jeyrapboy Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 Ok ordered a stinger voltage meter, to get a more accurate read out of my voltage, i know i have SOME voltage drop. So my question is how much is to much (when it comes to voltage drop) i know having any at all is not good, but how much before i need to worry? Thanks just kind of curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sactownstang Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 If it stays above 13.0 + it should be ok.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeyrapboy Posted June 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 If it stays above 13.0 + it should be ok.... Thats what i thought at idle i sit at around 13.8/13.9 and the only time it really drops is on a seriously low note but stays above 13.0 and thats before the new power/ground i just put in and upcoming big 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-navi-916 Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 Thats what i thought at idle i sit at around 13.8/13.9 and the only time it really drops is on a seriously low note but stays above 13.0 and thats before the new power/ground i just put in and upcoming big 3 if it gets low on low notes then i would really worry when it come to high notes.. IIRC higher tones take more power.. at least thats how my truck is Quote BUILDLOG http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...showtopic=61862 "98crewcab"Never a POS....just always "a work in progress" lol that's how we roll bitches!!! Your a lowlife kid. I bet your mother wants to kill herself for not swallowing your ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeyrapboy Posted June 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 if it gets low on low notes then i would really worry when it come to high notes.. IIRC higher tones take more power.. at least thats how my truck is Mine plays highs like nothing but when a low note hits you can see the battery voltage drop just a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integra_boomer Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 Mine plays highs like nothing but when a low note hits you can see the battery voltage drop just a little. same here on my car, the lows made the voltage go down like crazy and lights dim, high notes nothing. I ran 1/0 to the alt and now I can bump everything even lows and my voltage stays above 14. Quote 1995 Integra GSR (DB8) Pioneer 3200-DVD 6.5 rockford fosgate 2-way fronts 6.5 rockford fosgate 3-way rear saz-3000D (2) 12" SA-12s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeyrapboy Posted June 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 same here on my car, the lows made the voltage go down like crazy and lights dim, high notes nothing. I ran 1/0 to the alt and now I can bump everything even lows and my voltage stays above 14. nice, Im upgrading shit and planning for the future already, doing stuff that i know will work no matter what system i have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassin taco Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 was getting ready to post same topic, thanks Quote 99 Toyota tacoma - Alpine CDA 9887 head unit - Rockford Mids & Highs - Soundstreme TRX Mids & High amp - Hifonics 2010D amp - 15 Kicker L7 - 4 cube fiberglass box at 33 Hz - optima yellow top - big 3 - Knu wiring - future vision 8K hids - 36 square Ft damp pro with tweaker kit soon to come -1 more optima yellow top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomypg Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 I run 11 flat for hours, cruising up and down town. So long as you are as close to twelve as you can go I would be happy. I would worry with more of the high powered amps or expensive amps with under 12, but most of the cheaper amps are made for retards who wouldn't even check there voltage, so you can run lower. Of course you are loosing power.... Quote 1988 Honda City E Big 3 in 1/0 Venom 6x9 Venom 6.5 Components Response 4x100 midz and highs amp Fusion NV 2500.1: STOLEN 2 x 12 inch fusion nv subs 10 inch 5 doller subs in my doors PM me if you want help with electrical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert8252 Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 Just my honest opinion here, really. But if your sig is what your running I highly doubt you have any major voltage issues. I would highly recommend upgrading to atleast all 4g wiring if not 0g. I'm not trying to be a newb who knows it all but are you positive your amp isn't clipping. I thought I had a major power issue, but once I got my amp adjusted right I had ZERO power issues. Quote 2013 F150 Crew Cab Old Build Log Feedback 2013 F150 Equipment - Some Awesome Stereo Sound Making Stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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