Jared420 Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 i am thinkin about getting a cap. iv heard alot of different things about them some people say they do nothing some people say they make a huge difference. id like to get some input from people who know what there talking about and this forum has helped me more than any local shop so far. what exactly does a cap do, what will it affect, whats involved and needed to install a cap? Quote 2012 silverado ext cab ltz 24" kmc rims AudioQue 2200 Pioneer AppRadio Alpine mrx f35 4 channel Bose mids and highs Iraggi Alt + stock alt in a DC power dual alternator kit Yellowtop+stock under hood 0 gauge Knu wire Big 3 4 gauge stinger (4 chan wiring) 3 DC 10'' LVL3 with LVL4 parts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loganberry Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 most of the time the price of a "decent cap" is as much as a battery just get a battery imo Quote My F-150 Build GET ON THE BANDWAGON what if they tried messing with the amps when the subs werent louder hahah jk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared420 Posted March 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 i am thinkin about getting a cap. iv heard alot of different things about them some people say they do nothing some people say they make a huge difference. id like to get some input from people who know what there talking about and this forum has helped me more than any local shop so far. what exactly does a cap do, what will it affect, whats involved and needed to install a cap? also... would it even be worth it to me? im pushing 1 15'' sub with about 600 rms Quote 2012 silverado ext cab ltz 24" kmc rims AudioQue 2200 Pioneer AppRadio Alpine mrx f35 4 channel Bose mids and highs Iraggi Alt + stock alt in a DC power dual alternator kit Yellowtop+stock under hood 0 gauge Knu wire Big 3 4 gauge stinger (4 chan wiring) 3 DC 10'' LVL3 with LVL4 parts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banginAltima Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 whether are not a cap works depends on the amp. So what are you running? Quote If you build it, db's will come... NSPL World Record Holder Trunk 0-1800 watts---147.9 with 1722 clamped watts @ 40Hz(9-20-09). Competition Only Record Holder Trunk 0-500 watts---148.1 2006 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE Currently Rebuilding.... My 150db Plus Trunk Build I do box designs. [benH] 6:24 pm: clipping doesn't really hurt subs [benH] 6:24 pm: being an idiot is what blows subs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banginAltima Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 with only 600 rms a battery is over kill. You would be wasting money buying a battery. Do your lights dim at night? Quote If you build it, db's will come... NSPL World Record Holder Trunk 0-1800 watts---147.9 with 1722 clamped watts @ 40Hz(9-20-09). Competition Only Record Holder Trunk 0-500 watts---148.1 2006 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE Currently Rebuilding.... My 150db Plus Trunk Build I do box designs. [benH] 6:24 pm: clipping doesn't really hurt subs [benH] 6:24 pm: being an idiot is what blows subs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared420 Posted March 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 whether are not a cap works depends on the amp. So what are you running? kenwood ... 900rms @1 ohm 600 rms@2 and 500 @4 ohms.... or so says the manual Quote 2012 silverado ext cab ltz 24" kmc rims AudioQue 2200 Pioneer AppRadio Alpine mrx f35 4 channel Bose mids and highs Iraggi Alt + stock alt in a DC power dual alternator kit Yellowtop+stock under hood 0 gauge Knu wire Big 3 4 gauge stinger (4 chan wiring) 3 DC 10'' LVL3 with LVL4 parts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noobtastic14 Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 i like them for charging systems that are solid. good alt with a good bat or two, plenty of electrical support and a cap will be positive. your not going to gain any benefit if your using it as a battery- you'll be sadly disappointed -Drew Quote I am a United States Military Arts and Crafts Professional. Sand it off, Paint it on. uhoh_45 said: dont be a pussy P give the jeep to drew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared420 Posted March 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 i like them for charging systems that are solid. good alt with a good bat or two, plenty of electrical support and a cap will be positive. your not going to gain any benefit if your using it as a battery- you'll be sadly disappointed-Drew yea i can really see my headlights dim and all the interior lights on the dash and radio dim a good amount Quote 2012 silverado ext cab ltz 24" kmc rims AudioQue 2200 Pioneer AppRadio Alpine mrx f35 4 channel Bose mids and highs Iraggi Alt + stock alt in a DC power dual alternator kit Yellowtop+stock under hood 0 gauge Knu wire Big 3 4 gauge stinger (4 chan wiring) 3 DC 10'' LVL3 with LVL4 parts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noobtastic14 Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Alt upgrade or new/second battery would have better results, for only a fraction of increased price -Drew Quote I am a United States Military Arts and Crafts Professional. Sand it off, Paint it on. uhoh_45 said: dont be a pussy P give the jeep to drew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Applejack Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 my folks bought me a power cap so im going to use it, 1 farad rockford fosgate for 45 bucks new. Quote Midwest Car Audio is on facebook! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Midwest-Car-Audio-Association/101253286585630 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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