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Has anyone done the BIG THREE upgrade to there GS?

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Old 04-11-12, 09:05 AM
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Default Has anyone done the BIG THREE upgrade to there GS?

Curious if anyone has done the big three upgrade to there car? If so what would be your review of it? I was thinking about doing it next weekend with 0 guage wiring. Please post pics if you have them as well thanks!
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It's definitely worth it if you've got an audio system that pulls significant current, the chain is only as strong as its weakest link.Someone posted a bunch of pics, should be able to find them if you search big three.
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I just did it last week and have found that for me it did not make a difference. I'm not running a system strong enough. I'm only running one 5 channel amp and one sub. I have a gel battery rated at 950cc so perhaps i'm set on juice but good luck with yours, it's super easy and you should have no problem doing it.

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i would say this was a pretty huge task.. completly redyed my black leather to bmw cinnamon.. only GS in the world that has this


https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ss-thread.html
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Originally Posted by Sheehan1p
i would say this was a pretty huge task.. completly redyed my black leather to bmw cinnamon.. only GS in the world that has this


https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ss-thread.html
Did you post in the wrong thread? lol

He was asking about the Big 3 as in Audio etc.. I don't know where your interior came in to that, lol.
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Originally Posted by smooth0033
I just did it last week and have found that for me it did not make a difference. I'm not running a system strong enough. I'm only running one 5 channel amp and one sub. I have a gel battery rated at 950cc so perhaps i'm set on juice but good luck with yours, it's super easy and you should have no problem doing it.
I had the same results, but with a stock replacement battery.
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Im looking to do it soon! I have a big 3 amp system and I'm getting dimming @ the moment.. I'm also going to get an extra battery and battery isolator.
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OP please search there is a thread with pics....
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Originally Posted by sakataj
OP please search there is a thread with pics....
Hey...you are being nice...thanks
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My brother did it on his GS and it made a huge difference. It should be the first electrical upgrade for ANY sound system because it is easy, yet fairly cheap. It sure beats adding a capacitor. The stock "3 wires" are too thin, which will cause resistance if it draws a lot of power. Before the big 3, his voltage fluctuated like crazy with 1500rms. After the big 3, the voltage became more stable did not fluctuate as much. In addition to the big 3, I'd recommend adding a second battery. If you are looking for some quality 0 gauge wires, check out Knukonceptz.
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Originally Posted by LuxuryGS3
Did you post in the wrong thread? lol

He was asking about the Big 3 as in Audio etc.. I don't know where your interior came in to that, lol.
No he was just reminding us that it's the only GS that has it lol.
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