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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 07:54 AM
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As the topic title asks, does the c6 need the big3 done to it?

I've read in some older posts that it's not really necessary with the c6. But if it is needed, are there any c6 specific instructions on how to do it?
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if u got a stereo on the bigger end i 100% recommend it
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I'm running a Zapco DC1000.4 setup to where it's running essentially 600W between fronts & subs. No sign of dimming lights, etc. Not sure where the line is though but for my setup it's OK without the big 3.
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I have a 06 with the original battery. Have two amps 450/4 and a 300/2. Its been over a year and I have no charging issues,and I often play it very loud!
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TheKomoman and NYC6, do either of you notice any dimming of the lights while under full load?

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I have a 06 with the original battery. Have two amps 450/4 and a 300/2. Its been over a year and I have no charging issues,and I often play it very loud!
Do you have the big3 installed?
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i kno many ppl who dont need it at all, but hell what does 15 or so feet of 4ga and some ring terminals cost
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Originally Posted by pentavolvo
i kno many ppl who dont need it at all, but hell what does 15 or so feet of 4ga and some ring terminals cost
This is true, but I don't really want to mess with more than I have to if it's not necessary. I don't want to introduce another source of problems, if they do arise, ya know?
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true unless u screw up u really wont induce problems

what amps will u be running
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Originally Posted by pentavolvo
true unless u screw up u really wont induce problems

what amps will u be running
Xtant 604x, and trying to locate a 302a. So if all goes well I'll be running both Xtants.

604x



302a
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do u kno what kinda of power they pull or what they are rated for rms
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604x:
Watts per Channel @ 4Ω: 4 x 75
Watts per Channel @ 2Ω: 4 x 150
Bridged Mono @ 4Ω: 2 x 300
302a:
Watts per Channel @ 4Ω: 2 x 75
Watts per Channel @ 2Ω: 2 x 150
Bridged Mono @ 4Ω: 1 x 300
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with that kinda power IMO you will be fine without big3, maybe have slight voltage fluctuations but no dimming really, id still do it though
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Originally Posted by calvie018
TheKomoman and NYC6, do either of you notice any dimming of the lights while under full load?



Do you have the big3 installed?
At idle when its very dark and the music is cranked up I notice a miniscule amount of pulsing. When I bring the RPM's just a little its fine. And no I didnt do the big three. And I have 750 watts.
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