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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 06:42 PM
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So whats the deal with these? are they worth the money? I see Randode has them for $50.00 and ebay has them for less..what are your guys take on them....experiences?
Old Mar 26, 2007 | 06:53 PM
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There is a long post in the " tech " section which may help you .
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okay, okay.....starting the long reading process..thanks though...
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it is a total DIY'er job. Stay away from ebay, or anything that is $50! All it is, is 4 wires that run from the Body > Head > Coil Pack > Battery Negative > Body. This is NOT ment to increase horsepower, but to better ground the car.
4 ways:
1. If you r hearing whistling in the stereo speakers, or have an aftermarket stereo system this will eliminate or lessen the noise.
2. Smother Idle, possibly better throttle response.
3. Possible brighter lights, (headlights & interior).
4. No more static shock when getting in our out of car.

I would just find some 8 gauge wire (4g is overkill) and measure yourself and install yourself.

Here is an xa DIY to help out
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=29261
Old Mar 26, 2007 | 07:15 PM
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that's a nice write up, and for the price I think I'll go to the hardware store and do it myself...like to give Randode my business but Ouch! $50.00 is a bit high.... that'll pay for my rear spacer shims from OTG (Which I keep putting off.....)
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agreed!!!! I just had some 8 gauge lying around and attmpting this on the weekend. It worked out great. Took me 30 min and no cost at all, had the parts in the garage.
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just sent One Ton Garage and email to buy the shims

...will stop by home depot on my way to work today to pic up the wire kit material
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