View Poll Results: Have you installed a grounding kit on your Z?
Yes, and it's amazing
22
5.16%
Yes, and I think it makes a difference
106
24.88%
Yes, but I can't feel a difference
25
5.87%
I'm planning on installing it in the near future
106
24.88%
I'm still deciding on whether or not to install it
109
25.59%
No plans for installation
31
7.28%
You grounding guys are a bunch of quacks!
27
6.34%
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Have you installed a grounding kit?
12-31-2002, 08:45 PM
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One thing that strikes me as curious. I thought that in most modern computer-controlled cars, the computer managed the idle rpm. I don't know for sure how idle is managed on the 350Z, but it does surprise me that changing the grounding would dramatically lower idle, the way folks are reporting.
Another question (since I don't actually own one of these cars) - the cables you're installing, are they replacing existing ground wires, or are some of them new connections you're adding?
Dave
Another question (since I don't actually own one of these cars) - the cables you're installing, are they replacing existing ground wires, or are some of them new connections you're adding?
Dave
12-31-2002, 08:58 PM
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I personally didn't notice a difference in idle RPM. Idle may be a little smoother, less variance, but that's about it. To be true, I didn't measure it before & after.
The grounding kit doesn't replace anything, it enhances. From the factory there are one or two (I don't really know) engine ground wires, but you don't do anything to them (or even acknowledge their existence) when you install a grounding kit.
If you're looking for dramatic difference, I'd say this might be a disappointment. I see it as a cheap easy way to help ensure that things are working as well as possible.
The grounding kit doesn't replace anything, it enhances. From the factory there are one or two (I don't really know) engine ground wires, but you don't do anything to them (or even acknowledge their existence) when you install a grounding kit.
If you're looking for dramatic difference, I'd say this might be a disappointment. I see it as a cheap easy way to help ensure that things are working as well as possible.
Mine was recieved promptly and installed
01-02-2003, 05:30 PM
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We have similar tires too and we both are in California. We need to get a CA Chapter Car Club going!
We have similar tires too and we both are in California. We need to get a CA Chapter Car Club going!
I'm game for a CA Chapter... although we are like 8 hours apart on I-5.
And as for my tires, I'm getting rid of my Nitto 555. Apparently, that was the wrong size to get. America Tire guy recommended the wrong sizes... i.e., 275 in the rear was too wide. See what happened here.
01-02-2003, 07:39 PM
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Originally posted by VaGentleman
I have installed..not much to report...except that I lost a bolt/washer into the diffuser..grrr..
I have installed..not much to report...except that I lost a bolt/washer into the diffuser..grrr..
01-02-2003, 11:21 PM
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I'm game for a CA Chapter... although we are like 8 hours apart on I-5.
And as for my tires, I'm getting rid of my Nitto 555. Apparently, that was the wrong size to get. America Tire guy recommended the wrong sizes... i.e., 275 in the rear was too wide. See what happened here.
They told me the same thing here about my tire sizes, I am keeping mine regardless, I'm not sweating it, I just lowered my air pressure some. It feels right to me.
01-03-2003, 09:05 PM
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They told me the same thing here about my tire sizes, I am keeping mine regardless, I'm not sweating it, I just lowered my air pressure some. It feels right to me.
They told me the same thing here about my tire sizes, I am keeping mine regardless, I'm not sweating it, I just lowered my air pressure some. It feels right to me.
America Tire admitted their fault and replacing all four Nitto tires with the correct (stock) size Bridgestone S-03's.
01-05-2003, 10:52 PM
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Thanks Insaneanime
Installed Insaneanime's kit yesterday and noticed a smoother ride... granted it wasn't a life changing experience, but well worth the price... PLUS excellent goodies thrown in. Thanks again Insaneanime.... you da man...
01-11-2003, 10:04 PM
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does it matter if you don't use the "standard" mounting location? I installed mine but in different location. I think I noticed smoother idle, not sure...
01-11-2003, 11:25 PM
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does it matter if you don't use the "standard" mounting location? I installed mine but in different location. I think I noticed smoother idle, not sure...
does it matter if you don't use the "standard" mounting location? I installed mine but in different location. I think I noticed smoother idle, not sure...
01-12-2003, 07:37 AM
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Originally posted by fdao
It doesn't really matter, as long as you have a nice loop. I have both Guy's (Insaneamine) and Mike's (Skiddazle) kit. Both have different routing for their respective kits. No significant difference between them. Both offered smooth idle and rev above 4K.
It doesn't really matter, as long as you have a nice loop. I have both Guy's (Insaneamine) and Mike's (Skiddazle) kit. Both have different routing for their respective kits. No significant difference between them. Both offered smooth idle and rev above 4K.
Here is what I did..
battery to front of engine
right side intake manifold to front of engine
left side intake manifold to front of engine
underneth hood sensor (frame) to front of engine
that's it. so all wires connects to front of engine and then back to battery. Is this fine?
01-12-2003, 10:20 AM
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Originally posted by Apexi350z
by loop you mean wires are connected in the circle with each other?
Here is what I did..
battery to front of engine
right side intake manifold to front of engine
left side intake manifold to front of engine
underneth hood sensor (frame) to front of engine
that's it. so all wires connects to front of engine and then back to battery. Is this fine?
by loop you mean wires are connected in the circle with each other?
Here is what I did..
battery to front of engine
right side intake manifold to front of engine
left side intake manifold to front of engine
underneth hood sensor (frame) to front of engine
that's it. so all wires connects to front of engine and then back to battery. Is this fine?