J_DOG_LOZANO Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 Ok so im not a 100% noob lol i know a little more then the basics. I have a pt cruiser with stock alt stock wiring, hc1200 up front(no batteries in back) and 1 run of OFC 1/0 shca, my amp is the saz2500v2 and sus are (2) hds300 12s in a custom box. Now heres my question. My dust caps are getting warm after like 5 mins of playing. I dont beleive they are clipping because my gain is literally bearly on. My voltage drops to 11.8 ish when going hard on it (lol "going hard") so could my subs be 'clipping' just a tad bit cuz of my voltage drop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_DOG_LOZANO Posted April 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 Its not nuthin im really worried about. Is this just normal? Like i said. Gets a lil warm. Its not HOT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathcards Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 get that big 3 done asap along with another battery and/or H/O alt voltage drop like that can fry a good amp so be careful skar sk2500.1 0 gauge power and ground kunukonceptz alpine HUvxi65 components on BA gt-275new build log -> http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/150642-project-d-kon-deathcards-build-log/#entry2148821 2 x-15 sundowns singer alt, odyssey bat, and maxwell ultra caps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTS909 Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 That amp and subs are not happy with you. VM-1 Pioneer DEH-80PRS Hertz HSK 165XL Arc Audio KS 300.2 Linear Power 1002 Full Mods Fi Audio Q 10s Sundown Audio Scv 3000 Big 3 XS Power D5100 Juice Box 20AH Singer Alternator Sky High Wire <p>My Ebay feedback. http://feedback.ebay...tab=AllFeedback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRON Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 Even though you don't believe its not clipping, your ear-meter isn't accurate. Entirely possible that you are clipping or have some other form of distortion. Avalanche Alpine Type S comps Alpine Type S 10'' Alpine MPR-F300 Alpine MRX-M50 Mechamn 270 XS Power d3400s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 My sp4 caps get warm. Built that way, shows they are cooling. Fuck, i even get them hot. But, was told failure is 500plus degrees on the coil. They are NO where near that. That said, im sure you set your gains with a DD1 or Oscope right? I can also see 11.9v after 3-4 songs at full tilt, playing 10hz below tuning, into a slight known clip. so SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_DOG_LOZANO Posted April 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 No i didnt use dd-1 or o scope. Idk how to upload a pic. But its lile LITERALLY bearly creeped up, just enough to hear but not too crazy. As for electrical. Its a long story but its my moms car lol. I have the cash sitting it my bank ready to buy a singer 230A alt. but i havent ordered it yet cuz of diff reasons. Now i dont drive the car. My mom does, she always has bass down all the way. The only time i play it is when doing a vid or like when were on the freeway. It hardly ever gets played Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_DOG_LOZANO Posted April 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 Get at me on instagram @J_DOG_LOZANO too see the pics and stuff, btw thanks for the help guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngbass98 Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 I tuned my zcon 18 with the dd1 and turned the gain down even a little farther and my dust cap get to a mild warm after playing full tilt for a few songs only dropping to 12.9 06 monte carlo 2 12 rockford p3s soundstream rubicon 2500 crescendo audio mezzo 6.5 ct sounds 125.4 execution audio and shca wiring 2 xs d3400 on stock alt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubtuner98284 Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 This may be a bit off subject, but if you don't have a dd1 or can not access one, you can set your gain using a 40Hz test tone. If I were to buy only one thing from SMD it would be the CC-1. I love that thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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