C400.4 the beginning...

beardog03
beardog03 Posts: 5,550
edited August 2005 in Car Audio & Electronics
I purchased the first component of my new car system today..a C400.4..!!

Got a 10" momo sub free..!!

tomorrow...speaks..!!

I`m hoping that I can get another 10" sub free if I wait a day or two for my C500.2....

I realize this is a polk website, and I just told on myself.. :rolleyes: , but I own soooo many polk speakers that I feel this is justified.. :o;)

The only non polk speaker that I have owned in twenty years is my SVS....

are ya listening Matt..?!!

My new (new to me) BMW will have all Polk Momo stuff...with an Alpine head unit...

WOOO hhhooooooo...!!...ya man...gotta love it.. :D
Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
Parasound HCA-3500
Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
Jolida JD-100 CDP
Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
SVS PC-Ultra Sub
AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
PS Audio Plus Power Cords
Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

:cool:
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited August 2005
    Congrats, just wait til you read your 400.4 birth sheet!
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited August 2005
    What year Bimmer ya get? If you got any questions about installing a HU for 99 and up, let me know.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited August 2005
    `94 M3/325i

    It`s gonna be a new experience for sure..!


    I hear that I should get a cap because the computer`s are real sensitive...is that true..?
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited August 2005
    beardog03 wrote:
    I hear that I should get a cap because the computer`s are real sensitive...is that true..?

    I didn't have a cap in my '99, but I did in my '02, never noticed any problems.

    http://www.bavauto.com/ is a great place for Bimmer upgrades/parts.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited August 2005
    Thanks Thug..!!
    cool site...
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • michael_w
    michael_w Posts: 2,813
    edited August 2005
    Congrats on the new amp and car. I myself have always admired people with and wanted a bimmer. They just look so clean and classy.
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited August 2005
    Ya dont need a cap. A good alternator and battery combo can handle pretty much any of your needs.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited August 2005
    What about the computer ?

    It won`t mess with it if the altenator is a good one ?
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited August 2005
    If youre running a good battery and a good alternator then your current draw will never be enough to cause the computer to have a hissy fit.

    Im running 700 watts +/- and stock 3 year old battery and stock alternator and have no dimming or current problems at all.

    If youre going to run 2000 watts overall or the like then youd want a bigger alternator/battery combo but I believe you never need a cap.
    polkaudio sound quality competitor since 2005
    MECA SQ Rookie of the Year 06 ~ MECA State Champ 06,07,08,11 ~ MECA World Finals 2nd place 06,07,08,09
    08 Car Audio Nationals 1st ~ 07 N Georgia Nationals 1st ~ 06 Carl Casper Nationals 1st ~ USACi 05 Southeast AutumnFest 1st

    polkaudio SR6500 --- polkaudio MM1040 x2 -- Pioneer P99 -- Rockford Fosgate P1000X5D
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  • PoweredByDodge
    PoweredByDodge Posts: 4,185
    edited August 2005
    a cap serves no purpose unless you are trying to stiffen a few volts. if you're current draw is at or near the output of your alternator, then a couple of caps will help / solve that. if your current draw is well over your alternator's rated output - then forget about it - you need more batteries and/or a bigger alt. if your current draw is below your alt's rating - then you dont need anything.

    however, i find a nice 900 - 1000 CCA battery is nice for the drive in or any other time you want to play the system for long periods of time with the key off.
    The Artist formerly known as PoweredByDodge
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited August 2005
    Ive heard, more than once, that its the reserve capacity that is the true measure of how good a battery is suited to car audio.
    polkaudio sound quality competitor since 2005
    MECA SQ Rookie of the Year 06 ~ MECA State Champ 06,07,08,11 ~ MECA World Finals 2nd place 06,07,08,09
    08 Car Audio Nationals 1st ~ 07 N Georgia Nationals 1st ~ 06 Carl Casper Nationals 1st ~ USACi 05 Southeast AutumnFest 1st

    polkaudio SR6500 --- polkaudio MM1040 x2 -- Pioneer P99 -- Rockford Fosgate P1000X5D
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited August 2005
    it also has to do with the esr, basically how fast it can discharge that power
    -Cody
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  • PoweredByDodge
    PoweredByDodge Posts: 4,185
    edited August 2005
    a 500 CCA battery with fantastic amp hours (reserve capacity) will do nothing for a high power system. CCA's a measure of instantaneous draw - basically what cody said when he mentioned "ESR" (electro static resistance). but they're somewhat independant factors - put them together though, and a battery with good reserve capacity and low ESR with typically be of the high cranking amp family ... while Optima Yellow's are nice for draining over long periods of time, they are not what'd I'd want cranking my truck in the dead of winter... at 750 CCA it's not enough in my opinion.
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  • TrappedUnder Ice
    TrappedUnder Ice Posts: 975
    edited August 2005
    Whats this? no Cap... On this forum. Surprise they didnt stone wall you ?? !! hehehe

    What's up Vinnie. I thought you would have grown out of the Polk stuff by now? Oh well- Hope it turns out the way you want.

    Peace
    Thomas.
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  • PoweredByDodge
    PoweredByDodge Posts: 4,185
    edited August 2005
    nah man - i like polke-ism
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