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Old 02-19-2012, 02:23 PM
bseballkid1990 bseballkid1990 is offline
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Default Big 3 help?

Where exactly is the best place to do my grounds? I know where it comes stock isn't that great and when I look in my engine I don't see many possible ground points. It's a 2000 XLT. Pics would be greeeattt! I cleaned up the stock grounds today and I can tell a little difference. I also plan on getting a yellow top optima batter along with the big 3.
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Old 02-20-2012, 03:29 AM
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You can follow the stock wiring with 1/0 high strand count copper cable. It will be fine. Are you needing more amperage because of a high power audio system or ? If so, you need an alternator upgrade, not a different battery. The stock alternator should be fine for up to 1000 watts RMS.
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Old 02-20-2012, 10:05 AM
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My amp is 1500 watts so it dims the hell out of the lights when at full tilt but I only run it around 25% when I drive. I just need to figure out where I can find a better ground.
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Old 02-20-2012, 02:40 PM
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My amp is 1500 watts so it dims the hell out of the lights when at full tilt but I only run it around 25% when I drive. I just need to figure out where I can find a better ground.
Are you saying 1500 peak watts? Or 1500 rms? And do you have an upgraded battery and/or alternator
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Old 02-20-2012, 10:39 PM
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Are you saying 1500 peak watts? Or 1500 rms? And do you have an upgraded battery and/or alternator
1500 RMS at 1 ohm and that''s what I have it wired at. I was going to get an upgraded battery along with the big 3 If I can find a good ground. I have the 0 gauge on the way.
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Old 02-20-2012, 10:41 PM
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1500 RMS at 1 ohm and that''s what I have it wired at. I was going to get an upgraded battery along with the big 3 If I can find a good ground. I have the 0 gauge on the way.
What is the make and model of your amp ?
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Old 02-20-2012, 10:42 PM
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What is the make and model of your amp ?
http://www.vminnovations.com/Product...Amplifier.html
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Old 02-21-2012, 02:18 AM
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I don't want to offend you, are you sure it makes 1500 watts RMS ?
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Old 02-21-2012, 11:48 PM
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I don't want to offend you, are you sure it makes 1500 watts RMS ?
I'm not sure what RMS is. I'm not extremely familiar with sound systems as I'm new to it but that is the exact sub I have so you tell me if it makes 1500 watts RMS lol

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1500 x 1 RMS @ 1 Ohm

And I wired it for 1 ohm so It should be making 1500 watts.
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Old 02-21-2012, 11:53 PM
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RMS means constant power I doubt your making 1500 RMS.

Here's the specs of your amp
BRAND NEW AUDIOPIPE AP1500D 1500 Watt Mono Car Amplifier
RMS Power:
600 x 1 RMS @ 4 Ohm
950 x 1 RMS @ 2 Ohm
1500 x 1 RMS @ 1 Ohm
In Line Fuse Included
1 Ohm load stable
Built In Variable 12 dB/ Octave Crossover
Bass Boost 0-12dB
MOSFET Power Supply 3 Way Protection
Overload protection
Overheat protection
Variable low pass electronic crossover
Variable subsonic filter.
Built-in variable phase shift.
Distortions: <0.2% thd
Signal to noise ratio: 70db
Input level: 0.2-5v
Bass boost frequency: 30-80hz
Low pass filter: 40-180hz
Subsonic filter: 5-50hz
Frequency response: 8-180hz
THIS IS HIGH POWERED AMPLIFIER AND SHOULD BE INSTALLED WITH A 1 FARAD OR HIGHER CAPACITOR
Dimensions (WxHxL) 7" x 2.5" x 16"
Remote Bass Control Included
1 Year Manufacturer Warranty
Model: AP15001D
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Old 02-22-2012, 02:13 AM
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I was speaking of the amp, not the sub or subs.

My problem with the amp is there is nothing on the web anywhere that says what inline fuse is installed or how many amps rating the fuse or fuses are installed in or on the amp. Some cheap amp manufacturers purposely block this info in hopes we consumers can't use the fuse rating to determine how much power an amp actually makes.
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Old 02-22-2012, 09:43 AM
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I was speaking of the amp, not the sub or subs.

My problem with the amp is there is nothing on the web anywhere that says what inline fuse is installed or how many amps rating the fuse or fuses are installed in or on the amp. Some cheap amp manufacturers purposely block this info in hopes we consumers can't use the fuse rating to determine how much power an amp actually makes.
I think it is a 100amp fuse.
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Old 02-22-2012, 09:33 PM
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Think ? Is this the power wire fuse or a fuse installed on the amp itself ? If on the amp itself, usually more than 1 fuse when more than 30 or 40 amp fuse rating is required.
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Old 02-22-2012, 10:24 PM
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Think ? Is this the power wire fuse or a fuse installed on the amp itself ? If on the amp itself, usually more than 1 fuse when more than 30 or 40 amp fuse rating is required.
I googled it and that's what someone said. I only know as much as the website told me and that when the bass and volume is up it dims the hell out of the headlights when driving.
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Old 02-22-2012, 10:26 PM
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I googled it and that's what someone said. I only know as much as the website told me and that when the bass and volume is up it dims the hell out of the headlights when driving.
if you dont have a capacitor might want to get one. also be carefull i have destroyed a ranger alternator doing that
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