What do I need to do

 

Bronze Member
Username: Tatonka

Post Number: 95
Registered: Mar-07
Tonight I got to test out my system with the headlights and my underglow lights on. Man, did I turn alot of heads. People thought it was thunder ROFL. I only got one problem, I am receiving a very minor voltage drop. While driving, I do not get below 13v with it all the way up, but on idle my lights SLIGHTLY dim, not much tho. I still have not upgraded my big 3, but I would like some more suggestions to stop this minor voltage drop. Maybe a battery in the back? A capicator? A new alternator would have to be a last resort. Please someone give me some suggestions.
 

Gold Member
Username: Drivingreckless

DD 9515f, 146.2 db Mov...

Post Number: 3217
Registered: Apr-06
guess who designed him his box :-)
 

Gold Member
Username: Tremor1127

Fi Car Audio has got m...

Post Number: 1274
Registered: Aug-06
your mom?
 

Gold Member
Username: Bernymac

Cambodian

Post Number: 2368
Registered: Sep-04
Invest in a new alternator. Do it right the first time.
 

Bronze Member
Username: Tatonka

Post Number: 96
Registered: Mar-07
I might just put another battery in the back. Seems easier, and a new alternator is not necessary due to the fact that im not going any more powerful than this. Should i put a kenetic battery in the back or just put another one like i got in the front in the back?
 

Silver Member
Username: Jblanford

Post Number: 673
Registered: Oct-06
"guess who designed him his box "

wow he must be hitting 150
 

Gold Member
Username: Nd4spd18

Southeast PA

Post Number: 1235
Registered: Jul-06
I've said this 1000 times before and I'll say it again:

If your alternator can't keep the battery charged (if your voltage is dropping at idle), the only fix is an HO alternator.
 

Gold Member
Username: Cenus

Hicksville, Ohio

Post Number: 3031
Registered: Jan-05
i'd do the big 3 first, then if the lights still dim, get another battery or bigger alt.
 

Bronze Member
Username: Tatonka

Post Number: 97
Registered: Mar-07
M.S., I don't play my music blared 24/7. My alternator will charge my batteries when im not really using my system. See how that works?
 

Gold Member
Username: Nd4spd18

Southeast PA

Post Number: 1242
Registered: Jul-06
Well if you want to turn it down when your voltage starts droppin, then I guess it's fine.

I do play my system at full blast.
 

Bronze Member
Username: Tatonka

Post Number: 98
Registered: Mar-07
I do too lol but when it calls for it I will just turn it down. Ain't going to hurt really. I cant blare my music anyway when my gf is in the car (and she is a fair amount of the time)
 

Gold Member
Username: Livin_loud

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Post Number: 1484
Registered: Jan-06
voltage drop is immediate. doesn't take place over 5 or so minutes, then need charging
 

Gold Member
Username: Nd4spd18

Southeast PA

Post Number: 1243
Registered: Jul-06
^^^^^^^

Yeah, but it's when you get below battery voltage that you start killin your alternator.
 

Silver Member
Username: Volfenhagking1600

15 SSD Wangin, Shawano, Wis... USA

Post Number: 501
Registered: Oct-06
nick...u got vids?
 

Bronze Member
Username: Tatonka

Post Number: 99
Registered: Mar-07
Not yet, still gotta build a small box for my 4" comps so I can listen to them until I get the time to put them in my doors. I hope to have a vid by thursday.
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