Battery, Alternator, Capacitor Help

[azimuth 5,000+ posts]

why add something extra for the alternator to charge?

 

[thermal 10+ year member]

why add something extra for the alternator to charge?

I don't know, but there must be a reason that Stinger makes these. Why are people paying $500 retail for these units when they serve no purpose?

 

[azimuth 5,000+ posts]

I don't know, but there must be a reason that Stinger makes these. Why are people paying $500 retail for these units when they serve no purpose?

because the shop told 'em to.

 

[scplayboy00 10+ year member]

Caps are useless they just drain more power so they can store it up.

 

[pitbull12888]

listen to every1 that has posted so far //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif they know what there talkin about //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif

 

[thermal 10+ year member]

listen to every1 that has posted so far //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif they know what there talkin about //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif

Oh I know that...............just wanted to find someone who has actually used one of these new Stinger caps.

Oh and thanks for your reply!

 

[pitbull12888]

you most likely wont here.. no one uses caps, there worthless //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif lol

 

[thermal 10+ year member]

I installed the 10 farad Stinger cap and it solved the headlight problem. I now have no headlight dimming with the bass hits (even with the headlights on high beam). I'm still installing the Ohio Generator alternator though when it comes in.

Any comments?

 

[questionaire 10+ year member]

Not saying I agree or disagree. But I know guys that SAY before they put cap on THEY had light dimming..............

 

[da12b 10+ year member]

Check out http://www.4alterstart.com

I bought a 180A Alt for about $350. It was the best audio performance I did. I went through 2 DieHard batteries, 2 Optima (1 Red Top and 1 Yellow Top) hoping that the yellow top would help, but it lasted for just over 2 years. In fact, the batteries I bought lasted only 2 years, with the OEM alt. I spent approx. $450 on just batteries alone. You could have the best of everything, but if your power supply is not enough, be ready to spend some cash (in my case) every two years.

My audio dipped to about 10.4 volts at times with the OEM 105A alt, but now, with this 180A alt. it did not dip below 12.3 volts at idle. It was a direct bolt on, no mods needed. I wish I had bought this alt earlier, before I spent the cash on the batteries. I knew that I needed to buy one, but I did what so many people did, try to fix the problem the easest way possible. IT DOES NOT WORK!!!!! As you can tell I spent approx $800, $400 went to Battery Heaven. I say to get a H.O. alternator along with the "BIG 3" first. Even with the modest aftermarket audio system an upgrade is a must, or else Battery Heven. The OEM alt. is ONLY made for your vehical's OEM products. The reserve output of the OEM alt. is not made for today's audio system.

I hope this helps you out.

 

[questionaire 10+ year member]

^^^^^^^

What type of amp did you have with all these problems??