tonksie93 Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 So i have a 3000w rms system running off a 180a alternator. I have just done the big 3 with 0 gauge but i am still getting some voltage drop with heavy bass hits. I cannot get a bigger alternator than the one currently fitted to my car (BMW F30). I only ever listen to my system with the engine running so i’m not sure if a second battery or capacitor would help or cause more drain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 What is "some" drop? SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonksie93 Posted September 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 On some songs with really low frequencies the voltage will drop from 14.8v to 12.7v but on others it will drop into the 13’s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelihagen Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 Second battery for sure. It will help a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronT Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 Second battery will help also back off gain just a bit. You should stay 13 consistently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike4068 Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 I'm running a Rockford t2500-1bdcp and a t1000-4ad on a 240 amp alternator, a Northstar group 31 and a Northstar smsagm220 and I stay in the mid 13s on the most demanding songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soccerballzs Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 Alternator. http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/garage/vehicle/2438-jeep-commander/I Pioneer P99RSAmpere 38002-Ampere 125/44-6.5 inch Hertz HSK XL Mids4-8 inch JL Audio ZR Midwoofer 2-5.25 Satori Mids2-Morel Tweeters, 2 Hertz Milles 3 inch on A pillars2-Hertz Silk tweeters DC Audio Level 5/12 Skyhigh Wire Mechman 320 XS Power D3100MO Funniest Thread of the Year 2013: http://www.stevemead...dy-being-a-pos/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonksie93 Posted September 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 I cannot upgrade my alternator, unless anyone here knows where to get one for a BMW F30? Would swapping my OEM battery for a AGM one first help with volt drop even if i only play with the engine running? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronT Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 Call custom electrical service in Ohio they seem to be the ones to go to for hard to find alternators they were the only ones that had one for my Ford escape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 If 12.7 is the worse, and its only here and there,.. i wouldnt do anything. If you hold 13,... meh... roll with it. Save your money. 12.7 is battery rest, its just fine. Especially if this is at idle banging. Is the worse drop with some rev, or at idle ? SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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