Install complete / 12" JL / 1000 watts JL amp / capacitor / 12" Z enclosure sub box

Westwood · 08-24-2010, 10:46 PM

the boys at future shop did some custom work for the cleanest install. and i still have room for a (few) bags of groceries

im very impressed with the sub box i got from Z enclosures. the bass is crisp and clean

bigaudiofanat · 08-24-2010, 10:56 PM

Do yourself and your car a favor get rid of the capacitor. If it is helping any it is just a band aid to bigger problems that you need to work on. If you need something like that to stop dimming you need to upgrade your ground points and or add a second small battery.

Other than that looks good.

2004YZFR1 · 08-24-2010, 11:25 PM

So Big you don't think that a cap will help with your sub? How about if you don't have any dimming issues? Is there nothing to gain from adding a cap? And will adding a cap make your system sound worst? Thanks!

bigaudiofanat · 08-24-2010, 11:35 PM

Caps, were a big thing when they came out but all they do is take soem of the stain off the battery but it still have to charge up quickly for when the bass hits again so it is not really doing much of anything to help your electrical system. They help give the amp extra juice yes but they harm your electrical system because they suck juice quickly from your main battery and put strain on your alternator. Better not to have hem. Plenty of threads about this over at caraudio.com seriously plenty.

If you need something like this than you need to upgrade your grounding points "the big three" Ground wire from the battery to ground ground to engine block and there is another one I can not think of right now. Alo adding a small extra battery helps as well much more than any cap would.

A lot of shops will try to sell you caps and promise you this and that about what they do. No reason to get them and z's stock electrical system is pretty good at taking a good power demand.

metz · 08-24-2010, 11:39 PM

The third is the alternator feed to the battery

bigaudiofanat · 08-24-2010, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by metz

The third is the alternator feed to the battery

Thank you I knew it was something simple. +1

Juleous · 08-25-2010, 12:28 AM

Giving up all that trunk space, ouch.

vividracing · 08-25-2010, 12:35 AM

awesome audio install! great job!

Westwood · 08-25-2010, 06:13 AM

guys i got the Cap just for the look, ion really need it but its like having nismo valve caps, they just look good.

Westwood · 08-25-2010, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Caps, were a big thing when they came out but all they do is take soem of the stain off the battery but it still have to charge up quickly for when the bass hits again so it is not really doing much of anything to help your electrical system. They help give the amp extra juice yes but they harm your electrical system because they suck juice quickly from your main battery and put strain on your alternator. Better not to have hem. Plenty of threads about this over at caraudio.com seriously plenty.

If you need something like this than you need to upgrade your grounding points "the big three" Ground wire from the battery to ground ground to engine block and there is another one I can not think of right now. Alo adding a small extra battery helps as well much more than any cap would.

A lot of shops will try to sell you caps and promise you this and that about what they do. No reason to get them and z's stock electrical system is pretty good at taking a good power demand.

hey thanks for the info, so if i keep my bass low i wont have any issues right? my amp volume is at 3. the only reason i bought the cao its cuz it looks good with the blue leds lol

xiven · 08-25-2010, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Juleous

Giving up all that trunk space, ouch.

bigaudiofanat · 08-25-2010, 09:40 AM

Should be alright but I would just cut the wires off where it is wired to and run the power wire directly to the amp.

Juleous · 08-25-2010, 11:54 AM

Remove the cap and wire directly to the amp. I would also ask for my hatch back!

Seriously though there are much better mounting locations in the Z than where the amp is now, plus you won't have to give up your trunk. It would be a shame to put a big scratch in that pretty amp. Try behind the drivers seat if you don't want to spend a bunch on a fancy install. I would just get the amp out of there very heat score for a thief.

Westwood · 08-25-2010, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juleous

Remove the cap and wire directly to the amp. I would also ask for my hatch back!

Seriously though there are much better mounting locations in the Z than where the amp is now, plus you won't have to give up your trunk. It would be a shame to put a big scratch in that pretty amp. Try behind the drivers seat if you don't want to spend a bunch on a fancy install. I would just get the amp out of there very heat score for a thief.

trunk space? at lease i kept my spare tire and its not my daily driver so no big deal guys.

and for the thieves my Z is covered every night if shes not in the garage

Westwood · 08-25-2010, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Should be alright but I would just cut the wires off where it is wired to and run the power wire directly to the amp.

if i cut it i wont have the blue leds on

i like it! and the reason why i wanted everything on display is to show it off you know

08-24-2010, 10:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
Westwood Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ottawa,Canada Posts: 745 Drives: C63 AMG Rep Power: 16	Install complete / 12" JL / 1000 watts JL amp / capacitor / 12" Z enclosure sub box the boys at future shop did some custom work for the cleanest install. and i still have room for a (few) bags of groceries im very impressed with the sub box i got from Z enclosures. the bass is crisp and clean __________________ Mods: Stillen G3 \| Stillen lightweight crank pulley \| Berk hfc's \| Top speed pro 1 CBE \| Jic Magic y pipe \| 20" Vossen 9.5/10.5 \| Megan Coilovers \| Smoked JDM tail lights \| Blacked out headlights \| Sprint booster \| Shine Auto CF Front/Rear lip kit \| Evor R CF Side blades,CF fang cover,CF Nose Audio: Kenwood Excelon DNX9960 \| JL 1000w \| JL 12W6v2

08-24-2010, 10:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Do yourself and your car a favor get rid of the capacitor. If it is helping any it is just a band aid to bigger problems that you need to work on. If you need something like that to stop dimming you need to upgrade your ground points and or add a second small battery. Other than that looks good. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

08-24-2010, 11:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Caps, were a big thing when they came out but all they do is take soem of the stain off the battery but it still have to charge up quickly for when the bass hits again so it is not really doing much of anything to help your electrical system. They help give the amp extra juice yes but they harm your electrical system because they suck juice quickly from your main battery and put strain on your alternator. Better not to have hem. Plenty of threads about this over at caraudio.com seriously plenty. If you need something like this than you need to upgrade your grounding points "the big three" Ground wire from the battery to ground ground to engine block and there is another one I can not think of right now. Alo adding a small extra battery helps as well much more than any cap would. A lot of shops will try to sell you caps and promise you this and that about what they do. No reason to get them and z's stock electrical system is pretty good at taking a good power demand. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/ Last edited by bigaudiofanat; 08-24-2010 at 11:42 PM.

08-25-2010, 12:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
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08-25-2010, 06:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
Westwood Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ottawa,Canada Posts: 745 Drives: C63 AMG Rep Power: 16	guys i got the Cap just for the look, ion really need it but its like having nismo valve caps, they just look good. __________________ Mods: Stillen G3 \| Stillen lightweight crank pulley \| Berk hfc's \| Top speed pro 1 CBE \| Jic Magic y pipe \| 20" Vossen 9.5/10.5 \| Megan Coilovers \| Smoked JDM tail lights \| Blacked out headlights \| Sprint booster \| Shine Auto CF Front/Rear lip kit \| Evor R CF Side blades,CF fang cover,CF Nose Audio: Kenwood Excelon DNX9960 \| JL 1000w \| JL 12W6v2

08-24-2010, 11:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
2004YZFR1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Las Vegas Nevada Posts: 308 Drives: 09 370Z yellow,auto Rep Power: 15	So Big you don't think that a cap will help with your sub? How about if you don't have any dimming issues? Is there nothing to gain from adding a cap? And will adding a cap make your system sound worst? Thanks!

08-24-2010, 11:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
metz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 347 Drives: 05 Roush, 2010 40th Rep Power: 15	The third is the alternator feed to the battery

08-25-2010, 12:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
Juleous Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Nowhere Posts: 335 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	Giving up all that trunk space, ouch.

08-25-2010, 09:40 AM	#12 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Should be alright but I would just cut the wires off where it is wired to and run the power wire directly to the amp. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/ Last edited by bigaudiofanat; 08-25-2010 at 11:51 AM.

08-25-2010, 11:54 AM	#13 (permalink)
Juleous Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Nowhere Posts: 335 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	Remove the cap and wire directly to the amp. I would also ask for my hatch back! Seriously though there are much better mounting locations in the Z than where the amp is now, plus you won't have to give up your trunk. It would be a shame to put a big scratch in that pretty amp. Try behind the drivers seat if you don't want to spend a bunch on a fancy install. I would just get the amp out of there very heat score for a thief.

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