Grounding kit ?????

msl558 · 08-02-2009, 01:28 AM

Is it really true the thicker the grounding wires are the better ground you get? there are 10,6 and 4 Gauges. so I guess 4 is the thickest wire? I want to change mine to 4 gauge what brands do you recommend? or just go for any 4 gauges? and avoid the placebo effect!

**Gilley** · 08-02-2009, 08:34 AM

Keep what you have and avoid the placebo effect.

spdcrz · 08-02-2009, 11:22 AM

Listen to Gilley, there no point really!

04GcoupeAT · 08-02-2009, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Gilley

Keep what you have and avoid the placebo effect.

placebo??? MSL has an AT and the GW have been proven to give better throttle response and more precise Manu-matic shifting...vs the OEM Lag.....a 6MT will not benefit from the GW usually tho

MSL, id look for a guy on G35driver by name xSxExCx he makes a custom grounding kit colors include, red, blue, and smoke

here are mine...

**Gilley** · 08-02-2009, 05:16 PM

I have read that they can benefit a 5AT. MSL's post says he already has grounding wires that he wants to change. I'm saying different wires won't make a difference. I have 8 gauge audio wires on my 5AT sedan.

msl558 · 08-02-2009, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 04GcoupeAT

placebo??? MSL has an AT and the GW have been proven to give better throttle response and more precise Manu-matic shifting...vs the OEM Lag.....a 6MT will not benefit from the GW usually tho

MSL, id look for a guy on G35driver by name xSxExCx he makes a custom grounding kit colors include, red, blue, and smoke

here are mine...

I like how your turned out. the one U have is soft and I guess can't take the heat from the engine and it feels saggy.

How about the 4 gauge question? do you guys think 4 gauge is better than 6 gauge? I try to find that name 04GC A/T. thanks for the info.

04GcoupeAT · 08-03-2009, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by msl558

I like how your turned out. the one U have is soft and I guess can't take the heat from the engine and it feels saggy.

How about the 4 gauge question? do you guys think 4 gauge is better than 6 gauge? I try to find that name 04GC A/T. thanks for the info.

+1 to what Gil said...keep the current gauge you have upgrading wont give any noticeable difference ...mine isnt saggy i have it loose and ziptied to keep a more professional look....all SEC kits come precut to exact length in the G not a universal kit so it looks nicer...i cant recall my current gauge but iv had no burning or problems with mine

**thatMIAguy** · 08-03-2009, 09:00 AM

Honestly I don't see the point of using huge wires for grounding. There is no sizable current flow which is what huge wires are used for. The only benefit I can think of is decreased resistance per foot, but that is still quite insignificant.
16 gauge = .004094 ohms/ft
4 gauge = .000253 ohms/ft

My 2¢: You have one, don't waste your money on another one.

AustinG35 · 08-03-2009, 02:56 PM

Will a grounding kit help reduce any engine whine interference noise from an aftermarket stereo install or would it make a difference at all on this issue? I'm in the process of an aftermarket stereo install and wondering if this might be an issue once it is completed.

**thatMIAguy** · 08-03-2009, 03:51 PM

From what I have read on them they work well for all electronic devices, especially radio equipment.

my main beef with them is the overkill on wire gauge...