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Old 12 September 2006, 11:56 AM
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Default Anyone here run a voltage stabiliser and earth grounding kit?

As above. was just looking at the different ones available and they vary in cost a fair bit. wondered if anyone fitted one and noticed a difference?

Thanks,

Matt.
Old 12 September 2006, 01:48 PM
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Home made Earthing kit, all soldered construction.

Looks nice 'nuff said!

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not worth spending £99 quid on a budy club or alternative one then.
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i got a earthing kit fitted to mine.
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which one have you got?
Old 12 September 2006, 07:08 PM
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Yet another job I'll be doing on mie at some stage!
Old 12 September 2006, 07:40 PM
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will you make your own or think you'll buy one? i noticed tonight that with sidelights on the voltage on the meter drop when they are on. know that that's fairly normal. but will one of these help to reduce the amount that it drops?
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I'll be making my own, plus I'll be making a voltage stabilizer for my gauges and water injection system
Old 12 September 2006, 08:16 PM
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do you want to make 2?
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i got mine from the states, the wires are about 12mm diametre (thick) and gold plated ring connectors.

the engine runs a lot smoother when cold.

this was the kit i got: http://www.hopupracing.com/ligrkit.html but the supplier I got them from no longer does them which were a lot cheaper.

The Japanese have long been using a method called "earthing", where they take large gauge cable and connect it through various points in the cars engine bay to help the electric current ground itself for more efficient flow.

Through time the trend eventually made it to the USA where we call it "Grounding". What is a Ground Kit? Ground kit is usually made up of 8 Gauge high conductive cable that has soldered copper or gold ends to bolt to the chassis of the car. The reason gold or copper is used is for a higher conductivity rate. Instead of the ends being crimped, soldered ends allow more better current, strength, and longevity.

What does a Ground Kit do? As tested by numerous respected tuners, magazines, and shops, a ground kit does what you want, add power. Results vary depending on car but here is the average results:
- 5-9 Horsepower increase
- Increased Fuel Mileage
- Better Electrical Current (Headlights Brighter, Stereo stronger, etc.
- Dress' up your engine bay!

Why buy a Lineage Ground Kit compared to others? Lineage uses a loop system. Meaning it starts at the negative terminal and goes from one spot to the next in series. Connecting to all major conducting pieces of the car, IE: throttle body, engine block, firewall, fender, transmission, and such. The Lineage Ground Kit uses a TRUE 4 Gauge wire where others use a smaller 8 guage. Lineage Ground Kit are oxygen free meaning perfect electrical current. The Lineage Ground Kit are available in 5 colors to match your cars style where some come in 1 or 2 colors.

The best advantage of the Lineage Ground Kit is simply the price, presentation, and purpose. Less expensive then the competition. Comes in its own box with all hardware and directions, and produces more efficient power then others.
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cheers mark. that's one very clean bay!!
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lol

thats an old pic, lots of new parts in there now. and in need of cd2 again
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Excuse my ignorance and I do appreciate the explanation

BUT DOES IT ACTUALLY WORK?
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Originally Posted by rb5 286
lol

thats an old pic, lots of new parts in there now. and in need of cd2 again
CD2 cant get that anymore
Originally Posted by phil_stephens
Excuse my ignorance and I do appreciate the explanation

BUT DOES IT ACTUALLY WORK?
from what i have read about them/ PPl that have them fitted it really DOES make a difference.... on my list of to do's....
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Better get it on my list then
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group buy?
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I fitted one from ebay which I paid about £40 for. Made no noticable difference. Gonna take it off soon as some of the "gold" connectors have gone rusty!!
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could be a case of flea bay strickes again. what make is the one you fitted?
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