My Toy had like 3 10-12 gauge wires grounding the engine to itself, and like 1 wimpy little body ground. Unacceptable. The amp cable is still bigger, but the electrical isn't struggling since I got to it. I've had 1/0 on my Jeep ever since I thought about the winch I still haven't bought, and all the people I'm "obligated" to jumpstart because I drive a Jeep. I'm sure the amps have been happier, too.
09-15-2012 07:11 PM
hotzie
Re: just did big 3
My stock was 8 maybe 6 on the power and the chassis ground was prob 10 gauge I was like wtf lol , I ran 2 and it definitely should come factory that way
09-15-2012 06:58 PM
Burkem_10
Re: just did big 3
My car has 4 gauge stock. Woo?
09-15-2012 06:33 PM
Beckerson1
Re: just did big 3
Quote:
Originally Posted by smcfab
<--- Believes cars should come from the factory with "Big 3," or at least better ground with at least 4 ga.
Every electronic should have quality/correct size wires but that's too expensive and gets the chopping block... Agreed though
09-15-2012 06:28 PM
smcfab
Re: just did big 3
<--- Believes cars should come from the factory with "Big 3," or at least better ground with at least 4 ga.
09-15-2012 06:25 PM
Beckerson1
Re: just did big 3
Quote:
Originally Posted by hotzie
It was easy and I wish I had done it sooner , my car runs so much better. It idles smooth now and throttle response is a lot better. I swear my factory speakers sound better now lol they have mid bass now and never before could I get any at all without distorting it bad. Imo if you haven't done it DOO EEEET
Glade to hear... I know the better response with the DBW setup as I also have that with my Si... Much better, less rev hang...
09-15-2012 06:11 PM
SINTORMAN
Re: just did big 3
Quote:
Originally Posted by sri3850341
Why do you think he doesn't??
because he didn't mention any problem with starting the car or dimming issues.
09-15-2012 05:58 PM
hotzie
Re: just did big 3
Quote:
Originally Posted by sri3850341
If that is when car is off and no lights or any oither draw, you should be ok. optimal standing is 12.6 - 13.6
Yea that is just batt
09-15-2012 05:57 PM
sri3850341
Re: just did big 3
Quote:
Originally Posted by hotzie
. My voltage on just battery was I believe 12.79
If that is when car is off and no lights or any oither draw, you should be ok. optimal standing is 12.6 - 13.6
09-15-2012 05:53 PM
hotzie
Re: just did big 3
Quote:
Originally Posted by sri3850341
OP,only reason I say new battery, you say it idles better, throttle response is better, tells me you where running most of your electrical off your alt and battery was being discharged alot of the time.. Please respond with a resting voltage of your battery...
It's been that way since I got the car always a lil rough when rpms got low idling esp when I had the a.c. on and it dropped down to the 1300 rpm range. Now it's smooth as silk and no flat spot when I gas it either, it has an electronic throttle no cable. Battery is fine this one has not seen an amp yet, but I'm bout to get my stuff so I went ahead and did big 3. My voltage on just battery was I believe 12.79
09-15-2012 05:30 PM
sri3850341
Re: just did big 3
OP,only reason I say new battery, you say it idles better, throttle response is better, tells me you where running most of your electrical off your alt and battery was being discharged alot of the time.. Please respond with a resting voltage of your battery...
09-15-2012 05:27 PM
sri3850341
Re: just did big 3
Quote:
Originally Posted by SINTORMAN
why do you think he needs a new battery
Why do you think he doesn't??
09-15-2012 05:10 PM
SINTORMAN
Re: just did big 3
Quote:
Originally Posted by sri3850341
Sounds like you beat the hell out of your battery... Time for a new battery too....
why do you think he needs a new battery
09-15-2012 04:59 PM
sri3850341
Re: just did big 3
Sounds like you beat the hell out of your battery... Time for a new battery too....
09-15-2012 04:32 PM
hotzie
just did big 3
It was easy and I wish I had done it sooner , my car runs so much better. It idles smooth now and throttle response is a lot better. I swear my factory speakers sound better now lol they have mid bass now and never before could I get any at all without distorting it bad. Imo if you haven't done it DOO EEEET
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