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Old 02-22-2012, 06:18 PM   #1
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grounding kit in 2012

i was wondering if anyone still installing grounding wire in 2012?


i saw several HKS kits for 25$ shipped on ebay, is it good for my 2010 LB yaris? will it improve the sparks and acceleration my yaris?


suggestion and comments please

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Old 02-23-2012, 04:13 AM   #2
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Yes it does help with the performance especially when you have hid kits installed I have to burn a ballast and two bulbs before I put one on I guess toyotas have issues with circulating electricity around. :)
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Old 02-23-2012, 04:15 AM   #3
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And btw it will also give you good mileage on your car
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Old 02-23-2012, 03:13 PM   #4
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i have my hid's installed, so should i unplug them first before i ground wire the engine?

thanks alot for your time brieghne
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Old 01-21-2013, 10:56 AM   #5
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grounding kit

yes it help keeping the car to run smoothly if there's a proper grounding for the car. also check also all ground points for any loose bolts.
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Old 02-02-2013, 08:57 PM   #6
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I did not feel this was 100% necessary, but I thought it cant hurt, so why not. So I went into my box of odds and ends wires, found some nice 10 gauge and went to town!

Well its funny, but the car is smoother. I'm sold! But I would not waste money on a goofy looking kit, when a handful of wire and some loops will run you less than $5.

Here's mine. It starts at the battery ground, then to the CPU, then right side tower(because of the available treaded hole), then a wire into the cab, to the crash bar, and one to the alt mount.
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Old 02-02-2013, 09:15 PM   #7
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That's pretty cool -- if you're going to do one, it is pretty easy to make. I think the kits look a little prettier, but your DIY way is far cheaper than what we sell.
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Old 02-03-2013, 04:22 PM   #8
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If I can make my own for around $15 bucks I will do it. I get static shock from time to time, and my idle goes down when I roll my window down or up, plus running a (small) 400w amp. I'm sure extra grounding should help me out some how. LOL
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Old 02-04-2013, 10:54 PM   #9
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Got 12ft of 8 gauge wire that's heat resistant, and gasoline/oil proof, and 10 gold plated ring terminals for about $15. So gonna ground some points tomorrow.
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