n8ball2013 Posted September 13, 2014 Report Posted September 13, 2014 Well someone and I have been talking and I'm getting ready to plan the next stage of my truck. Yes before its even completely finished. So as power goes up so does my reserve need. I really don't want to put the batteries in the bed. Part of my goal was to keep my truck stock appearing. Batteries in the bed require a cover and alot more wire. Just not worth it to me. Right now I'm toying with the idea of 14 xs 1200s. I believe that I'm going to have the room to do this at a minimum under my wall. with the room to possibly do 20 if needed. For those who forget what I'm working with...... the optimas are 10 inches long and change. Length: 10.06 in Width: 6.94 in Height: 7.88 in The XS are Length – 7.8 inHeight – 6.69 inWidth – 6.54 in So what say you. I'm fairly positive I can fit two rows and then one each off set under hte wall. Anyone have another idea to stay under the wall and give me a bigger reserve? And yes Im fairly positive I can mnake it fit. I fit 12000 watts a wall and 6 batteries in an extended cab This will be nothing. Quote THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger.
Kyblack76 Posted September 13, 2014 Report Posted September 13, 2014 How bout a large cap bank? with some bats just spit balling...... and, i LOVE the idea you have bro.......... go with it. Its winter time, and the time to get rebuilding. Good to hear bro. Quote SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold
n8ball2013 Posted September 13, 2014 Author Report Posted September 13, 2014 no caps at this time. Im still not comfortable with it in its entirety . Quote THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger.
kingsuv Posted September 13, 2014 Report Posted September 13, 2014 My advise is to jenga is as much as can fit. Wasted space because of fitting issues is lost reserve. More smaller batteries is always better then a dead spot because bigger ones won't fit Quote Designing, building, and shipping boxes. Yahoo IM - kingsuv00If the listening level is too loud, please inform the driver, so he can promptly pull over, and let you out. not many cars can get me to pluggin my ears but this one.......damn. I mean the first minute is ok but that thing just really starts digging deeper and deeper in your earhole till you cant stand it no more. Seems like it does it with relative ease....16 12's on 8 amps.........gotta love it.
Kyblack76 Posted September 13, 2014 Report Posted September 13, 2014 no caps at this time. Im still not comfortable with it in its entirety . I understand. Im not either. Was just thinking of footprint VS. Soooooo, how bout something UNDER the bed? If ya feel where im going. Im sure you can fab/weld up something...... again, just spit ballin... Quote SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold
gckless Posted September 13, 2014 Report Posted September 13, 2014 (edited) I second the cap idea. What about keeping what you have, and just adding caps? You've got a lot of free space, and caps are much easier to tetris into those spots than batteries. Plus, well, they're better anyway if you have the charging current there. Edit: You beat me to it. Nevermind. Edited September 13, 2014 by gckless Quote "Clipping" is the biggest forum boner now. It's like witchcraft... it automatically explains just about everything people don't understand. My build log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/200295-gckless-2011-chevrolet-impala/ High resolution photos: Gilbert Kless Photography
Kyblack76 Posted September 13, 2014 Report Posted September 13, 2014 Isnt the 5100 wicked square also? like.. a total cube? Im gonna jump on xs's site..... Quote SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold
n8ball2013 Posted September 13, 2014 Author Report Posted September 13, 2014 Ive thought about the caps added to the batts but they are probably going to be due to get swapped. Even sititng on a charger. I'm going to have to pull them to check them this spring and if they are out might as well make it worthwhile. This will need to support 20k plus as well which is why i was thinkign 20 total. Quote THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger.
gckless Posted September 13, 2014 Report Posted September 13, 2014 Or what about keeping what you have, then adding however many smaller, or even large, batteries you can in a bed toolbox? Yeah, it will be a little more wire, but cheaper in the end I think. Quote "Clipping" is the biggest forum boner now. It's like witchcraft... it automatically explains just about everything people don't understand. My build log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/200295-gckless-2011-chevrolet-impala/ High resolution photos: Gilbert Kless Photography
Kyblack76 Posted September 13, 2014 Report Posted September 13, 2014 Me? id look heavy at the caps, or, i would just run all xs bats If you can squeeze em under the enclosure.... thats cool. But again, can you remove your spare tire, and "faB" something up? there is a lot of room there. Im actually look at that also. Quote SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold
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