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Offline SHiNY

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #4525 on: July 01, 2011, 06:31:02 PM »
Not too sure...Sarge doesn't hang out with us now because he is a Ford guy now LOL

Ford guys... :donkey:

I think Def has the caps also, maybe he remembers where he got his?

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #4526 on: July 01, 2011, 08:20:36 PM »
I got mine from MRZ Performance (Link to the right --->) when he used to answer e-mails and ship products that had been paid for.  I gave up hope of getting my 2 sets of custom trunk closeouts billit covers that I ordered and paid for over a year ago.  He stopped responding to e-mails after nationals last year.

Bottom Line:  Don't deal with MRZ!

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #4527 on: July 01, 2011, 08:34:51 PM »
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #4528 on: July 01, 2011, 09:12:37 PM »
I heard the same from a few people...that's ashamed...a little customer service gets you a long way.
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #4529 on: July 01, 2011, 09:13:18 PM »
For once in the last two weeks while underway in SLY, I WAS NOT in negotiations or discussions with the 2012 Hotel & Resort in Asheville. CONTRACT SIGNED!
2012 Summer SOLSTICE In The Land Of SKY

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #4530 on: July 01, 2011, 10:14:12 PM »
Way to go, G! :yay:

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #4531 on: July 02, 2011, 08:50:26 AM »
BSRL, I have split your post about creating an opening in the front of the Sky into a separate thread. If a post requires pictures to illustrate it or has information that could be helpful to members in the future please feel free to create a thread of it's own as posts get buried in this thread. Even Google will never find them in the future.   :D

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #4532 on: July 02, 2011, 12:26:59 PM »
At last the long awaited pictures of Norms F430 Front Bumper, winged rear diffuser, Joe's side maker lights mod with leds and switch for DDM's hood lights.
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #4533 on: July 02, 2011, 01:26:08 PM »
Isn't that a Sky rear spoiler?

Do you have any pics from the Side?
Looks killer.  Bet you get a ton of compliments from strangers!

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #4534 on: July 02, 2011, 01:43:11 PM »
Very unique! :thumbs:

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #4535 on: July 02, 2011, 02:07:50 PM »
The rear spoiler and winged rear diffuser just look awesome, one of the best rear ends I have seen.  :usa:  :drool: :thumbs:
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #4536 on: July 02, 2011, 03:39:45 PM »
I removed my EiBachs.
Turns out they are for a 2.4L engine Sky, not the Redline.   Kinda bummed about that.  Also broke a Front Stud when taking off the driver tire.  Must have cross threaded it.  I'm waiting on a part.  It's an easy fix, more so on the front because it doesn't have a half shaft. 

So I was thinking about getting some ZOK springs, but decided I wanted to experiment a little.   I took my old springs and put them on the new Koni's
So I am the only Kappa owner to have the shock/spring combo that I now have.
GMPP Spings with Koni SA's

The GMPP Springs have the same Spring Rate as the ZOK springs, but the check height is greater.  Translation, the sky is not as low as a ZOK equipped car.
Here are the specs.
 
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On Friday I ordered completely new Brake Kits for the Front and Rear from TCE. 
Fronts are Wilwood DP6 differential bore calipers
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Slotted rotors at all 4 corners.
They were a little pricey, but stopping is the most important part of driving, so I said WTF.
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #4537 on: July 02, 2011, 03:54:21 PM »
Sorry you had to find out the hard way Elff :( but I'm glad you're getting Lucifer fixed up the way he should be :thumbs:

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #4538 on: July 02, 2011, 03:56:21 PM »
It's No Big deal.
I did shave 3 hrs off the install time.  I'm good at suspensions.  Tuning, NOT SO MUCH.
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #4539 on: July 02, 2011, 05:10:37 PM »
The rear spoiler and winged rear diffuser just look awesome, one of the best rear ends I have seen.  :usa:  :drool: :thumbs:

Thanks!
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #4540 on: July 02, 2011, 05:15:40 PM »
Isn't that a Sky rear spoiler?

Do you have any pics from the Side?
Looks killer.  Bet you get a ton of compliments from strangers!

Yes it is a Saturn spoiler and Thanks! Here are some pics.
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #4541 on: July 02, 2011, 05:28:23 PM »
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #4542 on: July 02, 2011, 10:35:30 PM »
De nada

Drove to National Harbor and enjoyed the bands, the logroll competition, and the fireworks at the Uncle  Sam Jam.

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #4543 on: July 03, 2011, 12:09:01 PM »


My Soul needed a scrubbing.  So I detailed it then drove not topless.

Went to Costco. Spent an arm and a testicle.  Having a BBQ.  All are invited.  Making my specialty Margaritas.  Currently in the testing phase.... Yummy....

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #4544 on: July 03, 2011, 12:29:33 PM »




  Making my specialty Margaritas.  Currently in the testing phase.... Yummy....

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #4545 on: July 03, 2011, 12:46:19 PM »
Nope.  Self taught margarita expert....
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #4546 on: July 03, 2011, 01:04:39 PM »
But can your margaritas make guests paint a room?
Mine can
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After I redid my suspension for the 3rd time my wife washed and banana glazed the sky. (no that is not code)
I have a good wife!

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #4547 on: July 03, 2011, 01:14:45 PM »
But can your margaritas make guests paint a room?
Mine can
:D


After I redid my suspension for the 3rd time my wife washed and banana glazed the sky. (no that is not code)
I have a good wife!

I guess we will have to wait and see...  I wonder what color my bathroom will be....
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #4548 on: July 03, 2011, 03:43:10 PM »
You let her rub bananas all over your car? 
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today!
« Reply #4549 on: July 03, 2011, 04:15:07 PM »
Worked my ass off in 90° heat with 90% himidity making a new DVD, took 10 seconds to look longingly at my parked Sky.

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