[Auto Talk] Voltage Stabilizers really any help?

peaz · 19th May 2008, 11:35 AM

I've been reading a few car forums and it seems that EVERYONE is recommending to install the voltage stabilizers and grounding cables. The you'd get better pickup, better gear shift, better torque, better aircon output, better FC, better this, better that...

So my question is if it's really any help at all or is it all just psychological.

Adrian Wong · 19th May 2008, 11:55 AM

Huh.. Really???

I honestly don't think voltage stabilizers will do anything for FC and non-electrical components.

Chai · 19th May 2008, 02:59 PM

One word. Rubbish.

jamotto · 19th May 2008, 03:12 PM

I bet it works as good as my 200 MPG Carburetor, all thanks to Charles N. Pogue

peaz · 19th May 2008, 05:29 PM

Lol. as I figured

Mac Daddy · 19th May 2008, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chai

One word. Rubbish.

Voltage stabilizers, better grounding, extra or higher capacity batteries or even stiffening capacitors for car audio won't affect the performance of your vehicle. What they will do is take some of the load off of your charging system if you have equipment installed that has a high current draw.

Overall they may extend the life of sensitive digital equipment like BCM's because they provide a regulated 12V(13.8V) power. But unless you have a killer sound system or run devices like coolertrons through and inverter your not going to notice much difference in most cases

jasperchc · 19th May 2008, 09:06 PM

i have one of those installed on my old 21 years old saga. No idea whether there is any difference in performance or not

sherwin · 23rd May 2008, 06:53 PM

I doubt it.. the same goes for those devices which claim to save your fuel (some deviced placed alongside your air filter or special capsules thats placed in your fuel tank)

Mac Daddy · 23rd May 2008, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sherwin

I doubt it.. the same goes for those devices which claim to save your fuel (some deviced placed alongside your air filter or those "metal capsules" thats placed in your fuel tank)

Ya had some dude in the shop about 10 years ago trying to sell these things. Forget what it was called Optimiser or something. Was supposed to align the molecules in the fuel to improve gas mileage and performance

NeoSquall · 23rd May 2008, 08:21 PM

my headlamps were brighter after I instal the VS and ground wires(cant seem to find the pictures ady.. it was a long time ago anywayz.. 3yrs ago..).. I cant say for others because I dont know I kena psycho or not..

but this is for sure.. if you are running amps for your sound system.. you'll notice a difference when u start blasting with and without VS.. just make sure its connected to your amp.. not your batteries.. hehehe... it acts like a mini capasitor...

the fuel stuff is a joke.. nothing works except for mine.. anyone wanna buy? RM0.50 only.. not including shipping charges... hahahahahahahaha!!

my creation
for normal driving

for going uphill..

p/s... mine is a joke too...

19th May 2008, 11:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
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19th May 2008, 05:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
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jasperchc Active Join Date: 25 Aug 2005 Location: Kuching, MY Posts: 542 Reputation: 48 Rep Power: 3	i have one of those installed on my old 21 years old saga. No idea whether there is any difference in performance or not __________________ "There is nothing to fear but fear itself" (Franklin D. Roosevelt)

19th May 2008, 03:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
jamotto I'm a regular Join Date: 3 Mar 2005 Posts: 394 Reputation: 142 Rep Power: 5	I bet it works as good as my 200 MPG Carburetor, all thanks to Charles N. Pogue

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sherwin I'm a regular Join Date: 15 Oct 2003 Location: Penang <> KL Posts: 284 Reputation: 1931 Rep Power: 24	I doubt it.. the same goes for those devices which claim to save your fuel (some deviced placed alongside your air filter or special capsules thats placed in your fuel tank) __________________ detailing blog

23rd May 2008, 08:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
NeoSquall Hyperactive Join Date: 11 May 2003 Location: Sabah, Malaysia Posts: 2,526 Reputation: 14 Rep Power: 8	my headlamps were brighter after I instal the VS and ground wires(cant seem to find the pictures ady.. it was a long time ago anywayz.. 3yrs ago..).. I cant say for others because I dont know I kena psycho or not.. but this is for sure.. if you are running amps for your sound system.. you'll notice a difference when u start blasting with and without VS.. just make sure its connected to your amp.. not your batteries.. hehehe... it acts like a mini capasitor... the fuel stuff is a joke.. nothing works except for mine.. anyone wanna buy? RM0.50 only.. not including shipping charges... hahahahahahahaha!! my creation for normal driving for going uphill.. p/s... mine is a joke too... __________________ LALALA WEEEE.... Last edited by NeoSquall : 23rd May 2008 at 08:29 PM.