grounding kit fitted |
grounding kit fitted |
Jul 11, 2008 - 6:59 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 28, '07 From epworth uk Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
in between the rain bloody weather i managed to 90% fit my grounding kit i was always a bit dubious as to it making a difference but im totally converted as my lights are brighter its more responsive and i always had a low idle which i think was earth related now as idles normal now and adds a bit of dress up so im totally pleased
and brighter lights never been this good in daylight when weather stops raing will tidy up a bit more -------------------- |
Jul 11, 2008 - 11:08 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 18, '08 From Houston Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
in between the rain bloody weather i managed to 90% fit my grounding kit i was always a bit dubious as to it making a difference but im totally converted as my lights are brighter its more responsive and i always had a low idle which i think was earth related now as idles normal now and adds a bit of dress up so im totally pleased Really cool; Well-Working headlights are deff a good thing . Looks pretty good to. I'm really diggin the gauges too! Spectactulariffic!! (Is bloody a bad word in the UK?) This post has been edited by D-Man: Jul 11, 2008 - 11:09 AM -------------------- QUOTE (presure2 @ Nov 6, 2010 - 6:16 AM) Via FB: fcuking awsome!!! D-man FTW! Damn D-Man - most impressive. D-Man's post should be a sticky LOL, oh boy, you can always count on D-Man for ridiculously hilarious posts. |
Jul 11, 2008 - 11:13 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 6, '08 From Overland Park Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
I'm a little confused on what those things are supposed to help? What's the purpose for them?
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Jul 11, 2008 - 11:22 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 19, '07 From tx Currently Offline Reputation: 22 (100%) |
Every system on your car including the engine, lights etc must be grounded to the chassis and the battery/alt - usually via the chassis to supply proper power. This just ups the quality and amount of grounds that everything works off of. It makes sense the results Stevest202 is reporting. These are the exact results I expected to see.
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Jul 11, 2008 - 11:44 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 6, '08 From Overland Park Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
Every system on your car including the engine, lights etc must be grounded to the chassis and the battery/alt - usually via the chassis to supply proper power. This just ups the quality and amount of grounds that everything works off of. It makes sense the results Stevest202 is reporting. These are the exact results I expected to see. Ok, so does that mean you put each ground wire straight to each of those things or just in different locations? Sorry idk about this thing. . Being as descriptive as possible would help. . -------------------- |
Jul 11, 2008 - 12:07 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 28, '07 From epworth uk Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
in between the rain bloody weather i managed to 90% fit my grounding kit i was always a bit dubious as to it making a difference but im totally converted as my lights are brighter its more responsive and i always had a low idle which i think was earth related now as idles normal now and adds a bit of dress up so im totally pleased Really cool; Well-Working headlights are deff a good thing . Looks pretty good to. I'm really diggin the gauges too! Spectactulariffic!! (Is bloody a bad word in the UK?) a bit of a swear word for horrible/dont like lol uk slang -------------------- |
Jul 11, 2008 - 12:08 PM |
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Moderator Joined Oct 13, '06 From UK Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
Good work mate, it's looking good in there now...
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Jul 11, 2008 - 12:13 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 18, '08 From Houston Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
a bit of a swear word for horrible/dont like lol uk slang yeah, well you guys use that like we use the F word... (Though you guys use the F word too if need-be) I was just wondering witch one was worse... or if Bloody even ranked as a cuss word; when used in proper context. Or is it a nice way of cussing, like, cussing w/o cussing. like: "i hate that freakin' rain" = "I hate that Bloody rain" But is better than saying "I hate that @&#%ing rain" no offense, just curious -------------------- QUOTE (presure2 @ Nov 6, 2010 - 6:16 AM) Via FB: fcuking awsome!!! D-man FTW! Damn D-Man - most impressive. D-Man's post should be a sticky LOL, oh boy, you can always count on D-Man for ridiculously hilarious posts. |
Jul 11, 2008 - 12:16 PM |
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Moderator Joined Oct 13, '06 From UK Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
Bloody is something Mary Poppins would say.
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Jul 11, 2008 - 1:07 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 28, '07 From epworth uk Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
Good work mate, it's looking good in there now... cheers manphib a bit more to do but getting there -------------------- |
Jul 23, 2008 - 5:59 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
what would be a good place to buy one. I think my grounds are bad.
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Jul 24, 2008 - 5:51 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 28, '07 From epworth uk Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
what would be a good place to buy one. I think my grounds are bad. i got mine off a group buy on ccuk its still on but postage might cost a little more might worth looking local or even ebay but it was well worth it with the differences i noticed -------------------- |
Jul 24, 2008 - 6:46 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 26, '07 From Nottingham, UK & sometimes Boston, MA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Nice one Steve! Got mine in too and the first thing i noticed was a lot of the hiss from my stereo was gone - fan-bloody-tastic! haha!
Idle is more consistent, but can't say that i noticed much difference in torque response or whatever. Alex P on ccuk said that the voltage variation was much better in his GT as a result of installing his, sits at 14V now as opposed to between 13.6V - 13.8V. Did you crush the connector that attaches to your alternator by any chance mate??! |
Jul 24, 2008 - 12:21 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 28, '07 From epworth uk Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
yes defo a good investment i did crush alternator connection a little wish id donnit months ago
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Jul 24, 2008 - 5:34 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 29, '07 From Hoyt Lakes, MN Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
where did you buy the grounding kit?
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94 Celica st black DD (bad weather beater)- totaled deer 95 Celica gt silver- chassis sold 88 Celica All-Trac (Burned to a crisp) 94 Celica gt white (sold) In need of a rust free chassis!!!! |
Jul 24, 2008 - 6:36 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 26, '07 From Nottingham, UK & sometimes Boston, MA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Clicky But its a UK company so best email them for a shipping quote first. They are aimed at specific engines though, so hopefully they'll fit the 5S-FE - best ask about that too
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Jul 25, 2008 - 12:07 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 11, '08 From Auckland, New Zealand Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I'm interested to know how bad the stock grounding was? I recently replaced my grounding cable with the same thing but thicker gauge cable and noticed no difference, Where is a good place to hook onto to get good current at the spark plugs?
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Jul 25, 2008 - 12:27 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
Before spending any money, you guys should do a voltage drop test on the grounds. If you have a drop in voltage, then add more grounds, if you don't then doing this will be a waste of money.
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Jul 25, 2008 - 12:54 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 28, '07 From epworth uk Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
Before spending any money, you guys should do a voltage drop test on the grounds. If you have a drop in voltage, then add more grounds, if you don't then doing this will be a waste of money. that is a good idea i can only confirm that on mine it made the differences stated as for point to 1/ from neg battery terminal to chassis two of one goes to front orignal location and the other to body on strut area that is also linked to gearbox from that to opposite strut from there to alternator -------------------- |
Jul 25, 2008 - 1:52 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 2, '08 From Midlands, UK Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
those dials are well nice mate, do you notice a big difference with the induction kit on (apart from the noise hehe) mine had a stock cotton filter on I'm thinking off changing it back cos after 10 mins or so it doesn't seem as resposive in the higher revs.
did the grounding kit speed up your electric mirrors/windows cos mine are painfully slow this kit may be what i need |
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