Author Topic: What did you do to your Kappa today - Part 2 (Read 1256956 times)

elff · « **Reply #1325 on:** May 30, 2012, 01:36:18 PM »

Any Progress?
More nests?

I thought that post Critter started might have been under your hood.

miller11386 · « **Reply #1326 on:** May 30, 2012, 01:51:28 PM »

waiting on David to update me. Its probably got a family of mice in the block at this point. Lucky for me that is all getting replaced

Critterman · « **Reply #1327 on:** May 30, 2012, 01:58:54 PM »

I will let you know what is going on Friday, I will check while I am down there.

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #1328 on:** May 30, 2012, 02:03:59 PM »

Tried to clean the GMPP CAI filter with a left over K&N air filter cleaner: fail. Had to go to Advanced Auto Parts and buy this

sirmeili · « **Reply #1329 on:** May 30, 2012, 02:18:57 PM »

Quote from: DeepBlueGXP on May 30, 2012, 02:03:59 PM

Tried to clean the GMPP CAI filter with a left over K&N air filter cleaner: fail. Had to go to Advanced Auto Parts and buy this

I'm about to do one I bought used. I'm gonna recharge it this week or next, any tips you can give based on your failure?

Ahh..wait...I just saw the K&N and not the GMPP. I'm guessing the GMPP didn't like the K&N recharge kit, huh?

(I have the K&N CAI)

miller11386 · « **Reply #1330 on:** May 30, 2012, 02:22:32 PM »

Quote from: Critterman on May 30, 2012, 01:58:54 PM

I will let you know what is going on Friday, I will check while I am down there.

Please do!

I would greatly appreciate it.

ChopTop · « **Reply #1331 on:** May 30, 2012, 02:39:01 PM »

Quote from: ihawk95 on May 30, 2012, 01:14:11 PM

I'm thinking it cost him 50 mph around the cloverleaf. Therefore 3rd brake light decal = fail.

Trust, 50 is being kind. Truth be told I may have gotten up to around 40. Fastest car I've seen take a clover leaf exit was a Lotus Elise. Thought for sure I'd be hearing CRASH! Nada, not sure how fast it was going all I know is it was that sucker was moving, very impressive.

Carbon Sky · « **Reply #1332 on:** May 30, 2012, 02:59:47 PM »

Quote from: DeepBlueGXP on May 30, 2012, 02:03:59 PM

Tried to clean the GMPP CAI filter with a left over K&N air filter cleaner: fail. Had to go to Advanced Auto Parts and buy this

How did you fail cleaning a filter? It's pretty straight forward. Most important part is always wash from inside (post filter) to outside (pre filter) so that you're never pushing debris into the filter. The cleaner solution is basically a mild soap. Some slightly diluted dish soap should work just fine. Then some sort of mineral oil. The K&N stuff is basically mineral oil with some dye in it, so it gives you a better indication of just how much oil you are putting on.

Ideally, you should go with a dry filter . . . something like AEM's, and then you'll never have to worry about oiling again.

ihawk95 · « **Reply #1333 on:** May 30, 2012, 03:22:21 PM »

Quote from: ChopTop on May 30, 2012, 02:39:01 PM

Trust, 50 is being kind. Truth be told I may have gotten up to around 40. Fastest car I've seen take a clover leaf exit was a Lotus Elise. Thought for sure I'd be hearing CRASH! Nada, not sure how fast it was going all I know is it was that sucker was moving, very impressive.

I can believe you on the Lotus. Drove the low end one a few months back and it was stupid for only have a 1.nothing engine in it. Lotus = go kart on steroids!!! It liked the on/exit ramps around here...a lot!!!

SolNut · « **Reply #1334 on:** May 30, 2012, 04:59:11 PM »

Quote from: Carbon Sky on May 30, 2012, 02:59:47 PM

How did you fail cleaning a filter? It's pretty straight forward. Most important part is always wash from inside (post filter) to outside (pre filter) so that you're never pushing debris into the filter. The cleaner solution is basically a mild soap. Some slightly diluted dish soap should work just fine. Then some sort of mineral oil. The K&N stuff is basically mineral oil with some dye in it, so it gives you a better indication of just how much oil you are putting on.

Ideally, you should go with a dry filter . . . something like AEM's, and then you'll never have to worry about oiling again.

The GMPP Filter is DRY!

MARVIC 1 · « **Reply #1335 on:** May 30, 2012, 05:34:53 PM »

Quote from: miller11386 on May 30, 2012, 01:51:28 PM

waiting on David to update me. Its probably got a family of mice in the block at this point. Lucky for me that is all getting replaced

Oh Please! Don't tell me we have another Rob's "Punisher" Solstice situation in the making!!!

elff · « **Reply #1336 on:** May 30, 2012, 05:59:13 PM »

I have the GMPP intake on my Sky. Let me tell you, from logging with HPT, that intake is one of the best on the market. It flows extremely well.

I too was confused when I read this. SolNut is correct, it is a dry filter. Wash and let dry is the only maintenance it should need.

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #1337 on:** May 30, 2012, 07:05:13 PM »

The K&N liquid had bleach in it. As soon as I started spraying the GMPP, it started changing color to a rotted orange and then yellowish. When I went to rinse it out, the bucket looked like GM collant. The outside started getting a bad fuzy look like cotton I wasn't about to have it degrade during use and suck parts of it into the intake.

sallysky · « **Reply #1338 on:** May 30, 2012, 07:11:25 PM »

Over the extended weekend I replaced the back up camera with a new Kenwood CMOS-310. This camera added the guidelines and several viewing angles. I also replaced the stock shocks on my Zuma 125 scooter with a lower shock so my feet are flat on the ground when I stop. [attach=1][attach=2]

Carbon Sky · « **Reply #1339 on:** May 30, 2012, 07:31:52 PM »

Quote from: SolNut on May 30, 2012, 04:59:11 PM

The GMPP Filter is DRY!

Didn't say it wasn't. But we were also talking K&N, and I did say ideally. Nothing wrong with K&N, it's just when you go dry, you never have to worry about over oiling. And the OP as not talking about using the K&N oil, he was talking about using the K&N cleaner.

Carbon Sky · « **Reply #1340 on:** May 30, 2012, 07:35:15 PM »

Quote from: DeepBlueGXP on May 30, 2012, 07:05:13 PM

The K&N liquid had bleach in it. As soon as I started spraying the GMPP, it started changing color to a rotted orange and then yellowish. When I went to rinse it out, the bucket looked like GM collant. The outside started getting a bad fuzy look like cotton I wasn't about to have it degrade during use and suck parts of it into the intake.

Ah! Interesting. I remember buying a K&N recharge kit once. Used up the cleaner, and then when I still had oil left, but no more cleaner, I just started using diluted dish soap. Then when I ran out of K&N oil, around then, I started using an AEM dry filter. I've cleaned it twice since getting my car back in 08. Still the same watered down dish soap and no problems.

Carbon Sky · « **Reply #1341 on:** May 30, 2012, 08:12:03 PM »

Quote from: sallysky on May 30, 2012, 07:11:25 PM

Over the extended weekend I replaced the back up camera with a new Kenwood CMOS-310. This camera added the guidelines and several viewing angles. I also replaced the stock shocks on my Zuma 125 scooter with a lower shock so my feet are flat on the ground when I stop. [attach=1][attach=2]

My pops got a "wireless" (didn't need a wire run from camera to screen) camera. Worked alright, but in the winter, it would get condensation behind the lens, and then freeze, and then not operate.

He now has an Alpine 7" deck, with an Alpine camera, and holy cow, the quality is night and day different. Now I know why the better cameras cost $100+, while you can get crappy ones for like $30.

HAMMER DOWN · « **Reply #1342 on:** May 30, 2012, 10:20:56 PM »

Took a pic. of my 1st mod (July, 07) to my Sol I forgot to share

& too update a earlier post.

The 1st. mod I done on my Sol. was to install a jack, ( jack crank handle is the same size as are lug nuts, 19mm) it's mount & a plug kit. With the miles I drive. There's noway I drive with out away to fix my own tire.

Mike

miller11386 · « **Reply #1343 on:** May 31, 2012, 05:29:38 AM »

Quote from: MARVIC 1 on May 30, 2012, 05:34:53 PM

Oh Please! Don't tell me we have another Rob's "Punisher" Solstice situation in the making!!!

Na.... im not going to randomly freak out in december and demand my car be completed in the dead of winter

ihawk95 · « **Reply #1344 on:** May 31, 2012, 06:23:39 AM »

Quote from: HAMMER DOWN on May 30, 2012, 10:20:56 PM

Took a pic. of my 1st mod (July, 07) to my Sol I forgot to share & too update a earlier post.

The 1st. mod I done on my Sol. was to install a jack, ( jack crank handle is the same size as are lug nuts, 19mm) it's mount & a plug kit. With the miles I drive. There's noway I drive with out away to fix my own tire.

Mike

Yeah...I need that mod.

Critterman · « **Reply #1345 on:** May 31, 2012, 07:37:26 AM »

Later today I will load BIX on a trailer for her trip down to SC, she has a Doctor's appointment

Carbon Sky · « **Reply #1346 on:** May 31, 2012, 08:27:00 AM »

Quote from: HAMMER DOWN on May 30, 2012, 10:20:56 PM

Took a pic. of my 1st mod (July, 07) to my Sol I forgot to share & too update a earlier post.

The 1st. mod I done on my Sol. was to install a jack, ( jack crank handle is the same size as are lug nuts, 19mm) it's mount & a plug kit. With the miles I drive. There's noway I drive with out away to fix my own tire.

Mike

With the plug kit, do you really need the jack? You could just always roll the car forward or backwards a little exposing the puncture to be worked on.

Sly Bob · « **Reply #1347 on:** May 31, 2012, 08:32:23 AM »

Updated the maps on my Kenwood DNX9960 headunit that we installed a few years ago at one of the mod meets. The maps are now at 2013.10. Kenwoodforums is a great place for everything Kenwood.

miller11386 · « **Reply #1348 on:** May 31, 2012, 08:49:23 AM »

Quote from: Critterman on May 31, 2012, 07:37:26 AM

Later today I will load BIX on a trailer for her trip down to SC, she has a Doctor's appointment

I expect a full report out upon your arrival via PM

What are you having done to your car?

elff · « **Reply #1349 on:** May 31, 2012, 09:47:39 AM »

Bob

Can you on me a link to the post with the file?

News:

Author Topic: What did you do to your Kappa today - Part 2 (Read 1256956 times)