Battery ?

[Battery expert 2023]

I have the Rockford Fosgate Power T1000x1 at 1 ohm and the Alpine S2-A36F amp which is 60 x4 or 180 x 2 bridged. Do i need and extra battery or power cell in the trunk along with my main battery or should i just buy a stronger battery just for under my hood?

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[some dude]

I'd try running them and measure voltage when you turn it up.
If it drops into the 12s I'd be adding battery powah.

 

[metalheadjoe 10+ year member]

Congrats on an awesome amp! You probably don't need more battery for your power level.

 

[Battery expert 2023]

I'd try running them and measure voltage when you turn it up.
If it drops into the 12s I'd be adding batt

Congrats on an awesome amp! You probably don't need more battery for your power level.

I just have the stock battery. Would replacing just the main battery help or no

 

[metalheadjoe 10+ year member]

I just have the stock battery. Would replacing just the main battery help or no

You haven't told us the vehicle, battery, alternator output, or the reason you think you need to upgrade.

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

What year and model of vehicle? What size is the Battery? A pic of the battery would help also

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

What size of power and ground wiring used?

 

[HardofWhoring]

That's about a 100 amp draw for both amps. You didn't say ................
Generally a vehicle made in the last 15-20 years, with the average electrical, will max out a little under 100 amps, (cooling fans, ac, fuel injection, headlights, brake lights, gauges, ecu). 200 amps should be fine for most standard car batteries.

If you have a symptom, or a reason to be concerned, put as much detail as you can. Adding 100 amps to your electrical, and you probably need a better alternator than stock.

 

[Battery expert 2023]

That's about a 100 amp draw for both amps. You didn't say ................
Generally a vehicle made in the last 15-20 years, with the average electrical, will max out a little under 100 amps, (cooling fans, ac, fuel injection, headlights, brake lights, gauges, ecu). 200 amps should be fine for most standard car batteries.

If you have a symptom, or a reason to be concerned, put as much detail as you can. Adding 100 amps to your electrical, and you probably need a better alternator than stock.

My lights just dim a little was just looking for the best way to fix this or improve it.

 

[HardofWhoring]

Start by doing the big 3. We've told you what information is missing, because it matters. You also clearly haven't searched or done any research. You probably don't need a battery. You probably do need a better alternator. It might be something else depending on the vehicle.

good luck.

 

[Battery expert 2023]

Start by doing the big 3. We've told you what information is missing, because it matters. You also clearly haven't searched or done any research. You probably don't need a battery. You probably do need a better alternator. It might be something else depending on the vehicle.

good luck.

Nevermind I'll just go to an car audio shop around here. Please don't respond to anything I write again.

 

[metalheadjoe 10+ year member]

Start by doing the big 3. We've told you what information is missing, because it matters. You also clearly haven't searched or done any research. You probably don't need a battery. You probably do need a better alternator. It might be something else depending on the vehicle.

good luck.

Big 3 is a talking point that most (including you) don't understand. Same goes for alternator.

@loke7017 don't blame the site for your vague question.

 

[HardofWhoring]

Big 3 is a talking point that most (including you) don't understand. Same goes for alternator.

Is it that time of the month again? You're just one of those types, a shitbag if you can find any reason for it. As if you even have any clue what I know.

You're just being one of those types of clowns that wants to create ****, because it's easier to find an excuse. You're just such a petty douchebag, I don't even care what you think at this point.

 

[Battery expert 2023]

Is it that time of the month again? You're just one of those types, a shitbag if you can find any reason for it. As if you even have any clue what I know.

You're just being one of those types of clowns that wants to create ****, because it's easier to find an excuse. You're just such a petty douchebag, I don't even care what you think

 

[HardofWhoring]

My lights just dim a little was just looking for the best way to fix this or improve it.

Big 3 is a talking point that most (including you) don't understand. Same goes for alternator.

@loke7017 don't blame the site for your vague question.

The big 3 is because the draw from the stereo is taking away vehicle's usage based on dimming lights. This will not fix the problem, it is only a part of the BEST solution.

The OP has not yet said what vehicle they have. They have not said what alternator they have and we don't know their options. They NEED a better alternator. We don't know if they need something else besides the alternator. They COULD just go and buy a 200 amp alternator and they should be covered, (depending on the vehicle). They might be upgrading further, and want something larger, which should be planned for now. They might be able to get a OEM alt in the 140-160 amp range which would get them close enough, where they could use a cap for the rest. We don't know: their options, their plans, or their budget.


Now, lets see if you can come up with a complete thought, and actually make an effort to help. I doubt it, but go ahead and tell me where I'm wrong.
and GO

metalheadjoe​

 

[spokey9 5,000+ posts]

I have the Rockford Fosgate Power T1000x1 at 1 ohm and the Alpine S2-A36F amp which is 60 x4 or 180 x 2 bridged. Do i need and extra battery or power cell in the trunk along with my main battery or should i just buy a stronger battery just for under my hood?

Is your battery under the hood an agm or standard lead acid? If you're just dimming a little I'd think a bigger agm under the hood should fix that

 

[Battery expert 2023]

Is your battery under the hood an agm or standard lead acid? If you're just dimming a little I'd think a bigger agm under the hood should fix that

It is just a little. I took it to a local car audio shop and that's what he reccomended. Idk what I should put the Optima comes up when I search. I have a 2019 Kia Optima lx. Im.not sure if I should just measure that battery and find like an xspower battery that fits.

 

[spokey9 5,000+ posts]

It is just a little. I took it to a local car audio shop and that's what he reccomended. Idk what I should put the Optima comes up when I search. I have a 2019 Kia Optima lx. Im.not sure if I should just measure that battery and find like an xspower battery that fits.

I'm sure someone who knows more about battery brands will chip here for which are best...but I'd measure the battery compartment and get the biggest battery that'll fit in there

 

[metalheadjoe 10+ year member]

The big 3 is because the draw from the stereo is taking away vehicle's usage based on dimming lights. This will not fix the problem, it is only a part of the BEST solution.

The OP has not yet said what vehicle they have. They have not said what alternator they have and we don't know their options. They NEED a better alternator. We don't know if they need something else besides the alternator. They COULD just go and buy a 200 amp alternator and they should be covered, (depending on the vehicle). They might be upgrading further, and want something larger, which should be planned for now. They might be able to get a OEM alt in the 140-160 amp range which would get them close enough, where they could use a cap for the rest. We don't know: their options, their plans, or their budget.


Now, lets see if you can come up with a complete thought, and actually make an effort to help. I doubt it, but go ahead and tell me where I'm wrong.
and GO

metalheadjoe​

Your posts show what you understand, unless you deliberately post info contrary to your understanding, in which case you intentionally steer people in the wrong direction.
Show me a single case where big3 fixed dimming headlights, and i will yield.

I recommend counterarguments over personal attacks, unless your goal is to look insecure.

 

[HardofWhoring]

Your posts show what you understand, unless you deliberately post info contrary to your understanding, in which case you intentionally steer people in the wrong direction.
Show me a single case where big3 fixed dimming headlights, and i will yield.

I recommend counterarguments over personal attacks, unless your goal is to look insecure.

I didn't steer OP wrong, and I have never said that the big 3 will fix dimming lights. Dimming lights only helps to point out the problem, which will never be fixed by the big 3 alone, and will only SEEM to make the problem worse.

The OP asked for the BEST solution to fix it. They didn't ask for the easiest, or cheapest solution. The BEST solution requires doing the big 3 along with a better alternator.

OP needs a better alternator. If they are going to put in a better alternator then they also need the big 3...

Since 3 people have asked what vehicle the OP has, and they haven't contributed that information; it was the best that anyone can really help the OP, until they want to help us, help them.



Except that is the exact opposite of what you did here, and only makes you a hypocrite.

Big 3 is a talking point that most (including you) don't understand. Same goes for alternator.

@loke7017 don't blame the site for your vague question.

Just because you wrote "Unapologetic PRICK" under your name, doesn't mean you need to try to live up to it as often as you can.