Author Topic: What did you do to your Kappa today! (Read 1273421 times)

GXPinKC · « **Reply #700 on:** April 16, 2010, 03:08:59 PM »

Spring is here finally after a record 45 inches of snow in Olathe, Kansas this year. Have had to take the "The Beast" out all winter, (our 2000 Lincoln Navigator) and it sure is nice to get to drive Miss Red Eagle again. This winter is the worst ever and really didn't end til the last of March. I have driven the Eagle every day since the last snow, even in the rain. The birds are chirping and mating, young girls and boys are falling in love, and with the advance of Spring nature and our spirits are on the rise. Now, I am beginning to decide what next to do on the Eagle, whether performance or cosmetic enhancements?

GXP Fetish · « **Reply #701 on:** April 16, 2010, 09:38:54 PM »

Today I sprayed the Fetish's windshield and windows with RainX glass cleaner! I am so tired of cleaning windows, inside and out. Each time I turn on the heater or A/C the windows and windshield fog up...Streaks on the glass drives me insane!

What products do YOU use to clean automobile windshield and windows? No one smokes in the Fetish so this is not smoke film.

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #702 on:** April 17, 2010, 01:21:56 AM »

Quote from: GXP Fetish on April 16, 2010, 09:38:54 PM

Today I sprayed the Fetish's windshield and windows with RainX glass cleaner! I am so tired of cleaning windows, inside and out. Each time I turn on the heater or A/C the windows and windshield fog up...Streaks on the glass drives me insane!

What products do YOU use to clean automobile windshield and windows? No one smokes in the Fetish so this is not smoke film.

Fetish,
You are not alone with this. I wash / wipe the windsheild EVERY time I drive. It just does not stay clean and streaks easier than any car I have ever had. I wonder if it has to do with the angle of the glass? Non smoker here too, so that's not it.

GJ

Go-N Def · « **Reply #703 on:** April 17, 2010, 06:31:38 AM »

Quote from: GXP Fetish on April 16, 2010, 09:38:54 PM

Today I sprayed the Fetish's windshield and windows with RainX glass cleaner! I am so tired of cleaning windows, inside and out. Each time I turn on the heater or A/C the windows and windshield fog up...Streaks on the glass drives me insane!

What products do YOU use to clean automobile windshield and windows? No one smokes in the Fetish so this is not smoke film.

I use regular Rain-X treatment (not the cleaner) inside and out on my car, but the trick to getting rid of streaks is how you clean them.

DON'T use glass cleaners such as windex or anything else. DO use water, just plain old water, the cleaner the better. Here's what you do after you Rain-X:

Dampen a CLEAN hand-towel and wring it out. It should be to the point that there is nothing driping from it. Wipe your glass down with it and it should leave a tiny bit of moisture on the glass. Use another DRY hand-towel to "buff it to a shine BEFORE the moisture evaporates. Cotton works the best for this, but Microfibers are a close second.

One note of interest. On my side windows, the manufacture's "sun-screen" treatment is streaked. No matter what I've done, there is always a haze in the same places. I've even tried to buff it out with compound to no avail. The front and back glass are crystal clear though...

Brazen17 · « **Reply #704 on:** April 17, 2010, 11:25:35 AM »

All I use to clean the windows and mirrors now is a damp micro fiber towel followed by a dry one. I never have streaks or film now and it also works on any windows/mirrors in the house also.

Treeman · « **Reply #705 on:** April 17, 2010, 01:24:28 PM »

I climbed a wall with glass cleaners and streaking until I tried Rain-X's windshield cleaner. Works great! Never tried just water though - maybe I'm wasting my money! I use just a damp towel to clean the interior so next time I will also try a swipe with it at the windows.

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #706 on:** April 17, 2010, 04:17:44 PM »

Quote from: Gentleman Jack on April 17, 2010, 01:21:56 AM

Fetish,
You are not alone with this. I wash / wipe the windsheild EVERY time I drive. It just does not stay clean and streaks easier than any car I have ever had. I wonder if it has to do with the angle of the glass? Non smoker here too, so that's not it.

GJ

All I use it water and towel and still, it doesn't last. I am not sure if it's the sun beating down on the dash or what, but I will clean my window after an hour of driving. Just doesn't seem to stay clean.

GJ

Kelu · « **Reply #707 on:** April 17, 2010, 05:22:42 PM »

Installed a boost gauge, I'm so sick of the ECM reading pegged to 22,5 psi.
http://www.kappaperformance.com/forum/index.php?topic=4343
The problem is every time I try to remember to check the peak value and every time I forget and remember 2 seconds too late

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LatinVenom · « **Reply #708 on:** April 17, 2010, 06:24:38 PM »

Z0k Springs were finally add it to the Z0k upgraded suspension.
Going for an alignment on Tuesday.

Document ID# 1858040

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Subject: Info - Alignment Specifications - Competitive Driving #06-03-07-003A - (08/24/2006)

Models: 2006 - 2007 Pontiac Solstice
   with RPO Z0K

Attention: For customers that intend to use their 2006 Pontiac Solstice equipped with option code Z0K for competitive driving, the following front and rear suspension specifications provide for optimum tire wear performance.

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This bulletin is being revised to include additional information in the Suspension Preparation section. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 06-03-07-003 (Section 03 - Suspension).
Please use the following alignment specifications for competitive driving only:

Camber Front -1.75 +/- .75 deg.
   Rear -1.5 +/- .75 deg.

Caster Front 7.75 +/- .5 deg.
   Rear -4.0 +/- .5 deg.

Toe Front .10 +/- .2 deg.
   Rear .10 +/- .2 deg.
For adjustment procedures, please refer to the following SI documents:
- Front Caster and Camber Adjustment
   - Front Toe Adjustment
   - Rear Camber Adjustment
   - Rear Toe Adjustment

Will see what it can do once the alignment is done.

melissadunagan · « **Reply #709 on:** April 17, 2010, 08:03:07 PM »

I have put on my Custom illuminater door stills, trunk light. and some aluminun sport petals.

NormSky · « **Reply #710 on:** April 18, 2010, 08:17:14 AM »

Removed wind deflector/restrictor as it didn't really do much at highway speeds. Add Sol tonneau cover to the Sky I got for $100. Painted the rear lower valence gloss black.

Also painted the headlight bezel black which mimics the Redline.

Norm

elff · « **Reply #711 on:** April 18, 2010, 06:13:12 PM »

Today I picked up some MAF cleaner, removed my MAF and cleaned it.
I also removed the pigtails on my GMPP kit but cutting off the butt connectors.
I soldered the wires together and heat shrink wrapped them and then rewrapped the whole section with Black electrical tape to make it look dealer installed.
I was going to swap in 2 new 3 bar Bosch sensors and didn't realize they were sent with the green O-Rings.

Does anyone know where I can get just the Blue O-Rings?
Once I replace these, if I get another P0101 I will swap the MAF and if I am still getting codes I will push the dealer for a new ECM just like GStage 1 did

More details on what I am troubleshooting can be found in this thread
http://www.kappaperformance.com/forum/index.php?topic=2307.msg55999#msg55999

Rogue · « **Reply #712 on:** April 18, 2010, 06:59:56 PM »

Pat aka GXPsy Rose spent today doing Kappa cleaning. When she was done cleaning them I applied a fresh coat of Meguiar's Tec Wax. Looking good! Not too exciting, but that's what we did today.

LiquidPT · « **Reply #713 on:** April 18, 2010, 07:36:08 PM »

Quote from: elff on April 18, 2010, 06:13:12 PM

Today I picked up some MAF cleaner, removed my MAF and cleaned it.

I was just about to do that. What the heck size are the screws on the sensor. Having a heck of a time getting somethign to fit, but then it's hard to see too...

As for the o-rings, I broke one of mine so I had to buy a fuel injector o-ring kit for a replacement (took several calls from my dealer to GM tech to find this out). I still have a bit of a boost leak there, so I'm going to have to put in a thicker o-ring...

elff · « **Reply #714 on:** April 18, 2010, 07:38:28 PM »

Mine has 2 Phillips head screws.
Is yours different?

LiquidPT · « **Reply #715 on:** April 18, 2010, 07:47:36 PM »

Quote from: elff on April 18, 2010, 07:38:28 PM

Mine has 2 Phillips head screws.
Is yours different?

Ya, thanks, I just figured it out... For some reason I thought they were Torx screws, and nothing was fitting... Once I got enough light in there I saw there were #2 Phillips.

Critterman · « **Reply #716 on:** April 18, 2010, 08:40:04 PM »

Nothing today, replaced a partially cut radiator hose, and painted my headlights gunmetal metallic. Well Joe did. He also installed the hallo ring, we will wire then at the SMMM

Sly Bob · « **Reply #717 on:** April 18, 2010, 09:04:49 PM »

Washed mine for the first time this year.

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #718 on:** April 19, 2010, 01:55:25 AM »

Clay bar'd the whole car today. First time I have done it. Much easier than I thought it was going to be and surprisingly, results as good as the hype. Finish is smooth and clear.

Any suggestions for what to follow up with? Wax, spit shine, nothing ?

GJ

Go-N Def · « **Reply #719 on:** April 19, 2010, 04:14:21 AM »

Quote from: Gentleman Jack on April 19, 2010, 01:55:25 AM

Clay bar'd the whole car today. First time I have done it. Much easier than I thought it was going to be and surprisingly, results as good as the hype. Finish is smooth and clear.

Any suggestions for what to follow up with? Wax, spit shine, nothing ?

GJ

Its all here:

http://www.kappaperformance.com/forum/index.php?topic=580.0

Brad Kenny · « **Reply #720 on:** April 19, 2010, 08:00:45 AM »

Agreed, follow Def's plan, it is the best... Did it once about a month ago, and the car still looks GREAT!!!

snaponbob · « **Reply #721 on:** April 19, 2010, 08:41:23 AM »

Clay bars are pretty neat. Lots of water in the spray bottle and just keep kneading the bar to keep a fresh surface to work with.

So, what did I do "today". Nothing yet, but over the weekend we went to two Solos.

I was way rusty and on Saturday did something I almost NEVER do - went off course TWICE.

on Saturday. All the off season changes (wheels, springs, alignment) worked great. Not so sure about the SP resonator exhaust, so the MagnaFlow is going back on for the upcoming Divisional. Sunday was at a different location. I shared the car with one of the better drivers in my Region and got SEE what the changes looked like. As expected, his times were better than mine, but not as bad as I thought they would be. Still some fine tuning to do. Amazing how different the car is on asphalt and concrete. With the 315s on 11s instead of 9s I was able to drop the pressures by 10 psi, and THAT is amazing. But I still can't outdrive Alex.

I'll just be less slow than he is !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Critterman · « **Reply #722 on:** April 19, 2010, 08:49:27 AM »

And DO NOT DEVIATE from the regimented plan. Gestapo Mike will be watching.

kennysabarese · « **Reply #723 on:** April 19, 2010, 11:52:03 AM »

Quote from: snaponbob on April 19, 2010, 08:41:23 AM

Clay bars are pretty neat. Lots of water in the spray bottle and just keep kneading the bar to keep a fresh surface to work with.

So, what did I do "today". Nothing yet, but over the weekend we went to two Solos. I was way rusty and on Saturday did something I almost NEVER do - went off course TWICE. on Saturday. All the off season changes (wheels, springs, alignment) worked great. Not so sure about the SP resonator exhaust, so the MagnaFlow is going back on for the upcoming Divisional. Sunday was at a different location. I shared the car with one of the better drivers in my Region and got SEE what the changes looked like. As expected, his times were better than mine, but not as bad as I thought they would be. Still some fine tuning to do. Amazing how different the car is on asphalt and concrete. With the 315s on 11s instead of 9s I was able to drop the pressures by 10 psi, and THAT is amazing. But I still can't outdrive Alex. I'll just be less slow than he is !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Curious to hear more details about the exhaust.

snaponbob · « **Reply #724 on:** April 19, 2010, 12:59:06 PM »

MF goes back on this afternoon. I drive it some to let it "learn". While I have it on stands, I'm going to take out a bit (.3-.4 deg) of front camber.

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