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<blockquote data-quote="vsolara" data-source="post: 6844375" data-attributes="member: 621559"><p>Hello! I recently finished my first subwoofer build.</p><p></p><p>Headunit: Pioneer DEH-2100IB</p><p></p><p>Sub: 12" Alpine Type R (4ohm DVC)</p><p></p><p>Amp: Alpine MRP-M500, runs 500W to sub</p><p></p><p>The system is great, it blows me away. However, at night the dashboard lights dim a decent amount. I get some head light dim, not enough to impede driving but if you look for it you can notice it.</p><p></p><p>Currently I only have 8 guage wire, but I'm planning on replacing it with 4 guage. Will this help any? I was also thinking about getting a capacitor for it. I understand these don't provide any more power, but would it put less strain on my electrical system?</p><p></p><p>Another thing, if I continue to use my current system does it hurt the battery or alternator (or both?).</p><p></p><p>Thanks!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="vsolara, post: 6844375, member: 621559"] Hello! I recently finished my first subwoofer build. Headunit: Pioneer DEH-2100IB Sub: 12" Alpine Type R (4ohm DVC) Amp: Alpine MRP-M500, runs 500W to sub The system is great, it blows me away. However, at night the dashboard lights dim a decent amount. I get some head light dim, not enough to impede driving but if you look for it you can notice it. Currently I only have 8 guage wire, but I'm planning on replacing it with 4 guage. Will this help any? I was also thinking about getting a capacitor for it. I understand these don't provide any more power, but would it put less strain on my electrical system? Another thing, if I continue to use my current system does it hurt the battery or alternator (or both?). Thanks! [/QUOTE]
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