bigjsurdaddy Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 I know that I will be asking some stupid questions about batteries but I am kind new to the whole thing. Right now I have a stock batt, a 12 kicker l7, a 3 farad cap and running about 900 watts rms. I want to upgrade to 2 12's, a bigger ported box and a RF t1500bd. I was wondering if I should get a large farad cap or should I go with a second battery. If I go with a second batt do I have to charge it? Or should I run another wire from my alt to it. If I do that will it drain my alt? I only have a stock alt because no one makes a Ho one. By the way it's a 2007 KIA optima 4 cylinder if anyone knows of any alts. Any support would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooshort064 Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 I would would most definate do a second battery ...... try a kinetik hc-600 it is said to be more powerful than 100 1 farad capacitors .... and about the same price as a farad cap ! I have 2 of these and they kick ass to tell you the truth ! http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_7324_K...C+KHC+600-.html Quote 95 Civic Coupe Pioneer AVH-P7600DVD Kinetik HC-1200 In Front Kinetik HC-2000 In Rear Memphis 16-MCA3004 2 X Memphis 16-MCD1000 With Maxxsonics MLX-100 2 X DC LVL 4 XL 12's Pioneer Premier TS-C720PRS In Door's Kenwood KFC-6982ie In Rear Deck All Memphis Wire/Rca's and misc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjsurdaddy Posted August 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 i heard that the 600 was only good for like 700 watts of support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basshead08 Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 capacitors are almost completely useless in most applications. Always go battery over cap. Quote System tear out has begun...Out with the old i have a iq of 128 i graduated at the top of my class tell me how im reatrded you are the 1 thats dumb as hell you can't even spell Look at the underlined text hahahahahahahaha I think of it as the virgin losing the virginity technique not just jumping in to it, and pounding away, but going at it slowly over time, to get to that full extreme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiej Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 I would would most definate do a second battery ...... try a kinetik hc-600 it is said to be more powerful than 100 1 farad capacitors .... and about the same price as a farad cap ! I have 2 of these and they kick ass to tell you the truth ! http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_7324_K...C+KHC+600-.html Actually, the XS Power D680 (same size as above) will produce much more power than 100 1 farad capacitors, and is good for up to 1,000W of power! Not to mention big supporters of SMD They can also be purchased through Mechman, Darvex, ***, and many others trusted supporters of SMD Quote XS POWER Batteries, Chargers & Accessories 888-4XS-POWER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainzPlanetz Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Battery always......and about wiring you just run a 1/0 wire to the back positive of the front battery to positive of the rear battery, you can also do the same for the grounds but is not needed, then sand an area off good and ground the rear battery to the chassis, and connect your amp to the rear battery. Quote ¿ǝɯɐƃ ǝɥʇ Trolls never learn............ All BS aside, If I see one more comment in here that is NOT about the pre-sale, I will start the vacations. And that includes the trolls feeding the trolls. YOU THE ONE THAT SOUND LIKE A OGER AND HUMPBACK/TROLLS? Add "SMDLIFER" on Xbox LIVE to play with other SMD members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjsurdaddy Posted August 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Actually, the XS Power D680 (same size as above) will produce much more power than 100 1 farad capacitors, and is good for up to 1,000W of power! Not to mention big supporters of SMD They can also be purchased through Mechman, Darvex, ***, and many others trusted supporters of SMD i was going for two kicker l7's for now with the t1500bd from RF. what battery do you suggest for that. i called dc power yesterday and they said that they can make me a 270xp for my car. with that do you think i need to charge the second batt at all or do you think the alt should do the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiej Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 i was going for two kicker l7's for now with the t1500bd from RF. what battery do you suggest for that. i called dc power yesterday and they said that they can make me a 270xp for my car. with that do you think i need to charge the second batt at all or do you think the alt should do the trick. I would suggest replacing your starting battery with an equal sized XS Power (likely a D3400) and running a D680 in the rear right next to the amp as a little extra supplement to the amp. With the DC Power 270xp and these two batteries you will be in great shape! Quote XS POWER Batteries, Chargers & Accessories 888-4XS-POWER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjsurdaddy Posted August 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 (edited) I would suggest replacing your starting battery with an equal sized XS Power (likely a D3400) and running a D680 in the rear right next to the amp as a little extra supplement to the amp. With the DC Power 270xp and these two batteries you will be in great shape! i drive a 2007 kia optima with the 2.4l 4 cyliner motor. i don't think the 3400 will fit. Edited August 20, 2009 by bigjsurdaddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiej Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 i drive a 2007 kia optima with the 2.4l 4 cyliner motor. i don't think the 3400 will fit. Do you know what size the stock battery is? I can look it up at the office tomorrow and let you know what fits! Quote XS POWER Batteries, Chargers & Accessories 888-4XS-POWER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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