Steve caps just cover up the problem in 99.9% of systems they make the problem worse not better...

Anyone with good ice knowledge wont reccomend the use of a cap at all, the amps already have small internal caps anyway that do the job for small drops in voltage.

If the drops are more serious than that (like they are in my car) then u need to uprate the big 3 wires, get a bigger battery and finally uprate the alternator.

Dont fit the cap, sell it and buy a big old battery instead.

dom speaks with 90% sense :P

i had a CAP in my old car, made a hell of a difference.. and i didnt upgrade the battery for ages... never got around to upgrading the alternator..

it worked well, didnt get half the "light dimmage" as before..

:D

what should i get though, two sets of components or two sets of 6x9 to go in the back with the subs

get rid of the 6x9s, and sell the power cap.

If you HAVNT got an efficent supply of power from your battery and alternator the power cap will just add MORE strain to the system - which isnt good.

Spend the cash instead on upgrading your battery, doing the "Big three" (do a search you'll find info) and upgrading your alternator. Only once can you play your system without light dimming etc should you really place a cap in the system to generally smooth it all out and help with supply of power to the amps when they need it quickly :thumbs:

mine deffinatly helped, it made a big difference for me

if youve got it u mite aswel

so shall i put it in or not?

i personally think its helps my system!

why do ppl have them then if you say they do nothing?

power caps do nothing, sell it and spend the money on upgrading the big 3 under the bonnet and if you must due to headlight dipping then add another battery and upgrade alternator if necessary!

whats the rms figures? Do you notice any headlight dimming when you crack them up?

ive got 2 1000w 4 channel amps running, 2 jbl 1000w subs, front door speakers and debating on 6x9s or components. ive got a 1.5 farad cap but dont know whether to put it in.

if you dont have any amps or subs and are running a stnadard head unit then they are definately worth having :rolleyes:

Could do with a little bit more info to be honest :rolleyes::

[Edited on 09-03-2005 by Melville]

are they worth having?