Would people Recommend a Capacitor From Ebay

[DrSzSoLDIeR]

It looks good to me but i want the opinion u guys might have first or if i should check them out on another site...would u guys recommend me buying it? If not where should i look for one?

http://cgi.ebay.com/2008-POWER-ACOUSTIK-PCX-3F-3-Farad-Car-Audio-Capacitor_W0QQitemZ220315896709QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCar_Electronics_Installation?hash=item220315896709&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1234%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

[bhksk8r]

Dude unless you're powering a 1000 watts or more, I wouldnt really use one. Yes, it could help with songs with repetitive bass so that each note hits hard instead of decreasing slightly but other than that its not too neccessary.

I have 2 10''s and a 400 watt amp and i've never needed it.

thats just my .02 though! take it easy!

[cvc7chris]

what if he's pushing a jl 1000/1...

[GameChewer]

if you have to ask...

[jcoleman_11]

i think 3 farad is a little overkill. they say 1 farad is good up to 1000watts, 2 farad up to 2000, etc. etc.

so unless you got 3000 watts of power in your trunk, you dont need it. you would probably be good with this...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Rockford-Fosgate-PUNCH-1-2-FARAD-CAPACITOR-NEW_W0QQitemZ110324277229QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCar_Electronics_Installation?hash=item110324277229&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A570%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50#ebayphotohosting

but then again i dont even know your set-up.

[Ghetto_CB7]

Yes and No

You do not need it.

They are sort of nice to have on the other hand, If you are planning on running underdrive pulleys or a larger system some day then you can get it.

I have a 15 Farad, yes it is overkill, but I got it cheap and it was a good brand.

Honestly it is up to you, It isn't going to hurt anything, but you won't notice a difference.

[jdm_inspired]

Dude unless you're powering a 1000 watts or more, I wouldnt really use one. Yes, it could help with songs with repetitive bass so that each note hits hard instead of decreasing slightly but other than that its not too neccessary.

I have 2 10''s and a 400 watt amp and i've never needed it.

thats just my .02 though! take it easy!

400 watt amp? I dont even think you're pushing your subs enough. 1 farad is good enough for most of OUR sound system needs.

[KRIS05VVTi]

i'd say that if you gonna buy enything off of ebay, make sure its a good and well known brand...dont buy eny "cheap lookin" stuff then you should be good

also depends on wat your setup is

[jdm_inspired]

i'd say that if you gonna buy enything off of ebay, make sure its a good and well known brand...dont buy eny "cheap lookin" stuff then you should be good

also depends on wat your setup is

x2

That cap is probably way over rated.

[DrSzSoLDIeR]

i was told i need it becasue everytime i blast my music, the radio shuts off like wen i have 2 many things running like my headlights n fog lights for example so i was told it was suppose to save power to stop the problem...

[CustomLowz]

what if he's pushing a jl 1000/1...

What about me and my 1000/1???




This is the one that I have, and will install with my stereo in the near future...

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_12022_Power+Acoustik+PCX-10F.html?utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=froogle#

[mcdizzle]

What battery are you running? Are you still on the stock alternator? A capacitor can simply be a bandaid for a potential bigger problem. they're nice to have but when your not moving and spinning the alternator your lights and everything will still dim.

first suggestion would be to upgrade your battery to something like an optima yellow top or another battery that was meant to handle a lot of abuse from extra electric equipment.

[CustomLowz]

What battery are you running? Are you still on the stock alternator? A capacitor can simply be a bandaid for a potential bigger problem. they're nice to have but when your not moving and spinning the alternator your lights and everything will still dim.

first suggestion would be to upgrade your battery to something like an optima yellow top or another battery that was meant to handle a lot of abuse from extra electric equipment.

Very good questions. Its always good to have a good battery, especially a yellow top. Upgrade all ground points in the engine bay, and make sure the alternator is not on its way out.

[jdm_inspired]

What about me and my 1000/1???




This is the one that I have, and will install with my stereo in the near future...

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_12022_Power+Acoustik+PCX-10F.html?utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=froogle#

10 farad? Seriously???

I'm doubting thats an honest 10 farad.

[CustomLowz]

10 farad? Seriously???

I'm doubting thats an honest 10 farad.

I dont really need it, but I got it because it couldnt hurt... With a JL 1000/1 and 450/4 any help will be good...