Grounding for RX8
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From: Hillside Drive
Hi,
I am not a personal trainer but I'm a three time bodybuilding Champion
I have retired since 2005... so now smaller size... Hahaha....
I am not a personal trainer but I'm a three time bodybuilding Champion
I have retired since 2005... so now smaller size... Hahaha....
Originally Posted by CoupeM
for old cars maybe will improve fc but new cars..u prob wont feel it. are u a weight trainer? can train me or not? kekeke
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From: Your House CarPark
Originally Posted by muscleman
Hi,
I am not a personal trainer but I'm a three time bodybuilding Champion
I have retired since 2005... so now smaller size... Hahaha....
I am not a personal trainer but I'm a three time bodybuilding Champion
I have retired since 2005... so now smaller size... Hahaha....
Can train me from Ab to abS or not?
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Originally Posted by muscleman
Hi,
I wondering how many points are needed for grounding? Heard that grounding indirectly improve FC?
I wondering how many points are needed for grounding? Heard that grounding indirectly improve FC?
Hi muscleman
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-tech-garage-22/my-grounding-kit-results-84924/
Found this. Have good read.
Rx8 grounding set up.
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Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
I unpackaged and installed it in about 45 minutes, which includes time to take resistance measurements and pictures.
The kit includes 7 wires pre-crimped and heat shrink wrapped to lugs. Also included is a new battery ground terminal, a distribution block (with a fake MazdaSpeed logo on it!), a set of 10mm nut/bolt combinations, a 2-1 lug and some wire ties.
First I attached the new terminal (after cleaning the post).
Then I attached the distribution block and the two existing ground wires via the 2-1.
I then measured the resistance to the chassis ground buy the washer bottle to the negative terminal as a baseline. The amount of resistance to ground from this point in the chassis is considerable at 4.7 ohms.
I then attached the first wire to this point on the chassis to the distribution block.
Then I re-measured the resistance from the ground point right next to the one just connected (to get the actual change in grounding at this point rather than what is being carried directly by the wire). The resistance had dropped to .4 ohm! 1/10 the original resistance.
Then I measured he resistance on the other since of the chassis. It was down to .5 ohm. So, I connected the second wire to the area near the strut tower on that side.
The resistance dropped to .4 ohm.
Next was the alternator. This dropped the resistance across the accesible parts of the front of the engine block from .4 ohm to .2 ohm.
Last, I hooked up a wire to the plate to which the coils are mounted. I used the open mounting point where the part of OEM wiring harness used to be. I think this carried the wire for the VFAD with a plastic clip.
The resistance dropped from .5 ohm to .3 ohm.
The final result was this red cobweb of wires. With the battery cover back in place, it is pretty neat looking.
Results?
As far as I can tell, the idle is more stable - it now sits squarely at 820 RPM without the usual 50 RPM wander. Hitting my fan on switch (I had wired a switch that allows me to turn the fans on full at any time - you would be surprised how stingy the PCM is with the fans in the OEM configuration. Here in the desert, they really need to be on all of the time), I noted NO drop in RPM. The load used to take the RPM down a notch as the alternator (generator) fought to keep up.
Whether any of this produces any more power I can't say. However, I would imagine that is things are easier for the generator, there should be less loss. Also, making it easier for the coils to fire can't hurt.
I'd post a DIY, but since you can't put pictures in the DIY section, why bother.
The kit includes 7 wires pre-crimped and heat shrink wrapped to lugs. Also included is a new battery ground terminal, a distribution block (with a fake MazdaSpeed logo on it!), a set of 10mm nut/bolt combinations, a 2-1 lug and some wire ties.
First I attached the new terminal (after cleaning the post).
Then I attached the distribution block and the two existing ground wires via the 2-1.
I then measured the resistance to the chassis ground buy the washer bottle to the negative terminal as a baseline. The amount of resistance to ground from this point in the chassis is considerable at 4.7 ohms.
I then attached the first wire to this point on the chassis to the distribution block.
Then I re-measured the resistance from the ground point right next to the one just connected (to get the actual change in grounding at this point rather than what is being carried directly by the wire). The resistance had dropped to .4 ohm! 1/10 the original resistance.
Then I measured he resistance on the other since of the chassis. It was down to .5 ohm. So, I connected the second wire to the area near the strut tower on that side.
The resistance dropped to .4 ohm.
Next was the alternator. This dropped the resistance across the accesible parts of the front of the engine block from .4 ohm to .2 ohm.
Last, I hooked up a wire to the plate to which the coils are mounted. I used the open mounting point where the part of OEM wiring harness used to be. I think this carried the wire for the VFAD with a plastic clip.
The resistance dropped from .5 ohm to .3 ohm.
The final result was this red cobweb of wires. With the battery cover back in place, it is pretty neat looking.
Results?
As far as I can tell, the idle is more stable - it now sits squarely at 820 RPM without the usual 50 RPM wander. Hitting my fan on switch (I had wired a switch that allows me to turn the fans on full at any time - you would be surprised how stingy the PCM is with the fans in the OEM configuration. Here in the desert, they really need to be on all of the time), I noted NO drop in RPM. The load used to take the RPM down a notch as the alternator (generator) fought to keep up.
Whether any of this produces any more power I can't say. However, I would imagine that is things are easier for the generator, there should be less loss. Also, making it easier for the coils to fire can't hurt.
I'd post a DIY, but since you can't put pictures in the DIY section, why bother.
From the above testing , we know that grounding does work and help.
properly done 8 pts grounding can help to
1) remove air static charges
2) stablize electrical
3) head/rear light brighter
4) speedometer light more stable
5) air-con cooler.
6) ICE lesser noise/ clear projection
7) smoother pick up
8) morning time, easiler to start the car
9) and finally Vibration will be reduced so that RX8 driver can increase engine mount life span longer. Although per mount is few hundreds...
For those who are driving auto/manual drivers please get this done.
It is a cheap/maintainfree enhancement to your Rotary engine.
For those who are interested can call 97975869 jason.
Or visit
www.clubhyundai.org
www.getzclub.com
www.getzgarage.com
to look at testimontial by drivers.
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From: Hillside Drive
I think he did much a better job. 
He just did 8 pts grounding and a voltage stabilizer (VS) for my RX8 at my house this morning. I can feel and hear the engine running much more smoother. Later in the evening, I am taking my 8 for a ride and I'm expecting a much smoother ride.
He (Jason) has done grounding for my previous ride, Suzuki Swift. Since then the car rides smoothly... You can ask him the benefit of grounding and the VS. I am convinced by his explanation and justification.
So Bro, when are you going to do the cold air intake for me? I will wait till you are free.
He just did 8 pts grounding and a voltage stabilizer (VS) for my RX8 at my house this morning. I can feel and hear the engine running much more smoother. Later in the evening, I am taking my 8 for a ride and I'm expecting a much smoother ride.He (Jason) has done grounding for my previous ride, Suzuki Swift. Since then the car rides smoothly... You can ask him the benefit of grounding and the VS. I am convinced by his explanation and justification.
So Bro, when are you going to do the cold air intake for me? I will wait till you are free.
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From: east side
Originally Posted by muscleman
Hi,
I am not a personal trainer but I'm a three time bodybuilding Champion
I have retired since 2005... so now smaller size... Hahaha....
I am not a personal trainer but I'm a three time bodybuilding Champion
I have retired since 2005... so now smaller size... Hahaha....
They say RX8 not enough muscle...so what....WE HAVE MUSCLEMAN!
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Originally Posted by CoupeM
Can you do exactly the same as mazdamaniac?
Originally Posted by CoupeM
I dunno bout anyone else but the wires seem to be protruding everywhere...very untidy leh. but if u are happy tat is all that matters..is it not?
why you bother to ask if can anyone or soemone to do exactly the same as mazdamaniac, from the way you already think this is very untidy.
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Originally Posted by CoupeM
I ask because you keep posting his car as an example. So I want to find out if you are able to follow exactly the same.
Cos i appreciate the work and affect that he done.
No worry, i will still recommend ppl to you for S_ F_ tune.
have a nice day.
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From: Hillside Drive
That setting is from overseas. Mine is done by Jason and it is so much neater. I have VS on top of the battery as well. The wiring is already so neat and it is even neater when it is cover up by all the "engine covers" (I don't know what they are).
Originally Posted by CoupeM
I dunno bout anyone else but the wires seem to be protruding everywhere...very untidy leh. but if u are happy tat is all that matters..is it not?
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Originally Posted by whitesnail
Cos i appreciate the work and affect that he done.
No worry, i will still recommend ppl to you for S_ F_ tune.
have a nice day.
No worry, i will still recommend ppl to you for S_ F_ tune.
have a nice day.
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Originally Posted by CoupeM
I not worried. btw..i am just asking..no offence intended.
I respect you as a m in own k_____club. Bro hope you understand stand. and i am just able to survive if you can spare me.
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Spare u?? Dont make it sound like I am after your blood please. Is just a simple question. I am sorry if you think otherwise.
Jason, btw in case you did not know, to post your services in here you got to register with the admins and mods.
Jason, btw in case you did not know, to post your services in here you got to register with the admins and mods.
Last edited by CoupeM; Dec 11, 2006 at 09:37 PM.
