Hey guys, just installed a new stereo system with amp and subs and other electronics. my problem is that now my lights are starting to dimm. my best guess to fix this is to get a volt stabilizer and some ground wires (or if you have any ideas i welcome them) i found this on ebay,

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MUG-G...QQcmdZViewItem

i need to know if they are any good or if i should stay away from them. what wires and stabilizer should i get?

thanx for your help

 

the thing to do is install a power capacitor, available anywhere they sell stereo's. it kinda acts like having an extra battery

 

Yeah, get a cap or invest in a high output alternator. You don't have underdrive pulleys do you?

 

What would the aftermarket underdrive pulleys do?

 

nope, no pulleys yet. Really what do they do? and how easy is it to istall the capacitator?

 

another thing are you bridging your subs. when you bridge your subs you draw more amperage which will definetly draw from your altenator making your lights dim.

 

yep, bridged subs. so how good are the ground cables and voltage stabilizer i mentioned earlier? has anyone taken a look at em? are they gonna help my car at all?

 

i would say install a bigger alternator....

 

that doesnt raely work though because your still dealing with the same voltage regulator.. all around a power cap is the best solution.. as it will also keep those long deep notes from dying.. so they go boooooooooooooooooooooooommmmmmmmmm not just booooo.... and peter out.. want more info go to rockford fosgate forum and read a couple posts..

 

My suggestion would be either getting a HO Alternator , or getting yours rebuilt at a higher output. IMHO Capacitors are just a "band-aid(tm)" .. They do work however..

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