My DIY ground wires
10-09-2004, 08:45 PM
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My DIY ground wires
I put this in appearance/cosmetic cuz the "performance aspect" of this "mod" is very small haha. 
So I finally got around to making my ground wires. I modeled it after the Sun Auto Hyper Ground kit. I made the wires the same length out of 4awg stinger power cable. The only way to crimp the gold connectors is with a vice. I should have soldered it, but it was too tough. I tried heating it up with a blow torch, but even after 30 seconds it wasn't even hot enough to melt the solder. And the rubber insulation was starting to burn. So I just left it.
My connections are as follows.
1. shock tower to negative battery post
2. negative battery post to transmission
3. transmission to intake manifold
4. intake manifold to valve cover
5. valve cover to radiator support
Results? I haven't really driven it around yet. But I did start it up. It might have started up quicker, but it also could be all in my head. I'll see if it fixes my flickering headlight problem.
now the pics
Silver bling bling
shock tower and negative battery post
Transmission point
Intake Manifold
Valve cover and Rad support
So I finally got around to making my ground wires. I modeled it after the Sun Auto Hyper Ground kit. I made the wires the same length out of 4awg stinger power cable. The only way to crimp the gold connectors is with a vice. I should have soldered it, but it was too tough. I tried heating it up with a blow torch, but even after 30 seconds it wasn't even hot enough to melt the solder. And the rubber insulation was starting to burn. So I just left it.
My connections are as follows.
1. shock tower to negative battery post
2. negative battery post to transmission
3. transmission to intake manifold
4. intake manifold to valve cover
5. valve cover to radiator support
Results? I haven't really driven it around yet. But I did start it up. It might have started up quicker, but it also could be all in my head. I'll see if it fixes my flickering headlight problem.
now the pics
Silver bling bling
shock tower and negative battery post
Transmission point
Intake Manifold
Valve cover and Rad support
10-09-2004, 08:56 PM
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Re: My DIY ground wires (Veritek)
Nice write up on that. YOu need to get the nicer battery terminals from Stinger though. They look way better and cleaner. My 2 cents.
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10-09-2004, 09:02 PM
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thx for the comments :D yeah a new battery post would be nice.
here are the lengths, straight off of the sun auto website
400mm(15.7in),500mm(19.7in),600mm(23.6in),
750mm(29.5in),900mm(35.4in).
here are the lengths, straight off of the sun auto website
400mm(15.7in),500mm(19.7in),600mm(23.6in),
750mm(29.5in),900mm(35.4in).
10-09-2004, 09:03 PM
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Re: (B2FiNiTY)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B2FiNiTY »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Where did you get the gold connectors? </TD></TR></TABLE>
It was really hard to find the gold connectors with BLACK only covers. I finally found them at http://www.autotoys.com
It was really hard to find the gold connectors with BLACK only covers. I finally found them at http://www.autotoys.com
10-09-2004, 09:06 PM
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Re: (B2FiNiTY)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B2FiNiTY »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm checking it out right now. Good service? </TD></TR></TABLE>
They dont' have stellar service. I'm in so cal, and it took forever for them to process my order, and shipping took awhile too. I think overall it took 3 weeks from the time i ordered it until i received it.
They dont' have stellar service. I'm in so cal, and it took forever for them to process my order, and shipping took awhile too. I think overall it took 3 weeks from the time i ordered it until i received it.
10-09-2004, 09:39 PM
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Re: (aZnjCC)
how much did the wires cost... i couldnt find the sunauto webpage.
on ebay they have some nice wires too bad they go for maybe a buck a foot.
on ebay they have some nice wires too bad they go for maybe a buck a foot.
10-09-2004, 10:37 PM
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Re: (soundbomber)
So, would copper wires be best for this? Usually some DIY wires that can be find at any wire shops / audio shops / etc? I preffer local parts for DIYers..
Im thinking about redoing all of my stock ground cables, and get something a little more new and better. Any suggestionns?
Im thinking about redoing all of my stock ground cables, and get something a little more new and better. Any suggestionns?
10-09-2004, 11:01 PM
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Smooth idle. That wouldn't be too noticable right now for me. Won't matter once I get my cam.
Smoother acceleration. Can a DX's acceleration get any damn smoother. It's like slowing buttering corn on the cob knowing your sister is waiting for you to be done with the butter.
Smoother acceleration. Can a DX's acceleration get any damn smoother. It's like slowing buttering corn on the cob knowing your sister is waiting for you to be done with the butter.
10-10-2004, 12:42 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by aZnjCC »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It was really hard to find the gold connectors with BLACK only covers. I finally found them at http://www.autotoys.com</TD></TR></TABLE>
r u serious? u can just go into an audio shop n get them for hella cheap. **** good guys might even have them
r u serious? u can just go into an audio shop n get them for hella cheap. **** good guys might even have them
10-10-2004, 07:58 AM
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r u serious? u can just go into an audio shop n get them for hella cheap. **** good guys might even have them</TD></TR></TABLE>
Lol.. Been awhile since i heard someone mention the Good Guys.
I was born and raised in the bay area, also. But moved here out to the dessert.
r u serious? u can just go into an audio shop n get them for hella cheap. **** good guys might even have them</TD></TR></TABLE>
Lol.. Been awhile since i heard someone mention the Good Guys.
I was born and raised in the bay area, also. But moved here out to the dessert.