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Old 12-26-2009, 05:35 PM
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wired it all up today, after a miserable time with it, and having to replace a fuse on the power wire, etc... Well, it hits.. hard.. Not going to bad with it cause they are new.. but i noticed at Idle, my lights dim and stuff.. I was told my alternator isn't big enough? but our alternators are huge.. I haven't driven with it, but I figure maybe it'll push the altnernator full blast while driving??
 
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Old 12-26-2009, 06:21 PM
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wired it all up today, after a miserable time with it, and having to replace a fuse on the power wire, etc... Well, it hits.. hard.. Not going to bad with it cause they are new.. but i noticed at Idle, my lights dim and stuff.. I was told my alternator isn't big enough? but our alternators are huge.. I haven't driven with it, but I figure maybe it'll push the altnernator full blast while driving??
What does your entire system consist of?
 
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Old 12-26-2009, 07:04 PM
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What does your entire system consist of?

Kenwood 1800 watt amp, 2 pioneer shallow 12s, indash, remote start, aftermarket alarm..
 
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Old 12-26-2009, 08:04 PM
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Okay well a new alternator is a joke, you don't need one. Get a deep cell battery and upgrade the grounds (frame to chassy and chassy to batt negative). Should fix your dimming problems.
 
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Old 12-26-2009, 09:28 PM
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Okay well a new alternator is a joke, you don't need one. Get a deep cell battery and upgrade the grounds (frame to chassy and chassy to batt negative). Should fix your dimming problems.


Well it did it while driving too, not too much concerned while driving during the day, just is a little off putting with diming lights.. So basically, get a real battery instead of a motorcraft, and redo frame to chassi and chassi to batt neg.. Thanks dude
 
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Old 12-26-2009, 11:03 PM
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pics man. where are the pics..wtf
 
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pics man. where are the pics..wtf
pics of what. it's all hidden
 

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you can also try a Capacitor about same price if not cheaper than a new batt. and will make it sound even better!
 
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Old 12-27-2009, 04:13 AM
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you can also try a Capacitor about same price if not cheaper than a new batt. and will make it sound even better!
Hahahaha please tell me your not serious
 
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Old 12-27-2009, 10:39 AM
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Hahahaha please tell me your not serious
yes i was serious can you please explain why i shouln't be
 
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Old 12-27-2009, 01:05 PM
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yes i was serious can you please explain why i shouln't be
https://www.f150online.com/forums/am...sunami-ok.html
 
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do the big 3, get a good deep cycle battery, and get hids so it draws less power
 
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the big 3 will help! cheap and easy fix (hopefully)


@4X4AUTIGER r u selling ferrari's agian?

https://www.f150online.com/forums/sp...m-build-4.html
 
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Originally Posted by ttwilber
the big 3 will help! Cheap and easy fix (hopefully)


@4x4autiger r u selling ferrari's agian?

https://www.f150online.com/forums/sp...m-build-4.html
wtf?
 
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Cap will help keep the voltage constant but pulling that much power hes going to need more. Im only pulling ~900w system + hid kit and i get dimming really bad with 1 farad cap. My battery is 4 yrs old and ive killed it a few times so im going to have to find a solution myself.
 


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