grounding kit ??

[timmy0257]

Could someone please educate me on what a grounding kit does and how and where to install? Is it worth it?

[timmy0257]

Grounding kits are a modification that's supposed to give your engine a smoother idle and has been said to provide quicker throttle response. Personally, I don't think any of these cheap modifications do much of anything, it's more of a placebo affect. It will make your engine bay look cooler though.

i see. thanks

[Jesse94]

Check out this thread. premium-grounding-kits-t345479.html

I'm also trying to figure out how much it will improve a car.

[Poyzinous]

I don't want to bring up a huge debate. But the improvements, if any, are undetectable.

[Jesse94]

I don't want to bring up a huge debate. But the improvements, if any, are undetectable.

everybody in Sentientbydesign said they seen at the least an improvement in the stereo.

[Goat_Wiz]

I was skeptical, but I have one and it definitely smoothed out my revs and throttle response. Plus it does look cool which was another reason I did it. But I have an automatic, and I read the difference was more notable in automatics when I was researching which is why I opted to spend the coins

[Jesse94]

I was skeptical, but I have one and it definitely smoothed out my revs and throttle response. Plus it does look cool which was another reason I did it. But I have an automatic, and I read the difference was more notable in automatics when I was researching which is why I opted to spend the coins

How much was yours and where did you buy it from? I'm trying to talk my aunt into one if she can get the money.

[Goat_Wiz]

I got it from grounding gear. Im not sure of the current contact info for him? Some have said they had slow shipping and delayed responses but it was nothing but pleasant for me dealing with him. I think if you search the forums his email and info might pop up? I tried searching my post history but its not in there for some reason.

[Jesse94]

I got it from grounding gear. Im not sure of the current contact info for him? Some have said they had slow shipping and delayed responses but it was nothing but pleasant for me dealing with him. I think if you search the forums his email and info might pop up? I tried searching my post history but its not in there for some reason.

thanks. this is the one I'm looking at. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Nissan-3 ... ccessories

[SVTCOBRA]

I installed a SBD grounding kit and noticed a slight increase in MPG (2).

premium-grounding-kits-t345479.html

There is a thread here somewhere where it was discussed and my MPG's were documented.
Search if interested in my observations, but I've been very pleased!

[SVTCOBRA]

Found it!! My observations.
sbd-grounding-wires-installed-t447073.html

[Jesse94]

Thank you very much SVTCOBRA. glad to know this isn't just a big hoax. Again, Thank you.

[timmy0257]

i think i am going to get one for my G. I definitely like the mpg gain. Thanks for your post SVTCobra.

I PMd Sentience so I am just waiting for a reply.

[awdjdmtalon]

I had the SBD kit on my old G35. The thing I noticed was a smoother idle and slightly better throttle resp. Couldn't vouch for the improved MPG. I couldn't keep my right foot off the floor.

[kmckis1029]

had the SBD kit on my 2005 g35x... noticed improvements in gas milage, idle, throttle response, auto transmission, louder radio, and VDC response... ill probably buy his g37 kit once he releases it...

[Sentientbydesign]

had the SBD kit on my 2005 g35x... noticed improvements in gas milage, idle, throttle response, auto transmission, louder radio, and VDC response... ill probably buy his g37 kit once he releases it...

Hahahaha...*hint hint*, Kareem?

[Infinite.G]

You'll get the most out of an engine grounding kit if you choose to install a powerful aftermarket stereo...

Other than that, I've noticed small improvements in throttle response and shift times in a 5AT... for $50-60 I say it's worth it just to provide the ECU with a more stabilized current by reducing electrical noise...

[timmy0257]

You'll get the most out of an engine grounding kit if you choose to install a powerful aftermarket stereo...

Other than that, I've noticed small improvements in throttle response and shift times in a 5AT... for $50-60 I say it's worth it just to provide the ECU with a more stabilized current by reducing electrical noise...

i am mostly interesting in the grounding kit to maximize my MPG. i will be installing a higher wattage system within a year or so. I am taking it slow. these cars are nice enough and i do not want to go overboard. besides, modding our a car becomes a money pit.

[timmy0257]

Grounding kits are a modification that's supposed to give your engine a smoother idle and has been said to provide quicker throttle response. Personally, I don't think any of these cheap modifications do much of anything, it's more of a placebo affect. It will make your engine bay look cooler though.

WOW. That comment is old and before I learned about Nate (Sentientbydesign) and his great kits! I take the following line back:

"Personally, I don't think any of these cheap modifications do much of anything, it's more of a placebo affect."

I am sure he is glad he has your support now! I am looking forward to picking one up soon. Just need to get a few things in order first.

[Sentientbydesign]

Grounding kits are a modification that's supposed to give your engine a smoother idle and has been said to provide quicker throttle response. Personally, I don't think any of these cheap modifications do much of anything, it's more of a placebo affect. It will make your engine bay look cooler though.

WOW. That comment is old and before I learned about Nate (Sentientbydesign) and his great kits! I take the following line back:

"Personally, I don't think any of these cheap modifications do much of anything, it's more of a placebo affect."

I read this and laughed a little.

[kmckis1029]

had the SBD kit on my 2005 g35x... noticed improvements in gas milage, idle, throttle response, auto transmission, louder radio, and VDC response... ill probably buy his g37 kit once he releases it...

Hahahaha...*hint hint*, Kareem?

What is your price for the G37 kit? PM or facebook me if you need to...

[timmy0257]

Has anyone heard from Nate? Still waiting on my kit to come in. Hasnt responded to my PM.

[audtatious]

I read this and laughed a little.

Shoot me a G37 kit and I'll do a proper writeup and host it off infinitig37.com

[timmy0257]

ok just installed grounding kit. i will be tracking performance gains from now forward. i do still need to install the transmission ground wire as i had an issue with my floor jack not fitting.

i have a huge 2 ton hydro floor jack. where do you guys jack your vehicle up at? i could not even get it up on ramps because the ramps are too long and the front lip will scrape on them and i did not want to chance it....

thanks..

[SVTCOBRA]

You can put a couple of 2x6's in front of the ramps, that works for my G coupe and worked for my lowered cobra. I have Rhino ramps, and prefer to use them over my floor jack when I can. There is a cross member I believe at the back of the plasticc shroud that I use to jack mine up....but, look at the FSM for jacking points. Once you jack up the front, you can lower it down on your ramps for safety.

[timmy0257]

the 2x6's is an excellent idea. i will drive up on the ramps first, then jack it up higher and hold it there with jack stands. never though of though. thanks SVT

[telcoman]

the 2x6's is an excellent idea. i will drive up on the ramps first, then jack it up higher and hold it there with jack stands. never though of though. thanks SVT

Here is a photo of my 4 ton Sears hydraulic jack and ramps during an oil change



Telcoman

[timmy0257]

thanks telco.

my ramps are older than yours!! i'll post a picture... that have to be twice my age. they were my dads.

[timmy0257]

i am getting .5 MPG less in mileage since installation. anyone else experience this?

[SVTCOBRA]

i am getting .5 MPG less in mileage since installation. anyone else experience this?

and the only thing that you installed were the wires??