i need a bigger alternator 318is.

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Post Thu Aug 25, 2005 5:43 pm

hi
i am running 3kw of ICE and i need a bigger alternator for my 318is. Does anyone know which ones i can use that will give me more output im not sure which one i have at the moment but my lights dim when the bass drops :eek: .
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original ac schnitzer 16" wheels
original oem IX coupe bodykit
aftermarket mod: viper fast road chip
aftermarket mod: clifford intellistart + dual zone

car for sale soon!
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Post Thu Aug 25, 2005 6:04 pm

I think a 2.5 alt should be bigger - I have one for sale if you need one.
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Post Thu Aug 25, 2005 6:25 pm

widge if flames dont wont it i will

how much
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Post Thu Aug 25, 2005 7:09 pm

PM me an offer mate - it's just lying around here unneeded
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Post Thu Aug 25, 2005 8:27 pm

you could just fit a decent power cap should solve the problem it should only be taking major power the its droppin low on the bass notes
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Post Thu Aug 25, 2005 8:34 pm

a power cap wont make any difference u need a gel battery like this
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a power cap is only to help the battery/altonator on huge power surges such as fat bass lines and an up rated altonator will still b needed where a gel battery will do this alot better and the altonator will not need to b replaced and u can turn up to a cruise and show off ur sounds all day and still start the car at the end of the show with no worrys. i do it all the time
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Post Thu Aug 25, 2005 9:02 pm

touring daddy knows his stuff

Widge il get back to you i think my alternator is broken my battery always goes flat but il let you know
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Post Tue Aug 30, 2005 9:49 pm

how many amps is the one your selling, is it straight fit for 318is?

touring daddy how much power you running? i have a blue exide maxxima going in the boot and keeping an orignal BMW one upfront.
318is
original ac schnitzer 16" wheels
original oem IX coupe bodykit
aftermarket mod: viper fast road chip
aftermarket mod: clifford intellistart + dual zone

car for sale soon!