is it ok if i do this?

cardude007617 · 05-28-2007, 10:43 PM

hi, im gonna be installing the rest of my system in a few days and was wondering if its ok to hook up a battery charger to my battery to keep it charged up while im doing this so, one i dont go dead and two i dont have to keep the car running for 2 hours. i have just a regular charger not a special one or anythng. so will this work ok? thanks

caraudiodave · 05-29-2007, 12:15 AM

wait, so you think you need power to do the install? maybe you are talking about tuning it??? you need to clarify.

you dont need to run the power to do the install, and i havnt seen many systems that need two hours of tuning.

badboy2451 · 05-29-2007, 09:42 AM

you should have the battery disconnected while hookin your system up...i always thought that was a no brainer?

kuecker_dj09 · 05-29-2007, 11:27 AM

disconnect the negative terminal before you do any audio install just to be safe. if you plan on tuning it, then i suppose it will ok if u had it on a 2 amp trickle charge or maybe a 5 amp slow charge

cardude007617 · 05-29-2007, 11:32 AM

i mean not to hook it up with, but to keep some kind of power in my battery while im "playing around" with it. sorry about bein unclear

kuecker_dj09 · 05-29-2007, 11:40 AM

yea since you dont wanna run your car and waste all that expensive gas.

cardude007617 · 05-29-2007, 11:42 AM

ok, i thoguht i heard running a battery charger causes interference or sometign with car audio equipment. so its ok? and yes, gas is toooo expensive plus it cant be good to have a car idle for 45+ mins you know.

rocketfast123 · 05-29-2007, 12:52 PM

Just tune as you drive down the road, that's what i did.

kuecker_dj09 · 05-29-2007, 01:46 PM

yea but the problem is you get road noise in the vehicle and then your tuning wont be set right. and its unsafe

ancona46 · 05-29-2007, 02:01 PM

your gonna have road noise when your driving and listening to it anyway mid as well to it with the road noise

cardude007617 · 05-29-2007, 02:02 PM

well i meant as a set the gain and get all that stuff set right can i just have a bettery charger hooked up to "save" my battery "wear and tear" haha stupid idea ok! haha

ancona46 · 05-29-2007, 02:04 PM

just leave the car on idling for 30 mins isnt really gonna use that much gas

cardude007617 · 05-29-2007, 02:09 PM

come on dude, at $3.49 a gallon haha

Brad M · 05-29-2007, 02:27 PM

What brand of battery do you have? How old is it?

kuecker_dj09 · 05-29-2007, 02:42 PM

wow...i set the gain on my old amp in five mins....just have a friend help you do it

ancona46 · 05-29-2007, 02:53 PM

gas is only 2.95 a gal here...your only gonna use like 1 gallon max

kuecker_dj09 · 05-29-2007, 03:08 PM

^^^ wow id love to see that in KS...its 3.39 here

ancona46 · 05-29-2007, 03:24 PM

nj has the lowest in the country but the highest taxes and insurance so go figure

Bryan · 05-29-2007, 03:27 PM

I agree with ancona. You're gonna use barely any gas. You definitely don't need 2 hours though unless you're completely anal about it I guess.

cardude007617 · 05-29-2007, 03:44 PM

hahahahaaha true true, i guess i over thought on this one guys. i was just under the impression that a "Regular" battery will only last like 10 mins on amps.

05-28-2007, 10:43 PM	#1
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	is it ok if i do this? hi, im gonna be installing the rest of my system in a few days and was wondering if its ok to hook up a battery charger to my battery to keep it charged up while im doing this so, one i dont go dead and two i dont have to keep the car running for 2 hours. i have just a regular charger not a special one or anythng. so will this work ok? thanks __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

05-29-2007, 12:15 AM	#2
caraudiodave Boring old man AKA: Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Wood ranch, ca Age: 41 Posts: 2,172 Vehicle: '13 Camry hybrid	wait, so you think you need power to do the install? maybe you are talking about tuning it??? you need to clarify. you dont need to run the power to do the install, and i havnt seen many systems that need two hours of tuning. __________________ 2013 Toyota Camry hybrid: Pioneer AVIC-8000NEX, Phoenix Gold ZPA0.3 (300 x 2), Phoenix Gold ZPA0.3 (300 x 2), Phoenix Gold ZPA0.5 (1000 x 1), Dynaudio MD100 (1" tweeters), Dynaudio MW160 (6.5" mids), Eclipse SW8812 (12" aluminum cone subwoofer)

05-29-2007, 09:42 AM	#3
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05-29-2007, 11:27 AM	#4
kuecker_dj09 Former GAGT Owner AKA: Seth Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manhattan, KS Posts: 552 Vehicle: 2000 Silverado ECSB	disconnect the negative terminal before you do any audio install just to be safe. if you plan on tuning it, then i suppose it will ok if u had it on a 2 amp trickle charge or maybe a 5 amp slow charge __________________ CarDomain FQuick 2000 Silverado- Daily and project truck 2000 Grand Am GT1- Gone But Not Forgotten

05-29-2007, 11:32 AM	#5
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	i mean not to hook it up with, but to keep some kind of power in my battery while im "playing around" with it. sorry about bein unclear __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

05-29-2007, 11:40 AM	#6
kuecker_dj09 Former GAGT Owner AKA: Seth Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manhattan, KS Posts: 552 Vehicle: 2000 Silverado ECSB	yea since you dont wanna run your car and waste all that expensive gas. __________________ CarDomain FQuick 2000 Silverado- Daily and project truck 2000 Grand Am GT1- Gone But Not Forgotten

05-29-2007, 11:42 AM	#7
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	ok, i thoguht i heard running a battery charger causes interference or sometign with car audio equipment. so its ok? and yes, gas is toooo expensive plus it cant be good to have a car idle for 45+ mins you know. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

05-29-2007, 01:46 PM	#9
kuecker_dj09 Former GAGT Owner AKA: Seth Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manhattan, KS Posts: 552 Vehicle: 2000 Silverado ECSB	yea but the problem is you get road noise in the vehicle and then your tuning wont be set right. and its unsafe __________________ CarDomain FQuick 2000 Silverado- Daily and project truck 2000 Grand Am GT1- Gone But Not Forgotten

05-29-2007, 02:01 PM	#10
ancona46 sl0wrider AKA: mike Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: south jersey Age: 36 Posts: 1,211 Vehicle: 04 GAGT & 96 Lumina	your gonna have road noise when your driving and listening to it anyway mid as well to it with the road noise __________________ Annerito Fuori E Sbattuto Alla Terra Cardomain Unique Kustoms Car Club

05-29-2007, 02:02 PM	#11
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	well i meant as a set the gain and get all that stuff set right can i just have a bettery charger hooked up to "save" my battery "wear and tear" haha stupid idea ok! haha __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

05-29-2007, 02:04 PM	#12
ancona46 sl0wrider AKA: mike Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: south jersey Age: 36 Posts: 1,211 Vehicle: 04 GAGT & 96 Lumina	just leave the car on idling for 30 mins isnt really gonna use that much gas __________________ Annerito Fuori E Sbattuto Alla Terra Cardomain Unique Kustoms Car Club

05-29-2007, 02:09 PM	#13
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	come on dude, at $3.49 a gallon haha __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

05-29-2007, 02:27 PM	#14
Brad M GAGT - Member AKA: Brad Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Jackson, Michigan Age: 34 Posts: 302 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT Sedan	What brand of battery do you have? How old is it?

05-29-2007, 02:42 PM	#15
kuecker_dj09 Former GAGT Owner AKA: Seth Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manhattan, KS Posts: 552 Vehicle: 2000 Silverado ECSB	wow...i set the gain on my old amp in five mins....just have a friend help you do it __________________ CarDomain FQuick 2000 Silverado- Daily and project truck 2000 Grand Am GT1- Gone But Not Forgotten

05-29-2007, 02:53 PM	#16
ancona46 sl0wrider AKA: mike Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: south jersey Age: 36 Posts: 1,211 Vehicle: 04 GAGT & 96 Lumina	gas is only 2.95 a gal here...your only gonna use like 1 gallon max __________________ Annerito Fuori E Sbattuto Alla Terra Cardomain Unique Kustoms Car Club

05-29-2007, 03:08 PM	#17
kuecker_dj09 Former GAGT Owner AKA: Seth Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manhattan, KS Posts: 552 Vehicle: 2000 Silverado ECSB	^^^ wow id love to see that in KS...its 3.39 here __________________ CarDomain FQuick 2000 Silverado- Daily and project truck 2000 Grand Am GT1- Gone But Not Forgotten

05-29-2007, 03:24 PM	#18
ancona46 sl0wrider AKA: mike Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: south jersey Age: 36 Posts: 1,211 Vehicle: 04 GAGT & 96 Lumina	nj has the lowest in the country but the highest taxes and insurance so go figure __________________ Annerito Fuori E Sbattuto Alla Terra Cardomain Unique Kustoms Car Club

05-29-2007, 03:27 PM	#19
Bryan GAGT - Junkie AKA: Bryan Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sterling Heights, MI Age: 32 Posts: 4,269 Vehicle: '09.5 G6	I agree with ancona. You're gonna use barely any gas. You definitely don't need 2 hours though unless you're completely anal about it I guess. __________________ CarDomain (Updated 10/9)

05-29-2007, 03:44 PM	#20
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	hahahahaaha true true, i guess i over thought on this one guys. i was just under the impression that a "Regular" battery will only last like 10 mins on amps. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

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