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Old 05-10-2006, 08:46 AM
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Default Re: Upgrading the stereo...does it cause problems?

Some members here with HCH's (tbaleno specifically, I think?) have massively upgraded their stereos, and it does affect their vehicles to some degree- the engine has to regen more frequently to keep the 12V charged.

But its certainly no more of a 'strain' on the system than any other car. The motor/generator is really a very large alternator- so I don't see an issue. It's not like the HAH doesn't have the oomph to keep it and a big stereo load going.
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