Gordee's Grounding Kit Installed and Reviewed
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Gordee's Grounding Kit Installed and Reviewed
So last Friday I installed a 10 wire Grounding Gear grounding kit I purchased from Gordee…
You can check out his website here:
GroundingGear.com
I waited a little over a week to post because I wanted to have some time to get a feel for the kit and to be able to give a little more insight as to the differences it made. I have been a big fan of grounding kits for about 4 years now, ever since I put one on an 03 Accord Coupe I owned. The kit I installed on that car was not the same quality as this one and it still made a difference.
Quality:
The kit comes well packaged. It took about a week and a half to get to my house from the day I ordered it. In case you didn’t know, it came from Canada. That’s why it took a little longer than it normally would.
Out of the box:
The overall quality is excellent. Very nice thick (4 gage if I remember correctly) wire with solid copper connectors. All the hardware that you need is included and the instructions are very clear and easy to follow.
Installation:
It took me about 2 hours for the install. That included fishing a wrench on one occasion and a socket on a different occasion from the pan under the engine. Try very hard not to drop stuff. It is a PITA!!! The instructions are good and even running the wire to the ECU behind the glove box was not as hard as I thought it would be. Here are a couple of install pics:
Impressions:
After the installation I did the manual ECU reset. Per the instructions I then took it for a “spirited” 15 minute drive. It wasn’t too spirited because I did not have any real open spaces to run off to… Mostly neighborhood stuff so I didn’t go too crazy, I didn’t want a ticket or anything.
There was definitely a difference. The most noticeable the first night was the smoother shifting. Over the following week I got to really appreciate what a difference in shifting there is. Shifts from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd are smooth now in D mode and smooth but quicker in DS or manual mode. I don’t get those hard shifts like I did before, it’s really pretty nice. The throttle response is better as well. Press the gas and you go, no hesitation. I can really tell the difference just revving the car in neutral in my garage. Very nice! The ECU also reacts quicker to aggressive driving. It is much quicker to respond in both D and DS mode, it is like it keeps up with you better. Get on the gas and it responds and keeps up the pace until you are ready to settle down. It is very nice if you are quickly trying to move through traffic but don’t want to be in manual mode. That is one of the biggest differences besides the smoother shifting. It has also been reported that installing a grounding kit can increase your horsepower. I have not had a chance to dyno my car yet but when I do I will let you know the results.
All in all I would recommend this kit, especially if you drive an AT. There are benefits for those who drive the 6MT and I would still highly recommend it to them as well. If you go to my cardomain page there are additional pictures there.
Thanks Gordee for a great product!!! Count me in as a believer!!!
You can check out his website here:
GroundingGear.com
I waited a little over a week to post because I wanted to have some time to get a feel for the kit and to be able to give a little more insight as to the differences it made. I have been a big fan of grounding kits for about 4 years now, ever since I put one on an 03 Accord Coupe I owned. The kit I installed on that car was not the same quality as this one and it still made a difference.
Quality:
The kit comes well packaged. It took about a week and a half to get to my house from the day I ordered it. In case you didn’t know, it came from Canada. That’s why it took a little longer than it normally would.
Out of the box:
The overall quality is excellent. Very nice thick (4 gage if I remember correctly) wire with solid copper connectors. All the hardware that you need is included and the instructions are very clear and easy to follow.
Installation:
It took me about 2 hours for the install. That included fishing a wrench on one occasion and a socket on a different occasion from the pan under the engine. Try very hard not to drop stuff. It is a PITA!!! The instructions are good and even running the wire to the ECU behind the glove box was not as hard as I thought it would be. Here are a couple of install pics:
Impressions:
After the installation I did the manual ECU reset. Per the instructions I then took it for a “spirited” 15 minute drive. It wasn’t too spirited because I did not have any real open spaces to run off to… Mostly neighborhood stuff so I didn’t go too crazy, I didn’t want a ticket or anything.
There was definitely a difference. The most noticeable the first night was the smoother shifting. Over the following week I got to really appreciate what a difference in shifting there is. Shifts from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd are smooth now in D mode and smooth but quicker in DS or manual mode. I don’t get those hard shifts like I did before, it’s really pretty nice. The throttle response is better as well. Press the gas and you go, no hesitation. I can really tell the difference just revving the car in neutral in my garage. Very nice! The ECU also reacts quicker to aggressive driving. It is much quicker to respond in both D and DS mode, it is like it keeps up with you better. Get on the gas and it responds and keeps up the pace until you are ready to settle down. It is very nice if you are quickly trying to move through traffic but don’t want to be in manual mode. That is one of the biggest differences besides the smoother shifting. It has also been reported that installing a grounding kit can increase your horsepower. I have not had a chance to dyno my car yet but when I do I will let you know the results.
All in all I would recommend this kit, especially if you drive an AT. There are benefits for those who drive the 6MT and I would still highly recommend it to them as well. If you go to my cardomain page there are additional pictures there.
Thanks Gordee for a great product!!! Count me in as a believer!!!
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Supposedly it adds further improved grounding from the battery ground to the electronics, thereby decreasing resistance in car electronics.
I've installed a grounding kit on my old Supercharged 97 Maxima and did thurough resistance testing on all points. There was 0 improvement in that case. Although I felt the car ran better, that resistance check and later a Dyno proved it was just in my head.
Not saying this doesn't work, just saying I'm not purchasing one because they usually don't work. Unless I see a side-by-side compare on a Dyno.
I've installed a grounding kit on my old Supercharged 97 Maxima and did thurough resistance testing on all points. There was 0 improvement in that case. Although I felt the car ran better, that resistance check and later a Dyno proved it was just in my head.
Not saying this doesn't work, just saying I'm not purchasing one because they usually don't work. Unless I see a side-by-side compare on a Dyno.
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What would it do for a 6mt?
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This is a heavily debated topic.... different results from different car makes... I think Id have to see some type of proof that it helps on a 6MT before Id pay money for it... That said.... 5ATs should get these for better shifting... I have heard that in every debate on this topic....ATs always are said to shift better...
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Supposedly it adds further improved grounding from the battery ground to the electronics, thereby decreasing resistance in car electronics.
I've installed a grounding kit on my old Supercharged 97 Maxima and did thurough resistance testing on all points. There was 0 improvement in that case. Although I felt the car ran better, that resistance check and later a Dyno proved it was just in my head.
Not saying this doesn't work, just saying I'm not purchasing one because they usually don't work. Unless I see a side-by-side compare on a Dyno.
I've installed a grounding kit on my old Supercharged 97 Maxima and did thurough resistance testing on all points. There was 0 improvement in that case. Although I felt the car ran better, that resistance check and later a Dyno proved it was just in my head.
Not saying this doesn't work, just saying I'm not purchasing one because they usually don't work. Unless I see a side-by-side compare on a Dyno.
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What components would you need if you want to do this yourself?
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-Flexible (usually premium audio) 4-gauge wires
-4 gauge wire connectors
-Heat Shrinks
-Hair Dryer/Heat Gun
-New battery terminal to support the 4-gauge wires coming off the negative terminal? (might not need)
-All applicable hand tools
-Wire looms by choice
I would suggest doing the power system cable upgrade in addition to the grounding kit:
-Battery + to starter
-Battery + to alternator
-Battery + to others* (whichever else is connected to the battery + terminal in stock trim)
You can choose to piggyback the upgraded wires in parallel to the stock wires. But I would recommend pulling out/disconnect the stock wirings. There should also be a fuse (same as stock rated amperage fuse) if so required in stock trim.
With the time involved in prepping the components (5+ hours if it is your first time and don't know the car very well) and the fact that premium audio cables/connectors/fuse holders are quite expensive, I think you are better off buying a kit vs. DIY. You really don't save all that much, at most a full tank worth of gas money.
Advantages for upgrading both the power and ground lines are basically what others have pointed out earlier including smoother idle (don't think anyone mentioned this).
Thicker wires provide less resistance and increased capability in delivering the amperage required to drive the individual electrical components more efficiently thus increase their overall operating efficiency and prolong operational lifespan.
-4 gauge wire connectors
-Heat Shrinks
-Hair Dryer/Heat Gun
-New battery terminal to support the 4-gauge wires coming off the negative terminal? (might not need)
-All applicable hand tools
-Wire looms by choice
I would suggest doing the power system cable upgrade in addition to the grounding kit:
-Battery + to starter
-Battery + to alternator
-Battery + to others* (whichever else is connected to the battery + terminal in stock trim)
You can choose to piggyback the upgraded wires in parallel to the stock wires. But I would recommend pulling out/disconnect the stock wirings. There should also be a fuse (same as stock rated amperage fuse) if so required in stock trim.
With the time involved in prepping the components (5+ hours if it is your first time and don't know the car very well) and the fact that premium audio cables/connectors/fuse holders are quite expensive, I think you are better off buying a kit vs. DIY. You really don't save all that much, at most a full tank worth of gas money.
Advantages for upgrading both the power and ground lines are basically what others have pointed out earlier including smoother idle (don't think anyone mentioned this).
Thicker wires provide less resistance and increased capability in delivering the amperage required to drive the individual electrical components more efficiently thus increase their overall operating efficiency and prolong operational lifespan.
Last edited by G37_6MT; 03-31-2008 at 03:58 PM.
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Supposedly it adds further improved grounding from the battery ground to the electronics, thereby decreasing resistance in car electronics.
I've installed a grounding kit on my old Supercharged 97 Maxima and did thurough resistance testing on all points. There was 0 improvement in that case. Although I felt the car ran better, that resistance check and later a Dyno proved it was just in my head.
Not saying this doesn't work, just saying I'm not purchasing one because they usually don't work. Unless I see a side-by-side compare on a Dyno.
I've installed a grounding kit on my old Supercharged 97 Maxima and did thurough resistance testing on all points. There was 0 improvement in that case. Although I felt the car ran better, that resistance check and later a Dyno proved it was just in my head.
Not saying this doesn't work, just saying I'm not purchasing one because they usually don't work. Unless I see a side-by-side compare on a Dyno.
Last edited by G37_6MT; 03-31-2008 at 04:12 PM.
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-Flexible (usually premium audio) 4-gauge wires
-4 gauge wire connectors
-Heat Shrinks
-Hair Dryer/Heat Gun
-New battery terminal to support the 4-gauge wires coming off the negative terminal? (might not need)
-All applicable hand tools
-Wire looms by choice
I would suggest doing the power system cable upgrade in addition to the grounding kit:
-Battery + to starter
-Battery + to alternator
-Battery + to others* (whichever else is connected to the battery + terminal in stock trim)
You can choose to piggyback the upgraded wires in parallel to the stock wires. But I would recommend pulling out/disconnect the stock wirings. There should also be a fuse (same as stock rated amperage fuse) if so required in stock trim.
With the time involved in prepping the components (5+ hours if it is your first time and don't know the car very well) and the fact that premium audio cables/connectors/fuse holders are quite expensive, I think you are better off buying a kit vs. DIY. You really don't save all that much, at most a full tank worth of gas money.
Advantages for upgrading both the power and ground lines are basically what others have pointed out earlier including smoother idle (don't think anyone mentioned this).
Thicker wires provide less resistance and increased capability in delivering the amperage required to drive the individual electrical components more efficiently thus increase their overall operating efficiency and prolong operational lifespan.
-4 gauge wire connectors
-Heat Shrinks
-Hair Dryer/Heat Gun
-New battery terminal to support the 4-gauge wires coming off the negative terminal? (might not need)
-All applicable hand tools
-Wire looms by choice
I would suggest doing the power system cable upgrade in addition to the grounding kit:
-Battery + to starter
-Battery + to alternator
-Battery + to others* (whichever else is connected to the battery + terminal in stock trim)
You can choose to piggyback the upgraded wires in parallel to the stock wires. But I would recommend pulling out/disconnect the stock wirings. There should also be a fuse (same as stock rated amperage fuse) if so required in stock trim.
With the time involved in prepping the components (5+ hours if it is your first time and don't know the car very well) and the fact that premium audio cables/connectors/fuse holders are quite expensive, I think you are better off buying a kit vs. DIY. You really don't save all that much, at most a full tank worth of gas money.
Advantages for upgrading both the power and ground lines are basically what others have pointed out earlier including smoother idle (don't think anyone mentioned this).
Thicker wires provide less resistance and increased capability in delivering the amperage required to drive the individual electrical components more efficiently thus increase their overall operating efficiency and prolong operational lifespan.