chr15_7_t_ Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 prob a stupid question, but what exactly do they do,where do they go and whats the advantages from having one?cheers Quote
Steve GT Posted November 18, 2009 Posted November 18, 2009 yeh i wouldnt mind knowing exactly what they doi always presumed there just a replacement for the standard earths and are just better and thicker earths but im not 100% sure lol Quote
jason_l Posted November 18, 2009 Posted November 18, 2009 yeh i wouldnt mind knowing exactly what they doi always presumed there just a replacement for the standard earths and are just better and thicker earths but im not 100% sure lolPretty much spot on! Most kits will claim the will give better earthing, prolonged battery life, better starting etc etc .They are basically thicker, better earth cables that just improve the earthing around the engine. Some people notice a difference but to be honest i think they are more for show than anything else.Jason Quote
chr15_7_t_ Posted November 18, 2009 Author Posted November 18, 2009 i was thinking that to but then couldnt think why you would pay nearly £100 for that lol..someone must know? Quote
Steve GT Posted November 18, 2009 Posted November 18, 2009 cheers jasebut what i dont understand is that if they cost nearly £100 etc and its just basically thicker earths they wouldnt it be easier to just buy a small reel of 10 mm earth cable and do it yourself lol Quote
Idrees Posted November 18, 2009 Posted November 18, 2009 Yes it's cheaper to make your own mate!^ Quote
nicwan8 Posted November 18, 2009 Posted November 18, 2009 I made my own. 3 big 4 gauge audio wires.1 to gearbox1 to engine1 to chassis Quote
Steve GT Posted November 18, 2009 Posted November 18, 2009 cheers for clearing that up iddy lol just seems to make sense lolthen again bad earths arnt a known problem on the starbos really are they so theres not much point doing it lol Quote
Steve GT Posted November 18, 2009 Posted November 18, 2009 and i bet that cost well less than 100 quid didnt it lol Quote
Guest cheshireglanza Posted November 18, 2009 Posted November 18, 2009 i got earting kit on my car last owner paid 97 quid for them he was robbed Quote
rob_bower Posted November 18, 2009 Posted November 18, 2009 from what ive heard they stop the lights dimming when using other electrics as the flow of current is greatly improved if so worth the few quid to DIY it!! in my opinion Quote
jason_l Posted November 18, 2009 Posted November 18, 2009 The HKS one is £100 because it has a voltage stablizer built into the system that ensures a even supply of volts with less drain on the battery and prevents voltage spikes........................only joking, thats a load of croc! Its £100 because it has HKS stamped onto it Quote
shaneyb Posted November 18, 2009 Posted November 18, 2009 from what ive heard they stop the lights dimming when using other electrics as the flow of current is greatly improved if so worth the few quid to DIY it!! in my opinion Doing the 'big 3' can stop the lights dimming. Quote
Steve GT Posted November 18, 2009 Posted November 18, 2009 from what ive heard they stop the lights dimming when using other electrics as the flow of current is greatly improved if so worth the few quid to DIY it!! in my opinion ahh I've noticed this loads on my car actually so it may be worth DIY ing and uprating the current earths then?The HKS one is £100 because it has a voltage stablizer built into the system that ensures a even supply of volts with less drain on the battery and prevents voltage spikes........................only joking, thats a load of croc! Its £100 because it has HKS stamped onto it well said jase haha 10 quid for the materials 90 for the hks packaging lmaoDoing the 'big 3' can stop the lights dimming.so what are the big three? is it the ones for the gearbox, engine and chassis then? Quote
nicwan8 Posted November 19, 2009 Posted November 19, 2009 so what are the big three? is it the ones for the gearbox, engine and chassis then?Yes, that's the big 3 Quote
chr15_7_t_ Posted November 19, 2009 Author Posted November 19, 2009 another one of my stupid questions lol... are all the big three from the negative side of the bat? Quote
ginor Posted November 19, 2009 Posted November 19, 2009 Yeah they are mate, i've got mine all over the place but thats because I got 3 metres of earthing cable and just went crazy lol Quote
chr15_7_t_ Posted November 19, 2009 Author Posted November 19, 2009 Lol where else can you put them? Quote
nicwan8 Posted November 19, 2009 Posted November 19, 2009 Lol where else can you put them?Big 3 is good enough. You can have an extra one to the intake manifold if you really want to Quote
ginor Posted November 19, 2009 Posted November 19, 2009 I've got ones just dotted around the place, e.g. engine to chassis, gearbox to chassis, engine to inlet etc etc Quote
Armand Posted November 19, 2009 Posted November 19, 2009 hey i have one..its meant to bee good for audio (clearer sound and quality) better for the batt and prolonged battery life..thi to be honest i think its more for show Armand Quote
Steve GT Posted November 24, 2009 Posted November 24, 2009 haha might nab a bit of 10mm cable and do a few myself lolis 10mm cable big enough??? Quote
nicwan8 Posted November 25, 2009 Posted November 25, 2009 haha might nab a bit of 10mm cable and do a few myself lolis 10mm cable big enough???Thickness are usually measure in gauge....I use 8 gauge Quote
Steve GT Posted November 25, 2009 Posted November 25, 2009 oh ryt well when i was sparkying we always used to measure it in mm lol so whats 8 gauge then 8mm?? Quote
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