DIY: Groundwire Kit - Page 6 - Toyota Yaris Forums

eco · 11-14-2006, 02:13 AM

eco · 11-14-2006, 02:22 AM

That one wire with brown tape is actually going onto the ECU,I just havnt found a screw that fits that open hole,theres 2 holes open on the ECU,so I figured Id just let it sit on the intake manifold for a few days.I have 4 points so far,Intake,alternator,left and right side of the engine block,next will be transmission,then the throttle body,and maybe more,Ill think of something.

ItsMyDaily · 11-14-2006, 09:29 AM

^ looks great. Wow the strut bar just barelly clears it, man thats tight. Great location for the stabilizer aswell.

eco · 11-14-2006, 11:12 AM

Thanks,ya its tight,but youll have no problem,because neither one will move.

Katana · 11-18-2006, 03:39 AM

Τell us any comments after installing it!

SDsurfrider · 11-18-2006, 01:36 PM

These kits look like they are for a car show, and not so much for performance. No offense to those who like them, just my opinion.

Is there a kit that sells the wires without the clear plastic covering? Something more opaque like spark plug wires. Maybe I could buy the wires like this somewhere?

ItsMyDaily · 11-18-2006, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SDsurfrider

These kits look like they are for a car show, and not so much for performance. No offense to those who like them, just my opinion.

Is there a kit that sells the wires without the clear plastic covering? Something more opaque like spark plug wires. Maybe I could buy the wires like this somewhere?

What does it matter if they do the same thing. Why not have a kit that does the same any other kit(one's that look like spark plug wires as you put it) would do, but have it look good at the same time?

Oh and yes there are kits like the way you mentioned.

ItsMyDaily · 11-26-2006, 08:29 PM

^ good to hear. Wish i was snowing here in LA, man I miss the snow. Like you said if nothing more is gained from this mod atleast you know your engine/tranny are nicely grounded.

Katana · 11-28-2006, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ItsMyDaily

^ good to hear. Wish i was snowing here in LA, man I miss the snow. Like you said if nothing more is gained from this mod atleast you know your engine/tranny are nicely grounded.

Correct

jmew0ng · 02-24-2007, 02:50 PM

On the pictures I noticed nobody put back the stock grounding point?

Or am I just overlooking it?

It seems hard to fit on the brass thing since it's grooved specifically for the stock version.

Blenjar · 02-24-2007, 04:28 PM

I just bought the red ones on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...3816&rd=1&rd=1

Will post pic when I install them..

-- Blen

sqcomp · 03-01-2007, 11:02 AM

Aw hell...I'm on board too.

This looks simple enough to do. Remebering my last vehicle, I would have paid someone to do this on that vehicle! The nice thing is our alternator and battery is right there and VERY easy to get to.

I'm still considering buying a stock alternator and sending it into Ohio Generators or to Dominick Iraggi to have them do a custom higher Ampere alternator.

Does anyone know the part # for our alternators and the stock output of these things?

Kitt · 03-09-2007, 05:27 PM

Been there, done that: Add a capacitor and or replace the battery, get a bigger cable for the battery positive and problem solved, don't forget a good fuse...

naossoan · 04-03-2007, 08:28 PM

What is the point of running so many ground wires?

Edd · 08-30-2007, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by naossoan

What is the point of running so many ground wires?

It makes your car go faster!

EDIT: In all seriousness though, if you draw more current, you will need less resistance in the wiring. Though this is somewhat debatable.

OgDogg · 08-30-2007, 12:07 AM

I bought a red kit cuz it matches my other upgrades. :) I'll be interested to see if it provides any noticeable difference in the car's performance.

eijikikimaru · 08-30-2007, 02:09 AM

OgDogg,
You may not notice improvements at all if you just randomly ground the wires.
IMO it's does wonders when you dyno test the ground wires so you can ground the wires at the best possible points.
Just a heads up because you maybe dissapointed when you don't feel/notice any improvements.

OgDogg · 08-30-2007, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eijikikimaru

OgDogg,
You may not notice improvements at all if you just randomly ground the wires.
IMO it's does wonders when you dyno test the ground wires so you can ground the wires at the best possible points.
Just a heads up because you maybe dissapointed when you don't feel/notice any improvements.

I was just going to follow this DIY to install it. :) I'm more concerned with the looks and the constant shocks passengers get when getting out of my car. I'm hoping this grounding kit helps a little with that. Out here in the desert there is a ridiculous amount of static electricity, so we'll see if this helps at all. It could just be a pipe dream thinking this will have any effect.

11-14-2006, 09:29 AM	#3
ItsMyDaily The LittleBastard View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 297	^ looks great. Wow the strut bar just barelly clears it, man thats tight. Great location for the stabilizer aswell. __________________ Yaris Mods: 20% Tints Ground wires 2007 Toyota Yaris Liftback - Current 2004 Honda S2000 - Sold 1986 Toyota Corolla SR5 - Sold DIY: Groundwire Kit

11-18-2006, 03:39 AM	#5
Katana Drives: Yaris LB 1.3lt 06 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Under the hood! Posts: 1,124	Τell us any comments after installing it! __________________ It's not the ride, it's the rider!

11-26-2006, 08:29 PM	#8
ItsMyDaily The LittleBastard View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 297	^ good to hear. Wish i was snowing here in LA, man I miss the snow. Like you said if nothing more is gained from this mod atleast you know your engine/tranny are nicely grounded. __________________ Yaris Mods: 20% Tints Ground wires 2007 Toyota Yaris Liftback - Current 2004 Honda S2000 - Sold 1986 Toyota Corolla SR5 - Sold DIY: Groundwire Kit

02-24-2007, 04:28 PM	#11
Blenjar View User's Garage Drives: Black Yaris 07 HB Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CT Posts: 1,548	I just bought the red ones on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...3816&rd=1&rd=1 Will post pic when I install them.. -- Blen __________________ http://www.360voice.com/tag/noobblenjar My Car http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4245 My DJ www.PainlessWolf.com

03-01-2007, 11:02 AM	#12
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	Aw hell...I'm on board too. This looks simple enough to do. Remebering my last vehicle, I would have paid someone to do this on that vehicle! The nice thing is our alternator and battery is right there and VERY easy to get to. I'm still considering buying a stock alternator and sending it into Ohio Generators or to Dominick Iraggi to have them do a custom higher Ampere alternator. Does anyone know the part # for our alternators and the stock output of these things? __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

11-14-2006, 02:13 AM	#1
eco Drives: 2007 Black Yaris sedan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 884

11-14-2006, 02:22 AM	#2
eco Drives: 2007 Black Yaris sedan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 884	That one wire with brown tape is actually going onto the ECU,I just havnt found a screw that fits that open hole,theres 2 holes open on the ECU,so I figured Id just let it sit on the intake manifold for a few days.I have 4 points so far,Intake,alternator,left and right side of the engine block,next will be transmission,then the throttle body,and maybe more,Ill think of something.

11-14-2006, 11:12 AM	#4
eco Drives: 2007 Black Yaris sedan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 884	Thanks,ya its tight,but youll have no problem,because neither one will move.

11-18-2006, 01:36 PM	#6
SDsurfrider Drives: 07 Sedan S Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Stolen Posts: 39	These kits look like they are for a car show, and not so much for performance. No offense to those who like them, just my opinion. Is there a kit that sells the wires without the clear plastic covering? Something more opaque like spark plug wires. Maybe I could buy the wires like this somewhere?

02-24-2007, 02:50 PM	#10
jmew0ng Drives: Scion FRS Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 179	On the pictures I noticed nobody put back the stock grounding point? Or am I just overlooking it? It seems hard to fit on the brass thing since it's grooved specifically for the stock version.

03-09-2007, 05:27 PM	#13
Kitt View User's Garage Drives: Thndr cl metallic HB 3 drs '05 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Panama City, Panama Posts: 795	Been there, done that: Add a capacitor and or replace the battery, get a bigger cable for the battery positive and problem solved, don't forget a good fuse... __________________ 20 years... alive and kickin'!!

04-03-2007, 08:28 PM	#14
naossoan Drives: 07 Yaris 3DR Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: MB, Canada Posts: 146	What is the point of running so many ground wires?

08-30-2007, 12:07 AM	#16
OgDogg Gas Guzzler View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan S Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 81	I bought a red kit cuz it matches my other upgrades. :) I'll be interested to see if it provides any noticeable difference in the car's performance.

08-30-2007, 02:09 AM	#17
eijikikimaru Q(','Q) View User's Garage Drives: 3dr Meteroite Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: So. CaL Posts: 399	OgDogg, You may not notice improvements at all if you just randomly ground the wires. IMO it's does wonders when you dyno test the ground wires so you can ground the wires at the best possible points. Just a heads up because you maybe dissapointed when you don't feel/notice any improvements.

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