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Old Mar 15, 2006 | 05:10 PM
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Yeah for some reason I got a voltage stabalizer kit but I might return it. I'm not sold on it.
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Old Mar 15, 2006 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Wildncrazy,Mar 15 2006, 06:21 PM
Many people who have used them notice an smoother idle and something about their lights is better ( I don't remember what it was about the lights and I'm not about to spend the time to do a search and then have to sort thru the 9,183 hits the search will give me). In any case it can do no harm and it may prevent or delay any degradation.




that's what we call a placebo, or more accurately, cognitive dissonance. they perceive a difference because they did something they feel should have made a difference. even though, a grounding kit isn't going to gain you horsepower, as it's not physically possible. they can say they perceived all the difference they want. the reality is there is no difference, except a little excess dead weight on the car.

also, it could do harm if installed properly, and if you're a weight freak, then it'd be detrimental.

[QUOTE]If you aren't going to use it ship it to me and I'll use it.
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Old Mar 15, 2006 | 05:56 PM
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Grounding kits do nothing whatsoever on a properly maintained car.

Unless of course they are a brand name such as Mugen, J's or Spoon.

Ebay knock offs with fake brand names are only half as good, so buy two.
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Old Mar 15, 2006 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by AusS2000,Mar 15 2006, 09:56 PM
Grounding kits do nothing whatsoever on a properly maintained car.

Unless of course they are a brand name such as Mugen, J's or Spoon.

Ebay knock offs with fake brand names are only half as good, so buy two.
Can't I get the same effect by simply putting the stickers on my car.
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Old Mar 15, 2006 | 06:48 PM
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Only if you put mirror image stickers on the other side.

- Your JDM guru -
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Old Mar 15, 2006 | 06:50 PM
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Get the ones with the blinking LEDs;they're the best.!!!
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Old Mar 15, 2006 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Wisconsin S2k,Mar 15 2006, 09:24 PM
placebo
You better watch it, Wisconsin, on an audiophile forum that kind of language will get you spanked.

Are any of you old enough to remember "spark intensifiers."
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Old Mar 15, 2006 | 06:54 PM
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The only things I noticed when I installed mine were brighter headlights. I haven't noticed a smoother idle or any of that crap. Its just a pretty blue light under my hood. The brighter headlights are nice, especially in a rural area. Had I searched and done research prior to buying the kit, I wouldn't have done it.
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 01:49 PM
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I am also very interested in the grounding. Does anybody in the forum attempt to do this project, and have the DIY write-up.

THanks.

Khanh
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 02:06 PM
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Don.t waste your time and $$$
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