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Max Ground Kit (4 wire) for 2002 to 2003 Maxima with 3.5L motor from Courtesyparts??

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Old Feb 23, 2005 | 03:09 AM
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Max Ground Kit (4 wire) for 2002 to 2003 Maxima with 3.5L motor from Courtesyparts??

What do yall think about this product?

from article

"The new Max Ground System, is the latest automotive electronics tuning system providing an improved low resistance ground path for your 2002 to 2003 Maxima with the 3.5 liter motor.
Better grounding has been shown to improve horsepower, torque, fuel mileage, and throttle response*. Improved grounding can also smooth a rough idle caused by electromagnetic interference as well as reduce light dimming when operating a high powered stereo system"


Here is link for info:

http://www.courtesyparts.com/Merchan..._Code=GRND-A33

Is this legit?
Old Feb 23, 2005 | 03:18 AM
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yes. but you can make your own for 20 bucks. check the how to for hyper grounding. irish did an excellent write-up
Old Feb 23, 2005 | 03:27 AM
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Thanks for the info, did a search for it and found nothing on this product. Will look in the How to section.
Old Feb 23, 2005 | 03:54 AM
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Old Feb 23, 2005 | 06:04 AM
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is it better to have more wires for the grounding?
Old Feb 23, 2005 | 06:48 AM
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It is legit, but you're paying extra for those pretty cables... DIY or get the cheaper kit from Matt... http://www.mattblehm.com/
Old Feb 23, 2005 | 06:55 AM
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Maybe you should get in on the group deal that is currently going on, but ya better hurry.
Old Feb 23, 2005 | 06:56 AM
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Originally Posted by maximillus
is it better to have more wires for the grounding?
Good question... I think more is good, but I read that bottlenecks are possible if they're all connected at the same spot... but I don't know enough about it.

Here's an excerpt from an article I found in a ricer mag that I'm still debating with Irish over... I'm sure he'll comment on this later today...

In wiring the electrical system in a car the best way is to run separate ground wires from each system to a common ground point. The common ground point should NOT be just a bolt where lugs from each device are stacked in top of each other. The contact patches between the lugs create their own resistance and ground problems. The very best way is to bolt a short piece of copper bar near the battery to the frame. Connect the copper bar to the battery with a heavy duty ground strap. Drill and tap the bar for each ground return.

http://www.tprmag.com/issue/8/8_elec_stab.shtml
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