First System :)

[SuperNewbie90 10+ year member]

Ok. I am new to all of this, but to begin here are all of my details.

Car: 2001 Camry

Alt: Stock 90amps

Amp1: Kicker 750.1 (2 L3's)

Amp2: Kicker 350.4 (2 RS Series Comps for Front / 2 KS Series 6 x 9's for Rear)

Head unit: Kenwood Excelon blah blah blah

Well, after getting all of this stuff (stacked up in corner of room for now) I was told that I should NOT install this system on my current battery. The battery is some model of Diehard. For my purposes, I'm thinking just a single yellow top (under the hood) and doing the Big 3. I have read many articles and forum posts that suggest that this particular combo of batt/alt will work without any issues. What do you guys think??? There is a place near my house that will price match the yellow top for me (147$)...so I'm thinking this is my best option. I really do not care to mess around with replacing the Alt so...does this sound like a good option??? If need be, I might consider an extra battery in trunk, but, I don't feel that's necessary since this is a fairly beginner system...as far a power goes. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

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[imp4pdabest 10+ year member]

For that setup, you should be good voltage wise. At most, you'll have to add a second battery to the trunk. But I would do the big 3 and monitor voltage first. I'm guessing you'll be good with just upgrading the big 3.

 

[raptor727 10+ year member]

big three and a good battery will do you fine, but I would add a second in the trunk, no dimming lights then when you play it hard

 

[RangerDangerV2 5,000+ posts]

screw yellow and redtops, just get a diehard platinum, c&d, or an xs power...

 

[skylineTT 10+ year member]

I wouldn't even mess with the 2nd batt just yet. Your subs might not even need the gain up high enough to draw much current.

 

[SuperNewbie90 10+ year member]

Ok. Thanks guy. And actually, Ranger Danger, I have been hearing a lot of good things about the Diehard platinum, but once I looked it up...noooope lol...that price is ridiculous. But hey, will the Yellowtop do me well? What other brands/models should I look at that will function as a decent starter battery while giving me enough juice?