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Old Jun 13, 2009 | 12:09 AM
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battery Help!!!

I have an 08 ssm base model fit. I have 2 12' subs powered by 2 amps and also a full outside and inside neon kit. Does anyone know of a battery upgrade that wont require to much work to install?
 
Old Jun 13, 2009 | 12:46 AM
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i have seen a guy on here run a yellow top optimum battery in the stock battery stay location...
 
Old Jun 14, 2009 | 05:00 PM
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neon kit draws next to nothing from the battery....would need to know how many watts the amps are(brand/model would help more)....going to a bigger battery doesnt fix the issue where the alternator cant keep the battery charged.
 
Old Jun 15, 2009 | 11:41 PM
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Braille batteries are good!
 
Old Jun 16, 2009 | 08:53 AM
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upgrade your grounds, get a yellow top and call it a day. although, theres a pretty good chance you dont even need to do this. and neons on a fit? eww.
 
Old Jun 16, 2009 | 02:59 PM
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There's no need for a battery upgrade, but I also have good personal experience with Optima battery. I would go with that option..
 
Old Jun 16, 2009 | 03:43 PM
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why are you guys using a deepcycle battery again? wouldnt it be better to run a Red top for maximum cca for startups? or are you planning to run the stereo while the engine is off?
 
Old Jul 8, 2009 | 10:44 PM
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Is there a battery with more CCAs that will fit/mount in the stock location? My stock battery has been fine (no mods) but i always have to wonder about cold starting sometimes, since the secuirty system stays on 24/7 and the battery is a fairly small one.
 
Old Jul 9, 2009 | 09:09 AM
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i hear the small red/yellow top batterys fit perfectly. honestly, i wouldnt worry about upgrading the battery untill you have a problem. or just wait till your battery dies, and pop a better one in. no reason to spend 180 bucks or so on something you probally dont need. the security alarm doesnt take up much power at all.
 
Old Jul 9, 2009 | 10:58 PM
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Post your amplifier information so real advice can be given.
 
Old Jul 31, 2009 | 12:08 PM
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i have 4 amps 3000w 1500w 1500w 1000w i have 1 yellow top optima in the front and 2 kinetik 1400 in the back ......... im a system guy.....4 15 inch subs 2 10 inch loudspeaker woofers 1 12inch loudspeaker woofer and 2 3 inch tweeters
 
Old Aug 1, 2009 | 01:08 AM
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Originally Posted by having a fit
i have 4 amps 3000w 1500w 1500w 1000w i have 1 yellow top optima in the front and 2 kinetik 1400 in the back ......... im a system guy.....4 15 inch subs 2 10 inch loudspeaker woofers 1 12inch loudspeaker woofer and 2 3 inch tweeters
lol...ya and im the prince of persia
 
Old Aug 1, 2009 | 04:34 PM
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Damn, blow a hole on the roof with that much power. Hahahaha
 
Old Aug 1, 2009 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by having a fit
i have 4 amps 3000w 1500w 1500w 1000w i have 1 yellow top optima in the front and 2 kinetik 1400 in the back ......... im a system guy.....4 15 inch subs 2 10 inch loudspeaker woofers 1 12inch loudspeaker woofer and 2 3 inch tweeters

I would love to see a pic of how all those sounds look in the fit.

-Get a nice simple Optima battery & add a ferred cap to your sounds & you will be fine.
 
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