Author Topic: What did you do to your Kappa today - Part 2 (Read 1252558 times)

Sly Bob · « **Reply #2425 on:** November 07, 2012, 01:33:56 AM »

Quote from: cdnmoondog on November 07, 2012, 01:07:26 AM

Fixed a code P0236 myself after service could not find problem, in fact the probably caused it!

Welcome to the forum cdnmoondog. You can't keep us hanging like that, what did you do to fix it?

ChopTop · « **Reply #2426 on:** November 07, 2012, 09:43:20 AM »

Both of our Kappa's are officially retired for the season, and and we'll be picking up a new 2012, Civic EX, white, 2-door, this week to replace our recently totaled 1996 Civic, 4 door. Year end pricing helped seal the deal. Required, obnoxious, fart-can exhaust to be ordered shortly

2012 Honda Civic Coupe EX-L Review, Walk Around, Tour, Quick Drive, Start Up & Rev

This will be my wife's first new vehicle since her 1974 Gutlass Cutlass she bought used in 1975!

RacerDave · « **Reply #2427 on:** November 08, 2012, 10:23:33 AM »

I swapped an 06 Cobalt SS gauge cluster into my 06 Solstice. Possible first time swap? I havnt found any other info about it. Now if I could just get the DIC controls to work...

Critterman · « **Reply #2428 on:** November 08, 2012, 10:48:24 AM »

That looks good Dave.

TomatoSoup · « **Reply #2429 on:** November 08, 2012, 10:58:23 AM »

Quote from: RacerDave on November 08, 2012, 10:23:33 AM

I swapped an 06 Cobalt SS gauge cluster into my 06 Solstice. Possible first time swap? I havnt found any other info about it. Now if I could just get the DIC controls to work...

If stuff isn't working, the simplest fix would be to simply take it back out, pull the needles, and swap the face from the cobalt gauges to your old ones. Possibly swap the needles too if they are different. The only thing that might be different then are the face backlights (if the cobalt's aren't red too). You can remove and resolder those too, but that's a bit more involved.

Many of us have BlackCatCustom gauge faces and he based the template off the cobalts. If you DO do this, PM me and I'll send you the simple instructions for getting the needles re-registered at 'zero' again.

DBG's original 'how-to' on the face swap: http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f62/how-custom-guage-cluster-42671/

RacerDave · « **Reply #2430 on:** November 08, 2012, 12:51:25 PM »

I'll clean the contacts on the controls and I will plug the original cluster back in to see if its an issue with the cluster (most likely)

Simply swapping faces wont work because then the speed will be incorrect. I would have to swap with a GXP cluster (iirc), Also the cobalt uses a clear bulb because the numbers light up white and the scale lights up red so all the coloring is within the gauge face. I may still go with a custom black cat face but I would want it to look largely stock like this one.

ihawk95 · « **Reply #2431 on:** November 08, 2012, 08:49:54 PM »

For the first time in over 2 weeks, I started up my Kappa and drove it to work. Mainly because the G6 needed gas and I thought it would be in the 50's today.

It was a little too cold for the new tires this morning, so the handling was wonky at best. But it was still nice to get the car out since I haven't spent much time in it for about a month!

GXPinKC · « **Reply #2432 on:** November 08, 2012, 10:06:59 PM »

Miss Red Eagle got suds today and she really looks great! November in Kansas so far has been great, no snow yet and mild, perfect for top down driving, in fact the long range forcast for the next week is much of the same. With the global warming possibly it may be a lighter winter this year, fine with me, just more time to drive the Eagle.

Carbon Sky · « **Reply #2433 on:** November 08, 2012, 11:53:35 PM »

Quote from: RacerDave on November 08, 2012, 10:23:33 AM

I swapped an 06 Cobalt SS gauge cluster into my 06 Solstice. Possible first time swap? I havnt found any other info about it. Now if I could just get the DIC controls to work...

Didn't notice you mentioning why you wanted to do this upgrade. Out of curiosity, why this particular gauge cluster?

RacerDave · « **Reply #2434 on:** November 09, 2012, 03:20:03 AM »

Quote from: Carbon Sky on November 08, 2012, 11:53:35 PM

Didn't notice you mentioning why you wanted to do this upgrade. Out of curiosity, why this particular gauge cluster?

Several reasons, no one else seems to have this cluster, its cheaper than custom faces, its easier than most alternatives. Its far from a flawless swap I'll admit but even with flaws I still like this cluster better than stock.

Carbon Sky · « **Reply #2435 on:** November 09, 2012, 03:22:32 AM »

Quote from: RacerDave on November 09, 2012, 03:20:03 AM

Several reasons, no one else seems to have this cluster, its cheaper than custom faces, its easier than most alternatives. Its far from a flawless swap I'll admit but even with flaws I still like this cluster better than stock.

Ah. Thanks. Did you get a chance to test things out?

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #2436 on:** November 09, 2012, 01:50:28 PM »

Is it really an exact fit? Or is there custom work behind the scenes?

TomatoSoup · « **Reply #2437 on:** November 09, 2012, 01:58:34 PM »

It the exact same cluster physically. Parts bin engineering at work

Carbon Sky · « **Reply #2438 on:** November 09, 2012, 02:05:10 PM »

Quote from: TomatoSoup on November 09, 2012, 01:58:34 PM

It the exact same cluster physically. Parts bin engineering at work

Yah, from what I've seen of pictures of just the clusters of cobalts and kappas, they are the same physically (even things you can't see like mounting tabs and what not), but differ in their gauge backings and needles. I have no idea whether the DIC/electronics is similar or different though.

duckSol · « **Reply #2439 on:** November 09, 2012, 02:45:49 PM »

Left bulb burned out before the election

. I think it was a symbolic omen

Any way, replaced both with Sylvania Silver Star 3157 bulbs.

These are the brake and turn signal. Two hex screws is all it take to get to the bulbs.

elff · « **Reply #2440 on:** November 09, 2012, 04:15:23 PM »

Today I put down 50% on a custom Built Motor complete with Polished and Ported head and all the fun goodies.

WOOOOOOT!!!

Sly Bob · « **Reply #2441 on:** November 09, 2012, 05:09:15 PM »

Quote from: elff on November 09, 2012, 04:15:23 PM

Today I put down 50% on a custom Built Motor complete with Polished and Ported head and all the fun goodies.

WOOOOOOT!!!

Another LNF Dave?

elff · « **Reply #2442 on:** November 09, 2012, 05:19:02 PM »

Yes Sir.
I am sticking with the little 4 banger. It's a killer little engine that can have serious power pulled out of it.
Since I rev the heck out of my engine, I wanted to upgrade the top half of the engine and found out during the open house that DDM already had a super sweet Ported and Polished Head in their shop that was setup exactly how I wanted it. Then I got to thinking, and figured at that point, I am about half way committed and decided to do the internals as well.
So Dave@DDM worked me up a quote with all sorts of hotness.

I was waiting to put the deposit down before I announced my plans

I am going to stick with the 2871 as I really love it, especially with E47. The head should allow us to pull some more power out and make Lusi even more devilishly fun.

Critterman · « **Reply #2443 on:** November 09, 2012, 05:25:51 PM »

Good for you, I hate it when all you get to do is look at Bix's rear.

Sly Bob · « **Reply #2444 on:** November 09, 2012, 05:45:24 PM »

That's great Dave. Looking forward to more about it.

Hey John, when does that "Future retiree" come down and you make it official?

Critterman · « **Reply #2445 on:** November 09, 2012, 10:15:49 PM »

28 December, last day of the last pay cycle of the year.

Kelu · « **Reply #2446 on:** November 09, 2012, 11:29:03 PM »

Quote from: Critterman on November 09, 2012, 10:15:49 PM

28 December, last day of the last pay cycle of the year.

6 days AFTER supposed end of the world? you better ask for upfront payment

Quote from: elff on November 09, 2012, 04:15:23 PM

Today I put down 50% on a custom Built Motor complete with Polished and Ported head and all the fun goodies.

WOOOOOOT!!!

Poof and the V8 is gone

now you deserve to see the angelic flower doll

elff · « **Reply #2447 on:** November 09, 2012, 11:32:51 PM »

Ill behave

Sol Asylum · « **Reply #2448 on:** November 10, 2012, 12:27:18 AM »

We don't hear from Kelu for days but when we do he stomps down an Elff.

Critterman · « **Reply #2449 on:** November 10, 2012, 11:15:45 AM »

Quote from: Sol Asylum on November 10, 2012, 12:27:18 AM

We don't hear from Kelu for days but when we do he stomps down an Elff.

Yeap, great isn't it.

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Author Topic: What did you do to your Kappa today - Part 2 (Read 1252558 times)