Earthing Mod!!

[bobfuller]

Hi

I don't know how many of you have tried the Earthing Mod but it sure makes a difference on my P1!

Better smoother tickover.
Smoother acceleration.
Better DAB Radio reception.

Alarm now VERY sensitive!!

Very much recommended.

Bob Fuller

[Mickle]

Hi Bob, you got a link to the kit you used?

[jag]

scooby-k has this on his too and he swaers it makes the differences too. and it looks the mutz nutz....

how much is this, how many ground can the distributor take?

[SHAGGYDOG]

mmm interesting, what's it all about Bob, any pics, technical or pricing info.

Cheers

Ps not sure why but i have an image of a dodgem car with a pole sticking out the back :?

[essexscooby]

have a read here guys make your own kit for £15 if ya know what ya doing :wink:

DIY Earthing Kit (http://www.scoobynet.co.uk/bbs/thread.asp?threadid=231412)

[jag]

scooby-k's looks a whole lot more impressiv then that one kieth. c'mon ken, show us a pic of the artwork in your engine bay...

[essexscooby]

yeah get ya pics out Ken :wink:

[scooby-k]

sorry lads haven't got a digi camera you will have to wait till Feb 1st. got all my bits from halfords, not the cheapest route but the easiest. cost around £40 but I think it was worth it.
ken

[essexscooby]

can I ask why you did it Ken and what improvements its made? :?:

[SHAGGYDOG]

... i'd also would like to know what the science is behind this Prof K?

[jag]

i would guess it just gives a more true earthing point for the part that its connected to. so a more free flowing current can pass through making everything run smoother? plus ken's looks the dogs danglies.... (my does that phrase exists? surely noone actually finds them attractive??)

[scooby-k]

the car relies on the bodywork to give conductivity which as you know is steel (not the best conductor especially if rusty) the earth mod uses copper to earth the alternater, starter and ecu with extra points to body fixing. with electrical frequencies controlling fuel, timing etc it can't hurt to have better earthing. I really enjoyed doing it and as Jag says looks really good.
hope this helps
ken

[essexscooby]

will it stop me getting a belt from the fekkin door on cold mornings? :twisted: (just had to use that new smilie)

[scooby-k]

more likely to make you glow :lol:
ken

[essexscooby]

LOL :lol:
Well piccies and instrustions would be ace mate :wink:

We could start up a mod "how to" guide section Ken if you want to contribute :?:

[SHAGGYDOG]

well we're all at the meet and if Prok K likes doing it we all know the answer lads :lol: 8)

don't worry prof we'll all chip in to buy you a pint :D

[essexscooby]

yeah Ken you must be able to get at least 10 kits done in one day!
:lol:

[bobfuller]

Guys

Just printed the instructions under projects on Scoobynet and gave it to an auto electrician, cost under £100 including parts and VAT. Looks good and definately makes the P1 smoother.

I have had major issues with the DAB radio since new but it is much better now. I have a CLIFFORD alarm fitted with blue flashing LEDs on each corner and these now flash faster so the earthing must not have been up to much as standard. All in all a very cost effective mod which gives better acceleration and smoother tickover, so it gets my vote.

Bob

[essexscooby]

Hmmm good review there Bob,
How long did it take to do? Also who did you use as i'm in essex :wink:

[Kev]

JAPANPARTS.COM do an earthing kit

http://www.japanparts.com/Pic/pic007/054-003.jpg

[essexscooby]

http://img1.photobucket.com/albums/0903/keith4444/egg1.jpg

[Kev]

PMSL @ Essex. My thoughts exactly :lol:

[EddieC]

the benefits must be recognised though if someone has gone to the extent of making up a kit for sale. looks like it would be fairly easy to fit as all the connectors etc are there in place perhaps the only problem might be that the instructions of where to fit said connectors are probably all in Japanese :?

[essexscooby]

Ah but Mr fuller has the said instructions :wink:
I'm wondering if the dealers will fit the kit? Or if they even supply one? :?:

[bobfuller]

Guys

I got it done at the same time as my Morrette Headlight conversion being sprayed and fitted. I used Fastrack at Braintree, can't recommend them enough. Email me if you need any further details.

Bob Fuller

[essexscooby]

cheers for that Bob, something to think about in the future :wink:

[rb5286]

some links for this much discussed topic

http://www.scoobynet.co.uk/bbs/thread.asp?threadid=231412

http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/showthread.php?s=d792c67eeea971ab42de85a88a95ea83&threadid=422

http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/showthread.php?s=d792c67eeea971ab42de85a88a95ea83&threadid=1197

[Kev]

Cheers for that RB5. Looks like quite a lot of bondage in that links. ( earth bondage b4 anybody starts :wink: )

[rb5286]

the currency converter=£56.77

i'm gonna order some in blue

from kastleskorner.com

in the USA but xclent service

i got my sti pedals from them, worked out £70