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frost 01-29-2010 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ricky bobby (Post 381005)
can't get it out of my head

:icon17: did you see the cover I posted in the conference room?

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Originally Posted by SophiaZ (Post 381007)
its silver

Yeah, I dunno what to say. He says it's stillen.

SophiaZ 01-29-2010 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by frost (Post 381010)
:icon17: did you see the cover I posted in the conference room?



Yeah, I dunno what to say. He says it's stillen.

AGREED..it is

SophiaZ 01-29-2010 10:41 PM

I got the red..hopefully it doesn't look chincey haha I'll love the car regardless.....

frost 01-29-2010 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SophiaZ (Post 381026)
I got the red..hopefully it doesn't look chincey haha I'll love the car regardless.....

lol, good luck. i'm sure it will be fine. just hope you don't lose 2hp like that one post mentioned.

6MT 01-29-2010 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SophiaZ (Post 380929)
Why the fcuk do people on here make others seem stupid?!! Enough with those gay azz smileys...JUST SAY SOMETHING! Say I dont know what I'm talking about or call me stupid! Really....it wont offend me...I'm not a mechanic, nor a person who only cares about cars. I have questions..and ask for answers.

My thoughts exactly. (Although, I'm sometimes guilty of doing that.) You have to do it with descretion.

Getting back to your question.... you will notice better throttle response with the gounding kit. Beyond that, you probably won't notice much else.
:tiphat:

EDIT: BTW, I got mine for basically free. I used Stillen Bucks back when they had their Father's Day promo. (I earned them with the purchase of my exhaust and intakes and sways.)

TARDCORE 01-29-2010 10:47 PM

I have an old DSport mag that claimed to gain 5hp from a grounding kit lol I think the room temp dropped when they did that pull though.

frost 01-29-2010 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT (Post 381032)
Getting back to your question.... you will notice better throttle response with the gounding kit. Beyond that, you probably won't notice much else.
:tiphat:

Do you have a kit? Just wondering what the comment is based on.

6MT 01-29-2010 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by frost (Post 381038)
Do you have a kit? Just wondering what the comment is based on.

Yes, I do.

SophiaZ 01-29-2010 10:51 PM

Eh..whats 2hp? I have added on 30+hp so if I lose, I lose...but I doubt it..its a different model Z. Won't hurt to try, right? Unless all my electronics blow haha..not funny *grin*

ricky bobby 01-29-2010 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SophiaZ (Post 381001)
thats not fresh..thats corney. haha

:roflpuke2: yeah it was, sooooooooo does that mean no pics:bowrofl:

SophiaZ 01-29-2010 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ricky bobby (Post 381043)
:roflpuke2: yeah it was, sooooooooo does that mean no pics:bowrofl:

Yea..got plenty of pics, but you gotta find my phone 1st ;)

SophiaZ 01-29-2010 11:00 PM

Hey RickyBobby...do you pray to BABY JESUS? U obviously love Talledega Nights LOL ME TOO...abit off topic

ricky bobby 01-29-2010 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SophiaZ (Post 381046)
Yea..got plenty of pics, but you gotta find my phone 1st ;)

i'm speechless:tiphat:

ricky bobby 01-29-2010 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SophiaZ (Post 381050)
Hey RickyBobby...do you pray to BABY JESUS? U obviously love Talledega Nights LOL ME TOO...abit off topic

yeah the first time i watched it i didnt think it was too funny but after the third time i laugh through the whole thing

SophiaZ 01-29-2010 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ricky bobby (Post 381055)
yeah the first time i watched it i didnt think it was too funny but after the third time i laugh through the whole thing

LMAO!!!! Same here! I'm like that with most comedies. I gotta watch Hangover again...thought it was dumb first time around

frost 01-29-2010 11:08 PM

I thought that about napoleon dynamite

ricky bobby 01-29-2010 11:11 PM

please dont let the invisible fire burn my friend

SophiaZ 01-29-2010 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by frost (Post 381058)
I thought that about napoleon dynamite

That movie is dumb but it makes me laugh, somehow! haha
" I like your bangs" LOL

I'ma change the subject real quick...what's everyone's favorite comedy and horror movie?!!
Mine is -How to lose a guy in 10 days/ All Friday the 13th's

frost 01-29-2010 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SophiaZ (Post 381063)
That movie is dumb but it makes me laugh, somehow! haha
" I like your bangs" LOL

I'ma change the subject real quick...what's everyone's favorite comedy and horror movie?!!
Mine is -How to lose a guy in 10 days/ All Friday the 13th's

I probably couldnt come up with a comedy off the top of my head, but fav horror movie is event horizon

frost 01-29-2010 11:23 PM

van wilder, office space, there's something about mary, spaceballs, baseketball, happy gilmore = all awesome comedies.

ricky bobby 01-29-2010 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SophiaZ (Post 381063)
That movie is dumb but it makes me laugh, somehow! haha
" I like your bangs" LOL

I'ma change the subject real quick...what's everyone's favorite comedy and horror movie?!!
Mine is -How to lose a guy in 10 days/ All Friday the 13th's

:confused:LOL soooooooooooo do you mean horror thats funny or comedy and/or horror :roflpuke2: :roflpuke2:

frost 01-29-2010 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ricky bobby (Post 381068)
:confused:LOL soooooooooooo do you mean horror thats funny or comedy and/or horror :roflpuke2: :roflpuke2:

nightmare on elm street is funner than Friday the 13th. By the way, did you hear they are making a new nightmare on elm street with freddy being played by the guy from watchmen?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97h_Oj6PotM

ricky bobby 01-29-2010 11:35 PM

cool Freddy was my hero

blue660r01 01-29-2010 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SophiaZ (Post 381042)
Eh..whats 2hp? I have added on 30+hp so if I lose, I lose...but I doubt it..its a different model Z. Won't hurt to try, right? Unless all my electronics blow haha..not funny *grin*

Have you dynoed it for the 30+? If not I wouldnt make claims

Josh@STILLEN 01-29-2010 11:41 PM

A grounding kit improves the electrical connections within specific points inside the engine bay. It improves the ground (hence grounding kit) connection at key points, and with the increasing complexity with ECU's and TCM's.. increasingly important to ensure everything is grounded properly.

On a brand new or newish vehicle, a typical grounding kit will in all likelihood not have a huge impact on horsepower, as everything is working as it should. But with every vehicle manufacturer, cost in every department is looked at and scrutinized, and wiring is especially typical in cost-cutting measures.

As the vehicle gets older, horsepower WILL be lost due to these connections, and a grounding kit will help prevent that, and bring power back to older vehicles once installed. This can happen within 1-2 years.. depending on condition, environment, etc.

That being said, for automatic transmission guys, there is an immediate improvement no matter what age of the vehicle, resulting in slightly sharper shifts, and increased transmission shift response time, and should be a no brainer when considering upgrades..

frost 01-29-2010 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh@STILLEN (Post 381077)
A grounding kit improves the electrical connections within specific points inside the engine bay. It improves the ground (hence grounding kit) connection at key points, and with the increasing complexity with ECU's and TCM's.. increasingly important to ensure everything is grounded properly.

On a brand new or newish vehicle, a typical grounding kit will in all likelihood not have a huge impact on horsepower, as everything is working as it should. But with every vehicle manufacturer, cost in every department is looked at and scrutinized, and wiring is especially typical in cost-cutting measures.

As the vehicle gets older, horsepower WILL be lost due to these connections, and a grounding kit will help prevent that, and bring power back to older vehicles once installed. This can happen within 1-2 years.. depending on condition, environment, etc.

That being said, for automatic transmission guys, there is an immediate improvement no matter what age of the vehicle, resulting in slightly sharper shifts, and increased transmission shift response time, and should be a no brainer when considering upgrades..


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Originally Posted by frost (Post 380973)
I googled this, and I've been through probably 8 message boards at this point, no one has had any gains, and no one is recommending purchasing one except the people who sell them.

Just sayin' :x

blue660r01 01-29-2010 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh@STILLEN (Post 381077)
A grounding kit improves the electrical connections within specific points inside the engine bay. It improves the ground (hence grounding kit) connection at key points, and with the increasing complexity with ECU's and TCM's.. increasingly important to ensure everything is grounded properly.

On a brand new or newish vehicle, a typical grounding kit will in all likelihood not have a huge impact on horsepower, as everything is working as it should. But with every vehicle manufacturer, cost in every department is looked at and scrutinized, and wiring is especially typical in cost-cutting measures.

As the vehicle gets older, horsepower WILL be lost due to these connections, and a grounding kit will help prevent that, and bring power back to older vehicles once installed. This can happen within 1-2 years.. depending on condition, environment, etc.

That being said, for automatic transmission guys, there is an immediate improvement no matter what age of the vehicle, resulting in slightly sharper shifts, and increased transmission shift response time, and should be a no brainer when considering upgrades..

FINALLY a company who is truly honest about their products. You have no idea how many companies I've seen out there post up some BS dyno numbers out of crap parts.

SophiaZ 01-29-2010 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh@STILLEN (Post 381077)
A grounding kit improves the electrical connections within specific points inside the engine bay. It improves the ground (hence grounding kit) connection at key points, and with the increasing complexity with ECU's and TCM's.. increasingly important to ensure everything is grounded properly.

On a brand new or newish vehicle, a typical grounding kit will in all likelihood not have a huge impact on horsepower, as everything is working as it should. But with every vehicle manufacturer, cost in every department is looked at and scrutinized, and wiring is especially typical in cost-cutting measures.

As the vehicle gets older, horsepower WILL be lost due to these connections, and a grounding kit will help prevent that, and bring power back to older vehicles once installed. This can happen within 1-2 years.. depending on condition, environment, etc.

That being said, for automatic transmission guys, there is an immediate improvement no matter what age of the vehicle, resulting in slightly sharper shifts, and increased transmission shift response time, and should be a no brainer when considering upgrades..

:tup:

And plain old horror...and comedy..... like Jim Carey vs Jason...not a big Freddy fan. He's #2 tho. he's more funny than scary..and yea it's ashame Robert England is done with them films :( I'm a bigger jason fan tho

SophiaZ 01-29-2010 11:50 PM

Ok..so the grounding kit WONT improve HP, but it will improve the car as it ages.....so it's not a total lie from the other companies. But it's already stated that the kit improves electronics.

ricky bobby 01-29-2010 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SophiaZ (Post 381084)
:tup:

And plain old horror...and comedy..... like Jim Carey vs Jason...not a big Freddy fan. He's #2 tho. he's more funny than scary..and yea it's ashame Robert England is done with them films :( I'm a bigger jason fan tho

dumb and dumber, supertroopers cuz its work related, liar liar, the exorcist and omen cuz i was a kid when i first saw them

Josh@STILLEN 01-29-2010 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by frost (Post 380973)
I googled this, and I've been through probably 8 message boards at this point, no one has had any gains, and no one is recommending purchasing one except the people who sell them.

You can check out the current issue of DSPORT where they installed a grounding kit on an '06 G35 that's immaculately maintained (one of the staff) and put I believe 1.2hp to the wheels on the dyno, after an intake and exhaust.

This isn't a supercharger, but depending on the vehicle, and condition of the electrical system, can have benefits. We've seen 10hp on the dyno with 300ZX's.

And if you look at AT guys, even more benefits in improved transmission function.


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frost 01-29-2010 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh@STILLEN (Post 381089)
You can check out the current issue of DSPORT where they installed a grounding kit on an '06 G35 that's immaculately maintained (one of the staff) and put I believe 1.2hp to the wheels on the dyno, after an intake and exhaust.

This isn't a supercharger, but depending on the vehicle, and condition of the electrical system, can have benefits. We've seen 10hp on the dyno with 300ZX's.

And if you look at AT guys, even more benefits in improved transmission function.

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Appreciate knowing it won't really add much now, but may add some down the road. :tiphat:

Josh@STILLEN 01-30-2010 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by blue660r01 (Post 381080)
FINALLY a company who is truly honest about their products. You have no idea how many companies I've seen out there post up some BS dyno numbers out of crap parts.

I would really hope that assumption is never applied to STILLEN.. we were mocked up and down the street with our Gen 3 Intake dyno numbers, our 370Z exhaust.. and all were proven via independent testing.

If it sucks, we definitely have no intention on releasing it.. we'll keep doing R&D or scrap it.

There are hundreds of products over the last 25 years that we didn't release, due to it not meeting the standards of STILLEN, and ultimately Steve Millen himself.


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6MT 01-30-2010 11:09 AM

As I said before....


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Originally Posted by 6mt (Post 381032)
getting back to your question.... You will notice better throttle response with the gounding kit. Beyond that, you probably won't notice much else.
:tiphat:

Edit: Btw, i got mine for basically free. I used stillen bucks back when they had their father's day promo. (i earned them with the purchase of my exhaust and intakes and sways.)


PapoZalsa 01-30-2010 12:08 PM

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l2...-direction.jpg

frost 01-30-2010 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT (Post 381374)
As I said before....

For dummies like me, what was the better throttle response? And in your opinion, would it be enough to justify someone buying them?

ChrisSlicks 01-30-2010 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by frost (Post 381487)
For dummies like me, what was the better throttle response? And in your opinion, would it be enough to justify someone buying them?

On a new car I would doubt that it would feel any different, unless you count placebo effect.

frost 01-30-2010 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks (Post 381549)
On a new car I would doubt that it would feel any different, unless you count placebo effect.

That's exactly what I thought, but I giving the benefit of the doubt and asking someone who bought one.

2theextreme 01-30-2010 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by frost (Post 381550)
That's exactly what I thought, but I giving the benefit of the doubt and asking someone who bought one.

We all know why I got one......

http://pix.motivatedphotos.com/2008/...eemerollin.jpg

frost 01-30-2010 12:58 PM

:icon17:


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