DIY: Groundwire Kit - Page 6 - Toyota Yaris Forums

ItsMyDaily · 11-11-2006, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by eco

Hey itsmydaily,everything fits fine with the Tanabe strut bar installed,just make sure they dont toch,i got some sparks,but thats because I installed the kit after the bar,alot harder.I only have the alternator and the intake hooled up at the moment,I also have my voltage stabalizer installed,I deffinitly notice the car is smoother,and when I start the car,it starts quicker,and the starter sounds stronger.

thankx, thats good to know. looks like I'll be getting the strut bar then

Got any pics? I'm curious to see where you mounted the voltage stabilizer.

eco · 11-11-2006, 11:44 AM

Ok,Ill take some pics today.But if your curious and cant wait,I mouted it between my battery and fuse box.

hasher22 · 11-11-2006, 10:28 PM

My curiosity on this grounding kit

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/New-JDM-Groun...QQcmdZViewItem

hmmmmm should i? its just looooooksss soooo pretttyyyy......

the_saint · 11-11-2006, 11:18 PM

For $85....I'd pass.

ItsMyDaily · 11-11-2006, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hasher22

My curiosity on this grounding kit

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/New-JDM-Groun...QQcmdZViewItem

hmmmmm should i? its just looooooksss soooo pretttyyyy......

wow never seen one like that before, good find, but not worth the price.

eco · 11-12-2006, 12:01 AM

It looks like that stabilizes voltage aswell,but I think youll have a very hard time mounting that,you may,but you will not be able to see that voltage meter.Ill post the pictures of my partial install tomorrow morning.

Katana · 11-12-2006, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hasher22

You ground what u wanna ground.

Yes but do I need more grounding points?

ItsMyDaily · 11-12-2006, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Katana

Yes but do I need more grounding points?

You don't need to have more. six is enough and even five would be enough. Only put more if you want to add more grounding points. Otherwise six is plenty.

hasher22 · 11-12-2006, 03:54 PM

I believe there are 6 main points to ground. Though from what i heard/seen u can have 13 grounding points......correct me if im wrong...

nsmitchell · 11-12-2006, 06:35 PM

Well here are the results from my grounding kit:

W/O GROUNDING KIT
---------------------OHMS----VOLTS
Alternator----------- 0.6-------0.02
ECU-------------------1.7-------0.005
Throttle Body------- 1.2-------0.011
Transmission-------- 0.6-------0.016
Head------------------0.7-------0.016

WITH GROUNDING KIT
---------------------OHMS-----VOLTS
Alternator------------0.6--------0.011
ECU-------------------0.6--------0.008
Throttle Body-------0.3--------0.001
Transmission--------0.1--------0.009
Head------------------0.5--------0.009

The Ohms were read while the engine was off, volts while engine was on. The readings were taken using a Fluke 87 Ohmmeter. The leads were placed, red on the bolt being tested, black on the negative terminal on the battery. The volts were a good indicator of how the resistance was reduced, since the more voltage flowing through the grounding wire, the less voltage drop across the voltmeter. If you wish, I can tell you exactly which bolts I used for my hookups/readings.

I will tell you this, I can detect a small difference in the pull of my engine at higher speeds. It feels a little more willing at higher RPMs. Nothing major though. Idle doesn't really feel any smoother. I'll let you know about any MPG changes, if there are any.

KSIbucky · 11-12-2006, 11:32 PM

i think we need a new thread

vodkalush · 11-13-2006, 07:39 AM

I agree.
Has anybody bought a grounding kit yet and not installed it? Also are you willing to take pics?

nsmitchell · 11-13-2006, 10:45 AM

I can take pics of my installation, so the locations will be clearer.

ItsMyDaily · 11-13-2006, 10:57 AM

nsmitchell interesting results. I think I will get some reading on my points over the coming weekend. I'd like to see what you decided to ground with your install.

eco · 11-13-2006, 01:10 PM

Sorry,Ive been busy,Ill try to post pics tonight.

vodkalush · 11-13-2006, 01:48 PM

Well I feel like a special ed student...

if anyones wondering on how to install a Bought Grounding Kit then go back to the first page and to post 1 of this thread....

I think what still needs to be made is the DIY Guide for making and installing your own homegrown grounding kit.

Katana · 11-13-2006, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ItsMyDaily

You don't need to have more. six is enough and even five would be enough. Only put more if you want to add more grounding points. Otherwise six is plenty.

Thanks, you saved me 30 euros.

Guys is anyone interested in a DIY Grounding Kit for the 1.3lt engine?If yes I can fix you up!

07WYarisRS · 11-13-2006, 03:52 PM

Has anyone measured the length of the wires in the e-bay kit?

The average person can't make a kit for $22 when you factor in the cost of quality wire at $1 + per foot and quality ring connectores at $1 a piece or more.

11-11-2006, 10:28 PM	#93
hasher22 Look mum no stars!! Drives: Toyota Yaris 06 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Sydney Posts: 1,469	My curiosity on this grounding kit http://cgi.ebay.com.au/New-JDM-Groun...QQcmdZViewItem hmmmmm should i? its just looooooksss soooo pretttyyyy...... __________________

11-12-2006, 03:54 PM	#99
hasher22 Look mum no stars!! Drives: Toyota Yaris 06 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Sydney Posts: 1,469	I believe there are 6 main points to ground. Though from what i heard/seen u can have 13 grounding points......correct me if im wrong... __________________

11-12-2006, 06:35 PM	#100
nsmitchell View User's Garage Drives: LB-Auto-PWR-ABS-Cruise-Springs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,065	Well here are the results from my grounding kit: W/O GROUNDING KIT ---------------------OHMS----VOLTS Alternator----------- 0.6-------0.02 ECU-------------------1.7-------0.005 Throttle Body------- 1.2-------0.011 Transmission-------- 0.6-------0.016 Head------------------0.7-------0.016 WITH GROUNDING KIT ---------------------OHMS-----VOLTS Alternator------------0.6--------0.011 ECU-------------------0.6--------0.008 Throttle Body-------0.3--------0.001 Transmission--------0.1--------0.009 Head------------------0.5--------0.009 The Ohms were read while the engine was off, volts while engine was on. The readings were taken using a Fluke 87 Ohmmeter. The leads were placed, red on the bolt being tested, black on the negative terminal on the battery. The volts were a good indicator of how the resistance was reduced, since the more voltage flowing through the grounding wire, the less voltage drop across the voltmeter. If you wish, I can tell you exactly which bolts I used for my hookups/readings. I will tell you this, I can detect a small difference in the pull of my engine at higher speeds. It feels a little more willing at higher RPMs. Nothing major though. Idle doesn't really feel any smoother. I'll let you know about any MPG changes, if there are any. __________________ Other car is a 2005 Mustang Convertible 4.0L V6 Manual - Legend Lime Get YarAss in gear! RIP - Casey Tatum Last edited by nsmitchell; 11-13-2006 at 07:33 AM.

11-12-2006, 11:32 PM	#101
KSIbucky View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris manual dark silver Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fond du Lac, WI Posts: 694	i think we need a new thread __________________ 7 Color Tach Fujita Intake Momo pedals Shift knob and boot. Full TRD SSK. Blitz exhaust Megan Lowering Springs (Next is DC Header)

11-13-2006, 07:39 AM	#102
vodkalush I drive a yarrrris View User's Garage Drives: 07 Sedan Polar White Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,009	I agree. Has anybody bought a grounding kit yet and not installed it? Also are you willing to take pics? __________________ Docotrs say all the drikning has mesesd up my seplilng and radieng Get your YarisWorld.com stickers here!!! The Official Toyota Thailand Accessories Order Thread will work for parts

11-11-2006, 11:44 AM	#92
eco Drives: 2007 Black Yaris sedan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 884	Ok,Ill take some pics today.But if your curious and cant wait,I mouted it between my battery and fuse box.

11-11-2006, 11:18 PM	#94
the_saint 50% borikén Drives: 06 Mazda5, 90 240sx Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Omaha, somewhere in middle america Posts: 166	For $85....I'd pass.

11-12-2006, 12:01 AM	#96
eco Drives: 2007 Black Yaris sedan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 884	It looks like that stabilizes voltage aswell,but I think youll have a very hard time mounting that,you may,but you will not be able to see that voltage meter.Ill post the pictures of my partial install tomorrow morning.

11-13-2006, 10:45 AM	#103
nsmitchell View User's Garage Drives: LB-Auto-PWR-ABS-Cruise-Springs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,065	I can take pics of my installation, so the locations will be clearer. __________________ Other car is a 2005 Mustang Convertible 4.0L V6 Manual - Legend Lime Get YarAss in gear! RIP - Casey Tatum

11-13-2006, 10:57 AM	#104
ItsMyDaily The LittleBastard View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 297	nsmitchell interesting results. I think I will get some reading on my points over the coming weekend. I'd like to see what you decided to ground with your install. __________________ Yaris Mods: 20% Tints Ground wires 2007 Toyota Yaris Liftback - Current 2004 Honda S2000 - Sold 1986 Toyota Corolla SR5 - Sold DIY: Groundwire Kit

11-13-2006, 01:10 PM	#105
eco Drives: 2007 Black Yaris sedan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 884	Sorry,Ive been busy,Ill try to post pics tonight.

11-13-2006, 01:48 PM	#106
vodkalush I drive a yarrrris View User's Garage Drives: 07 Sedan Polar White Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,009	Well I feel like a special ed student... if anyones wondering on how to install a Bought Grounding Kit then go back to the first page and to post 1 of this thread.... I think what still needs to be made is the DIY Guide for making and installing your own homegrown grounding kit. __________________ Docotrs say all the drikning has mesesd up my seplilng and radieng Get your YarisWorld.com stickers here!!! The Official Toyota Thailand Accessories Order Thread will work for parts

11-13-2006, 03:52 PM	#108
07WYarisRS HardlyDangerous Drives: 09 Yaris LE, H/B, auto Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ridgeway Ontario Posts: 573	Has anyone measured the length of the wires in the e-bay kit? The average person can't make a kit for $22 when you factor in the cost of quality wire at $1 + per foot and quality ring connectores at $1 a piece or more. __________________ The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.

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