting at idle and wanging on it, barely ever touched under 12.5. So I think I am fine for now without a volt meter. WIll need it though once I get my new sub and everything DD-1'd. On 11/20/2012 at 8:54 PM, AMI CUSTOMS said: Turned mine up today at a light, guy next to me his steering wheel started moving and he looked over at me like I was a magician lol. On 5/9/2012 at 8:45 PM, skittlesRgood said: fuck the plating. look at what the main metal used is. you could buy unicorn blood plated terminals but if its just covering up dog shit, whats the point On 4/10/2013 at 12:26 PM, mrd6 said: I'll admit, half way through sanding that fiberglass in the rain and cold while I was all itchy I was definitely starting to question why i was doing this haha Soon To Be '04 Ford Escape US Alternator 280A Hairpin D4800 Under the Hood (6) XP3000's in Rear 1/0 SHCA & XS Power 4 runs to back TORK2 kit from Tony @ CE Auto Supply Pioneer DEH-80PRS DD AW6.5 (2) per door *Tweeter Unkown* DD SS4a & C3d (2) SCV4000 @ .5Ohm (2) 15" Sundown Zv5
C-Fizzy Posted June 1, 2012 Report Posted June 1, 2012 I rest at 13.6 fully warmed up. But only drop to 13 full tilt. Aq3500.1 270 amp alt. 2 xs power xp3000's. under construction I hate People with crappy primered cars rolling on hubcaps that are louder then me. u hate c-fizzy?
Pro7 Posted June 1, 2012 Report Posted June 1, 2012 I have stock alt, big 3, and a d1200 under the hood and only drop to 13.8 full tilt at idle but that's only with 1500 watts but I'm very happy with it Edit: And I charge at 14.2 so only dropping .4v I've gotten a blowjob and picked up my iphone behind her back to see what email notification I got from smd before
Cardboardcat15 Posted June 1, 2012 Report Posted June 1, 2012 I guess a better question would be, what's a safe voltage drop, lol. 220 amp mechman alt DC 2k @ 1ohm d1200 & XP3000 1 run of + and - 1/0 gauge I drop .1 volts at full tilt on a hot day, but I rest at around 14.1~. My Channel on YouTube. Check it out for cinematic-style Car Audio videos. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcSMhtT-rpopJbdybubDgnQ New 2014 Scion TC 4th Wall Build https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/217173-2014-tc-4th-order-build-3-fi-sp4-15s/
8ight Posted June 1, 2012 Report Posted June 1, 2012 At or above your batteries float voltage, preferably at your alternators set point voltage. Turn your car off and put a DMM to your batt posts, keep that number in mind and see if you stay above it. I'm gonna hate
PaCiFiKbAllA Posted June 1, 2012 Report Posted June 1, 2012 just measured mine right now, fully warmed up, charging @ 14.38 1 x Fi Audio SP4 V2 12" D2 Fully Loaded 1 x Wolfram W-4500.1 2 x XS Power D5100's 250A Singer Alternator 2.67 Cubes @ 29hz
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