So I got my kinetik hc1400 and installed it today, and then tonight my dad was like did you get a new alt too?.. I was like what omg?!? you told me not to invest in one in this car.. And he was like well I didn't know you were going to buy more batts, he's like you seem to need a lot of power so you might as well just get an alt.. I was like omg yay, SO.. Now I figure since he said I should get one, that gives me a good excuse to finally buy 1 I have dreamed of getting one for 2 years. So Im going to save up for one now but need help first,

Alright.. Down to the point, I have no idea how many amps I need the alt to do for my system and I need a good alt because I don't want a piece of crap that just burns up so please advise me on what company to go with and power needed possibly. My system consists of only a sundown 1200d. I do plan on eventually adding a speaker amp only for 2 rear speakers, maybe 100-150rms.. in the future. (stock alt is 70 amp ) I dont want to spend tons if I dont have to as im in college But all suggestions are appreciated. Let me know which ones you have had good experiences with and that are reliable! Thanks

-Jordan

I'd recommend DC Power, although people have been having some issues with them lately. I also know there in the middle of making a new case for some honda's. Not sure if it's accord, civic, etc.

One thing that's cool with DC Power alts is, you can get the case swapped when you a buy another vehicle and keep using it

Also have different models depending on your budget.

So that's my say.

So your sayin for ex: If I buy an alt through them, and I say buy a new car in a year in a half if mine craps out, they can recase the one I previously purchased to fit in the next car I get?

And yeah I figured some people might say dc power since they are here on this forum, I just didnt know if they were pricey and I have heard of so many different companys I just want to get the best the fits reliable/not overly priced.

Ive heard of like dc power, mechman, excessive amperage, alterstart, power bastards but I dont know which are and are not reliable. Dc power seems to have reliable alts from what ppl say on here.

Hear good and bad from all... DC Power is good but busy as all hell so it seems they are stretched thin right now.. Mechman might be on the same level as I see it on reviews and what not...

What is usual bulid time or whatever this would be called from like dc purchase to getting the alt, just in case I chose to go with them. I wont have the money for a few weeks.. So if I cant order for a few weeks and then it takes months to build.. Summer will be over when I get it ( I want to show off come on I have people to make look bad. I hate people who say, whats sundown, that must be a crappy off brand.. Then I want to turn it up and make them jizz their pants )

Haha I'm glad you posted it so I wouldn't have to go find it, That is one of my favs. I love that vid so much haha.

Not sure how long it'd take them to make the alt. I know it took them a few weeks before mine was shipped.

I would just fill out a support ticket on their site and say this is my car, this is my budget, what are my options, and how long would it take to build.

Sounds good, i'll try to fill that out in a min. and see what I get

Sounds good, i'll try to fill that out in a min. and see what I get

Its the fastest way I got a response.