FishyMan

It's summer time and I've done all my brakes and almost all my fluids and the 'basic' tune up. I'm heading 77k now on my 97 maxima.

I'm wondering what else I can do to get it running well. I believe in the phrase if it ain't broke don't fix it; unless you have the financial capital.

I've read on OTHER FORUMS regarding these grounding kits on ebay. To some it has 'marginally' helped them on their dyno, stereo systems, etc. I assume a lot could be due to replacing of 'corroded' grounds.

But seriously has anyone bought one and does it help out with anything?

aznstormin

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i'm hoping to improve my idle; stero system; and increase start time pretty much. I just bought one about last week from a dude named 'speedingtrack' on ebay, but haven't rec'd it yet..hopefully soon tho.. i chose his over some others cuz his came with a battery head so that i wouldn't have to worry about buying it from radio shack or something

plus it looks nice under the hood sorta.

i'll reply back again after i install it...but i still gotta wait for it -.-

99grnmaxgxe

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They are very easy and cheap to make yourself, plus it's fun, do not buy one. Some improvements people see are lower idle, smoother shifts (Auto), brighter lights, and gas mileage improvments.
Check this out for more info on them and installation.
http://www.vqpower.com/v2/modules.ph...rticle&sid=149

FishyMan

aznstormin, how much did you pay?

I don't have access to crimpers and all that stuff sadly, and I've read about making my own. Great link 99grnmaxgxe, thanks.

915Max

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yup! Make one.. saves you cash!!

chillin014

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if you can get one cheap, screw making it...
i personally was just gonna resurface the grounding points but i need some kind of fast spinning brush tool i can use on my compressor that i just havent gotten aroudn to buying.
my headlights are dimming alot when power steering kicks on and stuff like that, so im doing this....as soon as i get my car back.

chillin014

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but yeah i did just notice they dont give you any car specific wire lengths so maybe making it yourself is more practical..
where do you buy the negative battery terminal connector?

aznstormin

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this is the one i bought from "speedingtrack," $4.99 + $14.99 shipping + $2.00 ins (req) = $21.98

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWN%3AIT

When it comes in, I'm gonna "resurface the grounding points" [great point chillin014!] and follow this guide and other random points if I have extra wires: http://www.vqpower.com/v2/modules.ph...howpage&pid=68

According to the guide, NAPA Auto Parts should carry the battery teminal.

I would make my own, but I just don't have too much time anymore... just enough time to install and go on with other things I have to do.

chillin014

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ah yeah i hear that man. i dont have time to be makin wires either haha.
are you just gonna use the wires with the kit? or are you gonna use that circle thing or whatever way they have it set up.

wetzelman1

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it actually isn't even cheaper to make it yourself. You may end up having some of the stuff laying around.
The cable can be at least $7
wire terminals cost $4 for 3 at home depot, can spend $15 on wire terminals alone.
negative terminal $3
battery post $3

aznstormin

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I'm gonna use how they set it up from the kit. i'm not gonna change anything really with it..so i'mma use the circle thing.. if anything, i'll probably have extra wires so i might end up taking one or two wires off unless I find other points to connect them to..

chillin014

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hahaha. pwned.

99grnmaxgxe

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Made in under an hour and installed in under half an hour. Took under $10 to make: $0.80/ft of 8awg wire, $0.25 terminals, and $1 electrical tape.

chillin014

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^ congrats.

Black Maxima

I have a grounding kit for sale. $25 shipped. 4 wires included.

99se5speed

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i bought my own, i barely found some 10 gauge let alone 8, or 2 which i wanted. And it cost 18 bucks...i shoulda bought it on ebay, but i'll feel better knowing i did it myself.

99grnmaxgxe

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2awg would be way too big, major overkill!

FishyMan

PLease update me when you get it. Ya things are different now a days. I rather pay $5 more or $10 and have it done so I don't have to take time, buy tools and make them.

aznstormin

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yea man...will do, should come in today! [finally!!] BUT it was NOT his fault haha I checked the tracking order, and he shipped it out a day after i paid him, and then a few days later the status says "THE PACKAGE IS DELAYED DUE TO A TRAIN DERAILMENT " haha...so, the shipping delay's not his fault - no penalty to him. will update with what is actually in the package later tonight.

Jatan

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Where did you buy your parts from? Most auto stores have 10 gauge and smaller

Need to make a couple of wires to ground the starter and trans and a couple of other things

aznstormin

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Received today! :
Came with 7 wires as stated. Although, the 3 shorter wires aren't the same lengths. Will install soon ...when I have the time of course..lol

99grnmaxgxe

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I bought the wires at a local audio store, and the terminals at Home Depot.

Jatan

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Thanks - found 8 gauge wire at Home Depot and bought 10 gauge ring terminals since they didn't have 8 gauge (shoved the inner part of the wire in the connectors so that they would fit)

crazy97

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I think your package is here-
http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=147329

aznstormin

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LOL!!! i love that man

FishyMan

Do you guys know if I can just buy the plate that joins all the wires on the 'positive' ?

whitegold

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Dont you mean the negative? The way I joined my wire sis just using the stock wire clamps that go over the battery terminals, and putting a 3 inch bolt on there and just adding wires on there as needed

99grnmaxgxe

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Uh-oh, stay away from grounding kits before you your car up.

aznstormin

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So I took the wires and looked under the hood...and the wires are pretty short..haven't installed any, but i already know i'm going to need to attach a few cables together so that it can reach from the grounding point to the terminal.....

FishyMan

can you get some pictures?

did you do it? seriously did u notice anything?

G4nismo

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i have them and i noticed major performance improvement, stronger pull in the higher band, 0-60 time slashed by a second, and headlights are bright like hids now

Caracicatriz

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I went to an electrical store and bought everything needed for $12. the only PITA was crimping since I didn't have a tool to do it. A hammer and flathead worked just fine though. I didn't really notice too much of a difference. just a faster start.

aznstormin

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nah haven't done it yet...cuz my brother has been taking the car out so everytime i come home the car is hot and can't work on them..but i'm really trying to find some time..

SmurfLeech

I don't have a lot of time to make my own wires either (wish I did though, sounds like a fun mod).

Anyways, I found this kit on eBay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB..._promot_widget

Is this a good buy? I emailed the seller about specs for the wires but I haven't received a response. I can only assume the parts meet expectations and aren't low quality.

99grnmaxgxe

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I have one for sale: http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=485031

Stagnet04

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Does anyone have the ebay link they bought there groundong kit from? Even if it's an old one?

FishyMan

What battery have you guys linked yours to?

I've just switched to a red top and I'm wondering if doing a ground kit will help it.

aznstormin

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this is the one i got, linky

some cheap as$ battery from..sears?...i have no idea..no optima or yellow/red top or anything special like that.