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Author Topic: What did you do to your Kappa today!  (Read 1192985 times)

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Offline Sly Bob

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #2325 on: February 10, 2011, 06:15:11 PM »
I was told by Jeff at Solo when he installed my hi flow cat that I wouldn't have trouble passing any emissions test.
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: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #2326 on: February 10, 2011, 06:15:51 PM »
:woohoo: :woohoo: I payed off my 07 Solstice GXP today in 3yrs. 6mos. :woohoo: :woohoo:

Congrats! Sounds like more $$$ for Mods!!! :yay:
2008 Gxp Aggressive Mods: GMPP CAI and Tune; DDM Race Backbone, Probeam, Led Hood and Trunk Lights and Lambo Doors; Molded flaps, Solo Street Race Exhaust, Norms F430, winged rear diffuser, Joe's side marker light mod with leds, Windblade, with the Bull Dawg!...

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #2327 on: February 10, 2011, 06:33:53 PM »
Yep, Now just have to wait for are Vendors, like DDM to have their Spring SALE. ;)

Mike
Here's to many rides with the top down, wind in your hair & the  hammer down.  :drag: :brnout: :drive:

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #2328 on: February 10, 2011, 06:48:27 PM »
You might want to talk to Kenny about that.
Not sure if he has gotten his to pass yet.
His ready codes won't clear.

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #2329 on: February 10, 2011, 07:15:27 PM »
I have a Solo hiflo cat and mach ezhaust. It passed inspection twice.
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #2330 on: February 10, 2011, 07:57:19 PM »
Kenny has had issues in the past with emmisions testing but that was because he was running a catless downpipe and not the hi-flow cat.
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: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #2331 on: February 11, 2011, 12:02:28 AM »
Smarty, you may want to talk to Jimmybaja first before ordering a high flow cat and exhaust since you have the NA Coupe.

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #2332 on: February 11, 2011, 12:30:10 AM »
Smarty, you may want to talk to Jimmybaja first before ordering a high flow cat and exhaust since you have the NA Coupe.

The hi flow was for the 08 GXP
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #2333 on: February 11, 2011, 02:14:15 AM »
I got an E-mail from the Dealer today about parts " I ordered "<---Not and didn't . sent this reply

Dear Parts Dept.; You guys have to get your Act together . These parts were Ordered by Koons Service Dept. For My 2008 Solstice GXP. They have had my Car for 3 weeks. Thank You , Robert Preisinger
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #2334 on: February 11, 2011, 07:47:17 AM »
The hi flow was for the 08 GXP
Ah, good choice for the 08 GXP.   You'll need a new bung to go with that to be welded into the exhaust.  If you have it done at the meet, we can do both.

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #2335 on: February 11, 2011, 08:54:05 AM »
Ah, good choice for the 08 GXP.   You'll need a new bung to go with that to be welded into the exhaust.  If you have it done at the meet, we can do both.

Any issues that you see with it?

Ok here my newness, what is a bung? Where do I get it?
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #2336 on: February 11, 2011, 12:11:26 PM »
Any issues that you see with it?

Ok here my newness, what is a bung? Where do I get it?
Don't ask GJ that question you might not like the answer.

A bung in this case is a threaded port for say an O2 sensor.
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #2337 on: February 11, 2011, 01:42:08 PM »
It is also a stopper for a Beer keg, wine or wiskey barrell.  In GJ's cause it is nasty
GONE: (but not forgotten) 2006 Cool named IXABEL (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, Blackface gau

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #2338 on: February 11, 2011, 02:04:34 PM »
Don't ask GJ that question you might not like the answer.

A bung in this case is a threaded port for say an O2 sensor.

I thought it was part of a Cheech and Chong movie!!!  :lol:
2008 Gxp Aggressive Mods: GMPP CAI and Tune; DDM Race Backbone, Probeam, Led Hood and Trunk Lights and Lambo Doors; Molded flaps, Solo Street Race Exhaust, Norms F430, winged rear diffuser, Joe's side marker light mod with leds, Windblade, with the Bull Dawg!...

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #2339 on: February 11, 2011, 04:11:10 PM »
No No no, that is a Bong, not a bung.  When you order the high flow cat, Steve should put it on the list of parts to include.

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #2340 on: February 11, 2011, 05:11:31 PM »
No No no, that is a Bong, not a bung.  When you order the high flow cat, Steve should put it on the list of parts to include.

Whew!!! I am glad you clarified that. So, the only thing exhaling will be the exhaust. Unlike our present and a certain past President :idiot:
« Last Edit: February 18, 2011, 04:53:31 PM by smarty, Reason: added comments »
2008 Gxp Aggressive Mods: GMPP CAI and Tune; DDM Race Backbone, Probeam, Led Hood and Trunk Lights and Lambo Doors; Molded flaps, Solo Street Race Exhaust, Norms F430, winged rear diffuser, Joe's side marker light mod with leds, Windblade, with the Bull Dawg!...

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #2341 on: February 11, 2011, 07:08:14 PM »
I added a pair of springs to my deck lid in anticipation of using the KappaRack:




Then a nice wash in anticipation of a beautiful weekend in the 50's!




Glamor shot:



Jim :cool:
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #2342 on: February 11, 2011, 09:30:15 PM »
Picked up the new Oz Ultraleggeras that I bought from the Tire Rack. To the powdercoaters next week.
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: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #2343 on: February 11, 2011, 11:04:54 PM »
Picked up the new Oz Ultraleggeras that I bought from the Tire Rack. To the powdercoaters next week.

Very exciting! Can't wait to see pics

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #2344 on: February 11, 2011, 11:12:38 PM »
Went and picked up my Car Tonight     :yay:   About 6:30 ,for how long is another ? . My PT pose to be Ready Next week. (New Turbo,Hard Down Pipes. Hawk Pads ,$$$$just to have Fun with Both.    :thumbs:     :)
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #2345 on: February 12, 2011, 02:28:15 AM »
I bought the Metra GMOS100 Wiring Harness kit, damn thing was expensive...
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320HP 358 Torque
Solo Hi Flow Cat/ 3in dual exhaust
Kappa Intake
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #2346 on: February 12, 2011, 04:36:11 AM »
I pulled my GReddy boost controller out (anyone what to buy it?) and worked on my fuse box cover. The roads weren't bad so I took it out to crappy tire and around the block a few times... man I can't wait for summer.

 
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #2347 on: February 12, 2011, 11:03:46 AM »
Dr. Gronk 
 1. Why did you take out the boost control ? 2.How old is it ?is it .3. Manual or electric?   :idk:
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #2348 on: February 12, 2011, 12:04:55 PM »
purchased a gmpp cai my first major mod

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #2349 on: February 12, 2011, 01:40:25 PM »
purchased a gmpp cai my first major mod

Very cool! The first of many!!!

 

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