What's a good battery brand?
02-27-01, 07:08 PM
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Just got my system installed today. I'm running a 700 watt amp with 2 12" Punch Comps. I must say that the stock battery is not holding up. All of my lights are dimming pretty bad. What's a good brand to get to replace the stock?
Man, when I had my TL, there weren't any probs. with the stock batt. What's up with that?
Man, when I had my TL, there weren't any probs. with the stock batt. What's up with that?
02-27-01, 07:56 PM
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My Batt Sux too!
Lexus need to upgrade on the battery size! When i got my subs in my GS we had some battery problems, battery would die, and its a pretty crappy amp! My dad's LS400 has had a bad battery all its life, dying out and stuff. I suggest that (in an ideal setup) you get a stiffening cap, new battery (a HUGE one), and a new alternator. I can't afford any of these options, hopefully you can.
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03-01-01, 01:10 AM
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Optima Yellow Top
Dazz - Yep, get the Yellow Top & consider adding a 1 farad stiffening cap to your bass setup. It'll add quicker response to those rapid bass transitional notes where the battery itself can't keep up. U won't need a bigger alternator with your current system so save that money. Didn't U have a post on the old Forum about being left stranded in downtown Houston a few months back with a bad battery or do I have ya confused with another member?
03-01-01, 05:03 AM
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I also have this problem
i also am having this problem, but when the stereo is off and i just rev the car a bit to charge the battery it still dies! could the cold weather have anything to do with this? how will a stiffining cap hold the battery's charge? will a bigger battery be all i need?
03-01-01, 09:29 AM
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You guys have me worrying about my battery now. I have 70k on the 96 LS and it has a Lexus battery. I bought the car Certified with 50k so I can only guess if it is the factory original. Have had ZERO problems. What is the average Lexus battery life everyone gets?
03-01-01, 10:04 AM
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Re: Optima Yellow Top
Originally posted by Mean Gene
Dazz - Yep, get the Yellow Top & consider adding a 1 farad stiffening cap to your bass setup. It'll add quicker response to those rapid bass transitional notes where the battery itself can't keep up. U won't need a bigger alternator with your current system so save that money. Didn't U have a post on the old Forum about being left stranded in downtown Houston a few months back with a bad battery or do I have ya confused with another member?
Dazz - Yep, get the Yellow Top & consider adding a 1 farad stiffening cap to your bass setup. It'll add quicker response to those rapid bass transitional notes where the battery itself can't keep up. U won't need a bigger alternator with your current system so save that money. Didn't U have a post on the old Forum about being left stranded in downtown Houston a few months back with a bad battery or do I have ya confused with another member?
03-02-01, 02:06 AM
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Cap Won't Help Your Battery
Sasha - It sound like U have a weak/dying battery or a bad alternator. Go have them checked at a reputable shop or borrow a tester that applies a load to the battery & DIY. Can also put a metter on the battery with the car off & again with it running - should have 12+ V off & 14 V while running. If it's below 12V when off, your battery's weak & if it doesn't register 13+ V while at idle, your alternator may be going out. The stiffening cap will only help your stereo when the bass notes - it has nothing to do with your car's charging system. Also, yes, cold weather will make your battery's weakness more easily noticeable.
