System in a Hybrid?

[OoBALLERoO 10+ year member]

Is it possible to put a system in a hybrid vehicle? i know that the battery is not in the same place as regular cars and i'm lookin into getting the new altima hybrid.. would it be possible and would it require more work

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[spoonraker 10+ year member]

I've seen an awesome system in a Prius. I asked them if there are any special considerations when installing in a hybrid, but they never really responded.

 

[KaeZoo 10+ year member]

As long as the audio system still operates from 12v, it's pretty straightforward to replace it. All the hybrid vehicles I'm familiar with still use the standard radios found in their non-hybrid counterparts. You just have to be cautious with the high-voltage wiring.

 

[JohnBlayz142 10+ year member]

Just buy a real car.

 

[PatFitz9 10+ year member]

I would make sure that you have enough power on tap for the system... electricity is a bit more important to a hybrid than a regular car.

 

[OoBALLERoO 10+ year member]

thanks for the quick replies guys.. well if i do get the hybrid i would be buying an extra battery to keep in the trunk to power the system, but some wires or components would need to be connected to the stock battery and alternator correct?

 

[qtipextra 5,000+ posts]

thanks for the quick replies guys.. well if i do get the hybrid i would be buying an extra battery to keep in the trunk to power the system, but some wires or components would need to be connected to the stock battery and alternator correct?

Yes, you would need to have the 2 batteries wired together so that the alternator would charge your second battery.

On a Hybrid, I would buy 2 or 3 extra huge batteries to make absolutley sure that you have enough reserve. On a hybrid, no electrical power = no point in having a hybrid to begin with.

If you are crusing down the highway (and pulling from the batteries) and you crank your stereo up, you might be able to notice your car slow or kinda jerk when the bass hits, if you dont have enough battery reserve. This is just a pure guess, but it sounds logical.

 

[dleccord 5,000+ posts]

Just buy a real car.

lawl.

 

[PSturmer 10+ year member]

liberals think subs are stupid. liberals don't like using gas. get it?