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Old 07-21-05, 01:54 AM
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This part looks like it gains some hp and is affordable. Where is this installed and how does it work. You can find it at rotaryextreme's website under engine parts. Someone please explain! (Curious)
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Well, reading the same web page you already looked at, it's voltage/grounding box, similar to the HKS circle earth system but with the supposedly added benefit of being a voltage stabilizer. Mounts in the engine bay like the page says as well - "cool blue lights light up your engine bay." The picture shows it over near the fuse panel near the driver side strut column.

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I'm using it as a grounding kit and voltage regulator. Didn't notice any differences in the voltage numbers when driving around and logging but I'm using it more as a preventative measure as the car seems healthy as it is.

If anyone figures out how to open it up please post...the screws are really weird and i wanna cover up the damn leds.
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I still dont understand how it makes additional power. Does it come tuned?
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all it is is a capacitor.... kinda like a small bettery that will put out power if your voltage drops
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It -may- help the car run smoother, by ensuring sensor voltages are more stable. I put a 0.47F capacitor on my car when I installed my Alpine system. I didn't notice any change in the engine operation, but the radio -may- be a little clearer (hard to tell for sure due to exhaust noise).

BTW, I hid the cap. under the dash. -I- don't think it's cool, it's just a capacitor.
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Originally Posted by David Beale
It -may- help the car run smoother, by ensuring sensor voltages are more stable. I put a 0.47F capacitor on my car when I installed my Alpine system. I didn't notice any change in the engine operation, but the radio -may- be a little clearer (hard to tell for sure due to exhaust noise).

BTW, I hid the cap. under the dash. -I- don't think it's cool, it's just a capacitor.
Not to rain on your parade, but it would suck if it leaked while someone was sitting near it.
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iirc, buddy club went bankrupt - so get 'em while you can
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I still have no answer to my question lol all good. Does it make any power? If so how does it make its power because it says it was dynod and with and without it and saw a hp increase. Does it come tuned? Thanks guys
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your question was answered.

kinda like a small bettery that will put out power if your voltage drops
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it made 10whp and 5ft on the dyno,kaifd3s did dyno the car with it so you should ask him
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Someone correct me if I'm wrong but the crappier your grounds are to begin with, the more power gain you could see on the dyno.


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I still have no answer to my question lol all good. Does it make any power? If so how does it make its power because it says it was dynod and with and without it and saw a hp increase. Does it come tuned? Thanks guys
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thats correct. if you havnt secured better grounds than stock yet, you should do that before messing with the ignition upgrades.
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I have a grounding kit, simple one.. £80 ... its all good
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my bad ,it is gain 5 whp and 3ft
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Originally Posted by speedsilver7
my bad ,it is gain 5 whp and 3ft
That's well within the margin of error between runs on a DynoJet.

Come on guys, it's not JUST a capacitor...it's a capacitor with blue LEDs!
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Originally Posted by DaiOni
iirc, buddy club went bankrupt - so get 'em while you can
Says who? ...more rumors heard from other people that read rumors so it must be true cuase other people siad it cause they read it and heard it from other people?

http://www.buddyclub.us/buddyclub/top_m.html
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So the final verdict is if i order this part and install it I am going to make more hp and not have to tune it or anything (atleast 3-5hp not bad). Is the install hard? Thanks again
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Try giving them a call and see if they can answer your questions...

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RACING SPEC CONDENSER
Utilizing the latest racing technology the Buddy Club Racing Spec Condenser combined an electrical grounding system with a battery current and voltage stabilization control unit. The unit is designed to stabilize electrical "noise" and voltage spikes and offer additional grounding for any vehicles.

Buddy Club Racing Spec Condenser maximizes the efficiency of all factory and aftermarket vehicle electrical systems and as the result you will get smoother engine operation, more efficient electrical component operation, improved electrical current and better fuel economy.

Buddy Club Racing Spec Condenser will work with most other aftermarket ground system and it is a great addition to any high HP force induction vehicles.
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