REVIEW: Don't bother installing voltage stabilizer?- with pics and comments

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Originally Posted by BusterSonic12

damn LOL so these actually don't even work :o mayb we need to try the buddyclub condenser n see how they go?

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Same thing. It's the concept. That's why I didn't bother spending over $100 on it and just made my own cables from Jaycar for $6 per metre!

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Originally Posted by BusterSonic12

damn LOL so these actually don't even work :o mayb we need to try the buddyclub condenser n see how they go?

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I think it most likely is helping the car to start (see my post above re RSM now getting enough power when the car is starting) but once the car has started I personally don't think it helps.

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Originally Posted by yfin

I think it most likely is helping the car to start (see my post above re RSM now getting enough power when the car is starting) but once the car has started I personally don't think it helps.

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Yup, that's the reason why I did the grounding. It's only to help the car start. Once started, I can't tell any difference.

oh well. it adds to rice :P

Thanks for reporting back to us.I'll cross this off the to do list of mods.:(

all you need is diy a ground kit.
its been discussed before.
if you run a high current draining large stereo then all that is really needed is a larger battery ground to the chassis cable. leave the stock one but just add a tank one.

if this is not enough you can daisy chain to another pt.
this is what i do. ive got 4 grounding pts connected to a bus bar with 4GA cable.
and the very short gnd cable that goes straight to the chassis which is also daisy chain to a another point 10-15cm away.
at the rear the amp(s) grounding is daisy chained to 2 additional locations. ie 3 pts. this kind of thing may be needed when you ask an amp to suck up to 200a of current.


those pivot and raisin voltage stabiliser are TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY
some people may just think its bling with the blue led.

New cars generally don't need them, only the older cars...

For new cars, it only works only on like 80 plus % of vehicles and maybe you fall under the 20% percent that do not receive any benefits.. Might not have been effective on yours but maybe on other cars..

Why not you let me try on mine and see :D :D :D

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Originally Posted by iced

all you need is diy a ground kit.
its been discussed before.
if you run a high current draining large stereo then all that is really needed is a larger battery ground to the chassis cable. leave the stock one but just add a tank one.

if this is not enough you can daisy chain to another pt.
this is what i do. ive got 4 grounding pts connected to a bus bar with 4GA cable.
and the very short gnd cable that goes straight to the chassis which is also daisy chain to a another point 10-15cm away.
at the rear the amp(s) grounding is daisy chained to 2 additional locations. ie 3 pts. this kind of thing may be needed when you ask an amp to suck up to 200a of current.


those pivot and raisin voltage stabiliser are TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY
some people may just think its bling with the blue led.

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You'd be having lots of ground loops in your setup.

And, you don't need that many grounds even if you had an amp that sucked 10,000 amps. LOL. All you need is one. The ground determines the 0V condition as cars use a floating ground.

Before everyone goes out and spends $110 on a grounding kit...... If you are still using the stock battery, please spend just $90-100 and get one with higher CCA. Your car will kick over quicker. A much better use of your money too.

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Originally Posted by prusso

im going to have disagree with you
ive installed the buddy club voltage stabilizer
before installing
with headlights on, ac on, wipers on, and music up (2amps and large sound system) my voltage would drop below 11
after installing with all the above on and even putting my sunroof up and my windows down the voltage will not drop below 13..
my headlights dont dim at all and voltage is flat and constant
i strongly recommend spending $220 on the buddy club product, very easy to install and mount esp on a dc5!!!
thanks jdmyard for this product :)

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I would love to see the Buddy Club unit work on the CL9 and regulate voltage as you have suggested. I am just not game now to buy it given my experience with the Pivot.

Any trader out there want to back these products working on the CL9? (I'll send it back after I test it!)

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Originally Posted by prusso

im going to have disagree with you
ive installed the buddy club voltage stabilizer
before installing
with headlights on, ac on, wipers on, and music up (2amps and large sound system) my voltage would drop below 11
after installing with all the above on and even putting my sunroof up and my windows down the voltage will not drop below 13..
my headlights dont dim at all and voltage is flat and constant
i strongly recommend spending $220 on the buddy club product, very easy to install and mount esp on a dc5!!!
thanks jdmyard for this product :)

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Sounds like your alternator's stuffed....

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Originally Posted by prusso

alternator is fine
installed at auto electrician and they tested it
the dc5 has very poor grounding cables

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Did the DC5R have the braided cables at the block and transmission case mounts? And how was the negative terminal to chassis cable? The one on the Euro is pretty good.