Grounding Kit
07-11-2005, 11:46 AM
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Grounding Kit
While I was shopping for my new suspension parts to lower my car, I ran across the grounding kit for the 6th Gens at active tuning. They make some pretty huge claims about it's benefits so I decided to give it a try. I only expected to get about half of the claimed benefits and I was not disappointed.
I installed it today and the first thing I noticed was that my windows roll up and down faster. This was particularly true of the rear windows. Previously, the rear windows were noticeably slower than the front. Now they roll up and down at about the same speed.
The second thing I noticed was that the transmission seem to be smother. Upshifts at moderate acceleration are less noticeable and downshifts are quicker.
Regarding horsepower gains, I'd say its about what you'd expect from adding a Nismo decal.
I can't speculate on any of the other claims such as better gas mileage. At this point I'd say that for the $40.00 and half-hour it cost me, the grounding kit isn't a bad mod. However, you can easily make your own with some 4 ga wire, ring terminals, and shrink wrap.
I installed it today and the first thing I noticed was that my windows roll up and down faster. This was particularly true of the rear windows. Previously, the rear windows were noticeably slower than the front. Now they roll up and down at about the same speed.
The second thing I noticed was that the transmission seem to be smother. Upshifts at moderate acceleration are less noticeable and downshifts are quicker.
Regarding horsepower gains, I'd say its about what you'd expect from adding a Nismo decal.
I can't speculate on any of the other claims such as better gas mileage. At this point I'd say that for the $40.00 and half-hour it cost me, the grounding kit isn't a bad mod. However, you can easily make your own with some 4 ga wire, ring terminals, and shrink wrap.
07-11-2005, 12:04 PM
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My mechanic gave me a voltage regulator to try, about $40 too(I think). The manufacturer claims increase power, better audio clarity, better MPG, smoother auto trans shift, etc. To me, it seems to reduce noise and hold charges for quicker start up, the gas mileage is a wait-and-see deal. I think a combo of the two (voltage regulator, and grounding kit) will help the electronics in the car. As far as performance goes, I'm with you on the decal.
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07-11-2005, 05:14 PM
#6
Originally Posted by PaL379
activetuning.com thats the kit i bought from. I grounded 2 wires, I have like 3 more wires to ground.
07-11-2005, 05:40 PM
#8
Originally Posted by PaL379
yeah its worth getting...as soon as I figure out where the other wires go to..LOL
and yeah, I'll help ya Warren
and yeah, I'll help ya Warren
07-11-2005, 05:44 PM
#9
you guys say the detailed install directions on the activetuning.com site right? Warren, for all your mods, I think this will be good fro you to have. I also only connected 2 wires so far. Some are hard to get to, and I'm waiting for if I ever have time.
07-11-2005, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by NismoMax80
you guys say the detailed install directions on the activetuning.com site right? Warren, for all your mods, I think this will be good fro you to have. I also only connected 2 wires so far. Some are hard to get to, and I'm waiting for if I ever have time.
no HP gain though..
07-11-2005, 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by NismoMax80
you guys say the detailed install directions on the activetuning.com site right? Warren, for all your mods, I think this will be good fro you to have. I also only connected 2 wires so far. Some are hard to get to, and I'm waiting for if I ever have time.
and here for the automatic:
The strut tower is referred to as the passenger's side. It is actually the driver's side.
07-12-2005, 04:28 AM
#13
Originally Posted by boone
The instructions do have one flaw. In the step shown here for the manual:
........
The strut tower is referred to as the passenger's side. It is actually the driver's side.
........
The strut tower is referred to as the passenger's side. It is actually the driver's side.
07-12-2005, 04:06 PM
#14
Originally Posted by boone
The instructions do have one flaw. In the step shown here for the manual:
and here for the automatic:
The strut tower is referred to as the passenger's side. It is actually the driver's side.
and here for the automatic:
The strut tower is referred to as the passenger's side. It is actually the driver's side.
For those that need the links, the product can be ordered here:
http://www.activetuning.com/products...NI-MX-04GRNDKT
Install guide is here:
http://www.activetuning.com/products...stallation.php
We will also be offering the kit in red very shortly along with a couple other updates that will be made official (which we are utilizing now).
If you guys have any questions, feel free to ask!
07-12-2005, 04:42 PM
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D,
When will the red be available?
Not to be too picky but its gots to look good!
I need to get this going. Also my battery has died way too many times on me, might be time to upgrade.
Warren didn't you upgrade your battery? What did you put in there, I forget...
Let me know,
J
When will the red be available?
Not to be too picky but its gots to look good!
I need to get this going. Also my battery has died way too many times on me, might be time to upgrade.
Warren didn't you upgrade your battery? What did you put in there, I forget...
Let me know,
J
07-12-2005, 04:51 PM
#18
Originally Posted by jsmithsole
D,
When will the red be available?
Not to be too picky but its gots to look good!
I need to get this going. Also my battery has died way too many times on me, might be time to upgrade.
Warren didn't you upgrade your battery? What did you put in there, I forget...
Let me know,
J
When will the red be available?
Not to be too picky but its gots to look good!
I need to get this going. Also my battery has died way too many times on me, might be time to upgrade.
Warren didn't you upgrade your battery? What did you put in there, I forget...
Let me know,
J
Lol, no need to not be picky
I'm going to try my absolute best to have the red available for ordering starting late tonight....At the absolute latest by Friday though....but most likely no later than tomorrow. How's that for a timeframe 
07-12-2005, 05:14 PM
#20
Originally Posted by jsmithsole
D,
When will the red be available?
Not to be too picky but its gots to look good!
I need to get this going. Also my battery has died way too many times on me, might be time to upgrade.
Warren didn't you upgrade your battery? What did you put in there, I forget...
Let me know,
J
When will the red be available?
Not to be too picky but its gots to look good!
I need to get this going. Also my battery has died way too many times on me, might be time to upgrade.
Warren didn't you upgrade your battery? What did you put in there, I forget...
Let me know,
J
07-12-2005, 05:44 PM
#22
Originally Posted by jsmithsole
D,
When will the red be available?
Not to be too picky but its gots to look good!
I need to get this going. Also my battery has died way too many times on me, might be time to upgrade.
Warren didn't you upgrade your battery? What did you put in there, I forget...
Let me know,
J
When will the red be available?
Not to be too picky but its gots to look good!
I need to get this going. Also my battery has died way too many times on me, might be time to upgrade.
Warren didn't you upgrade your battery? What did you put in there, I forget...
Let me know,
J
http://www.activetuning.com/store/pr...products_id=69
You'll see the option in the drop-down list
07-12-2005, 06:13 PM
#24
Originally Posted by D@ActiveTuning
Red is available for ordering now:
http://www.activetuning.com/store/pr...products_id=69
You'll see the option in the drop-down list
http://www.activetuning.com/store/pr...products_id=69
You'll see the option in the drop-down list
Nice D, I like your style...
(how's that grill coming???
)
07-12-2005, 06:36 PM
#25
Originally Posted by jsmithsole
Nice D, I like your style...
(how's that grill coming??? )
(how's that grill coming???
) The prototype has already been completed and is in the process of having a mold made. The mold we're hoping will be done next week. We're actually looking for a 6th gen in the Lake Mills/Madison, WI area to help us out with test fitting....so if you know somebody, tell them to contact us!
07-12-2005, 07:10 PM
#27
Originally Posted by D@ActiveTuning
The grille is coming The prototype has already been completed and is in the process of having a mold made. The mold we're hoping will be done next week. We're actually looking for a 6th gen in the Lake Mills/Madison, WI area to help us out with test fitting....so if you know somebody, tell them to contact us!
The prototype has already been completed and is in the process of having a mold made. The mold we're hoping will be done next week. We're actually looking for a 6th gen in the Lake Mills/Madison, WI area to help us out with test fitting....so if you know somebody, tell them to contact us!Ok sorry, I know....
07-12-2005, 08:26 PM
#28
Originally Posted by HzMajesty
Im gonna order one as soon as the rain clears up...
btw... any pics of the different color cables???
EDIT: no group buy deals?
btw... any pics of the different color cables???
EDIT: no group buy deals?
There is no group buy planned right now.
Nice! Can't wait to see it. Not sure who's from around that area but you can ship one my way if you want!! Are we looking like the S2 or S5 grill at all? Come on give us the juice on this thing!! I'm getting the new redline front bumper in 2 weeks, a new AT grill would finish the job nicely!!!
It will be a little time before we're completely done, but we're well on our way It's not like the S2 or the S5....it's completey new, and we think it will look awesome. We're pretty exciting about releasing....you guys will see hopefully soon enough!
07-12-2005, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by PaL379
activetuning.com thats the kit i bought from. I grounded 2 wires, I have like 3 more wires to ground.
Sure it takes longer but F%ck, I did it myself. I even added a custom brass cross bar to lay them out verse stacking the leads. Thanks for sharing dudes and dudetts...
07-12-2005, 10:01 PM
#33
Originally Posted by chernmax
Dude, you would love me regardless of my faults...
PEACE Homie, LES...
PEACE Homie, LES...
07-12-2005, 11:22 PM
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It has the effect of sending more electricity to ground at a faster rate. The only way we can tell the true benefits (windows rolling up faster, transmission shifting smoother, etc.) of the method Chern used versus the Active Tuning kit is to do a comparison of the two.
One thing is for sure...the kit Chern made looks hot.
One thing is for sure...the kit Chern made looks hot.
07-13-2005, 04:53 AM
#36
Originally Posted by chernmax
Org brothers and sisters, today I went to the activetuning.com web site and checked out their great product. Reading through their detailed instructions I decided to go out and buy all the materials they use. Total cost $28.00, cut and crimped the 2G Ultra Copper Low Resistance (They use 4G which is MORE resistance) wire to the specified sizes and installed at each point also specified in the online instructions.
Sure it takes longer but F%ck, I did it myself. I even added a custom brass cross bar to lay them out verse stacking the leads. Thanks for sharing dudes and dudetts...
Sure it takes longer but F%ck, I did it myself. I even added a custom brass cross bar to lay them out verse stacking the leads. Thanks for sharing dudes and dudetts...
We by all means support people doing it themselves if they want/have time to. Yours looks great!For many though, it's not worth their time or cost. Most don't have the industrial crimpers, and then getting all the parts will get you fairly close to the price of the kit. But, if you can and want to, go for it!
If not, our website is only a click away 
As an added note, sometime within the next few weeks when we announce some of the updates to the kit, the price will also be increased to $49.99 shipped. The same will be done to all of the grounding kits we offer...as of right now it is still $40 though.
07-13-2005, 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by boone
It has the effect of sending more electricity to ground at a faster rate. The only way we can tell the true benefits (windows rolling up faster, transmission shifting smoother, etc.) of the method Chern used versus the Active Tuning kit is to do a comparison of the two.
One thing is for sure...the kit Chern made looks hot.
One thing is for sure...the kit Chern made looks hot.
07-13-2005, 07:22 AM
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For those of you that have purchased a kit from us....if you have a free minute and don't mind, could you please post your review on our website here:
http://www.activetuning.com/store/pr...products_id=69
Thanks!
http://www.activetuning.com/store/pr...products_id=69
Thanks!
07-13-2005, 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by D@ActiveTuning
We by all means support people doing it themselves if they want/have time to. Yours looks great!For many though, it's not worth their time or cost. Most don't have the industrial crimpers, and then getting all the parts will get you fairly close to the price of the kit. But, if you can and want to, go for it!
If not, our website is only a click away As an added note, sometime within the next few weeks when we announce some of the updates to the kit, the price will also be increased to $49.99 shipped. The same will be done to all of the grounding kits we offer...as of right now it is still $40 though.
Activetuning has a superb kit and hands down I would have installed one in my ride, this time I went old school and felt like doing it myself. Excellent instructions, thanks again...
07-13-2005, 08:42 AM
#40
Originally Posted by D@ActiveTuning
We by all means support people doing it themselves if they want/have time to. Yours looks great!For many though, it's not worth their time or cost. Most don't have the industrial crimpers, and then getting all the parts will get you fairly close to the price of the kit. But, if you can and want to, go for it!
If not, our website is only a click away As an added note, sometime within the next few weeks when we announce some of the updates to the kit, the price will also be increased to $49.99 shipped. The same will be done to all of the grounding kits we offer...as of right now it is still $40 though.