SPL2K Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 so in other words, i shouldnt worry?? and its low 12 volt, idk xact, but its low 12 volts....i dont know if its something i should worry about in the furute cause im only pullin 2k watts now, and when everything is done itll be around 4.5-5k, with 2 batts unless i need to buy a third It doesnt matter if you have 1 battery or 100 batteries. If your system and vehicle is drawing more current than your alternator is putting out, eventually your lights will start dimming and your batteries will get down to a point that it will take a LONG time on a battery charger for them to be back at 100%. You either need a better alternator or 2 or you need to have more self-control over the volume knob. Quote Michael Hughes = 6X SPL World Champion - Loudest on the planet in db Drag, USACi, and IASCA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loganberry Posted April 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 It doesnt matter if you have 1 battery or 100 batteries. If your system and vehicle is drawing more current than your alternator is putting out, eventually your lights will start dimming and your batteries will get down to a point that it will take a LONG time on a battery charger for them to be back at 100%. You either need a better alternator or 2 or you need to have more self-control over the volume knob. lol i dont like self control and volume in the same line, lol i think its fine, if i HAVE too ill look into upgrading alts, but ive seen peoples voltage drop ALOT more then mine is...so i guess itll be fine, like i said, its not horably bad, i can just notice it 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...
jmsonoma03 Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 dimming lights are a part of having a system unless you have four alts multiple batts and missinglink adapter you should be fine but i would save up and buy a new alt at at the same time you buy that new bass amp. i have the same problem i know i need a new alt but cant afford one by adding batteries you are putting more of a load on alt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loganberry Posted April 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 dimming lights are a part of having a system unless you have four alts multiple batts and missinglink adapter you should be fine but i would save up and buy a new alt at at the same time you buy that new bass amp. i have the same problem i know i need a new alt but cant afford one by adding batteries you are putting more of a load on alt i can get a new alt...i just dont want too i think ill be ok, thanks for all the help id look to look into the mla thing tho... 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...
sean 371 Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 What you can do is upgrade your wiring going to your fuse box...This should help with the dimming. Quote A couple links to some box builds: Tahoe Box 1, Tahoe Box 2, Nissan Titan, VW GTI, Mini-Bump, Hummer H2, Ford F-150 My own car builds (current setup --- under construction): Overall Thread, Kickpods, Dash, Back Doors Subwoofer Wall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missinglink Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 i can get a new alt...i just dont want tooi think ill be ok, thanks for all the help id look to look into the mla thing tho... Our module works on GM / Ford alternators both stock or after market. Our unit will charge @ 15.3 -15.5v till warm then settles down to 14.7 when hot. I'm not sure on the 12.66 mentioned above but with that number you will always have charging problems. I'm a bass head to so we found a solution why put it in (audio) if you can not beat the hell out of things. There is no need to turn it down boost your voltage up to 15 and slam on (Meade did). Hope this helps, voltage below 13v really can piss off amps. We like to see your batteries resting @ 13+ not playing there. Thank you, MLA Quote missinglinkaudio The United States Marine Corps. When it absolutely, positively has to be destroyed overnight - even if "it" belongs to the base commander... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrick824 Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 The headlights on my Yukon are extremely sensitive. With drop from 14.5 to 12.8 I get crazy disco-like dimming. Its only because the lights get much brighter when they're fed 14+ instead of 12.8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loganberry Posted April 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Our module works on GM / Ford alternators both stock or after market. Our unit will charge @ 15.3 -15.5v till warm then settles down to 14.7 when hot. I'm not sure on the 12.66 mentioned above but with that number you will always have charging problems. I'm a bass head to so we found a solution why put it in (audio) if you can not beat the hell out of things. There is no need to turn it down boost your voltage up to 15 and slam on (Meade did). Hope this helps, voltage below 13v really can piss off amps. We like to see your batteries resting @ 13+ not playing there. Thank you,MLA can i get a pm on the price of one of those? it might help me out alot more then just getting a new alt alltogether 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...
may03LT Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 any voltage drop, even if it remains above 12v will cause a dimming effect. With the exception of HID kits, bulbs work alot like an unregulated power supply, the more they get fed the brighter they get. You are staying above 12v so I wouldn't worry about it. X2 if the headlamp dimming is really annoying (like it was for me) HIDs is the way to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decaf Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 its my stock alt...and i wanna keep that, its 130 amp, ive seen the mla products but did not kno if they worked for stock alts or not mla will not fix the problem 130a x 60% (avergae amperage used by car)= 78a 130-78= 52a no matter how many batts, theres no way thats enough amps to recharge ur batts and supply amps with enough power to not dim and 12v is not great, u should shoot for 13.5-13.8... that would mean ur batts are at full charge almost all the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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