Author Topic: Ahhhhh, Got the power, but also the rain (Read 12139 times)

chuckdoc · « **on:** December 19, 2008, 07:24:52 PM »

Ok, I have had my GM tune for two days now and we also have had rain for two days. It is driving me nuts. I live in a rural area with lots and lots of twisty roads and now I have lots and lots of power but alas; no break in weather.

I want to go drivin!

Anyone else rained in or snowed in and feeling the need for some driving? I already hate winter and it is not even here yet. Just want some WOT action.

HELP

chuck

Cheers · « **Reply #1 on:** December 19, 2008, 09:24:07 PM »

WX report says the next couple of days should be fine up your way -- Had a wonderful afternoon! Temp was in the mid-60s so it was topdown Christmas shopping. Ended coming across the James River into the sunset -- absolutely beautiful!!!!!!!!!!

Can't wait to hear your comparison with Wester's tune

Sly Bob · « **Reply #2 on:** December 19, 2008, 10:10:25 PM »

I have been feeling the need to drive ever since the car got put away for the winter.

The foot of snow I could do without but I guess that's Canada.

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #3 on:** December 19, 2008, 11:11:31 PM »

Chuck, when are you going to come buy and let me feel the power ?? oh and for Programmer's Scan

Sol Asylum · « **Reply #4 on:** December 19, 2008, 11:17:07 PM »

You know what makes you really appreciate snow? Freezing rain and not just a thin layer from a rain shower but a full thunderstorm with lightning, high winds and about 1/2 inch or more of rain. Last nights storm was one I could have done without. No Solstice should have to witness such cruel weather let alone be driven in it, glad its not my daily driver but it did get to see outside when I opened the garage door this morning. If cars could talk it would probably have been making fun of my truck for having to go out in that crap.

My car has been off the road since early November where is this global warming everyone seems to be complaining about? I mean it was even snowing in Las Vegas the other day.

Oh well I guess its time to put away the convertibles and brake out the skis too bad central Illinois is as flat as my first girlfriend.

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #5 on:** December 20, 2008, 03:47:07 AM »

My car is parked nightly in the garage but non the less it is my daily driver and if global warming is the trend, she'll be a plow before this winter is over

chuckdoc · « **Reply #6 on:** December 20, 2008, 09:02:28 AM »

Cheers, It is Sat AM and raining right now. It is 80% chance of rain Sunday. I need to drive down your way.

Joe, I know I need to get there but having family over sunday, 20 relatives and Nancy will kill me if I do not help her today. Wed, we go to SanDiego and Monday, I am booked. Maybe Tuesday evening? Does that work for you? Are you working all week?

Critterman · « **Reply #7 on:** December 20, 2008, 03:16:46 PM »

Just leave the keys under the flower pot Chuck and we will take care of it

Cheers · « **Reply #8 on:** December 20, 2008, 03:26:11 PM »

Quote from: Critterman on December 20, 2008, 03:16:46 PM

Just leave the keys under the flower pot Chuck and we will take care of it

Man after my own heart

--- Always wondered what driving an automatic was like

chuckdoc · « **Reply #9 on:** December 20, 2008, 03:33:28 PM »

Do you guys know how to drive an automatic?

Sol Asylum · « **Reply #10 on:** December 20, 2008, 03:43:59 PM »

Quote from: chuckdoc on December 20, 2008, 03:33:28 PM

Do you guys know how to drive an automatic?

Lets see now...

R is for reverse

D is for dirt and

P is for pavement

does that sound right?

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #11 on:** December 20, 2008, 03:44:43 PM »

I hear it has a no lift shift?

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #12 on:** December 20, 2008, 03:46:25 PM »

I think this was in the P for Pavement as it left tire on the pavement
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjL28LDGQ6U

Sol Asylum · « **Reply #13 on:** December 20, 2008, 03:49:37 PM »

I take it you three purchased the smoker's option

chuckdoc · « **Reply #14 on:** December 20, 2008, 03:53:30 PM »

Geeze, I thought R was for Race. That sure explains a lot.

If it was not for Darktech I would still have most of my tires on my rear wheel wells. It had hanging rubber that Joe Jr. worked his butt off getting off.

Where is he anyway. Deep, is he banned from this place?

MomsSol · « **Reply #15 on:** December 20, 2008, 03:54:53 PM »

Quote from: DeepBlueGXP on December 20, 2008, 03:44:43 PM

I hear it has a no lift shift?

Critterman · « **Reply #16 on:** December 20, 2008, 10:18:16 PM »

Sure you you put it in N for now push the gas to the floor and then move it to D for Damn it broke.

Sol Asylum · « **Reply #17 on:** December 21, 2008, 02:51:24 PM »

Quote from: Critterman on December 20, 2008, 10:18:16 PM

Sure you you put it in N for now push the gas to the floor and then move it to D for Damn it broke.

I thought that it would be damn I'm broke because I keep having to buy two new tires for this car.

chuckdoc · « **Reply #18 on:** December 21, 2008, 06:51:55 PM »

Sol Asylum, I assume you watched the video? Scared the heck out of me and left half my rear tires in the road and the other half on the wheel well.

It happened because I told DDM that it was a shame that an automatic transmission could not do a burn out. He just said "Get in the car"

We hit 125 mph after the burn out.

I cried!

Sol Asylum · « **Reply #19 on:** December 23, 2008, 01:50:06 AM »

Yes I tried to watch the video but the visibility was kind of poor. What did you guys do rent one of those fog machines or something?

Imagine using a GXP for a Halloween party? No one would expect a little 4 banger to do that would they.

I would like to see a Miata do that!

Cheers · « **Reply #20 on:** December 23, 2008, 01:54:21 AM »

Quote from: Sol Asylum on December 23, 2008, 01:50:06 AM

I would like to see a Miata do that!

YOU WON'T

Sol Asylum · « **Reply #21 on:** December 23, 2008, 01:56:07 AM »

Quote from: Cheers on December 23, 2008, 01:54:21 AM

YOU WON'T

And that is why I bought a Kappa!

GXPinKC · « **Reply #22 on:** December 30, 2008, 03:02:38 PM »

Wow! Thanks for posting DeepblueGXP. After watching and hearing this post, had to check the seat of my pants, to be sure. My wife informs me that my hearing is as bad as it was before auditioning this post. I did vicariously enjoy the sound of your tires spinning, but havn't been able to duplicate. It's still winter here, and have had sleet, snow, and freezing drizzle since Christmas. The sound of the tires spinning was somewhat therapeutic. It makes me come to one conclusion. I guess I need a new Tune!

smartin · « **Reply #23 on:** December 30, 2008, 03:14:10 PM »

Cough, cough! I think I need my daughter's inhaler after watching that video!

sol_man · « **Reply #24 on:** December 30, 2008, 03:16:04 PM »

I am anxious to take the car out too! We had snow & ice last week then Saturday it was 63 but I was told I couldn't go for a joy ride because we had a bunch of people coming over! I have no problems doing burnouts with my automatic

Actually my son knows when we come home I like to make the turn into the garage without touching the steering wheel

Just let the rear tires do all the work.

I think next summer I'll be getting on tire rack and purchasing another set of tires! Another thread for another day....

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Author Topic: Ahhhhh, Got the power, but also the rain (Read 12139 times)