Groundinggear - Grounding Wires Install/Pictures/Review
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Groundinggear - Grounding Wires Install/Pictures/Review
I decided to post this here so that 07+ members do not have to scour through the numerous pages to get a 07+ specific picture.
Bought it from: www.groundinggear.com , other reviews are available in the tech area under reviews.
All pictures are oriented such that its as if you are looking from bumper to back of the engine bay.
![](http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/1585/img0001un4.jpg)
This is the battery ground and as you can see theres only one way to fit in nicely and flat onto the metal surface contact, if you put it on the nut side the contours would not allow a nice flat fit. This is a little tricky because the nut doesnt come off easy or go back on easy..at the ends of the bolt.
![](http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/1131/img0003wf2.jpg)
This is where the battery is grounded to, together with the factory ground wires on the left side.
![](http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/7571/img0006py1.jpg)
Ground for the right side.
![](http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/7661/img0007ja1.jpg)
The insrutctions called for putting the point on the bolt to the left, but the wires did not seem to be long enough, so I chose the right bolt hole instead. I assume there is no difference.
![](http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/286/img0008hc4.jpg)
This is another ground point on the engine.
![](http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/1078/img0010tp3.jpg)
This is an overall picture.
![](http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/8024/img0014ow0.jpg)
![](http://img119.imageshack.us/img119/1794/img0012jb9.jpg)
Both throttle bodies.
![](http://img119.imageshack.us/img119/7218/img0019yd2.jpg)
And the pain in the *** back plenum bolt which required the loosening of the bracket that holds the metal pipe u see there so you can manouver the wire (too short) so that it fits flat on the surface.
So far only on my second day and lots of snow, i notice better shifting but can hardly tell at the moment, will post more later on.
Bought it from: www.groundinggear.com , other reviews are available in the tech area under reviews.
All pictures are oriented such that its as if you are looking from bumper to back of the engine bay.
![](http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/1585/img0001un4.jpg)
This is the battery ground and as you can see theres only one way to fit in nicely and flat onto the metal surface contact, if you put it on the nut side the contours would not allow a nice flat fit. This is a little tricky because the nut doesnt come off easy or go back on easy..at the ends of the bolt.
![](http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/1131/img0003wf2.jpg)
This is where the battery is grounded to, together with the factory ground wires on the left side.
![](http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/7571/img0006py1.jpg)
Ground for the right side.
![](http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/7661/img0007ja1.jpg)
The insrutctions called for putting the point on the bolt to the left, but the wires did not seem to be long enough, so I chose the right bolt hole instead. I assume there is no difference.
![](http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/286/img0008hc4.jpg)
This is another ground point on the engine.
![](http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/1078/img0010tp3.jpg)
This is an overall picture.
![](http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/8024/img0014ow0.jpg)
![](http://img119.imageshack.us/img119/1794/img0012jb9.jpg)
Both throttle bodies.
![](http://img119.imageshack.us/img119/7218/img0019yd2.jpg)
And the pain in the *** back plenum bolt which required the loosening of the bracket that holds the metal pipe u see there so you can manouver the wire (too short) so that it fits flat on the surface.
So far only on my second day and lots of snow, i notice better shifting but can hardly tell at the moment, will post more later on.
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Originally Posted by jdanielsg
"So far only on my second day and lots of snow, i notice better shifting but can hardly tell at the moment, will post more later on." from my post above.
Go look at the original review thread.
Listen, good DIY, so thanks for posting. All I asked for was more detail, beyond "it shifts better", but obviously you're defensive about having put that much work into something which may or may not add value. If the request surpasses your ability to be objective, no sweat. Glad you're enjoying the mod.
Out.
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Grounding kits are useful on vehicles that have aged, and i find that it serves no purpose on newer cars, unless you have a very demanding car audio system.
The reason why older cars see improved shifting, better starts, and better driveablilty is because of the corrosion build up that occurs where the gorund point connects. On an 07/08 G, i doubt there is ANY gains, since all the connections are probably clean and new.
The reason why older cars see improved shifting, better starts, and better driveablilty is because of the corrosion build up that occurs where the gorund point connects. On an 07/08 G, i doubt there is ANY gains, since all the connections are probably clean and new.
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laugh all you guys want.. 20 pages of independent reviews on this forum and and almost all satisfied customers...
being an audiophile who spends upwards of 10k on my home speaker wires I understand the theory behind eliminating noise and such... I am sure there is not much of a hp increase if at all, but the shifting does seem to be less jerky.... I suggest people actually read stuff before yapping away.... its kinda... well childish...
being an audiophile who spends upwards of 10k on my home speaker wires I understand the theory behind eliminating noise and such... I am sure there is not much of a hp increase if at all, but the shifting does seem to be less jerky.... I suggest people actually read stuff before yapping away.... its kinda... well childish...