jlr0412jdr1024 Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 I have an 09 Chevy Aveo5 with a Hifonics 2400.1 BRX on 2 Dc level 4's holding at about 13.6 volts on a good bass line and my headlights still dim. I am curious what else I can do to stop them from dimming. I am running a factory battery up front with 2 d3400 in the back all 1/0 wire ofc. Big 3 upgrade. Just not sure what else I need to do to stop the dimming. I have not been able to locate a h/o alt for the car yet so I haven't done that the reason for have the extra batteries. Any help will be appreciated thank you. Current equipment: 2 Dc Audio Level 4 12's Dc Audio 5.0k Alpine Type r components 5.25 and 5.25 Co ax 1 Hifonics brx 640.4 for highs and mids Regular battery and 2 D3400 ALL OF THIS IN A 2009 AVEO 5 AKA THE SMURF TURD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 dont worry about it SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Schenk Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 Hit up singer he should set u right . I love my singer 340 amp alt. did u upgrade your ground on your alt. Did u ground to your frame or shock tower. On 3/28/2014 at 4:22 PM, KyLar96 said: Its all about the music anyway..... Do a proper install, something your happy with, Fuck everyone else...... improve in time, where you can..... its not rocket science... Tiburon build //www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/174059-97-hyundai-tiburon-build-from-ramming-to-slamming-slow-5k-build/ 2000 Mountaineer build http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/186736-2000-mountaineer-build-from-ramming-to-slamming-part-iislow-5k-builddc-audio-americanbassxspowersingerarcaudiostingershcavideo-on-pg7/ 2000 Mercury Mountaineer: Electrical:Singer 360 hairpin powdercoated white alt, Big 4 double run 1/0 SHCA OFC, 4 runs 1/0 OFC SHCA, limitless 70ah, HU: Pioneer deh80prs interiors: Skar sk85.4 on sb acoustics neo dome tweeters 2 Mmats sq4100s on 4 silver flute 8s(4ohm) SUB Stage: 3 DC5K [email protected] on 6 ascendant audio mayhem 12s d1.4s fully loaded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Schenk Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 Hit up singer he should set u right . I love my singer 340 amp alt. did u upgrade your ground on your alt. Did u ground to your frame or shock tower. On 3/28/2014 at 4:22 PM, KyLar96 said: Its all about the music anyway..... Do a proper install, something your happy with, Fuck everyone else...... improve in time, where you can..... its not rocket science... Tiburon build //www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/174059-97-hyundai-tiburon-build-from-ramming-to-slamming-slow-5k-build/ 2000 Mountaineer build http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/186736-2000-mountaineer-build-from-ramming-to-slamming-part-iislow-5k-builddc-audio-americanbassxspowersingerarcaudiostingershcavideo-on-pg7/ 2000 Mercury Mountaineer: Electrical:Singer 360 hairpin powdercoated white alt, Big 4 double run 1/0 SHCA OFC, 4 runs 1/0 OFC SHCA, limitless 70ah, HU: Pioneer deh80prs interiors: Skar sk85.4 on sb acoustics neo dome tweeters 2 Mmats sq4100s on 4 silver flute 8s(4ohm) SUB Stage: 3 DC5K [email protected] on 6 ascendant audio mayhem 12s d1.4s fully loaded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 if he is TRULY staying at 13.5 then hes still in ALT power he doesnt even need the bats....... just saying..... Also, a dc5k ... should be pulling more than that...... again.... just sayin (if your making any power) SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlr0412jdr1024 Posted December 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 I just contacted singer and waiting for a reply from them on the vehicle alt. I thought the same thing about the voltage holding and the 5.0k should be pulling a lot more juice than what it seems to be. I am going to wait until singer gets with me. Thanks for the advice. Also about the alt ground I did not do that I grounded the motor to the header panel and then the battery to the header panel. Do you think I should run a ground off of one the alt bolts to the strut tower or to where? Current equipment: 2 Dc Audio Level 4 12's Dc Audio 5.0k Alpine Type r components 5.25 and 5.25 Co ax 1 Hifonics brx 640.4 for highs and mids Regular battery and 2 D3400 ALL OF THIS IN A 2009 AVEO 5 AKA THE SMURF TURD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 I just contacted singer and waiting for a reply from them on the vehicle alt. I thought the same thing about the voltage holding and the 5.0k should be pulling a lot more juice than what it seems to be. I am going to wait until singer gets with me. Thanks for the advice. Also about the alt ground I did not do that I grounded the motor to the header panel and then the battery to the header panel. Do you think I should run a ground off of one the alt bolts to the strut tower or to where? if your holding ALT voltage.. you dont need a new alt....... Do you dip into the 11's or so? or low 12's? ever? if not.. your ONLY running on alt charge...... Your 5k is wired at 2ohm? also...... a 400amp alt, wont make your lights NOT dim........ your holding over 13 with what you have.... then buy a good CAP......to stop your "dimming" issue......... again.. just saying... SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlr0412jdr1024 Posted December 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 I went out and and ran a 50 hz note for about 1 minute and watched the volt gauge and it did end up dropping as low as 11.9 but on actual music i was dropping only in the the low 13 so i try Do you like bas by Dj magic mike and got it at 12.5 was the lowest that i saw. I am using a singer digital volt gauge. Current equipment: 2 Dc Audio Level 4 12's Dc Audio 5.0k Alpine Type r components 5.25 and 5.25 Co ax 1 Hifonics brx 640.4 for highs and mids Regular battery and 2 D3400 ALL OF THIS IN A 2009 AVEO 5 AKA THE SMURF TURD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 i doubt you will get rid of dimming unless you have HID's. Pretty much a .2volt drop you will notice in your headlights at night. Considering an alternator is not going to react to a change in voltage that small, and quick you could run 15 900 amp alts and you would probably still see your lights dim some. Any time the bass drops or a kick drum hits, that sudden spike in voltage will cause a drop, then your alt starts to do its thing. But you can try if you want. Rest in peace, walled 87 accord build log 03' Corolla build with AA Mayhem inside. My super random youtube channel and terrible camera work. Wiring comparison by CaptainzPlanetz Wire and fuse guide by Guest SyKo13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlr0412jdr1024 Posted December 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 I wasn't sure if there was anything else i could do just wanted to ask the guys that know this stuff a lil better than i do. I thought i had done everything that i could but wanted to make sure. Thanks for all the advice from you guys. You guys are the reason i like this forum so much. All questions are answered quick so i can get my stuff done. Current equipment: 2 Dc Audio Level 4 12's Dc Audio 5.0k Alpine Type r components 5.25 and 5.25 Co ax 1 Hifonics brx 640.4 for highs and mids Regular battery and 2 D3400 ALL OF THIS IN A 2009 AVEO 5 AKA THE SMURF TURD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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