Silver750's street build
Lead Lap
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Houston, TX
As an audiophile to another beautiful setup! But, I remember looking into the mosconi a few years back when I was buying some Utopias for the house, and I remember they are powerhouses and require tons of current. you have any electrical issues? What modifications did they have to do to the factory electrical?
As an audiophile to another beautiful setup! But, I remember looking into the mosconi a few years back when I was buying some Utopias for the house, and I remember they are powerhouses and require tons of current. you have any electrical issues? What modifications did they have to do to the factory electrical?
Arc Audio, Audison, were some of the other brands available, but the Mosconi's looked the best
According to Bing, the alternator on the IS-F is more than adequate to handle the amps. No modifications at all to the factory electrical system. No caps either!
Lead Lap
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 503
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From: Houston, TX
I will agree with the aluminum chassis, and heat-sinks well incorporated into that nicely finished housing it looks as good as Ive heard them sound.
I was more or less wondering about the power factor correction in respect to use of a capacitor, not a battery which I didn't see in the install pics, and which of they could have nicely concealed in the respectable install. But, if there really isnt some form of integrated power correction it may be hindering function and capability of all on board components when influx of current is demanded by the amplifiers, and not to forget other sensitive equipment on board which could cause errors from the on board ECU dependent on how serious the voltage drop may be under strenuous use. Because if that unregulated amplifier can pull up to 92 amps so that's the only reason I show concern...
Oh, and get some Leatherique prestine clean and rejuvenator to preserve those white seats!! I see buildup and creasing going on..just two cents to help
I was more or less wondering about the power factor correction in respect to use of a capacitor, not a battery which I didn't see in the install pics, and which of they could have nicely concealed in the respectable install. But, if there really isnt some form of integrated power correction it may be hindering function and capability of all on board components when influx of current is demanded by the amplifiers, and not to forget other sensitive equipment on board which could cause errors from the on board ECU dependent on how serious the voltage drop may be under strenuous use. Because if that unregulated amplifier can pull up to 92 amps so that's the only reason I show concern...
Oh, and get some Leatherique prestine clean and rejuvenator to preserve those white seats!! I see buildup and creasing going on..just two cents to help
Rookie
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 72
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From: San Jose, CA
I will agree with the aluminum chassis, and heat-sinks well incorporated into that nicely finished housing it looks as good as Ive heard them sound.
I was more or less wondering about the power factor correction in respect to use of a capacitor, not a battery which I didn't see in the install pics, and which of they could have nicely concealed in the respectable install. But, if there really isnt some form of integrated power correction it may be hindering function and capability of all on board components when influx of current is demanded by the amplifiers, and not to forget other sensitive equipment on board which could cause errors from the on board ECU dependent on how serious the voltage drop may be under strenuous use. Because if that unregulated amplifier can pull up to 92 amps so that's the only reason I show concern...
Oh, and get some Leatherique prestine clean and rejuvenator to preserve those white seats!! I see buildup and creasing going on..just two cents to help
I was more or less wondering about the power factor correction in respect to use of a capacitor, not a battery which I didn't see in the install pics, and which of they could have nicely concealed in the respectable install. But, if there really isnt some form of integrated power correction it may be hindering function and capability of all on board components when influx of current is demanded by the amplifiers, and not to forget other sensitive equipment on board which could cause errors from the on board ECU dependent on how serious the voltage drop may be under strenuous use. Because if that unregulated amplifier can pull up to 92 amps so that's the only reason I show concern...
Oh, and get some Leatherique prestine clean and rejuvenator to preserve those white seats!! I see buildup and creasing going on..just two cents to help
I for one never believe caps
To me it is a bandaid solution, if you have slight light dimming, a cap may help but really its not needed, if you have severe lights dimming, adding a cap will infact, place a bigger load on the alternator.when listening to normal music, the 2gen IS's alternator is fine, infact, most car's alternators are fine for everyday listening. remember that though these two amps have 200 ampsof on board fusing, the only time you would ever possibly approach that is if you bridged both down to 2ohms, and played tones, all day...normal music listening i would say average current draw is less than half, if not a 1/3 of that, with bursts of over 100 when a big bass note hits.
this has been my experience at least over the last 15 or so IS builds we have done
I am fairly sure the AS line, as with most Mosconi amps, have very tightly regulated power supplies
Spring refresh update:
Volk TE37's refinished to F-Zero blue to give the car better contrast and to pull color out. JDM window visors, and flat bottom steering wheel have been added.
Interior LED modifications and under the hood aesthetics are next. It never stops!
Photo courtesy of KChow Photography.
Volk TE37's refinished to F-Zero blue to give the car better contrast and to pull color out. JDM window visors, and flat bottom steering wheel have been added.
Interior LED modifications and under the hood aesthetics are next. It never stops!
Photo courtesy of KChow Photography.
