bmxkid92 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 again just trying to check out my options to get the most for my buck. but capacitors. do they provide a positive when it comes to power in a system on a stock alt or a negative over all. DC 1.2 k and 90.4 is what I would be running with xs power under the hood and one in the trunk. <--or not. I dont know yet. just trying to get the most input before I go get something I dont truely need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bump4life Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 a normal car audio capacitor you get at best buy? Like 1 Farad? is that the type of capacotor you are talking about? if so, dont waste the money. put money into OFC wiring tons of it, and batteries and alt Buyer/Seller Feedback Thread: http://www.stevemead...5015-bump4life/ MB C220 153 Trunk Car Build Log: http://www.stevemead...d/#entry1840136 MB C280 Ipad Dash SQ Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/194484-bump4lifes-new-benz-tony-c-relay-kit-pictures-ce-electric-audison-front-stage-installed/ My SPL Log: http://www.stevemead...__fromsearch__1 BMW M340 xDrive Stock, for now. Corner Load 10" maybe soon. But does 10s in the 1/4... Best Scores out of a trunk 153.0 sealed legal full tilt clamped 5524 @ 42 hz 154+ windows down, 155+ kick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Assuming supercaps vs. a useless 500kμF (half farad) cap that you would find at a store Advantages: Extremely low resistance, no "resting" voltage. Helps to stabilize voltage Disadvantages: Lack of capacity, cost. Plan to spend $3-400 on caps and wiring for a single bank ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmxkid92 Posted May 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 a normal car audio capacitor you get at best buy? Like 1 Farad? is that the type of capacotor you are talking about? if so, dont waste the money. put money into OFC wiring tons of it, and batteries and alt i was talking about a 50 farad and up.but i got my anwser from the first 2 replies.alt and battery upgrade it is lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bump4life Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 a normal car audio capacitor you get at best buy? Like 1 Farad? is that the type of capacotor you are talking about? if so, dont waste the money. put money into OFC wiring tons of it, and batteries and alt i was talking about a 50 farad and up.but i got my anwser from the first 2 replies.alt and battery upgrade it is lol even 50 Farads dont waste the money. now 500Farads, well now we are getting somewhere. Buyer/Seller Feedback Thread: http://www.stevemead...5015-bump4life/ MB C220 153 Trunk Car Build Log: http://www.stevemead...d/#entry1840136 MB C280 Ipad Dash SQ Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/194484-bump4lifes-new-benz-tony-c-relay-kit-pictures-ce-electric-audison-front-stage-installed/ My SPL Log: http://www.stevemead...__fromsearch__1 BMW M340 xDrive Stock, for now. Corner Load 10" maybe soon. But does 10s in the 1/4... Best Scores out of a trunk 153.0 sealed legal full tilt clamped 5524 @ 42 hz 154+ windows down, 155+ kick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philrab Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Tony D'Amore's a much smarter guy than I am. This was his experience. http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167043-ad-1-amplifier-dyno-answers-question-do-caps-work/ Good enough for me. 2015 Toyota Tacoma Build Thread 2007 Mazda 3; 5000K HID's, Kenwood Excelon KDC-X997, Infinity Reference 6.5 comps in front and coaxials in the rear doors, JL 320.4 four channel, Rab Designs built ported enclosure with an SA12, Kenwood monoblock, Redline Leater shift boot/e-brake boot/center console cover, JBR short shifter/shifter bushings/rear motor mount. Build Thread 1996 Mazda Miata: Kenwood Excelon HU, Alpine speaker in the doors, Clearwater (miata specific) headrest speakers. 1994 Mazda Protege: Kenwood Excelon HU, Infinity Reference 2 ways all around, 2x RF Punch 10's in ported boxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bump4life Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Tony D'Amore's a much smarter guy than I am. This was his experience. http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167043-ad-1-amplifier-dyno-answers-question-do-caps-work/ Good enough for me. those werent with super caps though. the capacitance we are talking about makes that test look like childs play. although that test is the foundation for what supercaps can do for you. Buyer/Seller Feedback Thread: http://www.stevemead...5015-bump4life/ MB C220 153 Trunk Car Build Log: http://www.stevemead...d/#entry1840136 MB C280 Ipad Dash SQ Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/194484-bump4lifes-new-benz-tony-c-relay-kit-pictures-ce-electric-audison-front-stage-installed/ My SPL Log: http://www.stevemead...__fromsearch__1 BMW M340 xDrive Stock, for now. Corner Load 10" maybe soon. But does 10s in the 1/4... Best Scores out of a trunk 153.0 sealed legal full tilt clamped 5524 @ 42 hz 154+ windows down, 155+ kick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwannabeloud Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Would it be worth buying one bank of supercaps for a 5k? I don't put images in my signature to let people know I mean business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmxkid92 Posted May 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Im just gonna go with alt and battery upgrades because that seems to be the most cost effective and the longevity is more promising by what ive read and seen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Would it be worth buying one bank of supercaps for a 5k? Try 2 IMO ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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