chadjpr
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Registered: 27th Dec 02
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im thinkin of taking out my back seats in my corsa b and fitting a nice big system, one problem im not too sure on the wiring side of things. im planning 3 subs, a pair of 8inch 3 ways, 2 amps, 2 caps and apair of 5 and a half inch components (for the front) will i need another battery or can i buy a bigger one for the front instead, if so wat size and how much and wat wiring will i need for all of this, any help much appriciated 
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chadjpr
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Registered: 27th Dec 02
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no-one know nothin got to be a trader some who can help PLEASE!!!
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corb
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Registered: 24th Apr 02
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we get so many questions and threads like this that some of the time, can just not be arsed to answer the question. We, normally being: myself, AustinPXX, TOMAS, SNOWY and just recently Mr. PAINZ!!
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TOMAS
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Registered: 7th Aug 02
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Forget the caps, run a split charged battery. Caps are a waste of time.
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Dom
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yea mate, go for a optima(?) yellow top (or better) in ya boot, then buy a split charge system for both your battery upfront and the one in ya boot  I would also look into buying a bigger alt if your going into the 1000w's (RMS) range.
As for wiring, well it all depends on how much power your pushing out, but i would be looking at 2gauge(or lower) cable for the power /ground etc At the end of the day, if you lay in decent cable (0 gauge) etc then it allows for upgrades in the futures.
And caps, well if you can scrap em'....but if you've got the money to burn then it wont hurt mate - allow two caps ?!? one should do you find. But spend most of your cash towards getting a split charging system going and wiring (plus ya gear) rather than spending it on flashy items such as caps and neon lights in the boot etc.
hope this helps mate
Dom
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chadjpr
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Registered: 27th Dec 02
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cheers for the help i can get started soon now
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andy hirst
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Registered: 18th Apr 02
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forget the three ways, dont need em, put another set of comps there instead 6.5inch maybe!!
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chadjpr
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fair comment but these 3ways cost a few quid (to help a mate whose skint), he cant wait to see them in me car. QUESTION are they really that crap?(on top of this yes i do understand how gud 6.5inch components wud be)
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Cursa
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Registered: 30th Mar 02
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I've heard that it can be a good idea to fit the alternator from a diesel or a sport... they can do much bigger currents than your 1.2 8V one will.
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