Author Topic: What did you do to your Kappa today! (Read 1263787 times)

elff · « **Reply #4175 on:** June 06, 2011, 09:54:33 AM »

So being behind critter is like porridge?
Interesting.

Critter was nice enough to let me drive his kappa at the MM.
When you are driving it, you hear the exhaust, but it does not overwhelm you. Really nice and mellow at cruise speed.
But when you stomp the gas. It's freaking awesome!!!

smartin · « **Reply #4176 on:** June 06, 2011, 10:04:34 AM »

Drove my Solstice TOPLESS out to La Plata MD for a Sky owner's son's graduation party! What a wonderful drive and a great party! Congrats to his son!

Critterman · « **Reply #4177 on:** June 06, 2011, 10:43:57 AM »

Quote from: elff on June 06, 2011, 09:54:33 AM

So being behind critter is like porridge?
Interesting.

Critter was nice enough to let me drive his kappa at the MM.
When you are driving it, you hear the exhaust, but it does not overwhelm you. Really nice and mellow at cruise speed.
But when you stomp the gas. It's freaking awesome!!!

You stomped on my gas?????? How could you?

Would expect nothing less!

Sly Bob · « **Reply #4178 on:** June 06, 2011, 11:36:41 AM »

Quote from: elff on June 06, 2011, 09:20:13 AM

I gotta re-figure out the tire thing now.
I can't hook up in first gear anymore.

I tried doing some 1/4 mile times and I was spinning like crazy even with the Star Specs.
I guess the next set of tires will have to be wider and stickier

Awe, there's that slippery mod slope again.

Be sure to let us know what ya' come up with Dave.

Sly Bob · « **Reply #4179 on:** June 06, 2011, 11:39:00 AM »

Critterman, did the sound deadening in the trunk make a big difference in the sound that is transmitted to the cabin?

Critterman · « **Reply #4180 on:** June 06, 2011, 12:20:11 PM »

You have to come off the line at a lower RPM, depending on surface conditions I come off betwee 2 -2.5k. Cannot do it any higher. I still start spinning 3.5k ever so slightly all the way to red line.

elff · « **Reply #4181 on:** June 06, 2011, 12:25:04 PM »

I've been playing around with that. This turbo just comes on so strong. I'd love to get someone with better Drag skills than me do a 1/4 run in it.
Best I did previously was 14.10.
My Play spot actually had traffic the other day, so I couldn't do what I wanted. Normally it's a ghost town.

Brad Kenny · « **Reply #4182 on:** June 06, 2011, 02:45:57 PM »

Finished the installation of the 304 Stainless Grills (MM Prize - thanks U4EA!!!) and the kill switch install for the grill lights in the people compartment. Overall a good learning experience taking the front bumper off and playing around with everything inside of it. (Pics coming soon)

TomatoSoup · « **Reply #4183 on:** June 06, 2011, 02:51:30 PM »

Quote from: CT Solstice on June 06, 2011, 02:45:57 PM

Finished the installation of the 304 Stainless Grills (MM Prize - thanks U4EA!!!) and the kill switch install for the grill lights in the people compartment. Overall a good learning experience taking the front bumper off and playing around with everything inside of it. (Pics coming soon)

Cool. So now your grills are green and twinkly?

Buzzardt · « **Reply #4184 on:** June 06, 2011, 08:34:06 PM »

I installed the AEM Cold Air Intake today. Haven't been out for a drive yet, but it is idling ok.

U4EA · « **Reply #4185 on:** June 06, 2011, 09:25:53 PM »

Quote from: CT Solstice on June 06, 2011, 02:45:57 PM

Finished the installation of the 304 Stainless Grills (MM Prize - thanks U4EA!!!) and the kill switch install for the grill lights in the people compartment. Overall a good learning experience taking the front bumper off and playing around with everything inside of it. (Pics coming soon)

Looking forward to pictures!

Hubert · « **Reply #4186 on:** June 06, 2011, 09:43:28 PM »

I installed a backup camera. (Yesterday and today!) Wired xmitter power into the backup lights. What an unbeliveable PITA! If the bulb ever goes I'll give serious consideration to taking it to the dealer for a new one.... But the camera works neat.

TomatoSoup · « **Reply #4187 on:** June 06, 2011, 10:43:04 PM »

Quote from: Hubert on June 06, 2011, 09:43:28 PM

I installed a backup camera. (Yesterday and today!) Wired xmitter power into the backup lights. What an unbeliveable PITA! If the bulb ever goes I'll give serious consideration to taking it to the dealer for a new one.... But the camera works neat.

Trick to changing the bulb is just to pull the rear light cluster (2 screws) and reach down the hole underneath. Easy-peasy, abt 30 secs. (Sorry! )

Sly Bob · « **Reply #4188 on:** June 06, 2011, 10:58:23 PM »

Quote from: Hubert on June 06, 2011, 09:43:28 PM

I installed a backup camera. (Yesterday and today!) Wired xmitter power into the backup lights. What an unbeliveable PITA! If the bulb ever goes I'll give serious consideration to taking it to the dealer for a new one.... But the camera works neat.

Actually you can get the wire to the backup lights from behind the kick panel in the passenger compartment on the passenger side. It's the shiny green one if I remember correctly. No need to go to the back of the car.

J_Bond · « **Reply #4189 on:** June 06, 2011, 11:06:46 PM »

walked out to my Sky today to find a family posing and taking pictures in front of it!!!! LMAO!!! I never had anyone do that even with my XK8!

Finally black-wrapped my windshield trim and finished my flat black racing stripe down the rear. removed front license plate holder, searched for a lightweight racing radiator.... no luck. I've seen some AWESOME ones that are up to 15lbs lighter and work twice as efficient for stangs, EVO's etc. nothing for a Kappa? I'm surprised since so many people auto-X with them.

Sly Bob · « **Reply #4190 on:** June 06, 2011, 11:22:45 PM »

Quote from: J_Bond on June 06, 2011, 11:06:46 PM

searched for a lightweight racing radiator.... no luck. I've seen some AWESOME ones that are up to 15lbs lighter and work twice as efficient for stangs, EVO's etc. nothing for a Kappa? I'm surprised since so many people auto-X with them.

Werks, a sponsor on the forum. offers this one although they don't state the weight of it.

http://www.performanceautowerks.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1290

J_Bond · « **Reply #4191 on:** June 06, 2011, 11:31:10 PM »

Quote from: Sly Bob on June 06, 2011, 11:22:45 PM

Werks, a sponsor on the forum. offers this one although they don't state the weight of it.

http://www.performanceautowerks.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1290

Thank you, inquiry sent to WERKS.

SHiNY · « **Reply #4192 on:** June 07, 2011, 05:36:20 AM »

Quote from: J_Bond on June 06, 2011, 11:06:46 PM

walked out to my Sky today to find a family posing and taking pictures in front of it!!!! LMAO!!! I never had anyone do that even with my XK8!

get used to it, it happens all the time!

POS VETT · « **Reply #4193 on:** June 07, 2011, 08:41:08 AM »

I can't take the Kappa out without having its picture taken once per ignition start (on average) and without compliment. I make it a point to park it within eyesight at an establishment so my wife and I can watch people reactions and, half the times, hear their comments. I guess the combination of its curves, color, and wheels makes it visually loud.

Like SHiNY said, get used to it

spicy3480 · « **Reply #4194 on:** June 07, 2011, 08:51:27 AM »

Quote from: J_Bond on June 06, 2011, 11:06:46 PM

walked out to my Sky today to find a family posing and taking pictures in front of it!!!! LMAO!!! I never had anyone do that even with my XK8!

Finally black-wrapped my windshield trim and finished my flat black racing stripe down the rear. removed front license plate holder, searched for a lightweight racing radiator.... no luck. I've seen some AWESOME ones that are up to 15lbs lighter and work twice as efficient for stangs, EVO's etc. nothing for a Kappa? I'm surprised since so many people auto-X with them.

DDMWorks, Dejon, and Hahn also offer intercoolers that are effective. I have the DDM intercooler and after logging my new turbo this weekend, you could see how effective it was at keeping temperatures down!

miller11386 · « **Reply #4195 on:** June 07, 2011, 09:08:48 AM »

Hes looking for a radiator, not an intercooler

Brad Kenny · « **Reply #4196 on:** June 07, 2011, 10:36:23 AM »

Quote from: miller11386 on June 07, 2011, 09:08:48 AM

Hes looking for a radiator, not an intercooler

I read it the same way Steve, had to go back and reread the post!!! LOL!!! Old age is catching up to you.

To keep this what I did, taking Lindsey to the beach for a photo op this evening, trying to catch the sunset with the grills/ grill lights, etc.

elff · « **Reply #4197 on:** June 07, 2011, 11:02:49 AM »

I dont think the werks one is much lighter, but it is a better design that can handle track days better than our stock one.
As far as AutoX, I am not sure of the legality of swapping in a smaller one for various classes.
I am sure the SCCA has something to make that a PITA and not worth doing

reedred · « **Reply #4198 on:** June 07, 2011, 01:08:53 PM »

Quote from: J_Bond on June 06, 2011, 11:06:46 PM

Finally black-wrapped my windshield trim and finished my flat black racing stripe down the rear. removed front license plate holder...

(Ahem!) pics.

Sol Asylum · « **Reply #4199 on:** June 07, 2011, 01:26:42 PM »

Quote from: spicy3480 on June 07, 2011, 08:51:27 AM

DDMWorks, Dejon, and Hahn also offer intercoolers that are effective. I have the DDM intercooler and after logging my new turbo this weekend, you could see how effective it was at keeping temperatures down!

To make it even worse for you, he has a 2.4 so he has no use for an intercooler.

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