Fi Bl 12inch! Help!!!! ME

[ABNgang 10+ year member]

alright i am looking at purchasing 2 fi bl 12inch subs but i do not want to invest in a new alternator =/..... i want to push these at 1300(2600 watt amp hifonics)watts per sub in a dodge intrepid, can i just buy a large cap? PLZ or just a small battery? idk i am a newb

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[jbizzle 5,000+ posts]

Takes power to make power.

 

[Twisted_0912 10+ year member]

dont get a cap just get a couple nice batteries

 

[BryanCain]

I believe it is quite simple, but most newbs can't see it. Newbs usually run out, buy big subs, and overlook the fundamentals.

Before you waste one dollar on equipment, you need to find out what your goal is for your vehicle. What do you REALLY want out from your stereo?

You need to figure that out, then work backwards creating the events and performing the steps necessary to obtain that goal.

If your goal is to be very loud, you want to start from the Alternator outwards. Every system I do from now on will be in this exact order:

First, maximize your alternator system. Second, upgrade your big 3 to 0 gauge. Third, upgrade your battery. Fourth, upgrade your fusing and (+) run to the trunk with 0 gauge . Fifth, add a trunk battery. Sixth, start figuring out what dampening will be needed to make your car sound best. Seventh, start figuring out what head unit you want. Eighth, start figuring out which front stage matches your cars acoustical environment best.

And then after all that is done, figure out your sub stage.

It seems like a lot, but believe it or not, this is exactly WHAT you should do if you do not plan on upgrading every other month and want to preserve your money.

 

[ABNgang 10+ year member]

would you know how many batteries by chance?

and like what kind i should look into?

and ive heard you need a new alternator for batteries because of like the charging

 

[BryanCain]

would you know how many batteries by chance?and like what kind i should look into?

and ive heard you need a new alternator for batteries because of like the charging

I do not know what the standard for car audio education is today because I got started out a long time ago. But before you spend one dollar, invest TIME in your education.

Hop on to http://bcae1.com/

If TIME is more abundant for you than MONEY, maximize your TIME and invest in your education.

If you go through that site once and take notes, you will be able to answer all those question and then some.

When you are first getting started out it's like looking through a straw because you don't have the fundamentals in your skull. The education and experience gaining the education is the most enjoyable aspect of car stereo.

 

[slam 5,000+ posts]

ull be fine with a stock alt, big 3, and a nice battery in the back. something like a kinetik 2400 or batcap 2000... all in 1/0 wire too

all that considering u have a decent stock alty. 120amp is ok