DIY: Grounding kit Install
the junction box aka central grounding point is used so the negative terminal won't be overcrowded with wires ..
here's a pic of a car with the kit installed .. the juction box is the pic on the right:
here's a pic of a car with the kit installed .. the juction box is the pic on the right:
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wow wow..where did u get that bracket?
i mean that gold or copper piece on the juction box..
is preventing the negative terminal to be overcrowded just for a looks or does it do something better?
i mean that gold or copper piece on the juction box..
is preventing the negative terminal to be overcrowded just for a looks or does it do something better?
nymbus2k:
thanks for commenting about my setup.
how are those grounding points holding out for you?
I would suggest grounding your driver side tower to the junction instead of the firewall, remember, path of least resistance...
just a thought.
Also, your 0-60 numbers are very realistic, although I haven't clocked myself, I too noticed a differerence after reseting the ecu and driving around for a while.
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thanks for commenting about my setup.
how are those grounding points holding out for you?
I would suggest grounding your driver side tower to the junction instead of the firewall, remember, path of least resistance...
just a thought.
Also, your 0-60 numbers are very realistic, although I haven't clocked myself, I too noticed a differerence after reseting the ecu and driving around for a while.
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slamtank: the junction box is just an aluminum triangle with predrilled/threaded holes for one side of the ground wire to bolt onto
sepudo: the kit did not come with a wire/cable long enough to travel from my positioned junction box to the driver's side strut .. the only location i had for the juction box was just below the fuse box .. i will try to get pix up soon to help my statements
sepudo: the kit did not come with a wire/cable long enough to travel from my positioned junction box to the driver's side strut .. the only location i had for the juction box was just below the fuse box .. i will try to get pix up soon to help my statements
Last edited by nymbus2k; Aug 5, 2003 at 01:22 PM.
here are some pix i took just minutes ago with the arospeed ground wire kit installed:
front view:
juction box (central ground point):
side view:
close up view of engine, front rad. sup. and negative terminal to junction box:
front view:
juction box (central ground point):
side view:
close up view of engine, front rad. sup. and negative terminal to junction box:
Last edited by nymbus2k; Aug 5, 2003 at 03:42 PM.
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dude that is exactly what i wanna know...where did u get that so called "junction box" and how did u bolt it to the fender wall? i read all these posts about the grounding kit and i must admit, we have some smart 7th gen drivers....all u tech headz i give u propz! I might order a set from happies and choose a whole new pattern of grounding points...just to see if there is a difference from the way all uv yall are doin' it....i do like the way you made yours tho nymbus2k....much props!
My kit only has two wires going form the negative terminal.
That red kit looks over croweded, its nice!
but my kit is a simple 5 wire, Dasiy Chain method, much cleaner, and simpler looking, but still very effective in provind you with a smoother idle, increased throttle response, brighter head lights, increased stereo efficency. =)
That red kit looks over croweded, its nice!
but my kit is a simple 5 wire, Dasiy Chain method, much cleaner, and simpler looking, but still very effective in provind you with a smoother idle, increased throttle response, brighter head lights, increased stereo efficency. =)
the junction box came with the arospeed ground wire kit:
i used the hole that bolted a mount for the fuse box to bolt the junction box .. but the bolt that was on the mount was too small and narrow for the juction box ... so i made the hole larger and used the supplied bolt and nut to secure the juction box into place
i used the hole that bolted a mount for the fuse box to bolt the junction box .. but the bolt that was on the mount was too small and narrow for the juction box ... so i made the hole larger and used the supplied bolt and nut to secure the juction box into place
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oh badassss....so did you notice anything from that setup?? Take out all those wires and test the car, put them back on and test...it looks good for just looks anyway!
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oh badassss....so did you notice anything from that setup?? Take out all those wires and test the car, put them back on and test...it looks good for just looks anyway!
oh badassss....so did you notice anything from that setup?? Take out all those wires and test the car, put them back on and test...it looks good for just looks anyway!
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wow..but can we just put one wire that goes to the silver bolt right above the third coil bolt? which one will be better?
wow..but can we just put one wire that goes to the silver bolt right above the third coil bolt? which one will be better?
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Rep Power: 0 I made my own kit(sorry Happies) but i have all of the points installed except the 2 where the radiator support is. the nut WILL NOT come off. i tried everything and pretty much all possibilities. can anyone help me. o yea, i did feel smoother shifts, brighter lights, and louder stereo. PLEEEAASSEEE HELP!
um try a longer breaker bar...i dont see why it would be so hard to get off...see if they might have welded it by mistake. only other thing i can think of is to liberally soak it with WD-40
This is just an update on my earlier post...I finally recieved the gold ring terminals...there must have been something wrong with shipping...he finally sent the package with priority mail and i received them. he sent me like alot more than i ordered. I highly reccomend.
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that looks bad a$s.......
GUYS i just found a place that sells the GOLD RING TERMINALS for $.49 cents...they are on sale right now. Here you go
http://www.audiotronicsaccessories.c...2002/inac.html
(BUt theres a catch, you have to email him about it because they have an error with shipping...shipping is only $2.00 when it comes up 13 for shipping online. He asks me to send a money order but im asking him about a credit card payment.)
Here is what i bought:
11 feet 4 Gauge black/clear 2058 strand OFC wire. $15.89
8 -4 awg 5/16 stud Gold ring terminals $5.92
2 gold Battery terminals inputs for (1) 0 (1) 4 and (2) 8 gauge power wires $29.30
hehe so i spent 51.11
This is an update on those gold ring terminals i bought....WELL i have not recieved them and i was supposed to a week ago, the guy even offered to overnight ship another set BUT i have not recieved those either. I have requested a refund
that looks bad a$s.......
GUYS i just found a place that sells the GOLD RING TERMINALS for $.49 cents...they are on sale right now. Here you go
http://www.audiotronicsaccessories.c...2002/inac.html
(BUt theres a catch, you have to email him about it because they have an error with shipping...shipping is only $2.00 when it comes up 13 for shipping online. He asks me to send a money order but im asking him about a credit card payment.)
Here is what i bought:
11 feet 4 Gauge black/clear 2058 strand OFC wire. $15.89 2 gold Battery terminals inputs for (1) 0 (1) 4 and (2) 8 gauge power wires $29.30 hehe so i spent 51.11
This is an update on those gold ring terminals i bought....WELL i have not recieved them and i was supposed to a week ago, the guy even offered to overnight ship another set BUT i have not recieved those either. I have requested a refund
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Rep Power: 812 I bought it, but the grounding points given are already good. The biggest gains I noticed were better cold starting and improved stereo performance.
grounding wires
Circular Grounding System - By utilizing a 24 karat gold plated distribution block and multiple grounding points, improved idle and drivability are often obtained as the additional grounding points equalize resistance and voltage between various ground points. Each 8 gauge spiral twined cable is wrapped with signature HKS purple plastic to protect and add color to the Circle Earth System. Vehicle specific kits included pre-measured cable lengths and distribution blocks.
kinda pricy
http://www.modacar.com/products/Honda/Civic/GROUNDK/
kinda pricy
http://www.modacar.com/products/Honda/Civic/GROUNDK/
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Rep Power: 469 damm that's alot for a grounding kit!!! I was gonna get this "platinum" one that this shop in Houston Manufacturers but i doubt it's real platinum or anything !! besides there selling it for 75 bux some i like what the hell...
