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Apr 16, 2003 | 12:18 PM

StrmRdr23

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engine ground wire kit

anybody use one of these? does it help? i'm using an alpine amp with my stock head unit (i drive an rx300 w/nak system no nav). i'm getting a lot of engine/alternator noise...per the ads i've seen, these kits should eliminate/reduce that...any opinions on this?

Apr 16, 2003 | 07:22 PM

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i'm getting a lot of engine/alternator noise

ground ... maybe. most likely poor sheilding, cheap rca convertor's do this too, signal wires crossed over power wires, screws through wires (yeah it happens), and the list goes on and on.

there is no reason why you shouldnt be able to cure any noise problems by simply re-doing the install. Alternator noise is not a problem, it is a result of a problem.

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Apr 17, 2003 | 12:58 AM

theomms

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the ground wire upgrade will work to improve the performance of your alternator, but will not help with engine noise.

also if you are a DIY'er just swap the three grounds with 4 guage wire

Apr 17, 2003 | 09:12 AM

StrmRdr23

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ok, thanks...i'll try to redo the install to see if there's some stuff that's not right...cheap rca hi-lo converter? can anybody recommend a quality one?