DIY: Groundwire Kit - Page 7 - 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.

bigsky2 · 11-17-2006, 06:00 PM

Well I got my ground wire kit (finally).

Hopefully I'll get around to an install this weekend.
Thanks for all the good pictures, from everyone. It will help me along the way!

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.

bigsky2 · 11-20-2006, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ItsMyDaily

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.

Good call.

The wires are made equally to an extent, and it's just the shielding that is different.

Didn't install mine yet, but will do so soon hopefully

bigsky2 · 11-26-2006, 08:09 PM

Okay - so I finally did the install and followed ItsMyDaily's guide almost to the tee.

Install went smoothly and I have a total six ground points. I skipped the seventh ground point as the wire was too short, so I reinforced another ground point at the engine block (point #3 as per ItsMyDaily's guide).

I can't really evaluate the difference right now as it's snowing in Vancouver. I did, however, take it out for a short drive to test the Yaris in snow conditions. Lots of patience and ten minutes later, I arrive home safely

Start up seems good, and everything else seems fine.

Don't know if I'll notice any significant improvement, but I'm happy knowing that the car's ground connections have been strengthened.

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.

bigsky2 · 11-26-2006, 09:54 PM

Thanks man

Your pics and tutorial helped a bunch.
I'll probably rewire the seventh point when spring arrives.. seems so long way!

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?

bigsky2 · 03-01-2007, 02:51 PM

Stock output of the alternator is 90A from what I can remember.

It will support a basic "non-threatening" sound system, but I think it cannot hold its own for more ambitious projects.

luckydlb · 03-09-2007, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigsky2

Stock output of the alternator is 90A from what I can remember.

It will support a basic "non-threatening" sound system, but I think it cannot hold its own for more ambitious projects.

Do you think that this would be why my amp will shut off when it gets to loud, and my lights dimming with every hit?

11-14-2006, 09:29 AM	#111
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

11-17-2006, 06:00 PM	#113
bigsky2 Cousin Vitz View User's Garage Drives: Yaris RS 5DR / Vitz RS wannabe Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,082	Well I got my ground wire kit (finally). Hopefully I'll get around to an install this weekend. Thanks for all the good pictures, from everyone. It will help me along the way! __________________ 2007 Yaris RS Hatchback Black Sand Pearl 5DR MT DIY Speaker Spacer/Bracket Template for Yaris Hatchback http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1930

11-18-2006, 03:39 AM	#114
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, 08:09 PM	#118
bigsky2 Cousin Vitz View User's Garage Drives: Yaris RS 5DR / Vitz RS wannabe Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,082	Okay - so I finally did the install and followed ItsMyDaily's guide almost to the tee. Install went smoothly and I have a total six ground points. I skipped the seventh ground point as the wire was too short, so I reinforced another ground point at the engine block (point #3 as per ItsMyDaily's guide). I can't really evaluate the difference right now as it's snowing in Vancouver. I did, however, take it out for a short drive to test the Yaris in snow conditions. Lots of patience and ten minutes later, I arrive home safely Start up seems good, and everything else seems fine. Don't know if I'll notice any significant improvement, but I'm happy knowing that the car's ground connections have been strengthened. __________________ 2007 Yaris RS Hatchback Black Sand Pearl 5DR MT DIY Speaker Spacer/Bracket Template for Yaris Hatchback http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1930

11-26-2006, 08:29 PM	#119
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

11-14-2006, 02:13 AM	#109
eco Drives: 2007 Black Yaris sedan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 884

11-14-2006, 02:22 AM	#110
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	#112
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	#115
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?

11-26-2006, 09:54 PM	#120
bigsky2 Cousin Vitz View User's Garage Drives: Yaris RS 5DR / Vitz RS wannabe Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,082	Thanks man Your pics and tutorial helped a bunch. I'll probably rewire the seventh point when spring arrives.. seems so long way! __________________ 2007 Yaris RS Hatchback Black Sand Pearl 5DR MT DIY Speaker Spacer/Bracket Template for Yaris Hatchback http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1930

02-24-2007, 02:50 PM	#122
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.

02-24-2007, 04:28 PM	#123
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	#124
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

03-01-2007, 02:51 PM	#125
bigsky2 Cousin Vitz View User's Garage Drives: Yaris RS 5DR / Vitz RS wannabe Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,082	Stock output of the alternator is 90A from what I can remember. It will support a basic "non-threatening" sound system, but I think it cannot hold its own for more ambitious projects. __________________ 2007 Yaris RS Hatchback Black Sand Pearl 5DR MT DIY Speaker Spacer/Bracket Template for Yaris Hatchback http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1930

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