How many Batteries!?
02-18-2009, 06:38 PM
#3
Drifting
Another 34/78 should be just fine as long as you run the system with your car on... If you play the system with your car off a lot, I'd look into picking up a second, or even third, battery if you have space...
02-18-2009, 08:06 PM
#4
On other audio forms that I frequent, I've heard a lot of mixed reviews about Yellow Tops. Now on the other hand I've been hearing alot of great things about the Sears Diehard Platinums. They are supposedly rebadged Odesseys Batteries which are one of the best batteries you can buy. When you consider its a rebadged Odessey Battery w/ a Diehard warranty, you can't go wrong. My lights have been dimming like crazy, I'll be picking one up this weekend.
02-19-2009, 01:03 PM
#5
On other audio forms that I frequent, I've heard a lot of mixed reviews about Yellow Tops. Now on the other hand I've been hearing alot of great things about the Sears Diehard Platinums. They are supposedly rebadged Odesseys Batteries which are one of the best batteries you can buy. When you consider its a rebadged Odessey Battery w/ a Diehard warranty, you can't go wrong. My lights have been dimming like crazy, I'll be picking one up this weekend.
well i read if u go into deep cycle a lot you kill your yellow tops a lot faster, i usually don't use my system in the parking lot, and the battery only had 1 year warranty. we'll see, i do have 2 old capacitors in my trunk, i guess I can run another yellow top instead.
02-19-2009, 02:18 PM
#7
from my inadequate knowledge of optima batteries, yellow top is more ment for high performance audio... which is why i'm just stunned its dying.
this past week my car has been struggling to start; but i'll go to pepboys for a battery test before any haste decisions. i'll keep you guys posted i guess
this past week my car has been struggling to start; but i'll go to pepboys for a battery test before any haste decisions. i'll keep you guys posted i guess
Trending Topics
02-22-2009, 04:28 PM
#11
5th Gear
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: PA.
Age: 49
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Yea, they are different. The red is more CCA=800. The yellow is less CCA but is a true deep cycle ment for countinuous low discharge states. The yellow tops are great for 2nd or aux batts. IMO if you have a large audio system u should have a 2nd "isolated" battery. BTW is not about watts is about AMPERES or current draw. If your system draws 80 AMPS of current or more u should run a second batt. Thats my first hand experience.
02-25-2009, 09:53 PM
#12
Forgot I had a CL in
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: New Albany, IN
Posts: 99
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I've toasted three Optimas, one red and two yellows. I'll be putting in a high output alternator before the next battery. Would a larger battery work instead of a second battery? There's some room, I'd just have to fab up a larger mount.
02-25-2009, 11:02 PM
#13
Drifting
In theory, yes a larger battery will work instead of just adding another one. However, you might not get the same benefits as if you added a 2nd battery. IE. 1 big battery might have ~2500A, whereas 2 batteries might have a total of ~3000A or something. This is just a possibility, not what you'd need. That's all dependent on your actual setup.
02-26-2009, 11:08 PM
#14
Forgot I had a CL in
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: New Albany, IN
Posts: 99
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
What's your system setup, what size alternator are you putting in, and what battery are you looking at?
In theory, yes a larger battery will work instead of just adding another one. However, you might not get the same benefits as if you added a 2nd battery. IE. 1 big battery might have ~2500A, whereas 2 batteries might have a total of ~3000A or something. This is just a possibility, not what you'd need. That's all dependent on your actual setup.
In theory, yes a larger battery will work instead of just adding another one. However, you might not get the same benefits as if you added a 2nd battery. IE. 1 big battery might have ~2500A, whereas 2 batteries might have a total of ~3000A or something. This is just a possibility, not what you'd need. That's all dependent on your actual setup.
The biggest burden on the batteries has been the 2 large air compressors and my driving habits. When I do drive its short distances with the volume up. The H.O. alternator should help this out tremendously.
I've had two batteries before in a different car, but I may have to consider it again for the this car.
I haven't driven the car in over a year, I'm just starting my research so I can get it going for spring.
02-27-2009, 05:03 PM
#16
Drifting
A little over 2000 watts. The alternator will probably be around 190-200, Im looking into a Ohio Generators alternator.
The biggest burden on the batteries has been the 2 large air compressors and my driving habits. When I do drive its short distances with the volume up. The H.O. alternator should help this out tremendously.
I've had two batteries before in a different car, but I may have to consider it again for the this car.
I haven't driven the car in over a year, I'm just starting my research so I can get it going for spring.
The biggest burden on the batteries has been the 2 large air compressors and my driving habits. When I do drive its short distances with the volume up. The H.O. alternator should help this out tremendously.
I've had two batteries before in a different car, but I may have to consider it again for the this car.
I haven't driven the car in over a year, I'm just starting my research so I can get it going for spring.
Now, on to your question: I'm assuming when you do drive the car, you start it, inflate the bags, drive a couple miles, deflate the bags and shut the car off? If this is the case (and you have room, no trunk pics on your cardomain page) I'd almost look into a couple of batts for the trunk (something like a D31 yt or a deka 31). These will give you plenty of deep cycle power for start up, and the compressors since it sounds like your car is only on for a short bits at a time... This, along with a standard battery up front, should give you more than enough power for your system/compressors even with the car off...
02-27-2009, 06:47 PM
#17
Senior Moderator
have you guys tried the big 3 yet to help out the batteries so they get clean power?
02-28-2009, 01:38 AM
#18
Forgot I had a CL in
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: New Albany, IN
Posts: 99
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I didn't recognize your car by your avi, but you have that sick bagged 2nd gen... I've read through your build log on cardomain at least 5 times... Nice car.
Now, on to your question: I'm assuming when you do drive the car, you start it, inflate the bags, drive a couple miles, deflate the bags and shut the car off? If this is the case (and you have room, no trunk pics on your cardomain page) I'd almost look into a couple of batts for the trunk (something like a D31 yt or a deka 31). These will give you plenty of deep cycle power for start up, and the compressors since it sounds like your car is only on for a short bits at a time... This, along with a standard battery up front, should give you more than enough power for your system/compressors even with the car off...
Now, on to your question: I'm assuming when you do drive the car, you start it, inflate the bags, drive a couple miles, deflate the bags and shut the car off? If this is the case (and you have room, no trunk pics on your cardomain page) I'd almost look into a couple of batts for the trunk (something like a D31 yt or a deka 31). These will give you plenty of deep cycle power for start up, and the compressors since it sounds like your car is only on for a short bits at a time... This, along with a standard battery up front, should give you more than enough power for your system/compressors even with the car off...
There's room in the trunk, but if I do two batteries I want to cram em both under the hood or something unique.
Deka's are good, thats the battery I had two of in a different car. I remember they were white and it drove me crazy keeping them clean. I used to be really into car audio, but I've been away from it too long & forgot everything.
I'll have to do a little more research now that you've got me leaning towards two, it would be nice to not have to worry if my car will start.
...sorry if I hijacked your thread Lippstuh
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
MetalGearTypeS
3G TL Audio, Bluetooth, Electronics & Navigation
6
08-29-2016 08:28 PM
