new big400 Posted July 22, 2005 Posted July 22, 2005 What exactly is this and is it worth 2cents?Ive seen a trd one on ebay for about 20 bucks shipped.Is there any perk other than a different look? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...sspagename=WDVW
SKperformance Posted July 22, 2005 Posted July 22, 2005 On a newer car they are pretty much useless. They do not add horsepower they help regain lost horsepower from the larger cable degrading over time.
GuyTelefunken Posted July 22, 2005 Posted July 22, 2005 I'd say the copper in it (assuming it is solid copper) is worth at least 4 cents. No? Kits promising all these "benefits" are evidence that people will buy anything. Imagine the quality control standards the Chinese manufacturing plant of such things has. Compare that to the quality of the manufacturer [Toyota] of some of the most durable and reliable cars the world has ever seen.
SRK Posted July 22, 2005 Posted July 22, 2005 I'd say the copper in it (assuming it is solid copper) is worth at least 4 cents. No?Kits promising all these "benefits" are evidence that people will buy anything. Imagine the quality control standards the Chinese manufacturing plant of such things has. Compare that to the quality of the manufacturer [Toyota] of some of the most durable and reliable cars the world has ever seen. ← Well said. I thought I had seen every kind of automotive snake oil and goofy add-on, until I saw the "grounding" kits. Apparently no one takes physics courses anymore.....
SKperformance Posted July 23, 2005 Posted July 23, 2005 Think of changing ground wires as maintance like sparkplug wires. You don;t change them on a new car only older ones.
GuyTelefunken Posted July 23, 2005 Posted July 23, 2005 Changing corroded or otherwise damaged grounds would be of some benefit. Even so, using the proper, OEM type, would be a better alternative.
SKperformance Posted July 23, 2005 Posted July 23, 2005 This could go on forever. Like i said it is useless on a new car. If you have never changed them then you have no idea of the benifits they offer after,correct? All wire degrades over time, the more power/heat ran through them decreases their life and transfer power. The wire i used is superior to oem wire in gauge and strand composition.
SRK Posted July 24, 2005 Posted July 24, 2005 All wire degrades over time, the more power/heat ran through them decreases their life and transfer power. ← Could you explain how this occurs, and define "transfer power" ?
GuyTelefunken Posted July 24, 2005 Posted July 24, 2005 This is going to go on for a good long time. I can feel it!
SRK Posted July 24, 2005 Posted July 24, 2005 Perhaps. But they are simple questions and I am expecting simple answers.....
SKperformance Posted July 25, 2005 Posted July 25, 2005 If i have to explain power transfer and how this occurs ,this is over. It wouldn't matter what i told you and i am not in the mood to teach every Doubting tomhas just "because ". One day change your and find out.Otherwise you know better and i don't care.
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