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Old 07-16-2005, 12:05 AM   #1
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Purchased a static x grounding kit from robert and here is the full review.

I currently run over 1600 watts with sound system, LED lights, radar, you name it. The car was idle extremely rough and would take a second for her to turn over.
I know this is a lot of stress on the battery and electrical system so i figured i would bite the bullet and get this $50 some odd dollar mod.

Install was a breeze, extremely easy no problems. Go to turn it on and it flipped right over. The lights were brighter. i was pleased.

Later drove over to my girlfriends house(she is not into cars but allows me to chat about them with her) and she hops in.. right away she said did you brighten your radar detector light? i say no and asked her to continue her observations. She said that the clock was brighter, my turn signals and LEDs in my HVAC(red).
Minute later we are down the road at a stopsign, and she says it is really smooth and she likes it.. well i am extemely pleased. I know my situation is extreme becasue of my insane system, however, the bang for the buck i could not be happier.

I will report gas milage as i get her on a full tank.

I would sugest this to anyone who has any sort of system or even a stocker.

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Old 07-16-2005, 12:23 AM   #2
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Did you notice an improvement the sound quality of your stereo too? It is suppose to as well.
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Yes. I have a huge system, however at higher levels it sounds even better. just needd that kenwood in dash HU now.. but the thing is awesome. sound quality on a stock stereo system would improved aswell.
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This subject was fully covered in a ridiculous thread about a month ago with everyone pissing weather it really works or not. Please, lets not start another one of those.

Thanks for your review Adam.
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surfa- i understand this has been covered, however, after reading it i did not feel that the author had a system to my size drawing that much power, i feel my results are superior because of my huge system.
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i have one for ****s and giggles
i like the way it looks in the bay, esp if you would like to dress it up
i do believe they help out when running a lot of electrical devices
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I know there has been a lot of debate on this topic, glad to hear it made a big difference for you.
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They definitely work. No doubt about it. Glad to hear the great results!
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Old 07-20-2005, 12:10 PM   #9
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for 59 bucks of whatever i paid, i could not be happier. Especially with all of the electronics going in. The lights being brighter alone are great and worth it. then the idle being smooth, it all is fantastic.
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may i know the end-points are bolted?
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sorry ali, i am not sure if i understand your question. if you could rephrase it for me that would be great.
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Old 07-24-2005, 08:35 PM   #12
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umm..

where did you bolt each end of the ground cable? i guess two of them are on top of the intake manifold (red pipes).
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yes, robert provides step by step instructions... off hand some are on the strut tower, side walls.. all over..


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