Earthing kit / Grounding kit

[Guest]

Well I'm sure anyone could make there own kit if they get the right wire and connections.

Here is a good diagram on how to install a kit, thanks ralliart.

http://www.poweraxel.com/ralliart/catalogue/pdf/instructions/legnum/earthing_kanrei.pdf

http://www.poweraxel.com/ralliart/catalogue/pdf/instructions/legnum/earthing.pdf

If anyone knows what wire to use feel free to add any info or pics.

 

[Taraska]

Sorry i am not very good in this but what does it do? I got it on my car but i have know idea what is it for.

 

[Guest]

they just improve the factory ground. they are made to improve power and ignition, you might see minimal improvements but not much.
you can use 4ga power wire to a splitter box then branch out using 8ga wire, just conect to struts, engine and body as the ralliart diagram shows

 

[Guest]

sorry, forgot to mention you need to connect the wire to your negative battery teminal then go to your earthing points..

 

[Murph]

Would you like some snake oil with that sir?

 

[SiliconAngel]

Would you like some snake oil with that sir?

*chuckles*

If your chassis is metal and conducts electricity then lots of additional earthing points = big waste of time, effort and $$.

 

[Guest]

actually they aren't a waste of time...

often factory earthing is pretty inadequate, especially as they get older and can deteriorate.
ultimately you want your earthing wires to be larger than the power wires, so you can guarantee everything is earthed properly.

with my battery in the boot, i had 2ga running from the battery positive terminal, and 2x 4ga earth leads, however the car will struggle to start if i use anything for even 5 mins without starting the car... upgrading the earths stopped that.

 

[Murph]

actually they aren't a waste of time...

often factory earthing is pretty inadequate, especially as they get older and can deteriorate.
ultimately you want your earthing wires to be larger than the power wires, so you can guarantee everything is earthed properly.

with my battery in the boot, i had 2ga running from the battery positive terminal, and 2x 4ga earth leads, however the car will struggle to start if i use anything for even 5 mins without starting the car... upgrading the earths stopped that.

Which earths did you upgrade? Battery to chassis, or engine to chassis?
Your problems will have come about due to the battery move, not inadequate original earthing. If someone with a stock electrical system is having problems, then all they should need to do is clean up the existing earth points. Earthing your motor at six different points with blingy coloured wires is either money wasted, or a patch job.

 

[Guest]

i think its upto the person if they truely think its helping the they shoud go for it.. its realy not that much money for wire and a splitter box, what maybe $20! who cares.

 

[gorgath]

Well, this is what I did last night when I was bored. I don't even know what size the is hehehe. One cable is good for me (for now)

 

[AKKO]

Was considering upgrading the earths in the VR-4 before finalising my stereo install amongst other things...

Ralliart aren't selling their kit for the VR-4 anymore but I came across this alternative for others who might be interested.
http://www.rhdjapan.com/ultra-power...ncer-evolution-airtek-legnum-galant-gto-63464

Again possibly too pricey still for what it is in reality!

 

[Macca]

You would be better off buying some wire and making your own earth leads, would cost you a lot less than buying one of those kits.

 

[smitty]

Maybe someone with the skill and tools should start making these and flogging them off to other members

 

[naughtika]

just a reminder guys.. having extra earth/ground cables can also lead to increased electrical noise.. that high pitch sound that goes higher/louder as you rev..

I guess it depends on where you put it, as it's a hit and miss kinda thing..

 

[sanchez]

If you want some leads made up pm me.

 

[sanchez]

I may be able to help...

 

[Fully]

You should be using something simular to this braided cable =)

http://www.swedishtreasures.com/11417.jpg

If you have a battery in the boot, just use one of these,
http://www.swedishtreasures.com/190339.jpg

Goto the throttle cable bolt on the plenum to the fire wall.

I use 2g earth from battery in the boot to a bolt welded in the boot.
Then use a 4g to the Alternator.
4g to the 100amp power fuse in the bonnet fuse box.
(the factory power cable from the battery to here is very thin I think its only 8g cable) So I was pleased when I did this mod.

 

[smitty]

"Swedish Treasures" sounds like an adult site:lol:

 

[AKKO]

just a reminder guys.. having extra earth/ground cables can also lead to increased electrical noise.. that high pitch sound that goes higher/louder as you rev..

^^^ I thought that noise was the result of improper/inadequate grounding...

updated link for the Ralliart kit PDF: http://www.poweraxel.com/archvs/ralliart/catalogue/pdf/instructions/legnum/earthing.pdf

 

[BR1JZL]

Don't mean to revive an old thread, but isn't upgrading the grounds a good thing; especially when you have an audio system. From what I can see, the Galant has a ground wire running from the negative terminal to chassis (behind the battery), which is prone to corrosion and very thin to be honest. The upgrade is very common actually, it's referred to as the big 3.