View Poll Results: Have you installed a grounding kit on your Z?
Yes, and it's amazing
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22
5.16%
Yes, and I think it makes a difference
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106
24.88%
Yes, but I can't feel a difference
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25
5.87%
I'm planning on installing it in the near future
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106
24.88%
I'm still deciding on whether or not to install it
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109
25.59%
No plans for installation
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31
7.28%
You grounding guys are a bunch of quacks!
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27
6.34%
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Have you installed a grounding kit?
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With all the hits on the posts about grounding kits, I'm curious about the number of Z owners that have installed it.
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I'm planning on installing one some time in the future, right now i'm waiting on a nice sound system/ entertainment system for my car. After this comes the grounding kit.
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installed it, final cost was like 100$, but that included 20 for crimpers and 20 for a ratchet set. then 40 for ends(very high quality) and 13 for wire. was it worth it? well I more enjoyed the labor involved, thats why I mod. end result actually doesnt totally matter. its just a hobby. just like a true car restorer could probably restore a 88 ford fiesta and have just as much fun as a 1940s ford.
Its all about the journey, not the destination.
of course in this case the destination was nice, not totally worthless, I notice a difference. whether it was worth the 100$ I spent? probably not, I mean the car wasnt having any problems idleing before, but smoother is better. for me it was very well worth it. if you plan to go out, buy the wire premade and bring it to a shop to install it? well, I wouldnt do that.
Its all about the journey, not the destination.
of course in this case the destination was nice, not totally worthless, I notice a difference. whether it was worth the 100$ I spent? probably not, I mean the car wasnt having any problems idleing before, but smoother is better. for me it was very well worth it. if you plan to go out, buy the wire premade and bring it to a shop to install it? well, I wouldnt do that.
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Still waiting for mine. Sent Pay Pal to insamneme before Christmas. I think he is taking a vaction because I haven't heard from him.
Hopefully he sent it out today, I can't wait.
Ordered the blue. It will look awesome with my AEM Blue CAI I am considering.
Hopefully he sent it out today, I can't wait.
Ordered the blue. It will look awesome with my AEM Blue CAI I am considering.
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I bought and installed the Nissan kit. There is definitely a small difference. The car idles at a lower RPM and is somewhat smoother when revved.
I'd encourage pretty much everybody to get it. However, I'd purchase one of the ones on sale by members here or I'd try to make my own. Looking back, buying the Nissan kit was probably a little bit excessive.
It's a fairly cheap and very easy way to add something unique to your car.
I'd encourage pretty much everybody to get it. However, I'd purchase one of the ones on sale by members here or I'd try to make my own. Looking back, buying the Nissan kit was probably a little bit excessive.
It's a fairly cheap and very easy way to add something unique to your car.
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I installed the kit sold by insaneamine. I think for the 85 bucks you pay it is a worthwhile purchase just to erase any doubt about ECU or engine issues. If it still idles rough after you install it, then you can definitely say there is something wrong and you can't blame the ECU or ground. That said, my mind *believes* that the idle is smoother and that the throttle response is improved.
Also, as many other members have stated, insane's kit is a VERY good deal. The goodies he includes with the package is DEFINITELY worth the price. I will not say more![Stick Out Tongue](https://my350z.com/forum/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
Finally, I think the cables make it look like your car has veins![Smilie](https://my350z.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif)
PS: Props go out to Mr B who helped me with the install... a 50 minute job (40 mins if his fingers weren't so big
). You da man!
Also, as many other members have stated, insane's kit is a VERY good deal. The goodies he includes with the package is DEFINITELY worth the price. I will not say more
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Finally, I think the cables make it look like your car has veins
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PS: Props go out to Mr B who helped me with the install... a 50 minute job (40 mins if his fingers weren't so big
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Mine is on it's way from the way too cool insanenme guy!
Going out tomorow in blue. My idle is high and jittery so I can't wait. Plus it will look so cool!
A pic will definately be at my website after install.
Going out tomorow in blue. My idle is high and jittery so I can't wait. Plus it will look so cool!
A pic will definately be at my website after install.
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I Installed mine last night and i did notice a smoother Idle and revs. But why is Everybody making fun of me for doing it? One of my friends(an M3 owner) Asked me why i was putting Speaker wire on my engine? I toold him and he LAUGHED at me and said" doesn't Nissan Ground the car when they build it? thats what you get for buying a Nissan." I also when in for a oil change this moring and the Nissan Tec. ask my what is was, so i told him and Laughed at me too saing it was just a wast of money!!!
So what do i say to people when they laugh at me for doing this mod?
So what do i say to people when they laugh at me for doing this mod?
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Tell them it's your car and you will do whatever you want to it, when they make the payment then they can laugh.
Also tell them it improved your idle and throttle.
Why would they laugh at that?
Jealousy, that's why.
Also tell them it improved your idle and throttle.
Why would they laugh at that?
Jealousy, that's why.
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Originally posted by chazzg
I Installed mine last night and i did notice a smoother Idle and revs. But why is Everybody making fun of me for doing it? One of my friends(an M3 owner) Asked me why i was putting Speaker wire on my engine? I toold him and he LAUGHED at me and said" doesn't Nissan Ground the car when they build it? thats what you get for buying a Nissan." I also when in for a oil change this moring and the Nissan Tec. ask my what is was, so i told him and Laughed at me too saing it was just a wast of money!!!
So what do i say to people when they laugh at me for doing this mod?
I Installed mine last night and i did notice a smoother Idle and revs. But why is Everybody making fun of me for doing it? One of my friends(an M3 owner) Asked me why i was putting Speaker wire on my engine? I toold him and he LAUGHED at me and said" doesn't Nissan Ground the car when they build it? thats what you get for buying a Nissan." I also when in for a oil change this moring and the Nissan Tec. ask my what is was, so i told him and Laughed at me too saing it was just a wast of money!!!
So what do i say to people when they laugh at me for doing this mod?
how true that is, i dunno, but after I tell them that, they agree that grounding is a good idea.
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Originally posted by chazzg
i did notice a smoother Idle and revs. But why is Everybody making fun of me for doing it?
i did notice a smoother Idle and revs. But why is Everybody making fun of me for doing it?
The way I describe it to people is this: "Better grounding improves the quality and reliability of the data that the computer receives from the sensors, allowing the computer to control the engine more precisely. From what I have heard, it has been used in the racing industry for years and there are dyno-proven results from installing one. It seems to me that it made an improvement, and it was cheap, easy, and fun to install."
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Of those who've installed a grounding kit, less than 10% (3/36) say they can't feel a difference with the grounding kit.
Although I voted in the "I think it makes a difference" category, I expected many more would vote in the "you guys are quacks" section..
any comments from the non-quacks to the quacks?
Although I voted in the "I think it makes a difference" category, I expected many more would vote in the "you guys are quacks" section..
any comments from the non-quacks to the quacks?