Vendor Betty’s Garage grounding wire kits v. 2.0

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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 08:02 PM
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Most auto manufacturers make compromises throughout the car in an attempt to save money. If they did everything they could to maximize every aspect of the car, then there wouldn't be such a thriving aftermarket scene .
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by mredgar2005
Black Betty,

I know this is a very primitive question, but I'm place an order and just have one final question, I've done my homework on the "Internets" and this forum, of course.

Apparently your customers have noticed a significant improvement and have only said positive things. My question is - why doesn't Infiniti already come equipped with such a grounding kit, if it's so easy to do and makes a positive difference? Does the manufacturer see a downside to this kits?

Thanks in advance,

- Mr. About to Order
The simple truth is money. For a manufacturer to do this would increase their production costs. Times however many thousands of cars they sell per year, we are talking about millions of dollars. They do just enough to get by, but not enough to truly enhance performance.

Take a look at the tiny wire the size of a piece of kite string that's attached to the grounding point where my battery to body ground goes in my install instructions. That is the wire grounding your headlights! Are you kidding me???

They're just too cheap.
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Black Betty
The simple truth is money. For a manufacturer to do this would increase their production costs. Times however many thousands of cars they sell per year, we are talking about millions of dollars. They do just enough to get by, but not enough to truly enhance performance.

Take a look at the tiny wire the size of a piece of kite string that's attached to the grounding point where my battery to body ground goes in my install instructions. That is the wire grounding your headlights! Are you kidding me???

They're just too cheap.
thats one point of view however truth is.. they aint as smart as BB haha
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 05:27 PM
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Jeremy,

My V.2 Upgrade kit came in the mail last night. I'll be installing either tonight or tomorrow.

Thanks!!
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 06:03 PM
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Got mine on this weekend... Want to try a few more things to get a solid review up. Stay tuned!!!
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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 06:10 PM
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My kit arrived in the mail today. I just installed it. Nice work Jeremy!
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 11:26 PM
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i have 5AT if u want me to test them out for u .. ill be glad tooo =P pm if ur down.. lmfao
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 08:31 AM
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I was thinking of writing a review but then again I thought I'd just write here..

I was driving spirited in an empty road and man.. those gear shifts did wet my pants!
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by G37Sam
I was thinking of writing a review but then again I thought I'd just write here..

I was driving spirited in an empty road and man.. those gear shifts did wet my pants!
Glad you like them. Sorry about your bladder.
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 08:12 PM
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Anybody has a pic with carbon fiber finish already installed??
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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 07:14 AM
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I have CF I'll snap a few for you
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 08:27 AM
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What is the color difference between black and carbon fiber? Picture?
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by B L U E S L A T E
Anybody has a pic with carbon fiber finish already installed??
Not installed pics, but a side by side comparison.

Originally Posted by smkscrn1
What is the color difference between black and carbon fiber? Picture?
thanx
Sorry I missed your question. Here's a quick side by side photo, the black is very black. The CF look is composed of black mono filament PET fibers woven with clear fibers to give it a woven CF type look.



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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 01:42 AM
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PM for 96797 in red or black... the 808 State Hawaii! Thanks!
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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by degalaz808
PM for 96797 in red or black... the 808 State Hawaii! Thanks!
Check out this thread for pricing. The cost applies to Hawaii too.
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