Author Topic: What did you do to your Kappa today! (Read 1265003 times)

G8TR · « **Reply #3475 on:** April 21, 2011, 04:04:20 PM »

Quote from: DRM on April 21, 2011, 03:32:20 PM

USPS subsidies its package delivery prices by increasing the postage stamp price and it is subsidied by the US Federal Government.

DRM,
All the statements above are correct, except for this one. Up until the last couple of years the USPS was the only part of the federal government that generated a profit. It doesn't get subsidies from the feds, that's why it has been bleeding red ink for the last couple of years. It totally paid all of it's own bills prior to this. (I worked for them for 22 years) The other interesting part of this is that the only reason that they are bleeding red ink now is that they are the only company that has to forward fund the retirement of all it's employees.

Now back to the original thread.

DRM · « **Reply #3476 on:** April 21, 2011, 04:36:19 PM »

Quote from: G8TR on April 21, 2011, 04:04:20 PM

DRM,
All the statements above are correct, except for this one. Up until the last couple of years the USPS was the only part of the federal government that generated a profit. It doesn't get subsidies from the feds, that's why it has been bleeding red ink for the last couple of years. It totally paid all of it's own bills prior to this. (I worked for them for 22 years) The other interesting part of this is that the only reason that they are bleeding red ink now is that they are the only company that has to forward fund the retirement of all it's employees.

Now back to the original thread.

Thank you for the correction, I was referring to the USPS covering its losses by borrowing money from the Treasury.

G8TR · « **Reply #3477 on:** April 21, 2011, 04:38:03 PM »

Not a problem.

elff · « **Reply #3478 on:** April 21, 2011, 08:15:47 PM »

I had dropped my car off at a friend house the other day for him to work some of his

magic.
I really would like to see him up against some of the great detailers on this forum.
Anywho, he charged me a ridiculously small amount for the level of work he did, so the next time we all go out, he will be unable to use his money at whatever establishment we are at.
What killed me, was he filled in and fixed a bunch of chips.

Here are the results, just look at it shine.!!!!!!!

This last one looks like it was touched by an Angel......A Fallen ONE!!!!!!

JimVonBaden · « **Reply #3479 on:** April 21, 2011, 08:20:03 PM »

Looks great!

Jim

smartin · « **Reply #3480 on:** April 21, 2011, 08:23:38 PM »

Lusifer is like a mirror! Awesome work!

MARVIC 1 · « **Reply #3481 on:** April 22, 2011, 12:44:22 AM »

I just love the looks of your car elff, hard work, persistence and money I'm sure got you there keep up the nice work......

I notice you tinted the Fog/Turn signal housing lens, I went a different way I opened them up and painted them flat black inside but yours look a lot nicer in the final result....

Sly Bob · « **Reply #3482 on:** April 22, 2011, 12:56:01 AM »

Looks sharp Elff!

Went to the powder coater today and we're all set. Gunmetal powder with a semi-gloss clear over it. I'll have them next week some time.

Can't wait to ge the Ultraleggeras installed. It'll be great that they're all the same colour now.

I still can't believe the deal I got on those things. Even with the cost of the powder coating they're still cheaper than they would have been if I'd just bought them off the rack. They weren't used wheels either.

Buzzardt · « **Reply #3483 on:** April 22, 2011, 02:40:54 AM »

Looking very sharp there Elff. He does outstanding work.

Go-N Def · « **Reply #3484 on:** April 22, 2011, 03:06:07 AM »

Got my new head unit in today along with the GPS reciever, but they forgot my rear view camera. I e-mailed them and they already shipped it out. So far it looks like it's going to be an easy install, but they didn't really provide any directions, only a wiring diagram. The hard part is going to be figuring out the bells and whisltes. I've got an external sound card on the way and have to order a few other pieces/parts before I get down to business. I also want to start ordering my speakers and amps so I can do it all at once.

Of course, I'm still waiting on my Houshold Goods to get here with all my tools!

elff · « **Reply #3485 on:** April 22, 2011, 08:52:19 AM »

McQuiver would only need a paper clip and a stick of gum.

That's going to be a real neat install. Can't wait to see how it works out. what sound card are you using with it?

duckSol · « **Reply #3486 on:** April 22, 2011, 12:46:00 PM »

Quote from: Go-N Def on April 22, 2011, 03:06:07 AM

Of course, I'm still waiting on my Houshold Goods to get here with all my tools!

Send me list of what you need me tor bring and a plane ticket with a 2 week lay over on Oahu and I'll "be there, Aloha."

SHiNY · « **Reply #3487 on:** April 22, 2011, 12:49:47 PM »

Quote from: elff on April 22, 2011, 08:52:19 AM

McQuiver would only need a paper clip and a stick of gum.

Rumor has it Def may already have McQuiver's tools, what would MacGyver use?

elff · « **Reply #3488 on:** April 22, 2011, 01:17:31 PM »

Hahahahahahaha
Funny what spellcheck will miss

Go-N Def · « **Reply #3489 on:** April 22, 2011, 04:08:30 PM »

Quote from: elff on April 22, 2011, 08:52:19 AM

McQuiver would only need a paper clip and a stick of gum.

That's going to be a real neat install. Can't wait to see how it works out. what sound card are you using with it?

If I drove a POS jeep, maybe that would work!

I'm using this as the sound card:

http://asia.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=1&subcategory=873&product=20055

Quote from: elff on April 22, 2011, 01:17:31 PM

Hahahahahahaha
Funny what spellcheck will miss

As drunk as I am on my second night of drinking in a row and the fact that it's 5 am, I didn't catch it either!

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #3490 on:** April 22, 2011, 04:55:05 PM »

Quote from: Go-N Def on April 22, 2011, 04:08:30 PM

If I drove a POS jeep, maybe that would work! I'm using this as the sound card:

http://asia.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=1&subcategory=873&product=20055
As drunk as I am on my second night of drinking in a row and the fact that it's 5 am, I didn't catch it either!

I am off ealry today to head up to Anaheim to catch a few Red Sox games, so I'm only a few hours away from having a drink with you Def. I'd start now, but the folks on Camp Pendleton tend to frown on that while I'm still working....

GJ

Buzzardt · « **Reply #3491 on:** April 22, 2011, 09:21:37 PM »

Added some padded seat covers today. Thanks J.J. It's off to the the 3 Sisters in the morning.

G8TR · « **Reply #3492 on:** April 22, 2011, 09:52:39 PM »

Talked to Norm, he shipped my diffuser to someone else.

So he shipped me one express today.

Probably won't be here until Monday.

duckSol · « **Reply #3493 on:** April 22, 2011, 10:02:14 PM »

Quote from: G8TR on April 22, 2011, 09:52:39 PM

Talked to Norm, he shipped my diffuser to someone else. So he shipped me one express today. Probably won't be here until Monday.

Norm is good people.

G8TR · « **Reply #3494 on:** April 22, 2011, 10:03:45 PM »

Yes he is, couldn't ask for better.

duckSol · « **Reply #3495 on:** April 22, 2011, 10:26:53 PM »

He widened his center for my quads and was more than gracious in help and pricing.

Arcrider · « **Reply #3496 on:** April 22, 2011, 11:11:13 PM »

My humble additions were the armrest and console leather pads from JDM, a chrome solstice GXP license plate bracket (rear), the black pontiac tire valve stem covers, the Kappasphere door lock caps, Pontiac solstice key ring.

I already have the Trifecta tune, horn mod, sidelight blinker mod, stubby carbon fiber antenna mod, kappa storage 3 piece kits, clayed the vehicle, waxed.

Thinking of taking chiclets off, using the turtle wax black box, black gloss dah kit, black gloss windshield frame and tulip kit,

Any thoughts?

SPANKurMAMA · « **Reply #3497 on:** April 23, 2011, 09:54:46 AM »

Installed solo cat back, now working on REDLINE windrestricter.

GXPinKC · « **Reply #3498 on:** April 23, 2011, 10:13:43 AM »

Awesome first post SPANKurMAMA! Welcome to Kappa Performance!

You will really reap the rewards of the Windrestricter, Carol and I had ours installed at the Colorado NASSM. It works great with cutting down the wind and the fact that it is lighted adds to the enjoyment. One of the best mods you can add, for sure!

G8TR · « **Reply #3499 on:** April 23, 2011, 10:47:35 AM »

It's here! It's here!

I have a family function this afternoon. I will be working tomorrow.

Can't wait to see how it looks on the car.

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