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Offline Brazen17

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #3675 on: May 07, 2011, 06:10:49 PM »
Put in plugs and gapped them to .033. I had been running .028 on the gap but have recently started getting detonation during WOT in 3rd gear. Seems to have solved the problem. The replaced plugs had 49500 miles on them and looked to be in great shape. Only replaced them on account I broke the center electrode on one of them.
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #3676 on: May 07, 2011, 09:30:50 PM »
Gave it a wash and took it for a drive and a drink :)
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #3677 on: May 07, 2011, 09:45:01 PM »
Found coolant on the floor or my garage and not sure where it came from. I noticed it after I went out and went to park it back in there. No codes thrown...
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #3678 on: May 07, 2011, 09:54:43 PM »
Quote from: Gregory on May 07, 2011, 09:30:50 PM
Gave it a wash and took it for a drive and a drink :)

Just what kind of drink does your car like?    :drive:
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #3679 on: May 07, 2011, 09:58:18 PM »
Quote from: JimVonBaden on May 06, 2011, 04:19:39 PM


:lol:


Jim :cool:

I thought it was GJ at first too but on second look I realized the lad in the picture had a more refined look.   :poke:
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #3680 on: May 07, 2011, 11:20:49 PM »
Quote from: IBDRINKEN on May 07, 2011, 09:45:01 PM
Found coolant on the floor or my garage and not sure where it came from. I noticed it after I went out and went to park it back in there. No codes thrown...

Check the lower coolant holes where it "T" off to the reservoir. I have a small leak there. It don't even drip on the garage floor. So for now I just keep a eye on the coolant tank. Dealer wants $144 retail price.

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #3681 on: May 08, 2011, 02:14:03 AM »
Yesterday, Clay bar, polish, ZAINO, ZAINO, ZAINO......  perfection achieved.....

Today,  tranny flush and refill with Royal purple synthetic...  Radiator flush and refill topped with water wetter....new plugs, new EBC dimpled and slotted rotors, new ceramic pads, fuel system cleaner added to tank of 91-octane for Vector tune.... new stabilizer links up front, new tie rod end, preventative maintenance....

Next week, Install WERKS lightweight battery kit, new hub assemblies all around, energy suspension throughout, Koni adjustable shocks with sportline springs, K&N air intake with DEI heat wrap and tape....

I LOVE this little car!!!!!!!     :yay:     2.4L N/A....   yes, that's right, no turbo.....  :poke:
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #3682 on: May 08, 2011, 05:13:30 AM »
thx slyBob and go-n-def !
i haven't used my GT for 3-4 weeks now, due to too much work, some travelling and playing around with my Manta. well i haven't disconnected the battery... hope it fires up when i take it for a spin tommorow...
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #3683 on: May 08, 2011, 05:53:43 AM »
Quote from: Brazen17 on May 07, 2011, 09:54:43 PM
Just what kind of drink does your car like?    :drive:
My car loves Diesel :P but I gave it some 100 octane (european) gasoline :)
PS driver had a jin with tonic...
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #3684 on: May 08, 2011, 08:12:46 AM »
Quote from: snaponbob on May 06, 2011, 11:45:12 PM
Put Streak on stands, had some fresh sticker A6s mounted, stripped another 9 pounds off the car, and looked at stuff in preparation for a clutch job after NEXT weekend. Gonna mount another aluminum seat in on the passenger side, and that will complete the "diet". After the light flywheel, Streak should be nudging 2900 pounds, maybe a touch under. We'll see.

SOB  I'd love to hear all the ways you've dropped weight in the car and how much each method dropped. Maybe a separate thread we can catalog all this stuff in?
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #3685 on: May 08, 2011, 08:42:44 AM »
This last bit was pieces from my Curt hitch. I had modified it to be partially removable, but since I no ;onger use a trailer behind it, it served no purpose. Other than that, the "options" are limited in SP. Seats, flywheel, battery (NOT relocated), exhaust and cat, etc. I could get some lightweight discs made, spend a squidzillion dollars on calipers, pull the A/C and radio, but I am just not going to do that. If my driving was consistent and good enough, I might benefit. The car is still FAR quicker than I am, so THAT is where the "work" will be done. Of course, if it is wet at Nats, it's hopeless against the AWD cars. 
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #3686 on: May 08, 2011, 09:28:29 AM »
J_Bond

Are you prepping for an uber secret mission?  We really need some pics of all the work and new parts.  Sounds awesome!!!

Snap on Bob,
I still don't understand how AWD cars are put in the same class as 2wd cars. 
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #3687 on: May 08, 2011, 09:38:03 AM »
Quote from: elff on May 08, 2011, 09:28:29 AM

Snap on Bob,
I still don't understand how AWD cars are put in the same class as 2wd cars. 


It is less of an issue in Stock classes, as they tend to not do so well without substantial camber changes. But above Stock, wet/dry is just not a consideration in classing cars.
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #3688 on: May 08, 2011, 11:13:29 AM »
Quote from: elff on May 08, 2011, 09:28:29 AM
J_Bond,
Are you prepping for an uber secret mission?  We really need some pics of all the work and new parts.  Sounds awesome!!!

No, not really.  I have a ridiculous affinity for automobiles. I can NEVER leave them stock, and when I buy one, I like to restore them to their absolute 'optimum' state, as well as modify the hell out of them in order to make them perform and look the way I would prefer... :)   and,  I always buy 'used.'  
I recently acquired my 2008 Sky 2.4L and I can say hands-down it is my favorite car I have owned in years.  You feel so connected to the road and to the car.  I know people arrive on these forums and regale all the members with bullsh*t stories about "I owned this car and that car and blah blah blah...."  but I can honestly say, I've owned many cars over the years to give good comparisons to the Sky.  
One car in particular I thought for sure I'd NEVER enjoy as much was my 2005 SRT6.  This car ran 11.9 at the track consistently on my regular street tires, could fit 20x11's in the rear with 295 tires, had tons of available modifications and private vendors, etc.
But, I can honestly say, even with all the horsepower and dynamics of the car, the SRT6 as well as any of my other sports cars I've owned just do not give you the same feeling (driving emotion) that my Kappa does.  Even with the  2.4L, it's an absolute blast.  A TRUE enthusiasts's car.  What a horrible shame they ceased production.  A car should feel like an extension of the driver, and the Sky certainly does that.  
I have a black Sky, so I am adding black Redline headlights,blacking-out the side markers, removing all the chrome etc. today.  She's looking great so far!  I'll be sure to post pix when she's all done.
I love all the chatter on this forum!  Admittedly, the Skyroadster forums seem 'technically' less prolific as the Solstice forums, so I've been lingering around there more often.  I can hardly get a question answered by the Sky owners.... I just think there are much less Sky-owners left, definitely less who are still wrenching on them for fun or sport...
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #3689 on: May 08, 2011, 11:21:44 AM »
You've come to the right place.  This is where you should be to get your technical questions answered.

Welcome aboard
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #3690 on: May 08, 2011, 11:32:16 AM »
J Bond, from your post, i believe it won't take you long before you add a SC to your Sky...
is this in your plans? or maybe a Turbo...??
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #3691 on: May 08, 2011, 01:57:52 PM »
Quote from: Arabas on May 08, 2011, 11:32:16 AM
J Bond, from your post, i believe it won't take you long before you add a SC to your Sky...
is this in your plans? or maybe a Turbo...??
welcome

LS7 swap is more likely down the road.  I've owned mostly V8's, and never tire of the sound of Eight cylinders!!  Especially a flat-plane crankshaft V8!  :)  Although... the nasty rumble (nasty in a good way) of the Chevy firing order at full throttle gives me goosebumps!  
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #3692 on: May 08, 2011, 02:07:59 PM »
Quote from: J_Bond on May 08, 2011, 01:57:52 PM
LS7 swap is more likely down the road.  I've owned mostly V8's, and never tire of the sound of Eight cylinders!!  Especially a flat-plane crankshaft V8!  :)  Although... the nasty rumble (nasty in a good way) of the Chevy firing order at full throttle gives me goosebumps! 

Why think small? Go LS9!
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #3693 on: May 08, 2011, 04:56:30 PM »
Installed my mud flaps (front only), then washed and polished my car.  I was out of wax, so that'll have to wait.

I did snap quite a few pics.  One in particular I really like:

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #3694 on: May 08, 2011, 04:58:36 PM »
Good timing on the bugs part.
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #3695 on: May 08, 2011, 05:24:00 PM »
That's pretty cool.
Was that the actual bug or a reflection in the freshly cleaned paint?
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #3696 on: May 08, 2011, 05:35:46 PM »
Looks like a bird to me. Great shot! :thumbs:

Jim :cool:
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #3697 on: May 08, 2011, 07:25:51 PM »
Finished my LED tailights.  Finally.  Pictures to follow on a separate thread (at some point).
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #3698 on: May 08, 2011, 08:15:23 PM »
Quote from: JimVonBaden on May 08, 2011, 05:35:46 PM
Looks like a bird to me. Great shot! :thumbs:

Jim :cool:
Jim I think your right looks like a Duck or a Goose. Could even be a Humming Bird
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #3699 on: May 08, 2011, 09:18:28 PM »
Not exactly yet a mod, but I hung my spare windshield on the garage wall to safely store it:



Also, thanks to SkyJack (and Pauline), I picked up a very lightly used stock exhaust, the idea being to remove the tips and have them chromed before installing them on my car.



The muffler and pipe are perfect. It was a hard choice to cut the welds and remove the tips, but I did it.







Here is why I wanted to do this:



Nasty, and nearly impossible to polish and keep clean. Chrome will make this MUCH better, and I really prefer the stock shape over a single or pair of round, or even an oval, chrome tip.

Thanks again Jack!

Jim :cool:
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