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Old 06-12-2005, 10:38 PM   #1
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why are exhausts grounded?
i realize this is probably a stupid question, but ive always wanted to know why exhausts are grounded. can anyone give me a simple answer?
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Old 06-12-2005, 10:41 PM   #2
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Old 06-12-2005, 10:45 PM   #3
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safe from what?
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to help lessen the effect of EFI...do a google search.
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safe from what?
shit, I dunno... nose goblins?
Nissan had it grounded from the factory, what the fuck does it hurt?
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All the cars I have worked on, that ground has tore in half, so im guessing its a half ass ground.
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i realize this is probably a stupid question, but ive always wanted to know why exhausts are grounded. can anyone give me a simple answer?
They are hoping you'll touch the exhuast the first time when it's cold and it'll shock you, then you'll be less prone to touch it when it's hot.
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Old 06-12-2005, 11:30 PM   #8
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I thought it was to keep it from rusting
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dont need that shit. mine torn, no need to fix it.

let me ask you although

WHY THE FUCK DIFFERENTIAL IS GROUNDED. what is it doing "electrically"?????????????!!!!!!!!!!!1
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maybe it's electrically doing nothing
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^hmm...... then, i suppose your ass need to be grounded this moment too? )
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All the cars I have worked on, that ground has tore in half, so im guessing its a half ass ground.
Yep, mine is broken. Car still drives fine.
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its for [preventing] rusting, as mentioned by drft180
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^hmm...... then, i suppose your ass need to be grounded this moment too? )

my ass is one of the manual models...the electric was a bit too high for my budget
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^ lol. sounds like parasitic drag.... i hope u dont go outside without wearing your shroud
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