Earthing kit

wwp8 · 25 June 2009, 21:28

hey guys i contacted a company who just does earthing kits, and he says if i can get over 6 people

we can have them for £35 per set (saving of £5)

colour options are red silver blue or black

1. wwp8

HT04 · 26 June 2009, 20:37

im up for a set dude.

1. wwp8
2. HT04

not sure what colour yet tho.

wwp8 · 29 June 2009, 11:11

hmm quite surprised no one is interested in

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increased hp*
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increased torque*
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improved fuel efficiency
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stabilised idle
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brighter lights
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quicker engine starts
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reduced emissions
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reduced audio noise
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better protection from potential engine damage from poor ECU outputs

What benefits does a grounding kit bring to the STi? - IWSTI.com: Subaru WRX STI Forums

trinituner.com :::: View topic - Apexi Super Grounding System

Aberdeen Al · 29 June 2009, 12:03

I might be interested

mikey30 · 30 June 2009, 22:42

1. wwp8
2. HT04
3. mikey30(black)

tim hardisty · 01 July 2009, 10:15

1. wwp8
2. HT04
3. mikey30(black)
4. Tim Hardisty (black)

Andy916 · 01 July 2009, 12:01

The Apexi kit in your link uses capacitors to filter noise, whereas this kit is just a bunch of thicker wires, right?

wwp8 · 01 July 2009, 18:40

the kit usually include

* Usually five 60A Rated 99.9999% oxygen free copper core grounding cables in a choice of colours with pre-attached connectors, the size of the connectors and lengths of cables are designed to specifically fit the intended grounding points.
* Gold plated negative battery terminal
* Stock earth strap o-ring connector (Gold plated)
* Cable ties to help route the wires.
* Full clear instructions, specific to your car.

**wrighty338** · 01 July 2009, 23:33

1. wwp8
2. HT04
3. mikey30(black)
4. Tim Hardisty (black)
5. Wrighty (blue)

gotta be worth a go

wwp8 · 02 July 2009, 06:51

i can't decide to go for blue or red, car is wr blue, but red gives that unique racing feel..

Peanuts · 02 July 2009, 08:06

guys, they dont work.
if you want the bling of it then go to vehicle wiring products and buy some nice heavy gauge cable and terminals and crimp your own (total cost about £13).

tim hardisty · 02 July 2009, 10:21

Used a set on a previous Impreza - made starting cleaner/stronger but that was about it. Still worth it IMHO.

Peanuts · 02 July 2009, 11:07

any empirical proof Tim?
I did readings across mine and got worse (higher resistance) across the earthing kit than I did on the standard earths.
Hence, they dont work.

My only suggestion would be to upgrade the earth cable from the battery neg to the chassis above the n/s/f headlight.

tim hardisty · 02 July 2009, 13:07

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Originally Posted by Peanuts

any empirical proof Tim?
I did readings across mine and got worse (higher resistance) across the earthing kit than I did on the standard earths.
Hence, they dont work.

My only suggestion would be to upgrade the earth cable from the battery neg to the chassis above the n/s/f headlight.

Nothing empirical, no.

I can see the sense in upgrading the earth cable as you say - very logical. What I'm not sure is how the block itself get's it's earth as standard? And/or the starter motor - I can see that any deteriotation of those connections would have a deleterious effect.

Assuming this GB goes through, then for £35 I'm happy to play lab tech and do various measurements before and after

Peanuts · 02 July 2009, 13:16

block earth is via the monster cable from battery neg to starter.

I think Jay, Mark and Steve fitted one over the weekend, but I'm not sure yet whether they took any readings before/after.
helpful

360ste · 06 July 2009, 17:35

Having worked on vehicle electrics I know that a good earth and good sized cables are very important. If the main engine to chassis/battery earth is good then all should be fine. I think these are more of a bling than effect. If people have gained a few bhp by fitting a kit then I think bigger problems could be round the corner. In that a good check of all connections with a smear of copper based grease on re-assembly could have got the same result.

wwp8 · 06 July 2009, 17:36

BTTT

360ste · 06 July 2009, 17:51

Maybe "BTTT" is your response but doing auto electrics on over 10 different vehicle types for 5 years plus, I have built up some experience of bad earths andtheir effects.

rooferman · 06 July 2009, 20:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by 360ste

Maybe "BTTT" is your response but doing auto electrics on over 10 different vehicle types for 5 years plus, I have built up some experience of bad earths andtheir effects.

He was just "bumping the thread to the top"........BTTT

Not digging at advise from you 360ste...

360ste · 06 July 2009, 20:22

There are so many acronyms used these days it can be difficult especially with V&C

rooferman · 07 July 2009, 19:20

What did you just call me??????

LOL....

**wrighty338** · 08 July 2009, 16:56

we buying these then or whit?

Peanuts · 08 July 2009, 19:28

if you still decide to go ahead with this

then another piece of advice I have for you.
Choose any colour apart from red.
Red signifies 12v +, these are earths, it can cause confusion if you need to put your car in the shop or you sell it in the future.

wwp8 · 08 July 2009, 21:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrighty338

we buying these then or whit?

we need 1 more dude to get it at £35 otherwise its £40

i need real names of people and i will email the dude, and you guys can pay him direct via paypal

**wrighty338** · 08 July 2009, 22:33

1 moar!

wwp8 · 10 July 2009, 21:37

1. wwp8 (blue)
2. HT04
3. mikey30(black)
4. Tim Hardisty (black)
5. Wrighty (blue)
6, wrighty338

can you guys post your real name here plz, i will contact the dude with the list of names and once he confirms it back i will pm you guys

mikey30 · 10 July 2009, 22:41

mikey30....mark buckley

tim hardisty · 10 July 2009, 22:44

Tim Hardisty...Tim Hardisty

**wrighty338** · 13 July 2009, 22:39

wrighty - jon wright

wwp8 · 14 July 2009, 17:34

am i correct wrighty is wrighty338??

in that case i need 1 more fella QUICK