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Offline 06CoolSolstice

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New Owner from Southern California
« on: January 15, 2012, 01:05:18 AM »
I traded my Trailblazer SS in last month on a 2006 Cool Solstice.  I miss the horsepower of my SS but really liking the Solstice so far.
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Offline Gentleman Jack

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New Owner from Southern California
« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2012, 01:29:49 AM »
Nice!  Welcome to the forum.  Where in So Cal?
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Re: New Owner from Southern California
« Reply #2 on: January 15, 2012, 02:08:27 AM »
06CoolSolstice :  Welcome to the Kappa Performance Forum Only the best this side of Anywhere and Everywhere on the Internet . Enjoy meeting ever one and learning the different Mods.
 Side note watch Out for that Gentleman Jack he is in Califorina Also . Check out all the neat People and their cars .    :ghug:   Kelu will haunt you so Just Remember,.

 :ttiwwp:
Post your pictures of the 06Soon
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Re: New Owner from Southern California
« Reply #3 on: January 15, 2012, 08:43:01 AM »
Whooo, even if Bobby used my smiley I can do this one too:
 :ttiwwpic2:

You will receive only half welcome from me until you post pictures  :D
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Re: New Owner from Southern California
« Reply #4 on: January 15, 2012, 12:17:05 PM »
Welcome! As far as missing that horsepower all it takes is a supercharger and you will be plagued with a condition known as permagrin!
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Re: New Owner from Southern California
« Reply #5 on: January 15, 2012, 07:46:12 PM »
06 Cools run better with a supercharger.  Welcome aboard and watch out for Gentleman Jack in San Diego, you don't want to meet up with him unless you have witnesses.
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Re: New Owner from Southern California
« Reply #6 on: January 15, 2012, 07:57:10 PM »
 :lol: that's funny
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Re: New Owner from Southern California
« Reply #7 on: January 15, 2012, 08:47:03 PM »
Quote from: Brazen17 on January 15, 2012, 12:17:05 PM
Welcome! As far as missing that horsepower all it takes is a supercharger and you will be plagued with a condition known as permagrin!

Just Owning One of the Kappa's gives you a  permagrin
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New Owner from Southern California
« Reply #8 on: January 16, 2012, 02:05:55 AM »
Just knowing GJ gives you a permanent grin too!
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Re: New Owner from Southern California
« Reply #9 on: January 16, 2012, 05:37:37 AM »
Quote from: Critterman on January 15, 2012, 07:46:12 PM
06 Cools run better with a supercharger.  Welcome aboard and watch out for Gentleman Jack in San Diego, you don't want to meet up with him unless you have witnesses.

Or an armed guard
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Re: New Owner from Southern California
« Reply #10 on: January 16, 2012, 09:03:38 AM »
Quote from: 06CoolSolstice on January 15, 2012, 01:05:18 AM
I traded my Trailblazer SS in last month on a 2006 Cool Solstice.  I miss the horsepower of my SS but really liking the Solstice so far.

Welcome to Kappa Performance 06CoolSolstice!  1 LIL NDN is definately correct about the permagrin!
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Re: New Owner from Southern California
« Reply #11 on: January 16, 2012, 12:05:35 PM »
Quote from: Gentleman Jack on January 16, 2012, 02:05:55 AM
Just knowing GJ gives you a permanent grin too!
And this one too sometimes :roll:
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Offline CaliforniaDreamin

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Re: New Owner from Southern California
« Reply #12 on: January 16, 2012, 08:09:43 PM »
Quote from: 06CoolSolstice on January 15, 2012, 01:05:18 AM
I traded my Trailblazer SS in last month on a 2006 Cool Solstice.  I miss the horsepower of my SS but really liking the Solstice so far.
Welcome aboard! you couldn't,t associate yourself with a nicer,more informative group of individuals. They are always willing to give you an answer instead of "look it up" Great bunch. BTW I am San Diego with GJ...another great guy!
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Re: New Owner from Southern California
« Reply #13 on: January 16, 2012, 08:16:11 PM »
Quote from: CaliforniaDreamin on January 16, 2012, 08:09:43 PM
Welcome aboard! you couldn't,t associate yourself with a nicer,more informative group of individuals. They are always willing to give you an answer instead of "look it up" Great bunch. BTW I am San Diego with GJ...another great guy!

With GJ? You poor bastard...  :D
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Re: New Owner from Southern California
« Reply #14 on: January 16, 2012, 08:47:45 PM »
Our condolences CD
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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: New Owner from Southern California
« Reply #15 on: January 27, 2012, 11:05:00 PM »
Welcome to the site. I traded in my Silverado SS in May, and I don't miss it.
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