Author Topic: What did you do to your Kappa today! (Read 1195641 times)

SHiNY · « **Reply #2075 on:** January 22, 2011, 04:41:57 PM »

Quote from: Sol Asylum on January 22, 2011, 03:02:31 PM

I guess that would sound better then a rod knock.

Not always, but today yes

It took a while, but I shoveled her out, broke her free and let her loose on the streets once again. Hibernation time is officially over!

When I haven't driven her in a while, I always forget how much people stare at our cars

Graywolf · « **Reply #2076 on:** January 22, 2011, 06:35:01 PM »

Replaced all the lug bolts with ARP for the wheels. The oem bolts strip out easily with frequent wheel changes @ track. Also ungraded to Hawk HPS brake pads and Motul brake fluid. I am also getting ready to install oil temp and oil pressure gauges in a DDM window column pod. Also have a DDM oil catch can to install. I have a battery kill switch mounted where the DDM catch can is suppose to go. Might move switch or move the DDM catch can to a alien location

Dr. Gronk · « **Reply #2077 on:** January 22, 2011, 06:52:53 PM »

Quote from: Graywolf on January 22, 2011, 06:35:01 PM

Might move switch or move the DDM catch can to a alien location

I'd try somewhere by the intercooler or wheel well in the front if you can. By the battery & turbo seems like it would be warmer there than near the front of the car, and the OCC is supposed to be condensing oil vapour.

Graywolf · « **Reply #2078 on:** January 22, 2011, 07:42:33 PM »

Good idea Dr. Gonk Thank you

Critterman · « **Reply #2079 on:** January 23, 2011, 06:43:07 PM »

Isn't the kill switch supposed to be reachable from outside and in plain site?

spider · « **Reply #2080 on:** January 23, 2011, 08:23:52 PM »

Quote from: Critterman on January 23, 2011, 06:43:07 PM

Isn't the kill switch supposed to be reachable from outside and in plain site?

Yeah, wassup with that? Race car or anti theft?

POS VETT · « **Reply #2081 on:** January 23, 2011, 09:25:38 PM »

Failed to do starter-clutch interlock bypass mod

The Kappa uses the same "rotary" switch that the Corvette does. I have no idea how to bypass such thing.

spider · « **Reply #2082 on:** January 23, 2011, 09:46:39 PM »

Wire, wedge or glue it in the engaged position if you are just trying to disable it. Or were you intending to hide a switch inline to use as a theft deterrent?

Go-N Def · « **Reply #2083 on:** January 23, 2011, 11:11:23 PM »

1. Changed the oil.
2. Re-connected the battery.
3. Took it off jackstands.
4. Pulled it out of long-term storage.
5. Drove it to Joe's Garage.
6. Installed DDM intercooler.
7. Installed GMPP performance air intake.
8. Installed DDM powder coated valve cover.
9. Installed DDM powder coated coil cover.
10. Re-located power steering resivoir.
11. Installed LV front chassis brace.

The fun installs start tomorrow!

Critterman · « **Reply #2084 on:** January 23, 2011, 11:12:23 PM »

How long before you drive it?

Go-N Def · « **Reply #2085 on:** January 23, 2011, 11:52:22 PM »

I drove it today! LOL!!!

It should be tomorrow afternoon/evening before the rest of the installs are done...

Arabas · « **Reply #2086 on:** January 24, 2011, 10:06:59 AM »

just received the DDM OCC today!!!

now i need to find a fuel diconnecting tool....
it seems like a very easyy installation if you have the tool

Kelu · « **Reply #2087 on:** January 24, 2011, 10:12:51 AM »

What? You got DDM OCC and no pictures??? New topic with pictures or BAN.

Arabas · « **Reply #2088 on:** January 24, 2011, 10:26:32 AM »

Quote from: Kelu on January 24, 2011, 10:12:51 AM

What? You got DDM OCC and no pictures??? New topic with pictures or BAN.

promise to do so as soon as i find a disconnecting tool.
the thread would be worthless without a disconnecting tool buddy!!

TomatoSoup · « **Reply #2089 on:** January 24, 2011, 10:56:53 AM »

Quote from: Arabas on January 24, 2011, 10:26:32 AM

promise to do so as soon as i find a disconnecting tool.
the thread would be worthless without a disconnecting tool buddy!!

If it's an issue of not being able to find one, you could probably make your own... just need a piece of pipe of the correct diameter, about 5-or-so cm. long. Then cut in half length-ways. In the US we have 1/2-inch (inside diameter) CPVC (plastic) plumbing pipe which I think would do the trick, you could probably find something similar. You just 're-assemble' the two halves around the tube and push in to the connector to disengage the clips.

I was going to try this method, but then I found the actual tool for $5 at a local parts store, so didn't need to.

Arabas · « **Reply #2090 on:** January 24, 2011, 11:17:55 AM »

Thx for the tip TomatoSoup!
i'll try to find the tool. if i don't succeed, i' ll try your method.

Brad Kenny · « **Reply #2091 on:** January 24, 2011, 11:44:55 AM »

Quote from: Go-N Def on January 23, 2011, 11:11:23 PM

1. Changed the oil.
2. Re-connected the battery.
3. Took it off jackstands.
4. Pulled it out of long-term storage.
5. Drove it to Joe's Garage.
6. Installed DDM intercooler.
7. Installed GMPP performance air intake.
8. Installed DDM powder coated valve cover.
9. Installed DDM powder coated coil cover.
10. Re-located power steering resivoir.
11. Installed LV front chassis brace.

The fun installs start tomorrow!

Now that is some serious work on your car. I can only believe what it looks like now.

When does the detailing begin???

I may have to come down so you can do mine too!!!

cartmann32 · « **Reply #2092 on:** January 24, 2011, 11:49:19 AM »

Got the beater taped off, painted and cleared this weekend! One more thing off the to-do list!

Brad Kenny · « **Reply #2093 on:** January 24, 2011, 11:53:43 AM »

CARTMAN,

Nice paint job, but why black? Wouldn't the silver make more sense? Inquiring minds want to know...

Too bad your in Boise, I could use some paint work done.

Go-N Def · « **Reply #2094 on:** January 24, 2011, 12:12:35 PM »

Quote from: CT_Solstice on January 24, 2011, 11:44:55 AM

Now that is some serious work on your car. I can only believe what it looks like now. When does the detailing begin??? I may have to come down so you can do mine too!!!

Too busy working to take pics! LOL!!!

Today will be changing the brake pads, rotors, lines and fluid, adding the DDM Cross-Bay Brace, and putting the front spoiler back on (easier while the wheels are off while doing the brakes).

After all that, I can start detailing it. Since it was clean and covered prior to storage, all it needs is to be wiped down, a coat or two of Black Hole, and a couple of layers of EX Sealant. The interior, which smell awsome by the way, needs some serious Leather Stuff attention.

Your gonna have to wait in line to be detailed, I have to do some work on Dee's car (removing some scratches on the hood from a frisbee). Oh, and I'm sure Critter is going to try to squeeze his in without me noticing, like something that dirty would go un-noticed!!!

Arabas · « **Reply #2095 on:** January 24, 2011, 12:14:19 PM »

Nice work cartmann32 !!
have you considered painting the mirrors (all of them not just the shell) the same black color as the windshield frame?
i think it will look even better

JimVonBaden · « **Reply #2096 on:** January 24, 2011, 12:19:11 PM »

Quote from: CT_Solstice on January 24, 2011, 11:53:43 AM

CARTMAN,

Nice paint job, but why black? Wouldn't the silver make more sense? Inquiring minds want to know...

Too bad your in Boise, I could use some paint work done.

That is exactly what I was thinking. On a silver car we are lucky in that the paint matches, unlike every other color!

Then again, personal preference!

Edit: Upon closer look, his car might be the darker silver, in which case no match!

Jim

elff · « **Reply #2097 on:** January 24, 2011, 12:48:57 PM »

Speaking of Color Matching
My windshield is not painted, it's wrapped in Vinyl and it's amazing at how close the color is.
That's just an FYI for any of the other people with the best color kappa

cartmann32 · « **Reply #2098 on:** January 24, 2011, 01:00:21 PM »

My car is Sly....so the silver windshield color HAD to go...it was the only thing screwing up my color scheme.

next is handles painted body color or black (what do you guys think?)
and paint the chrome on my rims body color...then I'm done! ahahaha...yeah right!

JimVonBaden · « **Reply #2099 on:** January 24, 2011, 02:38:20 PM »

IIRC there are black door handles available for the Cobalt. You don't have to paint them.

By "sly" do you mean not silver like mine?

Jim

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