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Payback45
08-05-2007, 08:41 PM
I was interested in this kit and was wondering two things: Are they easy to install, and do you think this is a quality part? And one more thing, do they add HP like it claims to? Is it worth it?


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Reason
08-05-2007, 09:20 PM
Don't get that one, it's cheap. My buddy had that on his Mazda and it's crap.



I got this for my Neon, better made. I will get the same set up for my future Legacy lol.

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Payback45
08-05-2007, 09:22 PM
Are they easy to install? And do they do what they claim to do? HP increase and all that?
Wiscon_Mark
08-05-2007, 09:26 PM
All you have to do is take some bolts off, put the wire on, and crank them back in.

A grounding kit can certainly help with a rough idle and headlight dimming, but it won't add significant power or anything like that.
Payback45
08-05-2007, 09:27 PM
that is too bad that they have to claim that .
Wiscon_Mark
08-05-2007, 09:29 PM
that is too bad that they have to claim that .

None of what they're saying is totally untrue, it's just that they exaggerate. It would do wonders on an older car with a worn out electrical system, but still wouldn't add serious power or anything.
Payback45
08-05-2007, 09:30 PM
OK. so for my car an 02 with all the mods that I have do you think it would be worth it or would it be a waist of time?
Wiscon_Mark
08-05-2007, 09:31 PM
It's not an expensive mod, it can help the headlights, the battery, etc, and it adds a bit of engine bling.

I say go for it, if you don't want to make your own kit.
Payback45
08-05-2007, 09:39 PM
It is really a cheap mod i just want to make sure I would get something out of it. I will think it over.
Reason
08-05-2007, 10:17 PM
It won't hurt, and if it does add 8-10hp whatever they claim you won't notice it. To truly know you have to do before and after dyno runs. And that's exspansive to do for a $20 part. What you read here you take in consideration and go out and do it yourself. It's not like you will be out a lot of money.
Payback45
08-05-2007, 10:43 PM
very true. Is there any way it could screw up my car?
Reason
08-05-2007, 11:54 PM
Yes, just don't screw down to any computer parts. I did it to my neon and my speedo was going wacko.
Wiscon_Mark
08-06-2007, 10:55 AM
Yes, just don't screw down to any computer parts. I did it to my neon and my speedo was going wacko.

There were exposed computer parts on your Neon? :lol:

It's a grounding kit, it's not actually sending electricity anywhere but back to the battery.

Here's the spots I put my wires on:
Engine
Left Strut tower
Right strut tower
Body location near battery
Body location near ABS system

I doubled up on the engine block spot as well. All of those spots I listed have already existing grounding wires on them, but they're likely much higher guage wires, all you have to do is help them by adding an extra ground wire.