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Rob · 01-30-2002, 04:57 PM

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Originally posted by Tremek:
<STRONG>Okay, a DC power supply's a good thing. However - what about my car's electrical? I'm not only talking about dumping a computer with a 250w power supply in there, but a 450w amp & speakers. Will I need to look at a new alternator, or a second battery?</STRONG>

I would seriously consider adding in a second battery and a big capacitor 1F or something like that, most good car audio shops will sell them. I have heard of a simular setup where the lights dimmed in time with the bass

Looks very cool but I'm not sure what the cops have to say about it. From a financial view try without first and see if it is enough.

Rob

01-30-2002, 04:57 PM	#9
Rob Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Missing In Action Vehicle: Mini (British Open Classic) Posts: 779 My Photos: ()	Quote: Originally posted by Tremek: <STRONG>Okay, a DC power supply's a good thing. However - what about my car's electrical? I'm not only talking about dumping a computer with a 250w power supply in there, but a 450w amp & speakers. Will I need to look at a new alternator, or a second battery?</STRONG> I would seriously consider adding in a second battery and a big capacitor 1F or something like that, most good car audio shops will sell them. I have heard of a simular setup where the lights dimmed in time with the bass Looks very cool but I'm not sure what the cops have to say about it. From a financial view try without first and see if it is enough. Rob __________________ And you say people actually pay money for M$ Windows? www.mp3mini.co.uk (Does what it says on the URL) www.openclassic.co.uk (The new car, with zero rust!) www.rob-web.co.uk (My other site) Total re-design underway: on the whole progress is very slow as the car is taking up too much time :)