Comments on: Car Audio 101 – The Big 3 Upgrade Tutorial

By: MaxxsonicsUSAInc

MaxxsonicsUSAInc — Sun, 23 May 2010 08:54:16 +0000

@shehzer I would …
@shehzer I would recommend researching XSPOWER alternators and contacting them for step by step installation instructions that pertain to your particular alternator and vehicle. The guys at XSPOWER are very knowledgeable and helpful.

By: MaxxsonicsUSAInc

MaxxsonicsUSAInc — Sun, 23 May 2010 08:54:16 +0000

@flint1810 Every …
@flint1810 Every vehicle is different, but on average I have would think 8 to 10 feet would be about right. You can measure from point to point if you have a tape measure.

By: MaxxsonicsUSAInc

MaxxsonicsUSAInc — Sun, 23 May 2010 08:54:16 +0000

@lovers800 If your …
@lovers800 If your battery post is heating up on the ground then it may indicate your battery is damaged or you have a bad point of ground from the negative battery post to the location on the vehicle. Heat means high resistance. Is you connector tight on that post or is it lose?

By: lovers800

lovers800 — Sun, 23 May 2010 08:54:16 +0000

i did the big 3 …
i did the big 3 upgrade and my battery keeps heating up only on negative post of the battery, do i need to buy a new battery or a kinetik battery

By: flint1810

flint1810 — Sun, 23 May 2010 08:54:16 +0000

what’s up mike? i …
what’s up mike? i have a 1998 buick century just wanted to know how many feet of 1/0awg i need to run the BIG 3?

By: shehzer

shehzer — Sun, 23 May 2010 08:54:16 +0000

i live in pakistan, …
i live in pakistan, i have a toyota corolla with a power thirsty audio system! how do i upgrade my alternator? this power issue is making my life miserable. please help

By: 7356205

7356205 — Sun, 23 May 2010 08:54:16 +0000

would it hurt to …
would it hurt to wire from the alternator case to chassis, instead of engine to chasses? please reply! thanks.

By: MaxxsonicsUSAInc

MaxxsonicsUSAInc — Sun, 23 May 2010 08:54:16 +0000

@dragonsage2008 Yes …
@dragonsage2008 Yes, 4 gauge piggy backing the original wire will be beneficial.

By: dragonsage2008

dragonsage2008 — Sun, 23 May 2010 08:54:16 +0000

will 4 gag wire …
will 4 gag wire work to do this up grade or 5 gag wire

By: MaxxsonicsUSAInc

MaxxsonicsUSAInc — Sun, 23 May 2010 08:54:16 +0000

@bbroader1310 The …
@bbroader1310 The Big 3 will help on delivery, but I don’t think it will cure the issues you are currently having. An alternator upgrade would be ideal.