Are Ground Kits Worth It?!

1996 Mitsu GS Spyder Eclipse 2.4 L 4G64


I am debating weather or not to purchase a ground kit like this one

http://www.x3racing.com/product.asp?pid=GW-RAL-RD

some people say it is a waste of money others say that it adds 5-9 hp and stabalizes some electrical things in the car but is it worth 40 dollars plus shipping and has anyone had any experience with them?


thanks,

Sean
Sean@Serious-sounds.com
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I highly doubt you'll gain 5-9 hp from it, but replacing and adding a few grounds can only make things better. $40 isn't that bad of a deal, but you can make them yourself if you'd like. I say go for it, couldn't hurt! :)

I recommend them. I have them on all my cars at the moment (apexi) and while I can't say they've added power I can say my cars tend to pick up a little better (little being the key word) than before I had them installed. less hesitation and for some reason after I installed them on my gsx, the miss I had somehow went away. ??? go figure. I installed mine with the intent to make the elect. system more stable. I have seen what can happen to cars ecu's when running on a weak/ damaged ground. But to be quite honest you can make your own straps... and save money.

How would one going about making their own for cheaper and would it look as good as what is on the market?

i grounded my gst once i noticed that the headlights would dim when i mashed the pedal.

once i installed the wires, it stopped.
didn't really notice much of a difference anywhere else.

i made them myself as well. it's freaking easy and there's really no good reason to spend $40 on a bunch of wires unless you have money like that. you can end up spending 1/2 that if you do it yourself.