Author Topic: What did you do to your Kappa today! (Read 1273125 times)

KWhale · « **Reply #875 on:** May 10, 2010, 02:06:17 AM »

COOL! I'll be in Illinois myself this summer....maybe we can meet up at Essays to steal all the parts out of his garage AND drink all his booze!

smartin · « **Reply #876 on:** May 10, 2010, 10:14:31 AM »

Cleaned more and more pollen off of it to drive to a graduation party in Philly!

elff · « **Reply #877 on:** May 10, 2010, 11:23:02 AM »

When are you going to be in our area?

Back on Topic,

Today, I didn't technically do anything to the Sky
I did, however, setup an appointment for tomorrow to have some new meats installed.

smartin · « **Reply #878 on:** May 10, 2010, 12:03:00 PM »

Quote from: elff on May 10, 2010, 11:23:02 AM

When are you going to be in our area?

Back on Topic,

Today, I didn't technically do anything to the Sky
I did, however, setup an appointment for tomorrow to have some new meats installed.

I was up there this weekend and that sounds like one helluva install!

KWhale · « **Reply #879 on:** May 10, 2010, 12:18:24 PM »

Quote from: elff on May 10, 2010, 11:23:02 AM

I did, however, setup an appointment for tomorrow to have some new meats installed.

If you install those right over the heat shield, they'll cook themselves for you!!

deepwater805 · « **Reply #880 on:** May 11, 2010, 12:05:13 PM »

Quote from: Gentleman Jack on May 06, 2010, 11:52:25 AM

DeepWater,
when you coming my way? Are you going to Bob Stall? Are you sure it's the turbo itself? Did you try pouring your expensive wine into it?

GJ

The turbo repair lasted about an hour, and cost nada.

Apparently when the two rocket scientists, who installed the Dejon IC, they didn't get it right.

Anyway, I drove back from Ventura like a bat outta hell.

What a difference 150 hp (or so) makes. I mean, with no turbo we got ourselves a 2.0 liter four banger with maybe about 150 hp, downhill with a tailwind. However, with the turbo we got a frigg'n rocket under out butts. I made it from Bajamar to the Ensenada toll booth in eight minutes yesterday.

GJ, In fact, I did have to pour some of the wine. Of course it never made it past my glass. FYI: I did bring back only the legal six liters of wine back with me, and of course the Mexican customs dudes didn't even glance at me.

I would have brought more, but that was all I could fit in the Ghost.

Brazen17 · « **Reply #881 on:** May 11, 2010, 12:19:44 PM »

Gonna put on my new antenna. Hope it works half-way decent.

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #882 on:** May 12, 2010, 12:12:36 AM »

Finally my revamped TCM arrived! It is so much better it's crazy. It still isn't quite perfect, but it is so much better! The down shifts are harder, and the cruising at freeway speed "oops, time to pass granny" now works the way it should. This is just first feel after a quick drive, but it's better. Broke the tires loose from about 15 mph for the first time. The tranny used to take so long to shift and apply power that I would just accelerate. Now, it hits hard when I hammer it. Another nice to have- When driving in Intermediate the shift points are bumped up 250 RPM. Fun in competitive mode. Car is finally starting to feel right. Muchas Gracias Senoir Wester!

GJ

KWhale · « **Reply #883 on:** May 12, 2010, 12:18:35 AM »

Right on GJ! I know what a difference a properly shifting standard tranny feels like after using the Predator on the wife's C. Now for that Radar Detector mod eh?

DickW · « **Reply #884 on:** May 12, 2010, 06:39:53 AM »

Quote from: Gentleman Jack on May 12, 2010, 12:12:36 AM

Finally my revamped TCM arrived! It is so much better it's crazy. It still isn't quite perfect, but it is so much better! The down shifts are harder, and the cruising at freeway speed "oops, time to pass granny" now works the way it should. This is just first feel after a quick drive, but it's better. Broke the tires loose from about 15 mph for the first time. The tranny used to take so long to shift and apply power that I would just accelerate. Now, it hits hard when I hammer it. Another nice to have- When driving in Intermediate the shift points are bumped up 250 RPM. Fun in competitive mode. Car is finally starting to feel right. Muchas Gracias Senoir Wester!

GJ

It's a lot more fun to drive a car that works properly. Congrats. You owe me one.
Today is my 73rd birthday.

If I had known I would live this long I would have taken better care of myself.

Arabas · « **Reply #885 on:** May 12, 2010, 06:48:02 AM »

Happy B-day DickW !! i wish you all the best!!

elff · « **Reply #886 on:** May 12, 2010, 09:18:22 AM »

Happy B-Day
You are still young. My dad is a decade older than you and still in great shape.
So for better or worse, your going to be with us for a good while longer

Had my Dunlops installed yesterday and an alignment done.
Car was seriously out of whack with the alignment.
Handles significantly better now.

Critterman · « **Reply #887 on:** May 12, 2010, 07:36:43 PM »

Today I played hookie from work along with Chuck and Joe. Chuck and I went to Joe's, and Joe wired my halo lights, We replaced the front sway bar, did the trunk mod on my car and Chucks. Worked on Chuck's drivers door hinge.

Oh yeah replaced the contact switch under my hood with a mercary one.

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #888 on:** May 13, 2010, 12:32:22 AM »

Quote from: DickW on May 12, 2010, 06:39:53 AM

It's a lot more fun to drive a car that works properly. Congrats. You owe me one.
Today is my 73rd birthday. If I had known I would live this long I would have taken better care of myself.

Dickie W,
You are so right. I drove the car again today and it is so much better it's crazy! Finally feels like I am getting the most out of the car and tune. Looking forward to Porterfields and a backbone to really sure things up.

Congratulations to you on reaching another birthday. I'm right behind you (somewhere...)

Keep on truckin, see you soon. I have asked Heather Locklear to head over to your house for a little fun for your birthday. What you do when she gets there is up to you and should be posted in the "other" section of this forum.

Have fun.

GJ

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #889 on:** May 13, 2010, 12:33:14 AM »

Quote from: KWhale on May 12, 2010, 12:18:35 AM

Right on GJ! I know what a difference a properly shifting standard tranny feels like after using the Predator on the wife's C. Now for that Radar Detector mod eh?

KWhale,

What is the predator? never heard of it and yet to goooooogle.

GJ

IBDRINKEN · « **Reply #890 on:** May 13, 2010, 12:45:16 AM »

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=predator+shift clicky the linky

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #891 on:** May 13, 2010, 12:58:40 AM »

Thanks Don Keyballs.

GJ

IBDRINKEN · « **Reply #892 on:** May 13, 2010, 01:06:24 AM »

your quite welcome lol

DickW · « **Reply #893 on:** May 13, 2010, 07:31:33 AM »

I installed the trunk springs. Pops up like it should have from the factory.

Brad Kenny · « **Reply #894 on:** May 13, 2010, 10:03:13 AM »

Dick, I am jealous. Need to get back into modding.

Drove to work today, planning on wash and wax for Lime rock this weekend.

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #895 on:** May 13, 2010, 01:23:56 PM »

Quote from: DickW on May 13, 2010, 07:31:33 AM

I installed the trunk springs. Pops up like it should have from the factory.

Dickie W,
73 years young and it still "Pops up like it should have from the factory"

Way to go Dickie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GJ

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #896 on:** May 13, 2010, 01:42:28 PM »

You crack me up GJ

KWhale · « **Reply #897 on:** May 13, 2010, 02:20:57 PM »

Quote from: IBDRINKEN on May 13, 2010, 12:45:16 AM

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=predator+shift clicky the linky

That is one of the funniest and best links I think I've ever seen on a forum!! Helpful and Snarky at the same time, I love it!

PS - GJ are you legally insane or still on the illegal side of the fence?? You know the fence I mean, 10' high, barbed wire loops in the top, all the medications you need just one tantrum away??

elff · « **Reply #898 on:** May 13, 2010, 03:52:23 PM »

Sleeves that wrap around the front and tie in the back sane??

What are these Trunk springs you are talking about?
Are they just new ones to replace the original ones
or do they have more tension to really make it jump open?

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #899 on:** May 13, 2010, 03:54:19 PM »

Quote from: KWhale on May 13, 2010, 02:20:57 PM

That is one of the funniest and best links I think I've ever seen on a forum!! Helpful and Snarky at the same time, I love it!

PS - GJ are you legally insane or still on the illegal side of the fence?? You know the fence I mean, 10' high, barbed wire loops in the top, all the medications you need just one tantrum away??

I have bolt cutters installed on my teeth, so the fence can't stop me... neither can some silly canvas jump suit.

GJ

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