Yello top batteries

[McGuyver_3]

Is it worthwhile to buy one? Were would be the best place to get one? I checked Canadian tire and they dont have them. Should the alternator be upgraded aswell if i upgrade the battery?

I notice that when my system is pumping my taillights are flickering thats why i am asking. Yes i know i sound like a newb but i just want some oppinions

[midnightfxgt]

Give some details on your system first. RMS Power? Brand etc.

Upgrading a battery does NOT require an alternator change. It is very rare that people need a tighter wound alternator, unless they have some SERIOUS juice.

A good bet for a Yellowtop is Wal-Mart (Today I noticed them at Sam\'s Club also, but I didnt check a price). I have read that they buy in such bulk, that most other resellers can not beat the prices. Not sure how true it is, but worth looking into, since Wally World\'s are on every corner.

-John

[MazdaTree]

I also recall seeing them at costco and lockdown aswell

[McGuyver_3]

Originally posted by midnightfxgt


Give some details on your system first. RMS Power? Brand etc.

Upgrading a battery does NOT require an alternator change. It is very rare that people need a tighter wound alternator, unless they have some SERIOUS juice.

A good bet for a Yellowtop is Wal-Mart (Today I noticed them at Sam\'s Club also, but I didnt check a price). I have read that they buy in such bulk, that most other resellers can not beat the prices. Not sure how true it is, but worth looking into, since Wally World\'s are on every corner.

-John


500 rms/1000peak kenwood amp
450 rms/900 peak pioneer sub
4guage stinger wiring
stock headunit with highlow adaptor
100 rms speakers in the doors (with tweeters) Audiobahn
Carputer comming soon
might be running a second amp for my speakers

[bluntman]

What size do we need?

[McGuyver_3]

Originally posted by bluntman


What size do we need?
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what do you mean by what size do we need like size as in battery dimensions or the amount of power inside the batter

[McGuyver_3]

Originally posted by bluntman


What size do we need?


what do you mean by what size do we need like size as in battery dimensions or the amount of power inside the battery?

[bluntman]

Size of the battery.

[midnightfxgt]

Your only running 500W RMS, so you shouldnt have any dimming issues. Possibly a wiring problem?

-John

[McGuyver_3]

i dunno i have everything hooed up right i had my friend look at it who specializes in car audio but ive been planning a battery upgrade for a while

[bluntman]

How loud do you play your system? I have two amps (a four channel and a mono), upgraded speakers and a 10\" sub and my lights don\'t flicker at all. I am still using the original battery too.

[McGuyver_3]

batery must be low then because my system is on low and they flicker not very bad but enough to be noticed

[midnightfxgt]

What gauge is your power wire, and what guage is the ground?

-John

[MazdaTree]

after I got hids mine never flickered again:)

[McGuyver_3]

Originally posted by midnightfxgt


What gauge is your power wire, and what guage is the ground?

-John


Stinger 4 guage power wire just put in like a month ago and 4 gauge ground wire

[McGuyver_3]

Originally posted by MazdaTree


after I got hids mine never flickered again:)

I have HID\'s already :D lol