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Old 03-28-2012, 11:33 PM   #16
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is that a chain? If so, which one should i go to?
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Old 03-29-2012, 12:17 PM   #18
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Old 03-29-2012, 01:09 PM   #19
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alpine cda-7897 receiver
infinity kappa perfect 6.5" components up front
infinity kappa 6"x9" 3ways in the rear deck
alpine pdx 4.100 4channel amp
2 alpine swr-1242d 12" subs
jbl 1200.1 mono amp
and a barely useful 1.5 farad cap, i can't even remember what brand it is. it reduces the dim of the headlights by a slightly noticeable amount
i named the wrong receiver. i also looked and saw that my cap is only a 1.2 farad, it's made by american legacy (a brand i have never heard of)

alpine cda-7998 - i remember i also bought it when it was $800, then crutchfield cut it down to $400 w the free kit, harness, and shipping. i pulled the trigger

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Old 11-02-2012, 11:58 AM   #20
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has anyone done the "big 3" upgrade?

looking into for a weekend project, depending on the results, hope to get rid of my capacitor.
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Old 11-02-2012, 12:07 PM   #21
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I did in a previous car. It's well worth it even without a car audio system...it smoothed out my idle and probably helped extend the life of the alternator.
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Old 11-02-2012, 12:55 PM   #22
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Back in the 80's I knew evrything there was about each brand but that's when I sold and installed them. I had a blaupunkt system which would blow the doors off with one of these wild floor mounted EQ"S. Alpine was also big in the 80's. I wouldn't know where to start now days.


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Old 11-02-2012, 02:19 PM   #23
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it's funny, since i moved here, and i don't have many tools at all, i enlist the help of my gf's brother. he is a very experienced mechanic, he always looks at me like "wtf?". especially in regards to the fact that i have no tools, and i hadn't changed my own oil until this year.

i would always find dealerships offering an oil change for under $5. didn't have a decent jack, didn't have access to a pit, and oil is expensive. he has a pit in his driveway, it's really nice.

anyways, i'll definitely be using his help w this project. sanding, soldering, and wiring galore.
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it's funny, since i moved here, and i don't have many tools at all, i enlist the help of my gf's brother. he is a very experienced mechanic, he always looks at me like "wtf?". especially in regards to the fact that i have no tools, and i hadn't changed my own oil until this year.

i would always find dealerships offering an oil change for under $5. didn't have a decent jack, didn't have access to a pit, and oil is expensive. he has a pit in his driveway, it's really nice.

anyways, i'll definitely be using his help w this project. sanding, soldering, and wiring galore.
Most of the stuff now days you just buy a wiring harness for your car and everything else plugs in.
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Most of the stuff now days you just buy a wiring harness for your car and everything else plugs in.
i'm getting ready to upgrade the "big 3" w 1/0 awg.

alternator positive to battery positive
battery negative to chassis
and engine ground to chassis
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Most of the stuff now days you just buy a wiring harness for your car and everything else plugs in.

Yup.

These guys will hook you up big time with knowledge of how to do it.

Crutchfield: Car Stereo, Speakers, Home Theater, LCD TV, Digital Cameras
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Old 11-02-2012, 02:58 PM   #27
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love crutchfield, great customer service
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Old 11-02-2012, 03:05 PM   #28
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i'm getting ready to upgrade the "big 3" w 1/0 awg.

alternator positive to battery positive
battery negative to chassis
and engine ground to chassis
Is that to power a big amp?
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love crutchfield, great customer service
Best ever.

I bought some speakers to upgrade the stockers in the car I bought last year and they threw in free factory adapters. No wiring for me, just plug them in.

Once I bought a stereo and they gave me a free Skil cordless drill that I still use all of the time.

If you need to call with a question, they're there and speak English.

Them and Newegg.com are my two favorite companies to deal with.
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Old 11-02-2012, 03:46 PM   #30
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Is that to power a big amp?
well, to help the electrical system overall.

currently, i am only using a 400 watt 4 channel amp.
i will be putting my 1,200 watt mono amp back in once my box is built.
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