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Sep 26, 2003 | 03:59 PM

steve777

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alternator and battery with sub

hey i was wondering if the battery and the alternator in my 3.2 cl type s will be alright with a 12 inch ID Max sub and a JBL 1200.1 watt amp...thanks

Sep 28, 2003 | 11:06 AM

phipark

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You'll probably need a capacitor.

Sep 28, 2003 | 11:23 AM

bryand178

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My factory battery didn't last with my stereo system. My amp puts out the same power as yours and causes the same amount of battery drain. I got an optima gel cell / yellow top and my bass lines are consistant and I have no problems with lights dimming (HID). I have no cap. The alternator has kept up well so far.

Sep 28, 2003 | 03:20 PM

Titand19

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I had that amp running 2 polk momos. I had 2 caps though, because I was running a 80.4 amp also. beware, the stok battery may dim.

Oct 2, 2003 | 11:35 AM

chillan501

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I had two amps runnin 600w 4ch and 400w 1ch and my factory battery and alternator and within 8 monthes the battery went so i have two digital capicitors and they work like a charm