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Old Mar 12, 2005 | 10:27 PM
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I just installed the Apexi Super Grounding Kit that i bought from their garage sale today.



Installation was a breeze... But the wires were somewhat too short. All you had to do was connect the grounding points, then attach the positive and negative to the battery.
I'll get some pix when there's light out.

I noticed some improvements right when i started driving.
Throttle Response was better. Smoother acceleration. Shifts were much smoother.

Our Lexus Benefits alot with grounding kits since our cars have so much electrical. Also, because of our electronic device in the throttle body (i forgot what it was called) It really helps alot.

I'm really happy with my purchase.
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Old Mar 12, 2005 | 11:14 PM
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Looks nice....what does a grounding kit actually do?
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Old Mar 12, 2005 | 11:14 PM
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Good to hear there are benefits to this for our cars. Some ppl dont feel any difference....just depends on the car i guess.

Here's a pic of a buddy in are car club who does A/V installation....he does this too.

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It "smooths" out all your electrical kinks. That's all it does. Some people actually hear better audio, smoother acceleration, even brighter headlights.


But mostly I think it's just in their head.
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Old Mar 13, 2005 | 02:40 PM
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How does this differ from a usual grounding kit? I guess what I mean to ask is.."what's in the box?"
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Old Mar 13, 2005 | 04:23 PM
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capacitors and filters are in the box.
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Old Mar 13, 2005 | 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by jtanoyo1
It "smooths" out all your electrical kinks. That's all it does. Some people actually hear better audio, smoother acceleration, even brighter headlights.


But mostly I think it's just in their head.

i dont see brighter headlights or better audio but i do feel better acceleration
I'm guessing other GS owners grounded them in different spots?
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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 12:17 AM
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Originally Posted by jtanoyo1
It "smooths" out all your electrical kinks. That's all it does. Some people actually hear better audio, smoother acceleration, even brighter headlights.


But mostly I think it's just in their head.
lol my exact thoughts! and thats the reason why I can't justify myself into buying one of those...
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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 01:16 AM
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Originally Posted by RRocket
How does this differ from a usual grounding kit? I guess what I mean to ask is.."what's in the box?"
i don't think there will be any difference
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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 01:17 AM
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Originally Posted by aloha03gs
lol my exact thoughts! and thats the reason why I can't justify myself into buying one of those...
well depends on the prices i guess. the normal units are like 100 bucks and that's pretty ok imho
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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 03:09 AM
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Originally Posted by aloha03gs
lol my exact thoughts! and thats the reason why I can't justify myself into buying one of those...
Oh don't get me wrong. I got all sorts of grounding kit up the wazoo under the hood for the "just in case" situations hahaha...
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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 03:39 AM
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so none of you have actually tried one of these grounding kit with the box?
I was just giving my little review about this product.
I had purchase this thinking i wont even notice anything but good to have.. Turns out that i did felt the difference.

While installing, one of my friend who owns an IS300 dropped by. Told me he got something similar but a generic brand with a clear box instead. He felt the small difference also.

So i guess you cant say anything about this product until you actually try it?
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Originally Posted by mikal
so none of you have actually tried one of these grounding kit with the box?
I was just giving my little review about this product.
I had purchase this thinking i wont even notice anything but good to have.. Turns out that i did felt the difference.

While installing, one of my friend who owns an IS300 dropped by. Told me he got something similar but a generic brand with a clear box instead. He felt the small difference also.

So i guess you cant say anything about this product until you actually try it?
huh?! no one is saying these stuff are useless?
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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 01:01 AM
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how much was the unit?
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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 04:27 AM
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i paid 160
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