Jessica Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 So, since the debate is so awesome when it comes to crapactios I thought i would ask this question instead. Have any of you tried just running a small cap on the low and hi-beam side of your headlights? Yes, i know, "blah blah blah, upgrade your electrical noob." But seriously, i wonder if it would help with reducing dimming? Rest in peace, walled 87 accord build log 03' Corolla build with AA Mayhem inside. My super random youtube channel and terrible camera work. Wiring comparison by CaptainzPlanetz Wire and fuse guide by Guest SyKo13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSanders17 Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 Interesting. I would have never thought about that. I say someone should try it and report back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bump4life Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 would most definetly help. Buyer/Seller Feedback Thread: http://www.stevemead...5015-bump4life/ MB C220 153 Trunk Car Build Log: http://www.stevemead...d/#entry1840136 MB C280 Ipad Dash SQ Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/194484-bump4lifes-new-benz-tony-c-relay-kit-pictures-ce-electric-audison-front-stage-installed/ My SPL Log: http://www.stevemead...__fromsearch__1 BMW M340 xDrive Stock, for now. Corner Load 10" maybe soon. But does 10s in the 1/4... Best Scores out of a trunk 153.0 sealed legal full tilt clamped 5524 @ 42 hz 154+ windows down, 155+ kick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gckless Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 I think I remember seeing someone do it before and working well. Don't quote me on it, but I don't see why it wouldn't work. "Clipping" is the biggest forum boner now. It's like witchcraft... it automatically explains just about everything people don't understand. My build log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/200295-gckless-2011-chevrolet-impala/ High resolution photos: Gilbert Kless Photography Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted June 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 I ask cause I don't think I'll ever hold 14.4 full tilt. And even a small drop is noticeable a night. I may have to buy a couple .5 farad caps and try it Rest in peace, walled 87 accord build log 03' Corolla build with AA Mayhem inside. My super random youtube channel and terrible camera work. Wiring comparison by CaptainzPlanetz Wire and fuse guide by Guest SyKo13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audioholic Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 Bare with me im on a mobile device. Placing a capacitior on your lights would solve no purpose other then stop the lights from dimming. The underlying issue of not suppling sufficient amperage to your" system "will still lead to failure of your alternator eventual.Placing a cap on your lights is only for appearance on non dimming lights you still have other feature drawing amperage such as interior/dashboard lights,a/c,heater,powerwindow/locks/sunroof ect ooh and let not forget that radio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Lightning Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 Before I went that far, I'd install a relay on each headlight (lows and highs) to see if that fixes your problem. Installing relays should lighten the load (strain) of your electircal system. Kenwood / HELIX / Linear Power (For The Love Of Music) / Brutal Sounds / OverKill Electric Co Questions About Sound Quality ?? Try Here ... Sound Quality, What does it REALLY mean ?? SMD SOTM Winner "White Lightning" 1997 GMT400 Chevy Silverado "The Green Dickle" 1994 GMT400 Chevy "Phantom Dually" Randal's 2007 Chevy Avalanche (we haven't named this one yet) Dylan's "Brutal" 17 Chevy Cruze RS Hatch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted June 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 Before I went that far, I'd install a relay on each headlight (lows and highs) to see if that fixes your problem. Installing relays should lighten the load (strain) of your electircal system. How? Rest in peace, walled 87 accord build log 03' Corolla build with AA Mayhem inside. My super random youtube channel and terrible camera work. Wiring comparison by CaptainzPlanetz Wire and fuse guide by Guest SyKo13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 Put in HID's no dim.. ever SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted June 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 Bare with me im on a mobile device. Placing a capacitior on your lights would solve no purpose other then stop the lights from dimming. The underlying issue of not suppling sufficient amperage to your" system "will still lead to failure of your alternator eventual.Placing a cap on your lights is only for appearance on non dimming lights you still have other feature drawing amperage such as interior/dashboard lights,a/c,heater,powerwindow/locks/sunroof ect ooh and let not forget that radio. You are on mobile so you can't see my SIG. But the electrical is pretty good. And yes I know the caps won't fix the underlying issue, hence why I put blah blah blah in the op Rest in peace, walled 87 accord build log 03' Corolla build with AA Mayhem inside. My super random youtube channel and terrible camera work. Wiring comparison by CaptainzPlanetz Wire and fuse guide by Guest SyKo13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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