Official CarAudio.com Big 3 Thread

[thai_creeper 10+ year member]

x2, i was wondering about that too, I think I see them without the fuse too, couldn't you just stack up the wire terminals and put the bolt over them?

 

[johnecon2001 5,000+ posts]

If you wanted to be super-ghetto-fabulous you could.

You don't have to buy one with built in fuses. It just makes everything neater under the hood. You do need an aftermarket terminal though to fit the new wires you just added.

 

[thai_creeper 10+ year member]

If you wanted to be super-ghetto-fabulous you could.
You don't have to buy one with built in fuses. It just makes everything neater under the hood. You do need an aftermarket terminal though to fit the new wires you just added.

Wait so you're saying I DO need the after market battery terminal but I just don't need the fuse? If I have the fuse does that mean I don't need an inline fuse on the power wire? What happens if no battery terminal? And using a battery terminal doesn't that mean there's no use for the ring terminals?

 

[johnecon2001 5,000+ posts]

Wait so you're saying I DO need the after market battery terminal but I just don't need the fuse? If I have the fuse does that mean I don't need an inline fuse on the power wire? What happens if no battery terminal? And using a battery terminal doesn't that mean there's no use for the ring terminals?

again, depends on the type of terminal you get. You stock one probably isn't going to get the job done is what I was saying. You still need a fuse on your main power line to the amps and the alternator positive to battery positive. You just don't need it built into the terminal.

 

[thai_creeper 10+ year member]

again, depends on the type of terminal you get. You stock one probably isn't going to get the job done is what I was saying. You still need a fuse on your main power line to the amps and the alternator positive to battery positive. You just don't need it built into the terminal.

Ohh okay, I'll probably just pick up a pair of battery terminals too..in which case I won't need those power wire terminals because I stick the power wire straight into the battery terminal right? Also, so if you get a fuse on the terminal does that take care (so you won't need) an inline fuse near the battery on the power wire running to the amps?

 

[bigrobrn 10+ year member]

where is the best place to get an external fuse holder for 1/0 gauge wire?

Thats a pretty big fuse holder.

 

[Decado 10+ year member]

where is the best place to get an external fuse holder for 1/0 gauge wire?
Thats a pretty big fuse holder.

http://www.knukonceptz.com/productDetail.cfm?prodID=FH-20

 

[bigrobrn 10+ year member]

is the fuse in the alt pos to batt pos absolutely necesary???

even if NOT going through the fuse box???

Thanks

 

[Jared530 10+ year member]

i would love to do this, but reading the directions is like reading chineese to me. lol. anyone wanna come to my house and do this for me? lol

 

[taosd 10+ year member]

Just did the big 3 on my 2001 Saturn L200... Unfortunatly it did not erradicate my Dimming woes. The dim only occurs for a split second when the bass hits, which leads me to believe that the Alternator CAN handle the power, it just takes that split second to kick in, perhaps the volage regulator on the alternato. Anywho, I'm bummed out that it didn't solve my problem...

 

[johnecon2001 5,000+ posts]

The Big three is not an end all be all to your problems.

What size wire did you do the upgrade with? You're not even close to pulling over 1000w with your current system listed in your sig.. so perhaps you have some other issues with your car.

You should take your car to AutoZone or Checker and get a free electrical system check up. They'll be able to tell you if you need a new alt or battery (most likely battery).

 

[taosd 10+ year member]

I used 1/0 awg from KnuKonceptz. I do have 14.5 ish volts running accross the poles on the battery, and it only drops about 1 v when it hits.... but it does result in dimming. Come to think of it, the lights dim ever so slightly, for a split second when I use the power windows too (without the stereo on). Do you know if Partsource does free electrical system checkups?

 

[johnecon2001 5,000+ posts]

I used 1/0 awg from KnuKonceptz. I do have 14.5 ish volts running accross the poles on the battery, and it only drops about 1 v when it hits.... but it does result in dimming. Come to think of it, the lights dim ever so slightly, for a split second when I use the power windows too (without the stereo on). Do you know if Partsource does free electrical system checkups?

No idea. Try calling them on Monday.

 

[Jared530 10+ year member]

how much 0g wire should i buy for this whole project, for a 95 accord?

 

[johnecon2001 5,000+ posts]

how much 0g wire should i buy for this whole project, for a 95 accord?

Got a measuring tape?