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Offline GXPsy Rose

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UPDATED GM STAGE 2 install X-mas surprise
« on: December 25, 2008, 08:20:37 AM »
Hubby pulled this one off.

I opened my christmas gifts this morning and one was a  :o
GM PERFORMANCE STAGE 2 with appt
scheduled for Friday 12/26 for installation.

I so EXCITED :yay:  :woohoo:

and He got me a R/C golden yellow GXP solstice (first GXP model I've seen) plus stuff from VS.

All I got him was Hotchkis Sway Bars for his 2006 GTO

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all
« Last Edit: December 28, 2008, 09:26:07 AM by GXPsy Rose »
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Re: X-mas surprise
« Reply #1 on: December 25, 2008, 09:07:48 AM »
Awsome, I recevied the Kappa ATTIC for xmas

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Re: X-mas surprise
« Reply #2 on: December 25, 2008, 10:08:56 AM »
Nice. WTG hubby.   :woohoo:
Pops' car is Cool, Black Leather. Everything but Onstar and pretty much stock. VIN 12228.

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Re: X-mas surprise
« Reply #3 on: December 25, 2008, 10:33:54 AM »
Very cool, stuff still waiting for Santa to arrive, my son has the Hotchkis sway bars on his 2004 Goat, he loves them.

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Re: X-mas surprise
« Reply #4 on: December 25, 2008, 11:03:19 AM »
Hubby pulled this one off.

I opened my christmas gifts this morning and one was a  :o
GM PERFORMANCE STAGE 2 with appt
scheduled for Friday 12/26 for installation.

I so EXCITED :yay:  :woohoo:

and He got me a R/C golden yellow GXP solstice (first GXP model I've seen) plus stuff from VS.

All I got him was Hotchkis Sway Bars for his 2006 GTO

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all


All I can say is WOW..... Congrats.....Cant wait to see your review....

I got a Bread Machine and a Steam Iron....  :gaah: Household Appliances... Such Fun.. :huh:

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Re: X-mas surprise
« Reply #5 on: December 25, 2008, 11:15:01 AM »
I got some sand.....

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Re: X-mas surprise
« Reply #6 on: December 25, 2008, 05:08:29 PM »

All I can say is WOW..... Congrats.....Cant wait to see your review....

I got a Bread Machine and a Steam Iron....  :gaah: Household Appliances... Such Fun.. :huh:
:lol: Guess your hubby didn't catch the "Doghouse" commercial :rofl:
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Re: X-mas surprise
« Reply #7 on: December 25, 2008, 05:16:51 PM »
Awsome, I recevied the Kappa ATTIC for xmas

How is the ATTIC????

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Re: X-mas surprise
« Reply #8 on: December 25, 2008, 05:22:00 PM »
Dang Kim, good thing we don't live near each other you might want to borrow what I got for Christmas.



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Re: X-mas surprise
« Reply #9 on: December 26, 2008, 06:05:00 AM »
Wow, I'm so jealous.  All I got was an Eagles sweatshirt and we all know how worthless the Eagles are.

Actually, one of the best things I got was peach and vanilla schnapps from Germany where my son is stationed.  DELICIOUS!

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Re: X-mas surprise
« Reply #10 on: December 26, 2008, 08:19:05 AM »
Are you kidding?  I love the Eagles.  I play Hotel California all the time!!!!


 :lol:

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Re: X-mas surprise
« Reply #11 on: December 26, 2008, 11:04:05 AM »
I got a toaster and a paper shredder, and several books to read and my favorite the remote temperature monitor for my grill. No car parts, DAMN!

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Re: X-mas surprise
« Reply #12 on: December 26, 2008, 11:27:57 AM »
How is the ATTIC????
It installs nicely and is held into place very well.  I haven't moved things around in the car yet but you can't see if from out side the window and it doesn't get in your way when looking out the windshield.

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Re: X-mas surprise
« Reply #13 on: December 26, 2008, 11:31:21 AM »
Okay, now you have my curiosity peaked, where is the "this thread is worthless without Pictures" smiley?
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Re: X-mas surprise
« Reply #14 on: December 26, 2008, 11:34:37 AM »
We haven't added that smiley yet bc we knew you would jump on it and hit all of us with it LOL...after we post pictures we'll let you use it HA HA
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Re: X-mas surprise
« Reply #15 on: December 26, 2008, 12:00:27 PM »
We haven't added that smiley yet bc we knew you would jump on it and hit all of us with it LOL...after we post pictures we'll let you use it HA HA


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Re: X-mas surprise
« Reply #16 on: December 26, 2008, 12:36:30 PM »
My daughter got me a Biotchin' Betty or as she likes to call it a Naggin' Nuvi.

The Garmin Nuvi 260W. It's pretty sweet. Except I still like to argue with it.  :lol:


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Re: X-mas surprise
« Reply #17 on: December 26, 2008, 12:52:01 PM »
Hubby pulled this one off.

I opened my christmas gifts this morning and one was a  :o
GM PERFORMANCE STAGE 2 with appt
scheduled for Friday 12/26 for installation.

I so EXCITED :yay:  :woohoo:

and He got me a R/C golden yellow GXP solstice (first GXP model I've seen) plus stuff from VS.

All I got him was Hotchkis Sway Bars for his 2006 GTO

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all

Wow, what can I say.  I as sure you are juiced.  Today is your install.  Please give us a complete update after the trip home from the dealer.
Congrats and enjoy!
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Re: X-mas surprise
« Reply #18 on: December 26, 2008, 03:09:59 PM »
Okay, so I spent an hour searching the web,  finally had to create my own and you had it tucked away all the time just waiting.  Here is mine.

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Ported and polished head
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Backbone, Probeam, Cross Strut Brace
Underhood, trunk, & door Lights
ZOK suspension

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Re: X-mas surprise
« Reply #19 on: December 26, 2008, 05:00:04 PM »
Ha ha ok ok...I posted my pictures in the Unique Christmas Gifts thread.  I don't wanna double post or I'll have to edit my own posting..LOL.
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Re: X-mas surprise
« Reply #20 on: December 26, 2008, 05:15:21 PM »
Okay, so I spent an hour searching the web,  finally had to create my own and you had it tucked away all the time just waiting.  Here is mine.


:ttiwwp:  This was added to the Smiley Popup window

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Re: X-mas surprise
« Reply #21 on: December 27, 2008, 02:46:16 AM »
Now you just need one that has "without pics!" left off....... :lol:

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UPDATE on GM STAGE 2 install of X-mas surprise
« Reply #22 on: December 27, 2008, 07:45:30 AM »
Did a post with pics, yesterday.....but they were here this morning, but now they're gone. 
Must of done something wrong with the modify/edit mode.   OOPS.

Just a pic of the GM packaging and the r/c golden yellow GXP  (if you really need to see a pic of either, they are on the site....GM package by DEEPBLUEGXP & the R?C is under street race challenge sol vs sol)

see below thread for updated info on the install
« Last Edit: December 28, 2008, 11:10:49 AM by GXPsy Rose »
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Re: UPDATED GM STAGE 2 install X-mas surprise
« Reply #23 on: December 28, 2008, 11:06:21 AM »
Well GXPsy got her GMPP stage 2 upgrade on Friday.  It was raining and started to get
dark so the service department let her spend the night in the service bay.  I went &
picked her up on Sat morning after the roads were dry and the sun was out.

I could feel the difference in the power but due to all the holiday drivers on the road I was
unable to "test" her out on the way home.

Few hours later, back out on the road.   :drive:  The first initial take off was quick w/ 2 episodes of
hesistation on the engine.   :gaah:  The 2nd take off was quicker with only one slight hesistation.  :huh:
 The 3rd take off was "AWESOME".   :crazy: :woohoo: 

I had forgotten with the 1st two take offs that she had to "relearn" my driving and relearn she did. 
Hubby was riding with me and said after the 3rd take off
"she definitely has more power...I was pushed back
into my seat that time
"

My philosophy is:  Get to the speed limit as quickly as possible.   
So up & down a 10 mile section of road with only 3 stop lights.  This was with traction control on
and in Drive.  Once I'm comfortable with that than time to test her without traction control
and in a different gear.

I have the power  :brnout:...I have the speed  :drag:......I have a :D
I got my speed fix....(at least for a little while)

Not only is she quicker but her exhaust is sweeter sounding now.  Deeper growl on take
off, nice rumble during the drive and a great burble on downshift and this is with an
automatic.  :thumbs:

She's back under the car cover until another non-rainy day and I'm not working  :cryin:
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Re: UPDATED GM STAGE 2 install X-mas surprise
« Reply #24 on: December 28, 2008, 11:39:57 AM »
come on tickets  :lol: j/p have fun and be safe
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