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TurboTG
rice boy


Joined: 09 Sep 2003
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 11, 2003 8:44 pm    Post subject: lights flickering Reply with quote

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
Mike
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QldRobbo
tinkerer


Joined: 11 Apr 2002
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 11, 2003 9:02 pm    Post subject: Re: lights flickering Reply with quote

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
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 11, 2003 11:34 pm    Post subject: Re: lights flickering Reply with quote

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
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 12, 2003 12:11 am    Post subject: Re: lights flickering Reply with quote

thanks guys for ya help
mike
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Frederick Stienheld
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 12, 2003 4:13 pm    Post subject: Re: lights flickering Reply with quote

How big is your amp?
If you have a decent alternator and new voltage regulator it shouldng flicker.
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TurboTG
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 12, 2003 7:25 pm    Post subject: Re: lights flickering Reply with quote

AMP size is 800 watt
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