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Old Feb 1, 2003 | 11:17 AM
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I have a yellow top optima, but once I install my other 2 amps, I am sure that I will not have enough power to sustain. I am currently running a JL 300/4, but will be adding a 300/2 and a 500/1 to the set up. I was thinking of running a second battery, what one should I run?
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Old Feb 1, 2003 | 12:53 PM
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If you want to run a second batt, get a red top as your primary and use the yellow top as the secondary. :thumbs:
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Old Feb 1, 2003 | 02:00 PM
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I just installed a JL300/2 and a 250/1. Do I need to upgrade my battery also?
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Old Feb 1, 2003 | 02:34 PM
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I just installed a JL300/2 and a 250/1. Do I need to upgrade my battery also?
are your lights dimming at idle, or any other electrical problems at idle ? You shouldn't need a second batt unless your amps are pulling serious power and you want to run the stereo at full power for hours on end with the car off...
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Old Feb 1, 2003 | 03:11 PM
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My car dims with the bass. And that is only with the 300/4 hooked up. I can only imagine when I add another 800 watts
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Old Feb 1, 2003 | 03:33 PM
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My car dims with the bass. And that is only with the 300/4 hooked up. I can only imagine when I add another 800 watts
have you upgraded your alternator yet? What about chaging the magic 3 wires ?
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