[All] [Generic] Which Power Capacitor?

[Moo]

Since my new ICE was installed I notice my headlights dim in time with the music when playing bass at a loud level. I've been advised to install a power capacitor but don't know which one to go for. Any suggestions? I notice there are different farad ratings to choose from, would a 1 farad suffice for my system or do I need something higher (ICE details in my garage).

Would this one be any good?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Boss-Audio-2-0-Fa ... 2a05b30e93

[madbasshunter]

In general a power cap wont do a lot if anything (go on talkaudio and search p[owercaps), you are better off upgrading the cars wiring known in car audio as the big 3
ie battery to earth wire
engine to earth wire
and alternator to battery wire
with a minimum of 4g cable
and making sure you have a good battery
I have done this to mine 2 (good quality) 4g bat earths 4g from alternator to bat as well as the standard wiring and the engine earths and it has made a big difference to the voltage, I am also using an optima yellow top battery, I will also advise you to get a genuine toyota alternator as they do put out better power than the pattern parts I had an arguement with QX components as they said 13.9 volts was adequate.
At present I am running 128.6db @ 46hz with one 10" sub but will be louder soon

[Moo]

Thanks for the input, makes a lot of sense

I've already bought a power cap so might as well fit it but if the problem continues I'll go down the route you suggest.

Cheers