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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 09:28 PM
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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)







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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 11:11 AM
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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
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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 12:03 PM
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I might be interested
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 10:42 PM
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 12:01 PM
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The Apexi kit in your link uses capacitors to filter noise, whereas this kit is just a bunch of thicker wires, right?
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 06:40 PM
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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.
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gotta be worth a go
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 06:51 AM
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i can't decide to go for blue or red, car is wr blue, but red gives that unique racing feel..
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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).
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Used a set on a previous Impreza - made starting cleaner/stronger but that was about it. Still worth it IMHO.
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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.

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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
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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.
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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.
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BTTT
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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.
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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...
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There are so many acronyms used these days it can be difficult especially with V&C
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What did you just call me??????


LOL....
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we buying these then or whit?
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 07:28 PM
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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.
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 09:44 PM
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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
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1 moar!
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 09:37 PM
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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
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mikey30....mark buckley
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 10:39 PM
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wrighty - jon wright
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 05:34 PM
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am i correct wrighty is wrighty338??

in that case i need 1 more fella QUICK
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