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Old May 4, 2008 | 03:02 PM
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HondAudio, those are some sexy wires... heat resistent?
Old May 6, 2008 | 05:54 AM
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Dunno how heat resistant, but maybe. It's 8-AWG black cable (genuine Streetwires) covered in TechFlex and terminated with gold ring terminals and heatshrink <3
Old May 8, 2008 | 07:31 PM
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thats cool. thanks a lot
Old May 9, 2008 | 07:00 AM
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I should take pics this weekend
Old May 24, 2008 | 08:02 AM
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1 extra touch you could add would be the wire loom to cover the wire which is also sold @ Home Depot, btw #8 THHN wire currently runs $.68/ft
Old Jun 11, 2008 | 12:07 AM
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aswome write up. i just need to find time to do this. thanks.
Old Jun 12, 2008 | 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by TomsTC85
I bought that setup also, and with the stock battery I have to figure out a way to mod it so that the POS install kit will work. I will prob have to just use the wires and not the plate, and just mount it somewhere just for show or something. My engine bay looks very similar, but I think I will use the mounting points from the other DIY.
even with the stock battery the ebay wires dont fit?
i like how it says its universal, but not really...

keep us posted on how you solve the problem
Old Oct 24, 2008 | 04:00 AM
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Just Finished my "Mikochu Über Ground Wire System", Working in the Dark Sucks, but I was Excited to get it Done, on my 09' Auto tC.
I Used Red 4 Gauge Wire that I Bought off of eBay, the "Flexible like a Wet Noodle" kind, it's actually pretty Decent.
It was a Pain in the ___ trying to Crimp down the Ring Connectors, but once I found my Lineman Pliers, it was a Piece of Cake.
I Followed mikochu's Instructions, and Used the same Points, and it Worked Out Perfectly.
What I've Noticed is that, the Headlights DO seem Brighter, the Car's now Idling between 500-600 RPM.
Throttle Response really did Improve, no longer any bit of Lag while Driving, and maybe I'm Wrong, but the Shifts are a bit Smoother.
Not Bad for a $25 Modification.
I Definitely Recommend other Members try it out.













Old Oct 26, 2008 | 02:08 AM
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^^ i have that same wet noodle wire lol
Old Oct 26, 2008 | 03:25 AM
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my set up is much neater looking and can't hardly see it at all all expect for one wire is all you can really see
Old Oct 26, 2008 | 04:01 AM
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I Prefer seeing the Wire around the Engine Bay.
Especially since it looks pretty Nice.
But that's just my .02
Old Oct 26, 2008 | 08:06 PM
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i feel both stilletto and duck dodge
i'd hide some more wires but not enough to make it seem like nothing is there
just enough to keep it clean, ya know what i mean..
Old Oct 30, 2008 | 07:24 AM
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very nice how-to
Old Nov 2, 2008 | 01:12 AM
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Thats it, you are not going to get any extra power, fuel economy or defy gravity, just some refinements in operation.

I just bought some precut and terminaled starter/battery cables from my local auto store. 4 guage baby!!!! I also bought a red cable and ran the alternator directly to the hot side of the battery, positive to positive, ha, ha.

It shifts smoother, seems smoother on the throttle and did not notice that servo sound after shifting into drive the first few seconds when its started up. Use to when that happened my hids would blink.

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so.. i started the car today.. of course the idle was horrible for like 10 minutes so i decided to drive around for a few minutes.. after like 10 minutes i stopped at the stop sign and the idle was good now..

so i went home.. stopped at the house for a 5-10 mintes inspection

i think the idle is a slightly better.. its still mover around a lil bit but i think not that much...
when i turn on the A/C the car is not shaking that much.. so its a little bit better...
when i start the car is the same i think. but my bro told me hes car starts just the same ( hes got an 08 w/o mods)

so hurray... but i will see when i drive around a lot..
Old Nov 3, 2008 | 02:41 PM
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is there a difference between and of the grounding kits out there?
Ground Fushion, Suns Hyper Gorund System, NRG, etc

thanks
Old Nov 3, 2008 | 04:57 PM
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no difference what so ever
Old Nov 14, 2008 | 04:14 AM
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Originally Posted by LiquidTension
what is the difference (if any) between making like a loop (from point A to point B to point C) and running a distribution block from the negative battery terminal with wires going to each individual point (battery to A, battery to B, battery to C)?
almost forgot i asked this....long time ago

any input?
Old Dec 15, 2008 | 03:21 AM
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So, I had to reference my own DIY. My engine was replaced recently and they put the ground points on random bolts. I noticed rough idle once in a while during the past couple of days...500 to 600 rpm. I'll switch back to the Mikochu Uber setup sometime and see if it helps... *crosses fingers*
Old Dec 16, 2008 | 03:53 AM
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could someone give me the link for the

DIY for the tC
and where i could get the cables to

thanks
Old Mar 6, 2009 | 04:37 AM
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bump for info



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