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Old Mar 5, 2011 | 11:50 PM
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well one of a couple things have gone wrong, i installed a 4 way amp and a two way mono amp connected to a cap... caps always on? and for the 2 way doesnt seem to have much kick to it like it used to and theres a wine when the radios on... not much experience on this some any suggestions on how to fix one or all of the three issues i have would be much appretiated.
Old Mar 6, 2011 | 12:31 AM
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did you run your power wires and rca near each other? cause if you did that could be causing the interference when you turn the radio on.

Also when you installed both amps as compared to just one, did you install another battery? they could be taking to much power from the alt and thats why it may seem to not have as much "kick". If you have a volt meter I'd check that and see if your voltage is dropping low at idle, or watch your rpms at idle with everything on.
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whats a good site to get an upgraded altenator? im stationed in england so theres not much option here...
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http://www.maniacelectricmotors.com/hioupealecsc.html any one hear/use/know anything about these guys? legit or no?
Old Mar 18, 2011 | 08:13 PM
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if you have all the wiring down one side will get engine noise. i put a NRG ground system helped alot. its not the altanator its the stock grounding system up grade that and you will be set
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Why did you buy a capaitor? No one needs them unless they run over 2k watts with a single sli battery. Just get a good agm battery. I've got the power coming in from the engine bay through the stock wire loom grommet under the steering column (its pretty big so u can't miss it). The fuse is mounted on top if the cruise box in the engine bay. The positive is on the positive terminal of the battery. The negative is just a foot long connected right to the passenger seat bracket. If you keep the fuse away from the RCA you should be good.
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