Author Topic: What did you do to your Kappa today! (Read 1262895 times)

snaponbob · « **Reply #225 on:** January 13, 2010, 03:12:31 PM »

Quote from: Ben L on January 13, 2010, 03:10:09 PM

SCCA = Spoiled Children Crashing Automobiles

That works , but in reality more like SCCA = Simply Can't Change Anything.

Ben L · « **Reply #226 on:** January 13, 2010, 03:15:15 PM »

And I'm a proud, card carrying, member.

kennysabarese · « **Reply #227 on:** January 13, 2010, 03:20:36 PM »

Humans ruin everything.

TomatoSoup · « **Reply #228 on:** January 13, 2010, 05:39:56 PM »

I think (not sure, but I get the feeling) that THIS THREAD HAS BEEN HIJACKED!

snaponbob · « **Reply #229 on:** January 13, 2010, 09:24:57 PM »

Okay --- redirection. Went to the garage to finish what I attempted to do yesterday when I was interrupted by the intersection of physics, gravity, concrete, and dumbass !!!!! Good news is that Streak, while a victim, will benefit from a bit of cleaner/polish and then some wax. For those in NJ and W. Va., that will wipe off.. Empty plastic tubs followed me to the floor and a few brushed the right rear fender. Wish I was so lucky. So, the OZ wheel boxes were retrieved by a friend and we took them to the house to package up my 18x9s for shipment to Canada. Next, the new SP exhaust will be installed.

shabby · « **Reply #230 on:** January 13, 2010, 11:35:39 PM »

Quote from: snaponbob on January 13, 2010, 09:24:57 PM

So, the OZ wheel boxes were retrieved by a friend and we took them to the house to package up my 18x9s for shipment to Canada. Next, the new SP exhaust will be installed.

Yay

snaponbob · « **Reply #231 on:** January 14, 2010, 05:24:51 AM »

Quote from: shabby on January 13, 2010, 11:35:39 PM

Yay

Sure. "Yay" for my exhaust system, right?

lil goat · « **Reply #232 on:** January 14, 2010, 10:52:45 AM »

I left it a the dealer for that damn air in the cooling system issue, third times a charm right. Still no word on the Official GM TSB and the two check valves that at some point will be installed to permanently resolve the issue. I also have minor leak in my CV boot, and after sitting in the body shop my CD player quit working, radio is fine. I hope I get a new radio, told them not to install it if I do, I will sell it stock Monsoon with six disc and amp. The new system should go in very soon. Damn I love my extended warranty!

jonymac · « **Reply #233 on:** January 14, 2010, 10:58:50 AM »

Air in the cooling system? Check valves? CV Boot? What have I missed?

lil goat · « **Reply #234 on:** January 14, 2010, 11:27:29 AM »

If you open the cooling system with the car hot and not running it will suck air into the cooling system and cause an overheating problem, an air bubble gets to the water pump and it cavatates until it clears, temps very quickly go over 250, and the heater blows cold air. It will usually clear itself in a minute or two but it is a pain in the ass!

Car has two CV boots, they cover the CV joints on the rear axles, my right rear has a minor leak, saw when we did the last oil change. It is not a big deal but it is free to get it fixed so why not.

Brad Kenny · « **Reply #235 on:** January 14, 2010, 11:30:50 AM »

Took car into shop to have top adjusted on the passenger side 1/4". Had the rear differential verified okay (road tested good too), and cleared code P0171 due to a loose oil fill cap on top of the engine... What a pain in the arse. A lot of time and troubleshooting to find a loose cap. Done by the dealer.

Have her back in garage in prep for rain this weekend. Next up is CAI, Probeam, and Race Backbone.

TomatoSoup · « **Reply #236 on:** January 14, 2010, 01:54:13 PM »

Dropped off my headlight cover/eyebrows to be painted Brazen. Woo Hoo! Should be ready early next week. Will mount and post photos

shabby · « **Reply #237 on:** January 14, 2010, 08:06:48 PM »

Quote from: snaponbob on January 14, 2010, 05:24:51 AM

Sure. "Yay" for my exhaust system, right?

Heh of course

Btw the mailman just dropped off the new rubber

shabby · « **Reply #238 on:** January 15, 2010, 05:59:35 PM »

Hmm i'm surprised these 275's are as wide as my 295 hoosiers, i guess i might still have some rubbing issues under hard cornering in the back.

GXP Fetish · « **Reply #239 on:** January 15, 2010, 07:10:05 PM »

This morning I drove my Wicked GXP to the local Pontiac dealership to have a GMPP tune installed. For the past few monthes my FETISH had been parked in my garage all warm and fuzzy wearing her Covercraft car cover.

I had a difficult time refraining from speeding as is. I can hardly wait till my drive home with the tune.

Lord the GXP is Sweet!!!!

snaponbob · « **Reply #240 on:** January 15, 2010, 07:25:51 PM »

Quote from: shabby on January 14, 2010, 08:06:48 PM

Heh of course

Btw the mailman just dropped off the new rubber

Shouldn't. Stiffer sidewalls on 9" rims will mean less flex. The wheels are awaiting Canadian customers clearance to continue the trip. OOPS ..... just checked, they are moving again.

shabby · « **Reply #241 on:** January 15, 2010, 11:30:17 PM »

Quote from: snaponbob on January 15, 2010, 07:25:51 PM

Shouldn't. Stiffer sidewalls on 9" rims will mean less flex.

Bingo, i just looked at some pics of me going around turns and noticed that the sidewall of the 295 hoosier is almost perfectly inline with the 8" rim... that's some serious flexing.

GXPsy Rose · « **Reply #242 on:** January 16, 2010, 09:30:36 AM »

Yesterday, Friday a balmy 58 degrees (& state holiday)

Pulled out the hose, wash bucket & supplies & "blow dryer"

GXPsy got a thorough cleaning & wash followed by being blown dry.

dropped her top & went for a "quick" drive thru the neighborhood

Still had snow piles to circumfent in the area.

Is it spring yet ?

Now she's all clean & sparklely for the "big rain storm" scheduled to hit us on Sunday

JimmyBaja · « **Reply #243 on:** January 16, 2010, 01:55:39 PM »

Just pulled my swaybar bushings & greased them. Only took about 30 min. & I didn't even have to jack the car, though it would have been a little bit easier. Now for a test ride.

TomatoSoup · « **Reply #244 on:** January 16, 2010, 04:02:59 PM »

Just roughed-in my Bluetooth setup (Parrot CK3000 kit plus QCGM-4 adapter cable). Was plug & play except it also needs a switched power source. Works like a champ!

Now I have to mount the box properly and hide away all the wiring (there's a LOT of it in the harness for the Parrot as well as the adapter harness). I'll rough in the controller and mic for now though... need to play with placement (esp. the mic).

kennysabarese · « **Reply #245 on:** January 16, 2010, 04:11:53 PM »

Quote from: TomatoSoup on January 16, 2010, 04:02:59 PM

Just roughed-in my Bluetooth setup (Parrot CK3000 kit plus QCGM-4 adapter cable). Was plug & play except it also needs a switched power source. Works like a champ!

Now I have to mount the box properly and hide away all the wiring (there's a LOT of it in the harness for the Parrot as well as the adapter harness). I'll rough in the controller and mic for now though... need to play with placement (esp. the mic).

I really wanna see how this turned out at the mod meet!

kennysabarese · « **Reply #246 on:** January 16, 2010, 04:13:32 PM »

I removed a spacer from my brake pedal because it was a real reach to get to the gas now that I have new brake pads.

Also replaced my bad taillight and overinflated my tires so when it gets cold in the next few days it's in the right spot

1LILNDN · « **Reply #247 on:** January 16, 2010, 09:17:06 PM »

BEAT the coltsGO RAVENS

2kwk4u · « **Reply #248 on:** January 16, 2010, 11:39:35 PM »

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #249 on:** January 16, 2010, 11:57:15 PM »

183 Mile top down tour of WAY southern California. (at one point I was 300 yards from the boarder fence) Found some great roads, hidden little towns, empty towns, and best of all, EMPTY ROADS! Some of the roads were paved in the last 6 months and at times, I didn't see a car for 15 minutes! Some great twisties, hills, straights, slants, bridges, narrows etc.

Had a great day driving.

GJ

PS- this in not intended to piss off any of you that are suffering cabin fever! It just happens to be what I did today!

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Author Topic: What did you do to your Kappa today! (Read 1262895 times)

Ben L

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