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Author Topic: Always wanted one, finally got it - 2008 GXP  (Read 2171 times)

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Offline srh11293

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Always wanted one, finally got it - 2008 GXP
« on: April 10, 2018, 09:38:45 PM »
Hi, I am very new to Kappas, but always liked them a lot. So, about 3 weeks ago I bought a 2008 Solstice GXP, 76,000 miles, GMPP tune.


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Re: Always wanted one, finally got it - 2008 GXP
« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2018, 04:41:44 PM »
Best color that they come in as well. Congrats
GONE: (but not forgotten) 2006 Cool named BIXABEL (BISH-AH-BEL) Mayan for "Good Roads"

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StageIII intercooled Supercharger, Wisco ceramic coated pistons, Carrillo rods, superTech valves and Springs
Ported and polished head
Exedy Stage II Clutch
big brake kit, slotted/drilled Rotors w/Porterfield pads & blue juice
Backbone, Probeam, Cross Strut Brace
Underhood, trunk, & door Lights
ZOK suspension

JPM
Center console, door inserts, & dash
Seat bolster & lumbar support

Focuztech Tri-Y Header & hi-flow cat
Solo Performance SQR-2
Norm's Rear facia
Heated Seats
Black Cat inserts

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Re: Always wanted one, finally got it - 2008 GXP
« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2018, 09:35:10 PM »
Welcome, nice name ;) any connection with eastern europe? :D

PS: Do you think we care about pictures with boring grey sol? :lol:
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Re: Always wanted one, finally got it - 2008 GXP
« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2018, 11:40:46 PM »
When I saw that name I thought of you, Mr land of Dracula.

PS it's not grey it's silver and it looks to be cleaner than Critters car. :poke:
2007 Aggressive GXP

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Re: Always wanted one, finally got it - 2008 GXP
« Reply #4 on: April 12, 2018, 04:19:32 PM »
She's a beauty, welcome. to Kappa Performance.
Just trying to do my part...

Mods: Lose the chicklets, VentureShield, Dual horns, AfterShock spoiler, Weathershield cover, Lil Chromies, Red calipers with black Solstice stickers, Opel GT antenna and Solo GXP-RCD exhaust with a Solo hi-flow cat!

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Re: Always wanted one, finally got it - 2008 GXP
« Reply #5 on: April 12, 2018, 05:24:35 PM »
Of course it is cleaner than mine.  Def has been gone for a long time.
GONE: (but not forgotten) 2006 Cool named BIXABEL (BISH-AH-BEL) Mayan for "Good Roads"

DDM
StageIII intercooled Supercharger, Wisco ceramic coated pistons, Carrillo rods, superTech valves and Springs
Ported and polished head
Exedy Stage II Clutch
big brake kit, slotted/drilled Rotors w/Porterfield pads & blue juice
Backbone, Probeam, Cross Strut Brace
Underhood, trunk, & door Lights
ZOK suspension

JPM
Center console, door inserts, & dash
Seat bolster & lumbar support

Focuztech Tri-Y Header & hi-flow cat
Solo Performance SQR-2
Norm's Rear facia
Heated Seats
Black Cat inserts

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Re: Always wanted one, finally got it - 2008 GXP
« Reply #6 on: April 12, 2018, 06:19:41 PM »
Welcome to the forum, enjoy the new ride.
Solstice GXP 2007.
Aggressive and fully loaded.
Mods: Magnaflow 2.5" exhaust, DDM Backbone & ProBeam,ZOK suspension,LV Kappa Front Chassis Brace, BTF Turbo Upgraded Wheel, Windristrictor, JPM Center console,arms,tulip,side doors,DDM Upgraded wheel tune.

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Re: Always wanted one, finally got it - 2008 GXP
« Reply #7 on: April 13, 2018, 09:52:14 PM »
Welcome, search the forum on how to properly lift the Kappa platform, and don't push down on the humps to close the boot.

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Re: Always wanted one, finally got it - 2008 GXP
« Reply #8 on: April 14, 2018, 10:47:47 PM »
When I saw that name I thought of you, Mr land of Dracula.

PS it's not grey it's silver and it looks to be cleaner than Critters car. :poke:
What's the difference between silver and grey color?  :D

Whatta, OP is ignoring us???

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Re: Always wanted one, finally got it - 2008 GXP
« Reply #9 on: April 15, 2018, 12:18:11 AM »
How it reflects light.

He's replacing his intercooler.
2007 Aggressive GXP

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Re: Always wanted one, finally got it - 2008 GXP
« Reply #10 on: April 15, 2018, 12:11:29 PM »
GONE: (but not forgotten) 2006 Cool named BIXABEL (BISH-AH-BEL) Mayan for "Good Roads"

DDM
StageIII intercooled Supercharger, Wisco ceramic coated pistons, Carrillo rods, superTech valves and Springs
Ported and polished head
Exedy Stage II Clutch
big brake kit, slotted/drilled Rotors w/Porterfield pads & blue juice
Backbone, Probeam, Cross Strut Brace
Underhood, trunk, & door Lights
ZOK suspension

JPM
Center console, door inserts, & dash
Seat bolster & lumbar support

Focuztech Tri-Y Header & hi-flow cat
Solo Performance SQR-2
Norm's Rear facia
Heated Seats
Black Cat inserts

 

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