MD7786 Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 So I burnt a leadwire and the guys at psi told me to make sure volts are staying high enough. They aren't. They sit at 11.2 to 12.2 while bumping hard. I want to sell my car in a few monts but want to bump till then. I have 2 yellow tops. Could I add a xs in trunk also or is the only way is to get a bigger alt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HHR Ed Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 What amps are you running? Quote Ed Lester ShowtimeSPL Host Showtime Electronics Video MarketingMy old Build Loghttp://www.stevemead...08/#entry511451http://www.youtube.com/showtimespl 5 time dB Drag Finalist Last ride 2007 HHR, current dB 153.5 and bass race 149.4 dB. 153.0 dB on music New Ride, 2008 HHR SS. Build under way. Loudest score ever = 171dB 2009 dB Drag Racing, North American Points Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeArZ Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 (edited) Car make and model? What size alt? What is your current electrical setup? And as HHR said, what amps? Edited June 8, 2012 by FeArZ Quote 2009 Tahoe 2000bc Cresendo POWA Need 3500 2 Sundown Zv3 18 high rolled sexiness dual alt bracket with Singer alt(coming soon) Mtx Q(not sure if I'm going to use) Knu wire and RCA's Bass Head Bands Oh and a few pairs of Jordan's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyBoy95 Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 nathan said not to run XS with other brands, in reality it shouldn't be done anyway. But we need to know what amps, ohm load, vehicle alt specs, etc, before telling you anything. Quote Best Score to Date : 160.5 dB Outlaw (47Hz)[4 XM 15's & 2 Taramps Bass 12k's] BL : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/147800-chevyboy95s-4-15s-7krms-wall-1533-db-on-half-power/YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/hitemwiththeflex/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HHR Ed Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 And just as a general tip. here are several ways to keep your voltage maintained as high as possible. 1. Upgrade size of wire on strength of connections from Alternator to Battery and Frame ground. As well as from the battery to the Audio components. This is sometimes called the "Big 3" 2. Reduce the length of all power wire and grounds to the amplifiers, sometimes people leave extra wire tucked under carpets because they think they may need it someday. This reduces the current capacity of the wire. Cut it to length. 3. Properly tune your amplifiers. Gains turned up too much not only add distortion, but they cause the amps to draw more current and run less efficient. 4. Keep your batteries charged. Batteries can be depleted over time. For the last 10 minutes of a car ride, it may be wise to turn down/off your stereo to let the alternator top off the batteries. Or plug in a charger in your driveway/garage. Quote Ed Lester ShowtimeSPL Host Showtime Electronics Video MarketingMy old Build Loghttp://www.stevemead...08/#entry511451http://www.youtube.com/showtimespl 5 time dB Drag Finalist Last ride 2007 HHR, current dB 153.5 and bass race 149.4 dB. 153.0 dB on music New Ride, 2008 HHR SS. Build under way. Loudest score ever = 171dB 2009 dB Drag Racing, North American Points Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HHR Ed Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 nathan said not to run XS with other brands, in reality it shouldn't be done anyway. But we need to know what amps, ohm load, vehicle alt specs, etc, before telling you anything. Actually Nathan said running XS with other brands is not preferred but is possible. You DO NOT want to run XS or any AGM batteries with a battery of a different type or chemistry. Example, a wet cell die hard will not mix with a XS agm type. It is not ideal but Optima and XS batts can be compatible. Quote Ed Lester ShowtimeSPL Host Showtime Electronics Video MarketingMy old Build Loghttp://www.stevemead...08/#entry511451http://www.youtube.com/showtimespl 5 time dB Drag Finalist Last ride 2007 HHR, current dB 153.5 and bass race 149.4 dB. 153.0 dB on music New Ride, 2008 HHR SS. Build under way. Loudest score ever = 171dB 2009 dB Drag Racing, North American Points Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Lightning Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Can't help you out Sir without the information we need to acess your situation ... Quote Kenwood / HELIX / Linear Power (For The Love Of Music) / Brutal Sounds / OverKill Electric Co Questions About Sound Quality ?? Try Here ... Sound Quality, What does it REALLY mean ?? SMD SOTM Winner "White Lightning" 1997 GMT400 Chevy Silverado "The Green Dickle" 1994 GMT400 Chevy "Phantom Dually" Randal's 2007 Chevy Avalanche (we haven't named this one yet) Dylan's "Brutal" 17 Chevy Cruze RS Hatch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD7786 Posted June 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 Ok so right now this is my set up. Jl 1000/1 mono with psi 1200 rms 15. Pioneer avh 4300 dvd. The stock alt is 80 amps and I have 0 gauge from front yellow top to one in rear. Then 0 gauge to cap and then 4 to amp. Haven't done big 3 yet but could it make a big difference. I'm looking at a hifonics brutus amp after my sub is rebuilt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD7786 Posted June 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 2001 camry and the sub is a dual 2 ohm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Futuristic Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 nathan said not to run XS with other brands, in reality it shouldn't be done anyway. But we need to know what amps, ohm load, vehicle alt specs, etc, before telling you anything. Actually Nathan said running XS with other brands is not preferred but is possible. You DO NOT want to run XS or any AGM batteries with a battery of a different type or chemistry. Example, a wet cell die hard will not mix with a XS agm type. It is not ideal but Optima and XS batts can be compatible. he told me that even other brands of AGM batteries can cause the over all lifetime of the xs battery to wear down due to different resting voltage... sorry had to post that lol Quote down rpping vanderbilt. 30 miles from victoria. i own the 3rd loudest setup here out of 3. but i did put together all 3 setups ^^ Cant wait to swalllow Ghost's babies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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