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Question about digital amp and capacitor

Old Oct 11, 2005 | 02:58 PM
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hi, i just got my system installed the other day and i noticed my lights are dimming and revs are dropping even though i got a cap.....i bought the cap used but i charged it before installling it....i got the Alpine mrd-m1001 hooked up to one 10" Alpine type x and when im pounding it the amp readin goes from 10.8 to around 14 volts but doesnt stay at a certain point(ideally 14 volts).......any help would be appreciated
Old Oct 11, 2005 | 03:01 PM
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simple, caps don't work, do the big three

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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 03:06 PM
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whats the big three?
Old Oct 11, 2005 | 03:18 PM
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Just make sure your wiring is solid and you have a good battery..... you can move up to a higher performance battery if you wish, but a larger alternator is generally the only real fix for a daily driver...

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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 05:00 PM
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thanks for the info
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