how big of a cap? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Spades · 11-04-2008, 02:54 AM

I have been running a 1 farad and never noticed headlights dimming with my old set up...was running my components off deck power and the subs were using a sony 1200w amp. i doubt it could hit 1200w unless lightning struck it, hance why my headlights never had dimming issues i suppose. but, i am adding a 300w jensen amp into the mix now, and the deck will be upgraded, so the power draw will be increasing.

so, think i am fine keeping the 1 farad or should i look at getting a extra cap as well?

edit: added 300w amp brand name

IllusionX · 11-04-2008, 08:05 AM

i say you are fine with just 1 cap.

a friend of mine has a huge orion 4 channels (100wRMS x4) (this amp is actually taking the 4/3 of the hatch space) and a 300wRMS mono. he needed 0ga wireing for the power and the lights only dime when idle. no cap.

sportin83 · 11-04-2008, 05:54 PM

i have always been told use 1 farad for every 1000 watts

Spades · 11-04-2008, 11:22 PM

well, while both the amps claim a higher max power, these are not name brand amps, and I suspect that they are no where near their claimed power.

anyway, more opinions on off 1 farad is enough would be greatly appriciated!

IllusionX · 11-05-2008, 08:38 PM

i hope you figured that 4x150w MAX = 600w as advertised right ?

battleversiontc · 11-05-2008, 08:41 PM

you should be fine i run 1800watts on a 1farad and havent had any problems

Spades · 11-06-2008, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IllusionX

i hope you figured that 4x150w MAX = 600w as advertised right ?

I am guessing you are refering to the other poster, because I am not running a 4 channel. I will be running a single 300w 2 channel amp and a 1200w bridged 2 channel sony xm-2002GTR amp....both were listed max and not rms power.

EDIT: I am most likely going to stick with the 1 farad and hope for the best. It will be housed behind the box and will be a PITA to get at, so I will just hope for the best,lol.

battleversiontc · 11-06-2008, 01:17 AM

youll be fine ive been running my with a 1farad for 2 years and havent seen dimming lights and i run one 1800watt amp

sportin83 · 11-10-2008, 12:20 AM

any cap is better than none. i am running a tsunami x15hcap20. it is a 20 farad with digital amp draw and volt meter. very nice cap if you dont mind dropping a few bucks.

11-04-2008, 02:54 AM	#1
Spades The Hated One View User's Garage Drives: 07 White Manual Sedan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oregon,USA Posts: 390	how big of a cap? I have been running a 1 farad and never noticed headlights dimming with my old set up...was running my components off deck power and the subs were using a sony 1200w amp. i doubt it could hit 1200w unless lightning struck it, hance why my headlights never had dimming issues i suppose. but, i am adding a 300w jensen amp into the mix now, and the deck will be upgraded, so the power draw will be increasing. so, think i am fine keeping the 1 farad or should i look at getting a extra cap as well? edit: added 300w amp brand name __________________ Last edited by Spades; 11-06-2008 at 01:06 AM.

11-04-2008, 05:54 PM	#3
sportin83 Drives: 2008 blazing blue yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: central IL Posts: 131	i have always been told use 1 farad for every 1000 watts __________________ http://cardomain.com/ride/3151056 mods: custom sub box, i hit 141.4 db, new speakers, double-din nav, foglights, cruise, CAI, strut brace, under car braces, short antenna, remote start, alarm, actuators in doors and hatch coming soon: window tint, custom sub grills, tach and........

11-04-2008, 11:22 PM	#4
Spades The Hated One View User's Garage Drives: 07 White Manual Sedan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oregon,USA Posts: 390	well, while both the amps claim a higher max power, these are not name brand amps, and I suspect that they are no where near their claimed power. anyway, more opinions on off 1 farad is enough would be greatly appriciated! __________________

11-05-2008, 08:41 PM	#6
battleversiontc View User's Garage Drives: 08 vip yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 808 Posts: 501	you should be fine i run 1800watts on a 1farad and havent had any problems __________________ 08 junction produce belta almost done and ready for paint 06 junction produce tc 604 bhp 445tq ddriven still trying for 700+hp 90 crx sir ls vtec turbo 755 hp mecp masters certified

11-06-2008, 01:17 AM	#8
battleversiontc View User's Garage Drives: 08 vip yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 808 Posts: 501	youll be fine ive been running my with a 1farad for 2 years and havent seen dimming lights and i run one 1800watt amp __________________ 08 junction produce belta almost done and ready for paint 06 junction produce tc 604 bhp 445tq ddriven still trying for 700+hp 90 crx sir ls vtec turbo 755 hp mecp masters certified

11-04-2008, 08:05 AM	#2
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	i say you are fine with just 1 cap. a friend of mine has a huge orion 4 channels (100wRMS x4) (this amp is actually taking the 4/3 of the hatch space) and a 300wRMS mono. he needed 0ga wireing for the power and the lights only dime when idle. no cap.

11-05-2008, 08:38 PM	#5
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	i hope you figured that 4x150w MAX = 600w as advertised right ?

11-10-2008, 12:20 AM	#9
sportin83 Drives: 2008 blazing blue yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: central IL Posts: 131	any cap is better than none. i am running a tsunami x15hcap20. it is a 20 farad with digital amp draw and volt meter. very nice cap if you dont mind dropping a few bucks. __________________ http://cardomain.com/ride/3151056 mods: custom sub box, i hit 141.4 db, new speakers, double-din nav, foglights, cruise, CAI, strut brace, under car braces, short antenna, remote start, alarm, actuators in doors and hatch coming soon: window tint, custom sub grills, tach and........

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