DIY: Groundwire Kit - Page 9 - Toyota Yaris Forums

bst82551 · 05-19-2010, 08:49 PM

I did this earlier this week as well and it turned out better than I'd imagined. The DIY guide helped A LOT. One definite issue I had was getting the adapter off of the negative battery cable. I ended up sawing it off, but not before slicing my knuckles a few times trying to get it off with a wrench. This install was very easy and would've only taken about 45 minutes if it weren't for that pesky adapter on the battery cable.

Anyway, as far as results go, I can't say for sure that it's all based on the new groundwire kit, but my car definitely rides smoother and accelerates better, particularly in the mid-range RPMs. I also feel smoother shifts from my automatic transmission.

However, I absolutely have to note that part of this may be due to the fact that I had the battery disconnected for about an hour, which reset every electrical component in the vehicle (including the engine control unit). So, I would've experienced a smoother ride either way from simply resetting the ECU, but I've reset it before and don't believe the results were this drastic in the past. I haven't had a chance to see any difference in fuel efficiency yet, but it certainly wouldn't surprise me to see an extra 1 or 2 mpg.

-Brian

P.S. Kac, is your air filter just laying out or do you have some strange new intake I've never seen before? I see your sig says you have a modified air intake box. Is there a DIY guide or any more info about it?

kac · 05-19-2010, 11:05 PM

Blacksandiegovits did it first. i just modified the stock air box.

I got the info on how to do it from another thread... don't have a link for ya sorry. search around.

Revsson · 08-17-2010, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kac

This DIY helped a lot. Thanks!

Hey kac!
Was this an ebay item or did you make it yourself?

Looks nice.

birdman · 09-01-2010, 03:32 AM

Will the grounding kit be the solution for those nasty static shocks I keep getting every time I close my door?

wsladaritz · 09-01-2010, 03:21 PM

No birdman, it will not solve that problem :( I've had a grounding kit on for 2 years or so now I think and I still get those nasty static shocks occasionally. Not always, but when it happens IT HAPPENS. I have no idea what causes it though...

birdman · 09-06-2010, 01:59 AM

Thanks!

05-19-2010, 11:05 PM	#146
kac View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Meteorite 3dr Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West/Central Illinois Posts: 540	Blacksandiegovits did it first. i just modified the stock air box. I got the info on how to do it from another thread... don't have a link for ya sorry. search around. __________________ Touchscreen DVD Navigation - 10" Bazooka Subwoofer - Kenwood Speakers - Toyota Premium Horn set AFE Pro Dry Air Filter - modified air intake box - 1ZZ-FE Throttle Body - Ultra Racing Rear Sway Bar & Front Strut Bar NST in cabin & engine bay SSK's - TWM shifter base bushings & cable bushings - Megan Racing C-Pillar Brace Last edited by kac; 05-20-2010 at 02:23 AM.

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05-19-2010, 08:49 PM	#145
bst82551 Drives: 2008 Flint Mica Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 29	I did this earlier this week as well and it turned out better than I'd imagined. The DIY guide helped A LOT. One definite issue I had was getting the adapter off of the negative battery cable. I ended up sawing it off, but not before slicing my knuckles a few times trying to get it off with a wrench. This install was very easy and would've only taken about 45 minutes if it weren't for that pesky adapter on the battery cable. Anyway, as far as results go, I can't say for sure that it's all based on the new groundwire kit, but my car definitely rides smoother and accelerates better, particularly in the mid-range RPMs. I also feel smoother shifts from my automatic transmission. However, I absolutely have to note that part of this may be due to the fact that I had the battery disconnected for about an hour, which reset every electrical component in the vehicle (including the engine control unit). So, I would've experienced a smoother ride either way from simply resetting the ECU, but I've reset it before and don't believe the results were this drastic in the past. I haven't had a chance to see any difference in fuel efficiency yet, but it certainly wouldn't surprise me to see an extra 1 or 2 mpg. -Brian P.S. Kac, is your air filter just laying out or do you have some strange new intake I've never seen before? I see your sig says you have a modified air intake box. Is there a DIY guide or any more info about it?

09-01-2010, 03:32 AM	#148
birdman Drives: '08 Blazing Blue Yaris LB Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Posts: 496	Will the grounding kit be the solution for those nasty static shocks I keep getting every time I close my door?

09-01-2010, 03:21 PM	#149
wsladaritz Y4R1Z View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Benton, AR Posts: 219	No birdman, it will not solve that problem :( I've had a grounding kit on for 2 years or so now I think and I still get those nasty static shocks occasionally. Not always, but when it happens IT HAPPENS. I have no idea what causes it though...

09-06-2010, 01:59 AM	#150
birdman Drives: '08 Blazing Blue Yaris LB Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Posts: 496	Thanks!