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White89SR5 · 10-07-2005, 08:06 PM

Has anyone tried using Grounding Kits? I know there are not specific kits for the Ae92, but the universal kits that I have seen tested seem to perform just as well as application specific set-ups. Is there a method to choosing grounding points or is it just a trial and error type thing? Anyone have any opinions on this topic?

Drive_a_toy · 10-07-2005, 08:40 PM

hey check out these two links......i came across em thanks to another TN member.....they should help u

http://vamp.darkravers.net/DIYRegroundingEngine.cfm

http://vamp.darkravers.net/DIYRegroundingAlternator.cfm

White89SR5 · 10-07-2005, 10:00 PM

Good Stuff!! Thanks!!

Flashmn · 10-08-2005, 03:18 AM

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but the universal kits that I have seen tested seem to perform just as well as application specific set-ups.

Perform.... How can grounding kits perform, the car already has its parts grounded, its not like these kits actually give you power.

Nismo Convert · 10-08-2005, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Flashmn

Perform.... How can grounding kits perform, the car already has its parts grounded, its not like these kits actually give you power.

Actually, they can help preformance, not much but they do, but if your going to get a grounding kit make your own, go to a stereo shop, and buy a few feet of 1-2gauge wire.

Flashmn · 10-08-2005, 04:11 AM

I'd like to see a proper 3rd party test on them.

***REN69*** · 10-08-2005, 12:06 PM

Grounding kits are just a gimmick just like the tornado and other bullshit products that claim power gains for a $20 price.

Grounding kit $40
Tornado $20
ebay chip $10
Putting a hole in your wallet then realizing you lost horsepower.. priceless!

Flashmn · 10-08-2005, 12:34 PM

Rofl

VooDoo · 10-08-2005, 03:42 PM

you'd be surprised... try doing it yourself and you'll see.

Flashmn · 10-08-2005, 05:15 PM

Sorry, I dont believe in magic and I stopped believing in santaclaus along time ago

jon the greek · 10-08-2005, 09:20 PM

I was reading in Modified Mag that they put in a grounding kit in and they said it actually gave the a little better throttle response. Is this possible. If not why would someone even like about s**t like that?

***REN69*** · 10-08-2005, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Flashmn

Sorry, I dont believe in magic and I stopped believing in santaclaus along time ago

Hey.. he's supposed to live around the corner and he still don't bring me shit.

Nismo Convert · 10-09-2005, 03:02 AM

I know on RX7's that grounding makes a HUGE difference, lots of RX7's have a stumbbling problem around 3800, this is usually fixed by few ground wires.

Flashmn · 10-09-2005, 12:16 PM

Maybe, if the OEM grounding sucks from the engine to the chassis, but that doesnt increase power, its just helps get rid of a problem. I'm sure magazines get good results on the test, when you figure out who sponsors the magazines.... would it be tuning companies? I cant vouche for magazines being truthful about it.

jon the greek · 10-11-2005, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Flashmn

Maybe, if the OEM grounding sucks from the engine to the chassis, but that doesnt increase power, its just helps get rid of a problem. I'm sure magazines get good results on the test, when you figure out who sponsors the magazines.... would it be tuning companies? I cant vouche for magazines being truthful about it.

You do have a point Flashman.