grounding kit vs gas mileage!!!!

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Jan 31, 2009 | 07:43 PM
  #1  
I drive a 04 at coupe.....anybody that has upgraded their 5 wire grounding kits, have they seen any improvement in gas mileage, or not so much,

also, should I need to get the 4 gauge or will 8 gauge do,

thanks for the help
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Jan 31, 2009 | 11:16 PM
  #2  
Good question. I don't have an answer, but I'd like to know too! BUMP
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Jan 31, 2009 | 11:28 PM
  #3  
I seriously don't believe grounding wire (even my 10 wire) has anything to do
with gas mileage. The only thing I can tell you is that it helps if you have a
AT in the way your transmission shifts. The difference is soooooo minute
after a week you don't notice any change. Gas mileage improvement....NOT!
This is one of those mods after a while you ask yourself....was it really worth
the time and $

Gary
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Feb 1, 2009 | 12:34 AM
  #4  
so then u reccomend "skipping" over this mod iv read alot about it just didnt see the point...
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Feb 1, 2009 | 01:45 AM
  #5  
i would say its not worth it unless you are doing the big 3 upgrade for a sound system. and even then it is much cheaper to buy the wire and cut it yourself but then it comes back to ease vs price
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Feb 1, 2009 | 06:09 AM
  #6  
grounding kits make me laugh
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Feb 1, 2009 | 07:26 AM
  #7  
I use to think it's crazy,ground wire? but I have an audio system in my car and I do notice the diffrence, also I have a mt..so I guess it all depends on how you want to look at it.but for me it's worth it..
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Feb 1, 2009 | 12:10 PM
  #8  
When you are adding larger power draws than stock (ie. larger stereo systems, amp, video) is the only time larger grounding wires are needed.
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Feb 1, 2009 | 10:10 PM
  #9  
You have to understand electrical systems to see why the grounding upgrades are needed. They do increase gas mileage among smother shifts and less light dimming / cleaner sound on audio systems.

DC Power flows from negaive to positive.
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Feb 1, 2009 | 10:22 PM
  #10  
Quote: grounding kits make me laugh
Yup...
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Feb 5, 2009 | 08:16 PM
  #11  
They provide a nice placebo effect for some people but that's about it. I put them on a previous car and initially thought they helped. I took them off about 6 months later and didn't notice anything different. Save your money.
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