Author Topic: What did you do to your Kappa today! (Read 1272488 times)

SHiNY · « **Reply #1175 on:** July 04, 2010, 08:52:27 AM »

To stay on topic...

Yesterday Reed came over and we (he) prepped the top for treatment...

This morning while waiting for the sun to come out I put shiny stuff on the wheels. 'Cause who doesn't like shiny stuff????

Uranium-238 · « **Reply #1176 on:** July 08, 2010, 07:37:23 PM »

Just got back from a test drive after installing a GM CAI...wow. Zero performance increase, to be sure, however the sound made it worth every cent! Never would have bought it just for the sound, and still wouldn't, but it really is fun having a car that really sounds like a turbo car.

Brazen17 · « **Reply #1177 on:** July 08, 2010, 08:38:24 PM »

Just looked at it since I can't get more than 12 psi on a good day. Turbo bypass valve on back order for 2.5 weeks now. Bummer.

Critterman · « **Reply #1178 on:** July 08, 2010, 08:52:30 PM »

Replaced the battery

elff · « **Reply #1179 on:** July 08, 2010, 09:05:58 PM »

Quote from: Uranium-238 on July 08, 2010, 07:37:23 PM

Just got back from a test drive after installing a GM CAI...wow. Zero performance increase, to be sure, however the sound made it worth every cent! Never would have bought it just for the sound, and still wouldn't, but it really is fun having a car that really sounds like a turbo car.

I agree
Love hearing the Boost let off

melissadunagan · « **Reply #1180 on:** July 08, 2010, 10:45:22 PM »

I also install a CAI on my 08 NA. I got it off of ebay far 51 dollars. It did not have a brand name on it. So I guess it is just brand X. It does look good and few pounds less than the stock air box.

Whip · « **Reply #1181 on:** July 08, 2010, 10:58:01 PM »

Today I washed, clay barred, and waxed my GXP using exclusively PoorBoy products. Great results, as always.

Brazen17 · « **Reply #1182 on:** July 09, 2010, 04:47:54 PM »

Soldered the connectors on my GMPP Stage 1 sensors. Didn't help. Still only getting 12 psi max. After a mile or so max psi drops to 5.

TomatoSoup · « **Reply #1183 on:** July 09, 2010, 05:01:13 PM »

Quote from: Brazen17 on July 09, 2010, 04:47:54 PM

Soldered the connectors on my GMPP Stage 1 sensors. Didn't help. Still only getting 12 psi max. After a mile or so max psi drops to 5.

The following happened to me yesterday/today: http://www.kappaperformance.com/forum/index.php?topic=4895

During and since this, I've been reading the P0101/P0106 posts. In summary:

1) Check charge-air intake hoses and hose clamps
2) Check your intercooler hasn't ballooned or cracked
3) Check your gas tank purge check valve and hose
4) Check PCV valve connection is not cracked (where it enters the air filter housing)

Good luck!

Brazen17 · « **Reply #1184 on:** July 09, 2010, 06:47:12 PM »

Quote from: TomatoSoup on July 09, 2010, 05:01:13 PM

The following happened to me yesterday/today: http://www.kappaperformance.com/forum/index.php?topic=4895

During and since this, I've been reading the P0101/P0106 posts. In summary:

1) Check charge-air intake hoses and hose clamps
2) Check your intercooler hasn't ballooned or cracked
3) Check your gas tank purge check valve and hose
4) Check PCV valve connection is not cracked (where it enters the air filter housing)

Good luck!

I have done #1 and #2. Is #3 the same as the fuel tank pressure sensor? That was replaced by the dealer when they discovered the turbo bypass valve faulty (now on back order). I will check #4 tonight or tomorrow. Thanks for the help.

Brazen17 · « **Reply #1185 on:** July 10, 2010, 05:29:08 PM »

Soldered the 3-bar sensors on the wifes redline and took it for a 50 mile drive with nary a hiccup so maybe we got one of 'em back to working properly! Was hitting and holding 25 psi. Never the less it didn't seem to be making as much power as it should have. Didn't stop me from beating down a WRX-sti. Of course her ambient air temp gauge was reading 111/113 degrees! Her coolant temp was as high as 235 degrees. Does that seem to be near the danger point? That was in city driving at 45 mph or less. On the highway it would drop back to 205 degrees.

Brazen17 · « **Reply #1186 on:** July 10, 2010, 05:32:12 PM »

The bad news if it's fixed is I have two 3-bar sensors going to be delivered Monday. The good news is I guess I have some spares for the future!

Kelu · « **Reply #1187 on:** July 10, 2010, 05:36:56 PM »

Glad to hear you found the fix

How much you paid for those 3 bars sensors?

Brazen17 · « **Reply #1188 on:** July 10, 2010, 07:42:22 PM »

Quote from: Kelu on July 10, 2010, 05:36:56 PM

Glad to hear you found the fix How much you paid for those 3 bars sensors?

$45.45 including shipping from Crate Engine Depot. As far as the fix, I sure hope so! Thanks.

NormSky · « **Reply #1189 on:** July 10, 2010, 07:52:44 PM »

Installed Innovative LM-1 wife band 02. Snugged up the Kappasphere exhaust closer to the chassis by bending the hangers downward, well crafted muffler. Installed front air dam under radiator since it was missing from under there. Got a nice little dual pod gauge holder to mount between the diagnostic port and the fog light switch.

TomatoSoup · « **Reply #1190 on:** July 10, 2010, 08:27:30 PM »

Quote from: NormSky on July 10, 2010, 07:52:44 PM

Installed Innovative LM-1 wife band 02.

Is that what the kids call a wedding ring nowadays?

NormSky · « **Reply #1191 on:** July 10, 2010, 08:34:21 PM »

BlackBerry for wide band 02.

elff · « **Reply #1192 on:** July 10, 2010, 08:52:59 PM »

I took off the driver side fender so I could grease the VDI hinge
What a Pain in the @$$.
Fortunately I had 4 different size tips for the grease gun.
The nipple for the main grease point is blocked by the shock and 3 out of the 4 tips I had were too long and didn't allow me to get a good seal to grease that point.
So what should have been a real quick and easy maintenance procedure, turned out to take alot longer than expected.
But....
Driver side is smooth and quiet once again

Critterman · « **Reply #1193 on:** July 10, 2010, 09:24:36 PM »

Don't forget the passengers side

shabby · « **Reply #1194 on:** July 10, 2010, 09:56:56 PM »

Got some new seats for the car... no not the brown one, the black one.
Still working on the brackets so they bolt up to the sliders, should be done by tomorrow.

NormSky · « **Reply #1195 on:** July 10, 2010, 10:16:40 PM »

Shabby, looks good! I ran the seat sensor just like you did.

kennysabarese · « **Reply #1196 on:** July 11, 2010, 08:37:47 AM »

Quote from: shabby on July 10, 2010, 09:56:56 PM

Got some new seats for the car... no not the brown one, the black one.
Still working on the brackets so they bolt up to the sliders, should be done by tomorrow.

Good luck on the install. Have you seen my guide about the Kirkeys?

Treeman · « **Reply #1197 on:** July 11, 2010, 09:01:44 AM »

Ummm...what is VDI?

spicy3480 · « **Reply #1198 on:** July 11, 2010, 09:15:47 AM »

Quote from: Treeman on July 11, 2010, 09:01:44 AM

Ummm...what is VDI?

Vertical Door Inc.

They make the vertical door hinge kit for the Solstice.

SHiNY · « **Reply #1199 on:** July 11, 2010, 09:55:49 AM »

I brought my car home from the body shop and washed her. She will go back as soon as the new hood arrives.

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