Garage Storage Organization and Garage Cabinets

**BigRedGuy** · 04-18-2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by smoothbx23

I actually have a question I have a 1999 mercedes ml320 which puts out 120 amps from the alternator and it uses 77 amps to run the truck with all of the assecories on including lights, heater, wipers and of coarse all ecu's. right now i installed a pioneer deck with two amps one putting out max 2000 watts the other 1600 watts max with two caps one is a 2.0 farad and the other is a 2.8 farad. which are powering 2 sets of 6 1/2 inch components with tweeters 1 set of 5 1 /4 inch components with tweeters and a set or 6x9 pioneers with four pyle tweeters as well as 2 cerwin vega 12inch subs. My question is can I put bigger amps in as well as subs and what is my limit in wattage with out frying out my ecu or my alternator. I will also like to know do you think i need more caps or just one that runs at a higher farad rating.

Before you add anything else get the Big 3 done in your car....this will ensure max current flow from the alt and battery you have now, then if you are having headlight dimming or other signs of insufficient electrical supply you can start thinking about new battery, alternator or other upgrades.....

BTW, I am curious why you have so many speakers....a good set of comps up front and 6X9s in the rear properly powered should fill that car with sound....the rest sounds like over-kill to me.....

HTH

Niko1080 · 10-06-2009, 08:36 PM

awesome, great info

Niko1080 · 10-09-2009, 10:57 AM

oops double post

carzaholics · **hello there**

Hi, james from Ireland here. Hoping to really contribute to the forum. Hope the New Year is going well for everyone.

**Mahna Mahna** · 01-07-2010, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by carzaholics

Hi, james from Ireland here. Hoping to really contribute to the forum. Hope the New Year is going well for everyone.

Welcome to the board

What part are you from.

**Jaloosk** · 01-07-2010, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by carzaholics

Hi, james from Ireland here. Hoping to really contribute to the forum. Hope the New Year is going well for everyone.

I got a buddy from Carlow I work with.

Welcome

Mystique_89 · 01-29-2010, 06:23 PM

Very useful post, helped me learn alot

**420guy** · 01-29-2010, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Mystique_89

Very useful post, helped me learn alot

Thanks, welcome to the board. You will find there are a lot of very knowledgeble people here.

coolvanilla · 01-30-2010, 01:23 PM

Hello everybody!! Just registered today. My name is Andy and my current project is a 2007 Dodge Magnum. i have read some thing throughout the forums and i thought it was pretty dam interesting and that's why i joined. i have a few questions but ill find the sub forum to post em in.

N130Gv2 · 01-30-2010, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by coolvanilla

Hello everybody!! Just registered today. My name is Andy and my current project is a 2007 Dodge Magnum. i have read some thing throughout the forums and i thought it was pretty dam interesting and that's why i joined. i have a few questions but ill find the sub forum to post em in.

Welcome to CCA.