HarrisonGrayLetchworth Posted June 14, 2012 Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 Okay, I have a 2011 mazda 3, Fi SSD's, and an Exile 2400.1. 1/0 wire ran to the trunk along with the big 3. Stock electrical, I dont need to be told how bad this is, i can clearly tell. The gain is turned way down around were my aq1200 was pushing out. So you guys tell me what I need to do. My car has a 100 amp alternator, from what I've seen from searching there isn't an ungrade. So what do I need to do to get it were I can tune my amp where it should be and not have crazy voltage drops. OR is there no hope for that much amp on so small alternator. So much bass my poor car cant handle it, i hope i can keep it. Quote 2011 Mazda 3 Sport -QL-MZD723 Touchscreen -AQ2200 -(2) Fi SSD 12's -4.3 cf box sealed to cabin -1/0 knu power wire -XS D3100 and 102 AH C&D -Big 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarrisonGrayLetchworth Posted June 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Anything? I know it cant stay like it is. Quote 2011 Mazda 3 Sport -QL-MZD723 Touchscreen -AQ2200 -(2) Fi SSD 12's -4.3 cf box sealed to cabin -1/0 knu power wire -XS D3100 and 102 AH C&D -Big 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 call mechman or dc power. the online site is pretty much useless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crandis16 Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 (edited) How is your ground? a poor ground might be a cause Edit: I haven't had this problem so anyone correct me if I'm wrong Edited June 17, 2012 by Crandis16 Quote My Red zx2 Build Log My Black zx2 Build Log My Red zx2 UBL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarrisonGrayLetchworth Posted June 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 call mechman or dc power. the online site is pretty much useless. I contacted mechamn by email, he said there was nothing at this time. Should I call anyways? How is your ground? a poor ground might be a cause Edit: I haven't had this problem so anyone correct me if I'm wrong Grounds up front and back are good, I think my biggest issue is not having enough battery power. I just dont know how much I need and where to look. Quote 2011 Mazda 3 Sport -QL-MZD723 Touchscreen -AQ2200 -(2) Fi SSD 12's -4.3 cf box sealed to cabin -1/0 knu power wire -XS D3100 and 102 AH C&D -Big 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john253a Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 for a start fit the biggest thing you can under the hood min. xs d1200 (and if not fit, try a d925 or d975) with an upgraded ele, but if you have no success, do an off line ele system (separate from car) get a gm 180+amp(220 prefered) alt and fab some brackets and fit that with a xs d3100 or 2 in the rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crandis16 Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 with a DMM check the voltage under the hood. It's funny, the amp will kill itself in order to protect itself lol. Definitely check the voltage to make sure you have enough to sustain an amplifier Quote My Red zx2 Build Log My Black zx2 Build Log My Red zx2 UBL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarrisonGrayLetchworth Posted June 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 for a start fit the biggest thing you can under the hood min. xs d1200 (and if not fit, try a d925 or d975) with an upgraded ele, but if you have no success, do an off line ele system (separate from car) get a gm 180+amp(220 prefered) alt and fab some brackets and fit that with a xs d3100 or 2 in the rear I checked and a d3100 will squeeze under the hood. And I would love to run a sperate system but there is no chance under my hood. with a DMM check the voltage under the hood. It's funny, the amp will kill itself in order to protect itself lol. Definitely check the voltage to make sure you have enough to sustain an amplifier I gotta get a new DMM my last one suffered a painful death installing the box. But full tilt, were the gain is sposed to be, I dont have enough voltage. And when it gets low enough it will goto protect mode. The gain is set right now were it doesn't get close. Quote 2011 Mazda 3 Sport -QL-MZD723 Touchscreen -AQ2200 -(2) Fi SSD 12's -4.3 cf box sealed to cabin -1/0 knu power wire -XS D3100 and 102 AH C&D -Big 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blankskater08 Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 You could try some other alt companies? DC power, Ohio Gen, Singer Alts. Just an idea. Or like they said, some better batts. Quote Old Build Log -2001 Sc2 Build w/ Full Range 8" Rears Other Installs! -06' PT Cruiser w/ Four P2 8s! -Installs for Funsies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarrisonGrayLetchworth Posted June 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 I guess what I'm looking for is someone who has been down this road. Someone pushing around 2-3k on a relitivly small alternator. Ill be honest, a new alt is the last thing I want to do. I goto basic training in september anything over 500-700$ just isnt going to be worth it. Quote 2011 Mazda 3 Sport -QL-MZD723 Touchscreen -AQ2200 -(2) Fi SSD 12's -4.3 cf box sealed to cabin -1/0 knu power wire -XS D3100 and 102 AH C&D -Big 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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