t1r v-power 2 voltage stabilizer kit??

tsxFTW08 · 03-04-2008, 11:15 PM

hey everyone I'm kinda new here and i was planning on getting the Ur racing-ultra ss underdrive pulley set- lightweight. anyways someone said that the ur pulleys might need a voltage stabilzer kit because of the power or something at idle? im not very sure but if i do purchase the kit do i need to also buy grounding wires or whatever else you need? thanks get back @ me..

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xjohnkdoex · 03-05-2008, 10:01 AM

i am considering this as well since i recently had UR pulleys installed. i still haven't come to a conclusion yet if this will benefit me or not, but if you're looking for a grounding kit, i would just get some 8guage grounding wires from ebay or some electronics store. there was an article on engadget.com saying name-brand cables (monster) are no different from your generic kind. so you can save yourself the cash and put it torwardd the t1r voltage stabilizer or the buddy club condenser.

tsxFTW08 · 03-06-2008, 11:49 PM

ok thanks but u said that u have the ur pulleys already? have u had any problems with what people say that the stereo etc. might now work at idle? because if theres no problems then idk if i need the kit then? ok thanks

xjohnkdoex · 03-07-2008, 01:21 AM

i havne't experienced any problems, but they've only been in less than a week.

you'll only experience a problem if you have a aftermarket stereo system of 600w or more, or, say, if you have an aftermarket stereo and maybe decide to run everything in your car (a/c, heat, wipers, lights, stereo, etc...) but that's a rarity.

if you're worried, you can get the grounding kit/voltage stabilizer, and upgrade your OEM battery. but you shouldn't be running the pulleys if your stereo is huge.

tsxFTW08 · 03-07-2008, 02:39 AM

oh no i have everything in the interior stock but what happens if i want to change all of the lights to leds or put blue lights under the dash any problems with that?lol sorry for all of the questions but i just dont wanna waste the money on the kit if its not really needed.. thanks

xjohnkdoex · 03-07-2008, 10:27 AM

LED use less power than your normal stock bulbs, so that really isn't an issue.

but if you're concerned with dimming lights, theoretically, the grounding kit/VS should help that. someone over at k-series.com had some issues with his lights dimming in his civic. he installed a $10 grounding wire kit from ebay and a buddy club condenser and it solved his problem.

tsxFTW08 · 03-07-2008, 11:52 PM

ok thanks so much xjohnkdoex i think im not going to get the kit and just get the ur pulleys and if something goes wrong then i will purchase the kit..

CCColtsicehockey · 03-09-2008, 02:13 PM

unless you are running a large stereo you should really have a voltage problem at all. if you go on the other forum and search a member took voltage readings of things before and after install of the pulleys.

narci · 03-10-2008, 01:41 AM

Here's an old post on volatge stabalizers. Hope this helps.

http://www.tsxclub.com/forums/showth...hlight=voltage

tsxFTW08 · 03-15-2008, 11:57 PM

thanks

jrhonda · 03-16-2008, 04:34 AM

So does can anyone tell me how to correctly install it? I have the negative line hooked up to my to where my batteries negative cable is hooked to the chassis. I have the positive line hooked up to my batteries positive terminal. Is this right? No instructions cam with it so I assumed we were just suppose to assume that what I did makes sense.

lcrazyaznl · 03-16-2008, 06:17 PM

all you need is to ground one end to the chasis

basically 4 points intake manfoild to spark plugs, then transmission bolt, and chasis.

Thats the barebone of a grounding kit, only thing is what actually helps or hinders your car is unknown...

jrhonda · 03-31-2008, 01:22 AM

Has anyone noticed slower starting after installing the T1R Volatge Stabilizer when they leave there car sitting overnight or at the end of a work day and your ready to go home?

I noticed that the red and green light are on even when the car is turned off. Totally understanable since its hooked up to the battery. I was just wondering if this is normal. I have a feeling that the stabilizer is atually draining the battery when its off and when I haven't started the car for a day or two, it takes awhile for it to start. Im talking like 6 semi-slow cranks. I can tell that there is a lack of power in the start up. I know this because I will drive to the grocery store and when I come out an hour later, it starts up perfect in both cold and hot times of the day. anyone got info on this?

chuson · 03-31-2008, 06:03 AM

I did NOT noticed any differences on start up w/ the VS or not. One thing should note, the OEM TSX Battery sucks, a lot of complaining related on start up here or AZ. The best choice is to swap in a higher CCA + more reserve time battery, before the OEM died on you. Optima Redtop is a great choice.

audioserf · 03-31-2008, 12:30 PM

Voltage stabilizers/grounding wires doesn't do a damn thing. Complete snakeoil for cars with modern ignitions and electrical systems. Steer clear and spend the money elsewhere.

As Chuson said, if you want to make imporvements in this category, replace the OEM battery.