ATLien Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 1) At what point would you suggest upgrading to the big three? (200W, 500W, 1000W, 2000W) 2) If someone has a system that really needs the big three but has not installed it yet, what are some of the symptoms besides lights dimming? (mine don't dim at all. Just trying to figure out if I actually need it) ~BONUS QUESTION~ 3) I have a 5.9V8 in my truck and I was fucking around yesterday. I hopped in on a cold start, blasted the fuck out of my system, and floored it down the road. It didn't make it very long before I noticed something going on with the way it shifted gears and then it back fired. I've never had either of these problems before and I've gotten down on the truck plenty of times but not while the system is going full blast and never on a cold start. What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ugpbmx Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 in my opinion if your going to be putting in a sound system, the big three is a must. and i wouldn't start my truck then immediately floor it down the road. MY TRUCK BUILD - 1976 F-100 Ranger. Fully built 482 big block, 4 DC lvl4 15's in a blowthrough, plenty of custom fabrication. MY HATCH BUILD - 1993 Honda Civic DX Hatchback . Clean daily driver, dropped, subtle customization. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym85 Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 sounds like the current was bogging down the alt... and i would say 1000watts and do the big three and moving to the electrical section i likes me some audio stuff... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLien Posted December 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 sounds like the current was bogging down the alt... That's what I was thinking. I'm kind of proud to have a system powerful enough to drag my alt down. tear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torres Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 doing the big 3 with no system in it can still benefit you. you're helping more current flow, that's always a plus. system or no system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumpin Taurus Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 I'm only pushing 600 watts and my lights dim. I'm going to have to do it in the next few weeks. RE SE 12" subs (2) in prefab dual ported box (custom box coming soon) Hifonics bxi610 mono 600 watt amp Stock HU Mach RCU Apline 5 x 7 S Type Speakers (2) (1 blown) Stock rear speakers (2) Pyramid Tweeters (2) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLien Posted December 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 After driving around for a bit and messing with my system, I am 100% sure that it IS pulling too much current from the alt. When I'm just driving down the road my truck preforms as it should. No problems at all. Once I turn the system all the way up it starts struggling pretty bad. Bumping at a normal listening volume and bumping at full blast have a clear difference. As soon as I get a hold of some 00 wire I'll install the big three and follow up with the difference it makes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dugee81 Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 After driving around for a bit and messing with my system, I am 100% sure that it IS pulling too much current from the alt.When I'm just driving down the road my truck preforms as it should. No problems at all. Once I turn the system all the way up it starts struggling pretty bad. Bumping at a normal listening volume and bumping at full blast have a clear difference. As soon as I get a hold of some 00 wire I'll install the big three and follow up with the difference it makes. i had the same problem in my hyundai, running at full tilt i felt that my car was lagging behind... shifting slowly etc. it had a HO alt in it. my pathfinder has the same system w/o a HO alt and for some reason the headlights dim less, the car doesnt struggle as much.. i dont quite understand it. but all in all, the way that vehicles act while the alt is under strain is kind of annoying, and almost scary 200a alt. by Excessive Amperage hc800 under hood & 2 Deka 9a31 in rear 1/0awg + big 3 SAZ 3000D HDC3 18" @ 2 ohm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeskey Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 Def dont get down on ur car on a cold start haha, But yea i would do the big 3 already, either way like the others said, it would benefit for u "never drive faster then your guardian angel flies... good think my guardian angel drives a twin turbo ed beast" "its time has come for those who are different to stand united" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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