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TurboTG rice boy
Joined: 09 Sep 2003 Posts: 12
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Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2003 8:44 pm Post subject: lights flickering |
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Just wondering, i have just installed a new sterio and amp.
The problem is my head lights are flickering when i drive home from work looks good but cant see anything. i no its because i am draining to much power from the battery but what is a easy upgarde and what sort of battery should i use 280 cca or 400cca i no the differance but is that the easyiest upgrade
sorry for the long post
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QldRobbo tinkerer
Joined: 11 Apr 2002 Posts: 455
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Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2003 9:02 pm Post subject: Re: lights flickering |
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If it is making your lights dim when the bass booms, you could either get a bigger battery, or think about getting a capacitor for your sub's amp power supply. Stereo shops etc sell these things. |
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Tweakin TE rice boy
Joined: 15 Aug 2003 Posts: 22
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Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2003 11:34 pm Post subject: Re: lights flickering |
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yeah man, a capacitor. they cost a few hundred bycks but they make your stereo more reliable, in terms of constant power source, and don't make shit like your headlights flicker. it also weakens all other electrical signals in your car when the bass booms. |
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TurboTG rice boy
Joined: 09 Sep 2003 Posts: 12
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Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2003 12:11 am Post subject: Re: lights flickering |
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thanks guys for ya help
mike |
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Frederick Stienheld petrol head
Joined: 05 Sep 2002 Posts: 2719
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Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2003 4:13 pm Post subject: Re: lights flickering |
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How big is your amp?
If you have a decent alternator and new voltage regulator it shouldng flicker. |
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TurboTG rice boy
Joined: 09 Sep 2003 Posts: 12
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Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2003 7:25 pm Post subject: Re: lights flickering |
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AMP size is 800 watt |
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