Daryl Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Noticed the other day that my earthing strap from the exhaust has become broken,as well as needing a new exhaust hanger,as that has broken in half. Where can I get these from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 mine is broken to, I havnt noticed a difference with it being broken or not. Im sure someone might be able to provide a reason for it being there though lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Mine fell off ages ago. I think it is something that stops static build up. I've not noticed a problem since Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zugara Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Not required .......take it away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daryl Posted June 26, 2012 Author Share Posted June 26, 2012 Okey dokey,and can i just get an exhaust hanger from ebay or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zugara Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Okey dokey,and can i just get an exhaust hanger from ebay or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubapics Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Not required .......take it away I am a firm believer that engineers and designers don't just add things for the sake of it. I'm sure if car manufacturers believed it wasn't necessary they would prefer to make a cost saving to increase profits where ever they can. This link gives a reasonable explanation for why it is present. I'm not suggesting that it is the reason but from a fair google search it appears to be a common train of thought. http://junkee-garage.blogspot.co.uk/2010/03/exhaust-grounding-kit.html I would put one back on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Not required .......take it away I am a firm believer that engineers and designers don't just add things for the sake of it. I'm sure if car manufacturers believed it wasn't necessary they would prefer to make a cost saving to increase profits where ever they can. This link gives a reasonable explanation for why it is present. I'm not suggesting that it is the reason but from a fair google search it appears to be a common train of thought. http://junkee-garage.blogspot.co.uk/2010/03/exhaust-grounding-kit.html I would put one back on. Explain the boot counter weight then... And the rear window wiper... And the cigarette lighter behind the passengers.. I'm sure theres more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubapics Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Not required .......take it away I am a firm believer that engineers and designers don't just add things for the sake of it. I'm sure if car manufacturers believed it wasn't necessary they would prefer to make a cost saving to increase profits where ever they can. This link gives a reasonable explanation for why it is present. I'm not suggesting that it is the reason but from a fair google search it appears to be a common train of thought. http://junkee-garage.blogspot.co.uk/2010/03/exhaust-grounding-kit.html I would put one back on. Explain the boot counter weight then... And the rear window wiper... And the cigarette lighter behind the passengers.. I'm sure theres more. The 350z isn't the only vehicle with a counter weight in the boot/trunk. So there is a reason for it. Some say it's a vibration dampener, others think it's as the name suggests a counter weight. Maybe to balance the weight of the boot against the gas struts. Rear window wiper is easy. Some people like to see through a clear rear window. The accessory socket behind the seats is just like the ones in the boot of SUVs and people carriers. It's for plugging accessories in like refrigerated cool boxes. As I said before... I'm not saying these are the reasons but there will be a genuine reason for parts that some people might not realise. Imagine how much money manufacturers would save over the hundred of thousands or millions of cars produced by not fitting these unnecessary parts but still charge you the same price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zugara Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Surley the zorst is earthed through the engine I took mine off and never had any issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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