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<blockquote data-quote="s_carter" data-source="post: 7699174" data-attributes="member: 624172"><p>While they do discharge faster than a lot of batteries, most caps actually recharge slower than a battery does, and will put a much harder strain on your charging system. If you want better power- invest in a quality HO alt and wiring upgrade under the hood, and another battery. Putting a capacitor in your system is like putting a band aid on a broken bone. It&#039;s only there to mask the real issue. Don&#039;t expect it to bring up your voltages, which is what your amp needs to keep functioning a long and healthy life... That is why having that alt is the key to a good sounding and lasting system. Most stock alternators are only rated for a few amps more than the car requires from the factory, and then you add in another 1000-2000+ watts in stereo gear onto that load? 99% of people do that simply because someone told them just to &quot;get a cap it will fix the dimming.&quot; It does in some cases, but only by covering up the real problem at hand.</p></blockquote><p></p>

[QUOTE="s_carter, post: 7699174, member: 624172"] While they do discharge faster than a lot of batteries, most caps actually recharge slower than a battery does, and will put a much harder strain on your charging system. If you want better power- invest in a quality HO alt and wiring upgrade under the hood, and another battery. Putting a capacitor in your system is like putting a band aid on a broken bone. It's only there to mask the real issue. Don't expect it to bring up your voltages, which is what your amp needs to keep functioning a long and healthy life... That is why having that alt is the key to a good sounding and lasting system. Most stock alternators are only rated for a few amps more than the car requires from the factory, and then you add in another 1000-2000+ watts in stereo gear onto that load? 99% of people do that simply because someone told them just to "get a cap it will fix the dimming." It does in some cases, but only by covering up the real problem at hand. [/QUOTE]

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