Author Topic: What did you do to your Kappa today! (Read 1270017 times)

Helios · « **Reply #2175 on:** January 29, 2011, 02:10:29 PM »

Quote from: Yogi on January 29, 2011, 01:33:23 PM

I can understand the clutch, but what happened to the tranny? I thought that the Aisin 5 speed was indestructible in our cars!

Nope. There have been a few transmission failures. Can't pinpoint the cause in any of the cases. Originally, I couldn't downshift into 4th. Then it became 3rd and 4th. Next, it started grinding 2nd gear. At that point I knew I needed a swap and decided to get the stage 3 clutch as well. I'm also curious if the Aisin AY-6 would be a better fit for me now that I have so much power. I'd like to have that 6th overdrive gear to have a little better fuel economy on the highway.

JimVonBaden · « **Reply #2176 on:** January 29, 2011, 03:14:11 PM »

Finished my paint, for now:

I have some ideas for the fuse box cover, and I'm thinking the air cleaner cover needs some color too.

I also have a feeling this modding wont end soon!

Jim

elff · « **Reply #2177 on:** January 29, 2011, 03:52:05 PM »

You've caught the disease
and this one doesnt have a cure

TomatoSoup · « **Reply #2178 on:** January 29, 2011, 04:09:02 PM »

Quote from: elff on January 29, 2011, 03:52:05 PM

You've caught the disease
and this one doesnt have a cure

Sure it does - the cure is ... MORE COWBELL!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4royOLtvmQ&feature=related

POS VETT · « **Reply #2179 on:** January 29, 2011, 06:42:21 PM »

Washed the Kappa for the first time; learned some of the tricks like the weeping wing mirrors, taillights, reverse lights, ducktail spoiler, and various spots around the windows/top. Learned the hard way not to dry the top with a white towel ...

Wife cleaned the adhesive left from the window tint; passenger side only for now.

Do those chromed wheels have a coating ? They got spots on the spoke leading edge that regular cleaners couldn't remove. The exhaust tips have various spots on the inside lip; I'm going to see if they can be claimed under warranty. Maybe the wheels too

The door sill plate on the passenger side buckled again. Driver side is fine.

Also, I notice a slight idle fluctuation; no CEL. The GMPP stage kit was installed Thursday. Any connection ?

This car is definitely coming back to the dealer.

duckSol · « **Reply #2180 on:** January 29, 2011, 06:57:58 PM »

Quote from: POS VETT on January 29, 2011, 06:42:21 PM

Washed the Kappa for the first time; learned some of the tricks like the weeping wing mirrors, taillights, reverse lights, ducktail spoiler, and various spots around the windows/top.

There's more

Quote from: POS VETT on January 29, 2011, 06:42:21 PM

Learned the hard way not to dry the top with a white towel ...

Let the top dry on its own or in a warm place.

Quote from: POS VETT on January 29, 2011, 06:42:21 PM

Wife cleaned the adhesive left from the window tint; passenger side only for now.

Do those chromed wheels have a coating ? They got spots on the spoke leading edge that regular cleaners couldn't remove. The exhaust tips have various spots on the inside lip; I'm going to see if they can be claimed under warranty. Maybe the wheels too

The chrome will take lots of elbow grease and specialty wheel cleaner followed by wax and a buffer

Quote from: POS VETT on January 29, 2011, 06:42:21 PM

The door sill plate on the passenger side buckled again. Driver side is fine.

Can you post a picture? Crappy install or collision damage or some other damage?

Quote from: POS VETT on January 29, 2011, 06:42:21 PM

Also, I notice a slight idle fluctuation; no CEL. The GMPP stage kit was installed Thursday. Any connection ?

They fluctuate If it gets worse or really ratty, then off to someplace like DDM

Quote from: POS VETT on January 29, 2011, 06:42:21 PM

This car is definitely coming back to the dealer.

Sly Bob · « **Reply #2181 on:** January 29, 2011, 07:50:04 PM »

Yeah a little chrome polish on the wheels will do wonders.

Graywolf · « **Reply #2182 on:** January 30, 2011, 11:25:40 AM »

Install of DDm column mount complete with oil temp and oil pressure gauge. Also remounted Boost controller gauge with wires coming out of the mini speaker spot onto dashboard next to column. Looks great! Also completed DDm puke can [catch can] install. replaced all lug bolt with ARP bolts, required cutting the smooth tips off on all twenty bolts to be able to use closed lug nuts. Remounted battery on/off switch next to battery,required fabricating a new mount brachet for switch. Replacement of HPS Hawk brake pads complete, did not replace brake lines because performance autowerks sent me the wrong parts. I used Motul600 fluid. Car was trailered to dealer to replace diff and manual trans fluids with redline.

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #2183 on:** January 30, 2011, 11:59:24 AM »

Quote from: POS VETT on January 29, 2011, 06:42:21 PM

Washed the Kappa for the first time; learned some of the tricks like the weeping wing mirrors, taillights, reverse lights, ducktail spoiler, and various spots around the windows/top. Learned the hard way not to dry the top with a white towel ...

Wife cleaned the adhesive left from the window tint; passenger side only for now.

Do those chromed wheels have a coating ? They got spots on the spoke leading edge that regular cleaners couldn't remove. The exhaust tips have various spots on the inside lip; I'm going to see if they can be claimed under warranty. Maybe the wheels too

The door sill plate on the passenger side buckled again. Driver side is fine.

Also, I notice a slight idle fluctuation; no CEL. The GMPP stage kit was installed Thursday. Any connection ?

This car is definitely coming back to the dealer.

I dry my top with a micro fiber cloth. The inside of the exhaust can be cleaned up with 000 steel wool and soap. The fluctuation may be because the tune not being installed properly. get about 100 miles or so on it and see if it has any other issues before you take it back.

Go-N Def says you can get the spots of the chrome rim with some pro-polish or some mild scratch and swirl remover.

1LILNDN · « **Reply #2184 on:** January 30, 2011, 12:17:06 PM »

POS VETT You can use a Lint Roller on the Top after it is Dry works Great for any fussies or just General outside Dander Just remember what "Kelu" Always Says

JimVonBaden · « **Reply #2185 on:** January 30, 2011, 12:35:53 PM »

Quote from: 1 LIL NDN on January 30, 2011, 12:17:06 PM

POS VETT You can use a Lint Roller on the Top after it is Dry works Great for any fussies or just General outside Dander Just remember what "Kelu" Always Says

That is what I used after I washed mine the first time with a wool mit!

Jim

Go-N Def · « **Reply #2186 on:** January 30, 2011, 01:32:01 PM »

Quote from: POS VETT on January 29, 2011, 06:42:21 PM

Washed the Kappa for the first time; learned some of the tricks like the weeping wing mirrors, taillights, reverse lights, ducktail spoiler, and various spots around the windows/top. Learned the hard way not to dry the top with a white towel ...

Wife cleaned the adhesive left from the window tint; passenger side only for now.

Do those chromed wheels have a coating ? They got spots on the spoke leading edge that regular cleaners couldn't remove. The exhaust tips have various spots on the inside lip; I'm going to see if they can be claimed under warranty. Maybe the wheels too

The door sill plate on the passenger side buckled again. Driver side is fine.

Also, I notice a slight idle fluctuation; no CEL. The GMPP stage kit was installed Thursday. Any connection ?

This car is definitely coming back to the dealer.

Use these products from Poorboy's World and it will save you time:

Chenille Microfiber Wash Mit

Soft & Absorbant Waffle Weave Drying Towel for the whole car including the top. You can also use an electric leaf blower to dry it.

Super Swirl Remover 1 and Professional Polish 2 with a Flitz Ball (Not PBW) for the wheels and with steel wool for the exhaust tips followed by Wheel Sealant.

Go-N Def · « **Reply #2187 on:** January 30, 2011, 01:33:52 PM »

Its sunny and 37 degrees in SoMD. The car is clean and the top is already down!

JimVonBaden · « **Reply #2188 on:** January 30, 2011, 01:45:41 PM »

Quote from: Go-N Def on January 30, 2011, 01:33:52 PM

Its sunny and 37 degrees in SoMD. The car is clean and the top is already down!

44 and sunny in Vienna! Top down and heading out!

Jim

Dr. Gronk · « **Reply #2189 on:** January 30, 2011, 03:09:14 PM »

Son of a .... it's currently 14F here (-8 low tonight)...

I just washed the car because it is a sunny day. It was a nice day yesterday too, I was skating out back with just a t-shirt on. Top remains up though

Yesterday I punched out the driver side door latch (I just started noticing a bit of noise - I think there was a thread on this here or on the big board, I changing it up a bit and punched from under and behind the latch pin so you can't see the punch marks. I checked for air in the cooling lines, and reattached my hahn bov to recirculate. Boost is holding at 23 psi. Let's see if this has much impact on my mpg.

spicy3480 · « **Reply #2190 on:** January 30, 2011, 07:13:19 PM »

In terms of your tune....tunes need to "learn in". That can take up to 100 miles, as the computer will relearn your driving style. During this time, the engine can idle oddly for brief periods of time. I wouldn't think it's something to worry about now, but definitely keep an eye on it if it continues past 100 miles with the new tune.

Let your convertible top air dry in a warm place.

Everyone else is correct...the chrome takes a lot of elbow grease to get clean...so instead of cleaning them, I just ditched them and got new wheels that were black:)

SHiNY · « **Reply #2191 on:** January 30, 2011, 07:55:18 PM »

I don't like to brag, but someone showed me their rod(s) today...

SHiNY · « **Reply #2192 on:** January 30, 2011, 07:56:35 PM »

Critter... this is the guy you want detailing your car? Look how dirty his pipes are!

Go-N Def · « **Reply #2193 on:** January 30, 2011, 08:00:31 PM »

At least mine is all one color!

Sol Asylum · « **Reply #2194 on:** January 30, 2011, 08:04:22 PM »

Quote from: SHiNY on January 30, 2011, 07:56:35 PM

Critter... this is the guy you want detailing your car? Look how dirty his pipes are!

Are you going to help clean his pipes?

(You think Ron is going to accuse us of going off topic?)

Critterman · « **Reply #2195 on:** January 30, 2011, 08:47:09 PM »

Pipes are supposed to be black, that is my story and I am sticking to it.

tallcraig · « **Reply #2196 on:** January 30, 2011, 10:26:03 PM »

Quote from: DeepBlueGXP on January 30, 2011, 08:16:53 PM

Made 4 sets of Lambo door supports today and went for drive top down, 43 degrees. Thank god for the heated seats!!!

It's stupid question time! Could you explain the use of the Lambo door supports, are you selling them and have you ever made support assist for the engine hood struts ? (to prevent being blow shut in a strong wind) Dave at DDM suggested this so the hood would not slam down on my open Lambo doors. Thanks!

Dark Tech · « **Reply #2197 on:** January 30, 2011, 10:42:40 PM »

The Lambo door support rods are for driving in a parade with the Lambo doors up. It's a very cool design considering my pops made them from a strait rod.

POS VETT · « **Reply #2198 on:** January 31, 2011, 09:36:22 AM »

Quote from: duckSol on January 29, 2011, 06:57:58 PM

Can you post a picture? Crappy install or collision damage or some other damage?

I think it's none of those.

The way I understand them is the metal/plate insert (the one with "SOLSTICE" script) is too long for the plastic indent the insert sits in. When the car went back to the dealer, both sides were buckled. I'm thinking someone didn't account for thermal expansion/contraction during the design process.

I'll try to take a picture.

I pat-dried the top and the white towel still left lint. I'll get a black towel, I don't mind adding the fuzziness to the top material

I'll run a lint remover.

SHiNY · « **Reply #2199 on:** January 31, 2011, 10:17:01 AM »

Quote from: Sol Asylum on January 30, 2011, 08:04:22 PM

Are you going to help clean his pipes?

(You think Ron is going to accuse us of going off topic?)

The man was gracious enough to give me a ride topless. I would never be so presumptuous as to offer to clean his pipes. He is very particular about that!

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