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05-06-2013 09:25 AM
07blackg5
Re: 07blackg5 2013 Build...HDC3 18"
It's definitely just as heavy as it looks. Ive got the one man install/removal down pat though.
05-05-2013 05:49 PM
southerntrendkill
Re: 07blackg5 2013 Build...HDC3 18"
Damn that box looks big lol
05-05-2013 09:52 AM
KingPen
Re: 07blackg5 2013 Build...HDC3 18"
haha, looks better already
05-05-2013 09:39 AM
07blackg5
Re: 07blackg5 2013 Build...HDC3 18"
Well. Someone stole my sub. Im super shocked that someone could carry it away...
Luckily they were nice enough to replace it with some no name garbage....
04-25-2013 08:31 AM
KingPen
Re: 07blackg5 2013 Build...HDC3 18"
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Originally Posted by 07blackg5
Could it be a bad voltage regulator? It seems to function normally otherwise. Im not sure exactly how they work, so im not sure how to diagnose and fix the problem
Yes it could be, or just something wrong with the alt like I mentioned early on. It may be that each time those bass lines are hitting the alt turns on and sends a huge voltage spike down that line. And because you don't have a front battery its getting sent right to the back and to your amps.
04-25-2013 08:19 AM
07blackg5
Re: 07blackg5 2013 Build...HDC3 18"
Could it be a bad voltage regulator? It seems to function normally otherwise. Im not sure exactly how they work, so im not sure how to diagnose and fix the problem
04-25-2013 07:39 AM
KingPen
Re: 07blackg5 2013 Build...HDC3 18"
Voltage spikes are very unusual but if your input voltage is spiking to the 17 range I would guess thats your problem.
04-24-2013 08:14 PM
southerntrendkill
Re: 07blackg5 2013 Build...HDC3 18"
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Originally Posted by 07blackg5
I finally figured it out. Im pretty sure my amp is over-volt protecting. I dont ever drop lower than 13.x @ the amp terminal, but after a big, sudden hit, the voltage spikes. Ive seen a few 16's, but today I watched closely and im pretty sure I saw a 17.x.
The bc2000d is rated to 16.x, but the 3500 and 5500 are rated to 18.x.
correct me if i'm wrong, but from my understanding (in simple terms) when the voltage regulator senses a drop, it burps up voltage output to make up for the drop.
If I play a constant tone and dont "shock" the regulator, everything is fine. The problem only happens when a sudden bass note hits and the voltage drops suddenly (causing it to spike).
Like I said, I dont get even close to enough drop for it to be an issue, and it's obviously safe to assume that spikes of 17v are an issue.
Is it possible that a poor ground would cause this? This is a new issue to me.
I don't know I have the same amp but my voltage is never dropped below 14.5 but I've never seen it spike like that
04-24-2013 07:52 PM
07blackg5
Re: 07blackg5 2013 Build...HDC3 18"
I finally figured it out. Im pretty sure my amp is over-volt protecting. I dont ever drop lower than 13.x @ the amp terminal, but after a big, sudden hit, the voltage spikes. Ive seen a few 16's, but today I watched closely and im pretty sure I saw a 17.x.
The bc2000d is rated to 16.x, but the 3500 and 5500 are rated to 18.x.
correct me if i'm wrong, but from my understanding (in simple terms) when the voltage regulator senses a drop, it burps up voltage output to make up for the drop.
If I play a constant tone and dont "shock" the regulator, everything is fine. The problem only happens when a sudden bass note hits and the voltage drops suddenly (causing it to spike).
Like I said, I dont get even close to enough drop for it to be an issue, and it's obviously safe to assume that spikes of 17v are an issue.
Is it possible that a poor ground would cause this? This is a new issue to me.
03-30-2013 04:42 PM
Beckerson1
Re: 07blackg5 2013 Build...HDC3 18"
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Originally Posted by 07blackg5
that's debatable haha. better than hids in stock housings. The cutoff is awesome for poop projectors. Up super close to a wall they hotspot like crazy, but on the road where it counts, its awesome.
Ya same for my car, from what I hear. I'm doing it right though and getting some real projectors done up. Unfortunately I ran through all my money, stupid car audio addiction, that I had saved up for retro's.
I'm looking at doing a Bi-Xenon setup running the FX-R 3.0 style projector. In stock form I have separate lows and highs. With this retro I will essentially have two high's (Need to light up these country roads).
Not THE best projectors but will light up four lanes of highway no problem
03-30-2013 04:31 PM
07blackg5
Re: 07blackg5 2013 Build...HDC3 18"
that's debatable haha. better than hids in stock housings. The cutoff is awesome for poop projectors. Up super close to a wall they hotspot like crazy, but on the road where it counts, its awesome.
03-30-2013 04:28 PM
Beckerson1
Re: 07blackg5 2013 Build...HDC3 18"
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Originally Posted by 07blackg5
aint nobody got time for that. Depo projectors. only ones available without ****ty "halos" or extra leds
At least its a decent brand and not the really cheap crappy ones.
03-30-2013 04:25 PM
07blackg5
Re: 07blackg5 2013 Build...HDC3 18"
aint nobody got time for that. Depo projectors. only ones available without ****ty "halos" or extra leds
03-30-2013 04:23 PM
Beckerson1
Re: 07blackg5 2013 Build...HDC3 18"
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Originally Posted by 07blackg5
new wheels
working on extended studs and spacers. only have one done so far. 17x7 +40 with 12mm spacers
Hmmmm sexy. Can't tell from this angle. Retro'd headlights?
03-30-2013 04:15 PM
07blackg5
Re: 07blackg5 2013 Build...HDC3 18"
new wheels
working on extended studs and spacers. only have one done so far. 17x7 +40 with 12mm spacers
03-28-2013 11:55 AM
Fallen
Re: 07blackg5 2013 Build...HDC3 18"
80PRS FTW. That said I find it incredibly clumsy to navigate. It is hard to use. But it's crossovers and time alignment make it worth it.
For quickly adjusting the sub level, a bass knob might be the way to go. Most amps have one anyways
03-28-2013 07:33 AM
Beckerson1
Re: 07blackg5 2013 Build...HDC3 18"
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Originally Posted by 07blackg5
I was unsure of whether i was going to use the digital crossovers on the 80prs or the physical ones on the amp, but I'm going to hold off on depending on the HU until I get proficient enough with the controls hahaha
Lol ya.
03-27-2013 08:59 PM
07blackg5
Re: 07blackg5 2013 Build...HDC3 18"
I was unsure of whether i was going to use the digital crossovers on the 80prs or the physical ones on the amp, but I'm going to hold off on depending on the HU until I get proficient enough with the controls hahaha
03-27-2013 05:07 PM
Beckerson1
Re: 07blackg5 2013 Build...HDC3 18"
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Originally Posted by 07blackg5
Thanks
I'm glad i'm not the only one haha. The thing that bums me out the most is that there is no easy way to adjust the sub level. It takes way too many clicks. On my old unit you pushed the volume knob in once and turned it to adjust the sub level. Then I used the bass knob as a secondary to turn it down if the lowest sub setting was too loud for rock/non rap. This is going to take some getting used to
Ya. Luckily with me I don't use any of the features of the 80 PRS. You may ask why?
The MS8 deals with all that. Then why the 80 PRS? Well as a backup mainly. Plus it looks so good
03-27-2013 04:05 PM
07blackg5
Re: 07blackg5 2013 Build...HDC3 18"
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Originally Posted by Fallen
Not sure how I missed this. Anyways great build
Thanks
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Originally Posted by Beckerson1
I agree with the 80 PRS... I'm still trying to figure it out.
I'm glad i'm not the only one haha. The thing that bums me out the most is that there is no easy way to adjust the sub level. It takes way too many clicks. On my old unit you pushed the volume knob in once and turned it to adjust the sub level. Then I used the bass knob as a secondary to turn it down if the lowest sub setting was too loud for rock/non rap. This is going to take some getting used to
03-27-2013 03:42 PM
Beckerson1
Re: 07blackg5 2013 Build...HDC3 18"
I agree with the 80 PRS... I'm still trying to figure it out.
03-27-2013 01:18 PM
Fallen
Re: 07blackg5 2013 Build...HDC3 18"
Not sure how I missed this. Anyways great build
03-27-2013 07:46 AM
07blackg5
Re: 07blackg5 2013 Build...HDC3 18"
I think i have it figured out. in each audio setting menu, there are 2 parameters. the levers adjust one and the knob adjusts the other. I still think the lables are stupid. sub 1, sub 2, and sub 3 all have two adjustments within each one. But you dont know which 2 are in sub 1, 2, or 3. That probably doesnt make sense haha. Once I get used to it I will be smoother with it, but its still dumb how vague the lables are
03-27-2013 06:01 AM
Lac.wit.bass
Re: 07blackg5 2013 Build...HDC3 18"
Sometimes simple is better?
03-26-2013 10:13 PM
07blackg5
Re: 07blackg5 2013 Build...HDC3 18"
Spent a solid 5 hours installing a head unit. hahahaha
like i said i had to pull pretty much the entire interior because my old head unit had a brain unit under the seat and the wiring was all over the place.
sorry for the super poop pictures. I took them with my vacuum cleaner
Just ripped everything out, stuff everywhere
starting to reassemble
way too big....
My first impression of the 80prs isnt great. Everything seems to be pretty nice except for the interface. It is the most aggravating thing I have ever used. Unless there is some sort of pattern im missing, I might drive my car off a cliff haha. I only played with it for about 20 minutes, so we will see as time goes on. It seems to be feature packed, I just couldn't navigate the adjustments worth a damn. It might not help that Im tired as hell from crawling around my car for 5 hours...
now i have to go back and reset all of my gains and get used to everything all over again. First world problems
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