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i want to run i 12" audiobahn alum12q on an audiobahn 1200 watt amp and run my components on a jvc 400watt amp how would any of you guys run this setup? is 4awg wire gonna be enuff? do i need a cap or up grade my alternator and/or battery?
Your battery and alternator should be fine, as long as they haven't given you trouble.Get a 1 farad cap and you'll be good to go. 4 gauge is good enough.
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Well 4 gauge should be fine....but 2 would be better :)
I say go ahead and invest in some 2 gauge. Not only will it free up the flow, but if you decided to add another amp, you will save money in the long run. I am pushing just about 1400 RMS....and using 2 gauge to the cap...and 4 gauge from the cap to the amps. I agree with the previous post....you should be fine with just a 1 farad cap....but as I have said before.....a cap is just a bandaid....not a real fix. If you continue to suffer a lot of dimming, first increase the battery grounds....then maybe get an optima battery or any deep-cycle dry cell, and lastly change or upgrade your alt. Good luck!
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thanks alot guys, you have all been helpful. i decided to run the four gauge for now and get a cap. my budget was wasted on the audiobahn 1200 watt amp and the audiobahn 12" 1000 watt sub. i cant afford to upgrade the electrical system yet. but i will consider those options in the near future.
how much would it cost to dynamat my car? or at least my trunk? ive heard of people putting this foam stuff in it also?? could someone point me in the right direction? i got a lot of rattling in the the camry... hehe
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how much would it cost to dynamat my car? or at least my trunk? ive heard of people putting this foam stuff in it also?? could someone point me in the right direction? i got a lot of rattling in the the camry... hehe
Depends. If you can find it off ebay for cheap and do it yourself, it will run ya somewhere around $100-$125USD. Having a shop do it will cost nearly double that. Shop around. Make sure the shop is reputable. That goes for any mod. Just the trunk .....check this...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1369648903
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