Ground Wire Kit Install (Homemade)
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I just threw one of these one my xB. Good stuff. No more static when I get out of my car, and once the car is warmed up the idle RPM is a bit lower and cleaner sounding. The gears seem to shift a little smoother as well, but I didn't really pay attention to it before so I can't say for sure.
I used gold ring terminals, I dunno if that makes a difference or not. Regardless, good stuff. Thanks Mikochu!
I used gold ring terminals, I dunno if that makes a difference or not. Regardless, good stuff. Thanks Mikochu!
#24
Very nice write up Miko. My one question is the engine corner bolt. I can't run out and look at my engine right now so I'll ask here. What is that bolt holding together? I just want to make sure that the bolt won't back itself out and that it is now too short to perform it's original purpose. I am going to do this mod though. Thanks again for your write up and pics. Great job!!
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I think 4 gauge wire is the better route to go. I noticed a big difference when I made mine out of 4 gauge on the Matrix. There is an improvement while idling with the 8 gauge on my xB, but I think I'll make some 4 gauge replacements when I regain the full use of my right hand.
#26
I just finished this and noticed that my rpm's are around 500 -600 rpm (at least by the oem tach.) There is no fluttering of rpm's anymore.
Another tip is to use a hammer to crimp the wire and the lugs. I might do mine again with 4 gauge wire at some point.
Thanks for a great write up!
Another tip is to use a hammer to crimp the wire and the lugs. I might do mine again with 4 gauge wire at some point.
Thanks for a great write up!
#28
what about alt bracket there seems there could be a bolt that could be put there you think that would work, if you don't wanna take out the bolt thats on the head/corner of engine???
and is that last connection from the battery to the body really needed since there is already a battery to body already there
and is that last connection from the battery to the body really needed since there is already a battery to body already there
#30
Originally Posted by StackTrayce
Are the cable lengths in the plans the same for both xAs and xBs?
#31
I think I'm going to get the parts and try to do this. What is a good place to look for heatshrink and other materials? I have an Ace Hardware, Checker Auto Parts and a Home Depot near me. Which would be my best bet?
#32
Originally Posted by StackTrayce
I think I'm going to get the parts and try to do this. What is a good place to look for heatshrink and other materials? I have an Ace Hardware, Checker Auto Parts and a Home Depot near me. Which would be my best bet?
#34
I'm new to lots of this so someone more experienced may need to correct me, but I believe the ground kit is meant to help stabilize electric power and make sure the full voltage is actually being delivered. Many electronic components work best when given a stable power supply and there are a fair number of components in our cars that use electricity, so a grounding kit should give them more ideal power conditions to work with. Anyone more knowledgable care to correct/elaborate on all this?
#36
StackTrayce, sounds good to me. Benefits of the ground kit include better throttle response, less sporatic idle RPMs, clearer audio output, among other things...
tbone587, I don't know if it'd be worth it to have a car shop do it for you. Why not do it yourself? If you're gonna have someone do it for you, you might as well buy a already-made kit from Ground Fusion or whoever...
tbone587, I don't know if it'd be worth it to have a car shop do it for you. Why not do it yourself? If you're gonna have someone do it for you, you might as well buy a already-made kit from Ground Fusion or whoever...
#39
Originally Posted by tbone587
why are u saying to use 8 gauge speaker wire? Shouldnt we be using power wire??
I got Acid Free Silver/Zinc wire and Gold connectors, but thats mostly for style