Author Topic: What did you do to your Kappa today! (Read 1262565 times)

HAMMER DOWN · « **Reply #4550 on:** July 04, 2011, 01:34:43 AM »

I did some metal reforming work on both sides of the clam shell by the tail lights too improve gap around that area. Install the clam shell helper spring I got at the MMM8.

Mike

JimmyBaja · « **Reply #4551 on:** July 04, 2011, 09:34:51 AM »

No need for words, pictures say ot all....

hey, someone had to take the initiative as supervisor since Critterman is not here.

timlange3 · « **Reply #4552 on:** July 04, 2011, 10:14:52 AM »

My, that polishing looks like fun! :-)

I purchased and installed mud flaps on my GXP Friday. After an all day drive Sunday all I had to clean off was the bugs on the windshield and front end. Hardly any dirt on the sides this time, wow! The mud flaps did a great job of keeping the sides and rear end clean.

Oh yeah, I got the Ecotec engine shirt too!

Tim.

Yogi · « **Reply #4553 on:** July 04, 2011, 11:04:55 AM »

Quote from: WanderingSol on July 04, 2011, 10:14:52 AM

My, that polishing looks like fun! :-)

I purchased and installed mud flaps on my GXP Friday. After an all day drive Sunday all I had to clean off was the bugs on the windshield and front end. Hardly any dirt on the sides this time, wow! The mud flaps did a great job of keeping the sides and rear end clean.

Oh yeah, I got the Ecotec engine shirt too!

Tim.

Where did you get the shirt, Tim?

EarthNTX · « **Reply #4554 on:** July 04, 2011, 12:05:14 PM »

Love that pic with your eyes closed, lmao!

1LILNDN · « **Reply #4555 on:** July 04, 2011, 12:23:22 PM »

JimmyBaja ; Dark tech is doing ahellofa job . and smiling as he works

Treeman · « **Reply #4556 on:** July 04, 2011, 12:30:45 PM »

Quote from: Gentleman Jack on July 03, 2011, 12:09:01 PM

...an arm and a testicle. Having a BBQ. All are invited.....

GJ

BBQ arm and testicle??? Not interested in lamb or other fries!!

TomatoSoup · « **Reply #4557 on:** July 04, 2011, 12:53:18 PM »

Soldered my GMPP TMAP connector pigtails... but nothing is ever easy: http://www.kappaperformance.com/forum/index.php/topic,7465

Buzzardt · « **Reply #4558 on:** July 04, 2011, 04:23:19 PM »

I picked up the urethane to install the rear window on the LaMans top today. Now just waiting for the temperatures to go down some. It is still in the 100's everyday 104 right now.

timlange3 · « **Reply #4559 on:** July 04, 2011, 06:27:22 PM »

Hi Yogi, I got the shirt at http://www.crateenginedepot.com/store/Ecotec-Tee-Shirt-PN-Ecotecshirt-P2441C0.aspx
along with the mud flaps.

Tim.

Yogi · « **Reply #4560 on:** July 04, 2011, 07:14:48 PM »

Thanks, Tim!

elff · « **Reply #4561 on:** July 05, 2011, 09:53:16 AM »

I moved the BOV under my Hood.

From Passenger Side [Before Pic]

After Pic

To the Driver Side on the Dejon IC Pipe

I immediately noticed that the BOV is more responsive on the Driver side and I swear my kappa pegs 25psi in a split second now.
I was doing it more for aesthetic reasons, but it's helped the response time.

miller11386 · « **Reply #4562 on:** July 05, 2011, 09:56:37 AM »

Glad to hear you like the change Elff.

Today I added cheap eye lids to my headlights and tail lights. Net cost was $10

Arabas · « **Reply #4563 on:** July 05, 2011, 10:14:31 AM »

i agrree with your new set up elff!!!

that stainless steel line (with blue and red) from near intake mani to the turbo comes with the 2871?
is it line for coolant that goes to the turbo ?

Arabas · « **Reply #4564 on:** July 05, 2011, 10:15:21 AM »

miller, just $10????
source? mine (only front from vinyl) cost me 40euros...

smartin · « **Reply #4565 on:** July 05, 2011, 10:16:46 AM »

Looking good Miller!

miller11386 · « **Reply #4566 on:** July 05, 2011, 10:25:32 AM »

Quote from: Arabas on July 05, 2011, 10:15:21 AM

miller, just $10????
source? mine (only front from vinyl) cost me 40euros...

Well I will say that I cheated a bit.

When my car was painted, I went and got a piece of vinyl from a local graphics shop and took it to the painter. I asked him to spray out whatever color and clear he had left in his gun on the vinyl. So I got about 6 sq ft of color matched vinyl for only $10

elff · « **Reply #4567 on:** July 05, 2011, 10:27:48 AM »

Quote from: Arabas on July 05, 2011, 10:14:31 AM

i agrree with your new set up elff!!!

that stainless steel line (with blue and red) from near intake mani to the turbo comes with the 2871?
is it line for coolant that goes to the turbo ?

Yes, it was part of the Install Kit and is the coolant line. In the last pic, you can see where it originates on the Coolant line and then in the first and second pic, where it terminates on the Turbo.

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #4568 on:** July 05, 2011, 11:14:32 AM »

Quote from: miller11386 on July 05, 2011, 10:25:32 AM

Well I will say that I cheated a bit.

When my car was painted, I went and got a piece of vinyl from a local graphics shop and took it to the painter. I asked him to spray out whatever color and clear he had left in his gun on the vinyl. So I got about 6 sq ft of color matched vinyl for only $10

The paint stays flexible?

miller11386 · « **Reply #4569 on:** July 05, 2011, 12:09:52 PM »

Quote from: Gentleman Jack on July 05, 2011, 11:14:32 AM

The paint stays flexible?

Yes he had flex in the paint because he was painting the bumper. He mentioned he put as much flex in it as he could. I noticed no issues when installing

SHiNY · « **Reply #4570 on:** July 05, 2011, 12:44:11 PM »

Quote from: miller11386 on July 05, 2011, 09:56:37 AM

Glad to hear you like the change Elff.

Today I added cheap eye lids to my headlights and tail lights. Net cost was $10

I have to admit I have always liked the look of the eyelids. Got any extra "silver pearl" vinyl you didn't use?

spicy3480 · « **Reply #4571 on:** July 05, 2011, 12:55:34 PM »

Quote from: elff on July 05, 2011, 09:53:16 AM

I moved the BOV under my Hood.

From Passenger Side [Before Pic]

After Pic

To the Driver Side on the Dejon IC Pipe

I immediately noticed that the BOV is more responsive on the Driver side and I swear my kappa pegs 25psi in a split second now.
I was doing it more for aesthetic reasons, but it's helped the response time.

Is your issue solved?

spicy3480 · « **Reply #4572 on:** July 05, 2011, 12:56:19 PM »

Front ZOK sway bar installed...now I have the full ZOK sway setup...what a difference...the front is so responsive now. Well worth it!

elff · « **Reply #4573 on:** July 05, 2011, 01:21:03 PM »

Quote from: spicy3480 on July 05, 2011, 12:55:34 PM

Is your issue solved?

Nope
But aside from that stumble at stop, Kappa is running great. I'm loving the Koni's on my GMPP springs.

So describe the difference between only having the rear ZOK compared to both.

spicy3480 · « **Reply #4574 on:** July 05, 2011, 04:05:28 PM »

Having just the rear might the back of the car tighter...almost like you're one with the car. Adding the front made the car more linear and there is almost 0 body roll at all...front end seems to be easier to control....as if more emphasis has been put on driver input.

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