View Poll Results: Wuould you be willing to buy a ground kit made for our cars priced at $69.00?
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 10:15 PM
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Sure then go for it. Dyno it and let us know what kinda power you get.
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 07:47 AM
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Grounding kits

Originally Posted by TheWeez
$69 is pretty crazy for what you get. Can't be more then about 6ft of 12ga wire and a couple packge of connectors and a couple pieces of heat shrink tubing. Should cost you about $20 at RadioShack.

Actually, it is more like 12ft and I only use high quality audio grade 4ga wire, and gold plated terminals. Good luck putting that together for $20.
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 07:48 AM
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Moved wire

Originally Posted by phipark
I've got that same kit from z-extreme. I did notice a slight smoother engine, I mean very slight. Also, a slight noise reduction in the stereo. However, my audio guy told me that he moved one of the wires to the tranny because the engine was grounded twice and didn't serve a purpose.
Yeah, I'd be interested too on where he moved it.
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by SziTech
Yeah, I'd be interested too on where he moved it.
I'll try to remember and check it out when I get home tonight. I think he might have moved the wire that hangs over the headers. He was worried that there'd be too much heat.

I know he also added a 4 ga wire directly from the alternator to the battery positive.
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 08:41 AM
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I think doing the "Big 3" is pretty much what it is and it's quite popular in the car audio world. All you have to do is buy 10 feet of 0/1 gauge wire some connectors and then cut to size and solder to the ends. Then connect engine to battery negative, chassis to battery negative, alternator positive to battery positive.

Usually people do this to eliminate the light dimming issue with their high current audio systems. Maybe it does help with something else but personally I think it's worth to make it yourself. Cost me about $25 CDN to make it with 10ft of Lightning Audio 0 gauge square wire and 6 connectors. You might need some solder and one of those little lighter torches but I had that already.

It does surprise me sometimes what people sell and make a living on but if there's a crowd out there to go for it why the hell not then.
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by belcom
It does surprise me sometimes what people sell and make a living on but if there's a crowd out there to go for it why the hell not then.
I hear ya!

When I first stated making these I placed a DIY post on my350Z.com. I included everything you needed to know on what materials to use, where to get them, and how much. I even posted a complete install how-to. I just figured I would share the knowledge.

People just started asking me to make the kits for them because they didn’t have the time or inclination. One thing lead to another as they say.

Oh, and trust me, I far from make a living on these. I do have a real day job.
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Old Jul 29, 2007 | 10:39 AM
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I noticed some change in throttle response
the kit was very nicely done...see fuzzy, doesnt look




(I left the pics full-sized so you guys could get a better look)
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Old Jul 29, 2007 | 11:33 AM
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I just got mine cuz it looks good.
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 01:14 AM
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nobody try the sun auto hvc or any of that yet??
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 02:34 AM
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I'm going to order a set soon. Probably in yellow.
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 03:51 AM
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Soooo do you just order the same one as the 350z or is this a special order you have to request????
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 07:32 AM
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you just tell him for the CL, I e-mailed him for you
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 08:48 AM
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Thanks for all of the interest so far. I was told that after 5 posts I can apply for vendor-ship on the forum.

If granted, I'll put together a GP.
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 07:28 AM
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Well, I tried contacting an Admin and also sent an email to the website. I haven't heard back from anyone.

I guess one way to get their attention is to go ahead and make a GP offer.

If anyone wants a Grounding Kit feel free to email me directly (SziTech at sbcglobal.net)

$65 shipped!!!

Right now I have; Clear Red, Clear Blue, Clear Black, and Solid Yellow insulated wire.
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 09:10 AM
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 01:42 PM
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I have the grounding kit and was a simple install IMO i think it help a little if anyone has some cash leftover to throw awaya better accelertaion I think.
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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 05:03 PM
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SziTech - I just sent you an e-mail - I'm going to be doing some electrical work on my CL in the new year so I'd like to order a set if you're still making them for our cars - black preferably.
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Old May 9, 2008 | 06:48 PM
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Sorry to bring an old thread to life, but i was considering buying a cheap ground kit ($10-15). I'm still skeptical about any potential performance gains. Anyone have any comments?
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Old May 9, 2008 | 07:14 PM
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If you're looking for performance gains there are much better ways to spend your money. After you've invested in headers, intake, pulleys, and a supercharger, then maybe think about a grounding kit. The performance increase is pretty minimal.
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Old May 9, 2008 | 09:08 PM
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Save your money.
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Old May 10, 2008 | 01:15 AM
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Where are our ground wires located? How many are there?
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