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Old 09-10-04, 09:14 PM
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Do you guys know what the difference is between the TRD grounding kits (on ebay) and ground kits from Todd? The TRD one has a central plate where all of the ground connections go to and Todd's one I believe doesnt have that central plate. I'm looking for a good grounding kit for my GS400. What's Todd's email anyways? Thanks
Old 09-10-04, 09:16 PM
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Here is the kit from TRD
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todd@tmengineering.net

You can also try calling him at his shop: 310-537-6800.
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Here is a kit from Teckkits. I believe Todd's one is an upgraded version of the teckkits.
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Looks like the HKS Circle Earth Grounding Kit....hmmmm
Old 09-11-04, 09:23 AM
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i was thinking its just a TRDsticker maybe
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Originally posted by T.L.W.
i was thinking its just a TRDsticker maybe

it is, TRD doesn't make a grounding kit at all.
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I was wondering what does the grounding kit do to the car?

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Originally posted by Aristor
I was wondering what does the grounding kit do to the car?
Some say nothing. Some say it cures impotence and baldness. Others say something in between. Your mileage may vary.
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Looks like the wires running behind my desk...this is just a prettier octopus for your car.
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Originally posted by Aristor
I was wondering what does the grounding kit do to the car?
A lot of people say it's a Placebo effect
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Originally posted by T.L.W.
i was thinking its just a TRDsticker maybe
i agree, if a gnd kit is done well, honestly, i don't see what's the big gain of the gold plate?
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Originally posted by rominl
i agree, if a gnd kit is done well, honestly, i don't see what's the big gain of the gold plate?

Like I've said before they just ripped off the design from HKS.

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Originally posted by alredxiii
Like I've said before they just ripped off the design from HKS.

agree, i saw the HKS setup before, it looks so similar
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The TRD grounding kits are just universal knock-offs from the HKS Earth grounding. They're just TRD stickers on a made in Taiwan / Hong Kong / China production kits.
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