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Author Topic: What did you do to your Kappa today!  (Read 1192656 times)

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Offline SHiNY

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #2500 on: February 26, 2011, 09:17:18 AM »
No wonder we have turbos failing, you trust that they put in the correct oil?

Oh don't get me started on the wrong oil subject. I got free service and oil changes for 1 year to "thank you for your patience and understanding " last time I battled GM.

I'm trying out a new dealership. I let them work on Reed's car first :lol:

I gave them the lifting pucks and told them the hood is fiberglass - don't F it up!

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #2501 on: February 26, 2011, 10:57:20 AM »
Ordered a custom license plate frame and finished the design for my instrument cluster gauges.
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #2502 on: February 26, 2011, 11:57:44 AM »
No wonder we have turbos failing, you trust that they put in the correct oil?

Deep has a point here, with free they may want to give you the non-synthetic. Insist on the good stuff, since the General is paying. New DEALERSHIPS, may need to be "trained" on our cars and their needs!!! ;)
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #2503 on: February 26, 2011, 12:02:26 PM »
While they may make the mistake of putting the cheap stuff in, it really isn't a choice as our cars require synthetic.
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Fortunately, if you have the stock Oil Fill Cap it says Mobil 1

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #2504 on: February 26, 2011, 12:13:03 PM »
Well that went well  :barf2:. They told me I needed all my fluids changed. Not the first time a man has offered to do that for me ;)   They said at 30k (I'm at 41k) you should change the tranny, rear diff, brakes and a couple of others I can't remember. They only wanted to charge me $600  :nuts:

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #2505 on: February 26, 2011, 12:54:14 PM »
Business must be a little slow these days. I can see why...   :D
Just trying to do my part...

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #2506 on: February 26, 2011, 08:27:50 PM »
 Well I got my DDWorks front brace and relocated the power steering reservoir. I hope I didn't get too much oil in it.
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #2507 on: February 26, 2011, 10:50:43 PM »
I drove her to the Dealer to have my Key Fob fixed,. They told me that the battery holder solder joints come loose and it loses contact. I drove home took it apart and was able to fix it myself. I should send them a bill for repairs maybe?    :lol:  Also bought new (3V Lithium CR2032 ) 2pk.  Its working again
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #2508 on: February 27, 2011, 07:09:20 AM »
i wrapped the lower chrome (by the foglights) with vinyl carbon to get rid of some of the chrome looks. from a distance it looks great. if you look at it real clos it has many imperfections.
what an amateur i am!!!
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #2509 on: February 27, 2011, 12:36:53 PM »
 :ttiwwp:
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #2510 on: February 27, 2011, 12:38:48 PM »
:ttiwwp:
i deserved that Smarty :)
though i was expecting that from Kelu.
i don't have the camera with me just my crappy Nokia, when i get home i will take some pics
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #2511 on: February 27, 2011, 12:43:29 PM »
i deserved that Smarty :)
though i was expecting that from Kelu.
i don't have the camera with me just my crappy Nokia, when i get home i will take some pics

He pm'ed me!!!
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #2512 on: February 27, 2011, 12:44:40 PM »
DDM Works Backbone and probeam
H&R springs
SOLO HF Cat and Mach Shorty
Dejon Throttle Elbow
Dejon-AEM intake
Front Big Brake upgrade kit with Ferodo pads
Trifecta tune
Custom IC and pipes
LVKFCB

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #2513 on: February 27, 2011, 01:45:58 PM »
Order my Pro-Bream from DDM today.  :)

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 #2514 on: February 27, 2011, 07:54:25 PM »
Order my Pro-Bream from DDM today.  :)

Mike

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #2515 on: February 28, 2011, 06:15:19 AM »
i wrapped the lower chrome (by the foglights) with vinyl carbon to get rid of some of the chrome looks. from a distance it looks great. if you look at it real clos it has many imperfections.
what an amateur i am!!!

pics of the above exterior mod, as per Smarty's request



DDM Works Backbone and probeam
H&R springs
SOLO HF Cat and Mach Shorty
Dejon Throttle Elbow
Dejon-AEM intake
Front Big Brake upgrade kit with Ferodo pads
Trifecta tune
Custom IC and pipes
LVKFCB

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #2516 on: February 28, 2011, 07:31:30 AM »
Looks sharp Arabas! Nice work :D

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #2517 on: February 28, 2011, 08:32:46 AM »
Arabas, it looks awesome man.  Sweet Indeed!!!
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #2518 on: February 28, 2011, 08:42:55 AM »
 Very nice, indeed!!! Thanx for the pix!!!  :D
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #2519 on: February 28, 2011, 09:12:13 AM »
Good Job.  That's a hard area to wrap. 

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #2520 on: February 28, 2011, 09:12:54 AM »
I have a appt at DDM on Thursday if anyone wants to meet up...
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #2521 on: February 28, 2011, 09:15:32 AM »
thx for your kind words!
if you actually look at very closely, it's not that good.
at least it looks good from a distance
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #2522 on: February 28, 2011, 09:25:49 AM »
I have a appt at DDM on Thursday if anyone wants to meet up...

Sorry, I would, but I'm still in VA.
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #2523 on: February 28, 2011, 09:48:13 AM »
How bad is this turbo oil-return, really?





That's what they sent but I really don't think that angle is optimal.  Anyone else using the oil-drain as a return location?

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #2524 on: February 28, 2011, 10:47:04 AM »
My Solstice got new brakes and an inspection. And if I ever want to stop on a dime, it'll give me five cents change! :D

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