Chris Bastin Posted July 14, 2014 Report Posted July 14, 2014 So some background info first: I have an 06 MINI Cooper JCW Convertible. It has a 120A alternator and 450 CCA battery (pretty weak electrical). I have the following equipment to install: Sounstream REF4.760 (80A fuse) to be run @ 4ohm, RE Audio CTX 3200.1 (90A fuse) to be run @ 1ohm. I've been advised to not upgrade my battery to a larger capacity because the alternator can't handle it and would no longer be covered under warranty if something would happen. I can't upgrade my alternator because, well, I can't find one, anywhere. I'm going to upgrade the Big 3 but other than that, I'm kind of out of options. So my question is this: What brand, type, size capacitor would you recommend (if any) to help bolster my electrical system in the MINI? I know I'm opening a can of worms here. I've read many debates about whether they work or not and they tend to get heated. But I'm sure there's someone here that has had good experiences and knows what to buy if you have to go that route. So if you could, please help me out here. I'm not trying to start a argument, I just want some boom in my zoom without frying my MINI. I fuckin' love this car! Just want better tunes than the norm. Aaaaand, GO!
Bump4life Posted July 14, 2014 Report Posted July 14, 2014 increase the battery capacity. that will be fine. any mods you do will void warranty. how is your car a 06 and still under warranty? add a second battery in back if you dont want to replace stock battery. DO NOT add a capacitor. 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
Chris Bastin Posted July 14, 2014 Author Report Posted July 14, 2014 I bought it last September with 39k on the odometer. It is a certified MINI so it has a 2 year warranty and I bought an extended warranty. Covered for the next 5 years.
Bump4life Posted July 14, 2014 Report Posted July 14, 2014 I bought it last September with 39k on the odometer. It is a certified MINI so it has a 2 year warranty and I bought an extended warranty. Covered for the next 5 years. add a battery in the back. your alt will be fine. 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
White Lightning Posted July 14, 2014 Report Posted July 14, 2014 Adding weight to a fuel economical car ... Nice 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
Bump4life Posted July 14, 2014 Report Posted July 14, 2014 he doesnt want to change the stock battery. so i gave him another option. hell he could add a bank of supercaps but i really doubt that is in his capabilities at this time. adding a system really isnt keeping weight down for fuel economy so whats another 30 lb 35 ah battery. not much. 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
Chris Bastin Posted July 14, 2014 Author Report Posted July 14, 2014 Battery is in the back in those year MINIs. Trouble is, there won't be much room left for the sub enclosure or amp(s) if I add another battery. MINI convertibles have to be the most difficult car to install audio into. I had hell in my last MINI and it was a hatchback. Still fit a 15 in there though.....
Chris Bastin Posted July 14, 2014 Author Report Posted July 14, 2014 It's more fuel efficient than most, but far from economical. It's 0-60 in 6s and 210HP. I can't keep my foot off the gas enough to make it economical.
JEFFYBOI Posted July 14, 2014 Report Posted July 14, 2014 120 Amp alt should have no problem keeping a extra battery charged up. If your roughly only running about 2k i would say upgrade all your wire and throw a battery in the trunk and be done with it. "Toyota Camry rebuild page 21 (link)http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/183768-94-crossfire-camry-18s-walled-singer-alt-has-arrived-rebuild-starts-pg-10/page-21 PIONEER DEH-P8400BH 2 CROSSFIRE C5 1700D 2 CROSSFIRE C7 18 HOOD. NSB GROUP48 TRUNK SMS AGM400 DUAL RUNS X SCORP 1/0 OFC 275A SINGER ALT. DYNAMAT XTREME SOUNDSTREAM TA4.280 PIONEER COMPONENTS
pioneerforlife Posted July 14, 2014 Report Posted July 14, 2014 a cap wont do anything. but an extra batt will. that would be your best bet imo 2007 Ford Focus SES Hatchback Pioneer HU 4 Digital Designs 9515i's in a B pillar. 2 Soundstream XXX 15K's (running at 16 volts) Soundstream Mids/Highs in custom door panels (getting rebuilt soon) Soundstream TA2.160 and TA2.400 Sky High and KNU wiring 3 Banks of Maxwell caps Winston Lithium (not a fan) Bump4Life 250 Amp Alt. aka USAlternators Soundstream Focus and Avenger Build Log Instagram @p4linnovation YouTube: Team Blowin Loud
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