dieseldigger

so why do they include a resistor with the cap when new? they may not explode but it will damage the cap common

fresh1

iTrader: (2)

i'm not saying i don't trust you, but in my experience it has done absolutely nothing for my system. i used to be part of the caps are great team, but now not so much. maybe a huge cap, but even then your alt has to recharge the cap because the loss in stored energy has to be replaced, and because the cap will not drain completely your battery may still have to pick up the slack, which i tihnk is what happened in my case. i'm now a big 3 promoter so i say do that.

BigRedGuy

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The resistor is there to slow down the charge and discharge rate so there won't be any sparks or booms.

The value of a cap has been discussed to death.....most systems benefit far more from the "Big 3" than they do from a cap. Replacing the battery and/or the alt are second steps if the wiring upgrade is not enough to kep the headlights from dimming.

Caps are expensive band-aids for electrical system inadequacies....however they do make pretty voltmeters, which you can see working if you drive while sitting in your trunk......

HTH

ryan135

i would have to say the cap is only good for the first big bass hit then after it has to charge back but, in reality it will not be able to charge back fast enough for the second bass it so if u are burping ur car it has its up (but depends on the size of the cap) i just think its easier to move ur front battery to the back it will act the same way...

venture2284

still it charges a little and that reduces the strain on the alt, and the first hit is very powerfull and the second is still very decent, i have a one farad cap and i am thinking of either getting a bigger one or another one, also do you think it would be worth paying the $300+ for an actual sound system battery or could i just buy a 1000amp, deep cycle battery for a little less?

StickyFingaz

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If your only running an 800 Watt amp you really shouldn't be having electrical issues. 'Big 3' should be all you need to run your system properly. If not, then forget your caps and new battery, get a HO Alternator then a battery if your still having issues. But be sure to upgrade your car's wiring first. If you want to run your system with the car off for long periods of time then consider multiple batteries. But running under 2kwrms with the car on shouldn't require multiple batteries.

venture2284

i actually have 2 amps one 850 watt and one 640 and my headlights dim quite nicely

IT Hz

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What year and make of vehicle is this equipment going into?

venture2284

its already in and its in a 2003 chevy venture, yes... a mini van
why? because im not done yet lol im thinking a few more subs, er something like that with a nice custom box it is also the party wagon

IT Hz

iTrader: (1)

all good man just wanted to know the year and make for my own benefit to help you out, I would upgrade you factory grounds first of all, basically get rid off whats there and put new ones in use 4 guage ground cable and keep them as short as possible but enough for vehicle flex and remember don't put them on painted surfaces !!!!! power your factory alternator with 4 guage power wire as well that factory power wire isn't acceptable for your aftermarket application. As for your cap, what are the fuse ratings of your amps and how long is your power wire going to them? and where are your amps grounded to and how long is the cable?