Grounding Kit

[Mat]

Has anyone done this to their Ibiza? Those who have, is it worth it?

I remember seeing it in General Chat ages ago, and I've noticed the subject popped up again today. Was thinking of maybe doin it as it's only a cheap "mod" and adds more colour to the bay

 

[Fl@pper]

'grounding kit'

but yes even if only for the phsycological untestable reasons and the fact you can make one for £5 you can't lose

 

[Mat]

sorry, "earthing kit", is that better

wondered if there was any proof. I noticed the comment, "increase MPG/Fuel efficiency". Is that true? Can't see it TBH. And if there is an improvement, it must be minimal TBH

 

[antnee]

Whats an earthing kit?

 

[Fl@pper]

pretty much claims that could be put down to atmospheric changes and traffic in reality but i will say after i added mine i swear it started easier and tickover sounded sweeter

but for a £5 home made and 20 mins outside in the fresh air can do ya no harm

here ya go antnee

http://www.seatcupra.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=511&Itemid=6

 

[Mat]

how did you do if for £5? where do you get the wire and connectors from? Think I have some small connectors at home.

Not exactly rocket science soldering and crimping some spade connectors to end of some wire

 

[Fl@pper]

i run a motor factors

handful of yellow ring terminals from work for £2

maplins for some decent awg cable for £3

job done

 

[kyle'87]

Just a quickie...

He starts off at the strut tower and then that cable runs to the second location on top of the rocker cover where the coilpack is and then from there to the wing on the other side?

 

[Fl@pper]

all about joining clean locations / bolts as close to electrical items to as clean an earth as possible

 

[Mat]

forgot where you worked for a sec

 

[kyle'87]

*hooks up the air powered grinder to the compressor*

 

[Fl@pper]

*hooks up the air powered grinder to the compressor*

hey up - what ya got that out for ?

wire cutters
crimpers
couple of spanners
small ratchet with a 10mm socket

and a can of coke of course as the sun was out

 

[Dan1.6]

im guessing with this its the more earthes the better then

 

[kyle'87]

hey up - what ya got that out for ?

wire cutters
crimpers
couple of spanners
small ratchet with a 10mm socket

and a can of coke of course as the sun was out

Was a bit extreme to mention the grinder to clean the surfaces, should have said emery cloth

A can of coke, I wish. I will be need those chemical hand warmers at the rate of this weather lol

 

[kyle'87]

im guessing with this its the more earthes the better then

I think its the same principle as TB3

 

[Dan1.6]

I think its the same principle as TB3

sorry for being daft but whats that?

im on here to learn btw

 

[kyle'87]

sorry for being daft but whats that?

im on here to learn btw

TB3 = The Big Three

A very popular and good way to improve the charging system in ther car

Taken from talk audio

Battery negative to body.

Do this in 0 gauge too (I think this will solve your problem alone)

Alternator positive to battery positive

One step down from 0 gauge would still be fine imo.

Engine block negative to battery negative

Final step, leave main earth strap, just add this extra cable in... The idea is to create a bottleneck free circuit from the alternator to battery and back. So from Alternator mounting bracket to battery, again biggest gauge, but a drop to the next size down would still be improvement.

 

[Dan1.6]

TB3 = The Big Three

A very popular and good way to improve the charging system in ther car

battery > ground
engine > ground
alternator > battery postive

ahhhh okay thanks for that i htink im going to have ago this weekend then if i get chance

 

[kyle'87]

ahhhh okay thanks for that i htink im going to have ago this weekend then if i get chance

I found a better description dude ^ use that one.

It does make a hell of a difference if your running audio

 

[Dan1.6]

ahh thanks mate that help a hell off a lot more im goning to order some wire and have a crack at it lol