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Offline ihawk95

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today - Part 2
« Reply #1475 on: June 18, 2012, 08:43:05 AM »
You're supposed to drive around the mailbox!!! DaShark did that once...thru the yard and around the mailbox!

Or maybe it was Chicago Skyline. Can't remember...it's been awhile. Rhammond might remember!
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today - Part 2
« Reply #1476 on: June 18, 2012, 10:33:29 AM »
Nope, no one to blame but me.  I do have a depth perception problem on the right side, it is the reason I quit autoX.  Need the cataract surgery on my left eye, that is supposed to take care of the problem. 
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today - Part 2
« Reply #1477 on: June 18, 2012, 02:50:45 PM »
Drove it to work.
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today - Part 2
« Reply #1478 on: June 18, 2012, 02:57:08 PM »
Drove it to work.
Drive mine to work everyday...Lovin' it let me tell you...Critter
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today - Part 2
« Reply #1479 on: June 18, 2012, 03:27:45 PM »
It's my wife's car, though! And she suggested it! Not gonna argue with her.  :D
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today - Part 2
« Reply #1480 on: June 18, 2012, 04:52:14 PM »
Picked up the wheels from the powder coater this morning and got the tires mounted. Was hoping to get them on the car today but there wasn't the time before I went to work so it's gonna have to wait till morning.

The "chrome" didn't work out so they are now anodized silver with a high gloss clear over top. The colour looks very similar to what they would have looked like had I got silver OZs from TireRack originally

Can't wait to get the car back on the road!
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Mods: Lose the chicklets, VentureShield, Dual horns, AfterShock spoiler, Weathershield cover, Lil Chromies, Red calipers with black Solstice stickers, Opel GT antenna and Solo GXP-RCD exhaust with a Solo hi-flow cat!

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today - Part 2
« Reply #1481 on: June 22, 2012, 12:11:18 PM »
It's back on the road and they look great! The silver had a bit of a bluish tinge to it and they aren't nearly as white as they appear in this picture. The high gloss clear almost makes them glow.

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Mods: Lose the chicklets, VentureShield, Dual horns, AfterShock spoiler, Weathershield cover, Lil Chromies, Red calipers with black Solstice stickers, Opel GT antenna and Solo GXP-RCD exhaust with a Solo hi-flow cat!

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today - Part 2
« Reply #1482 on: June 22, 2012, 12:45:33 PM »
these look great Sly Bob!
DDM Works Backbone and probeam
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today - Part 2
« Reply #1483 on: June 22, 2012, 01:32:53 PM »
 Not bad at all Sly, not bad at all
GONE: (but not forgotten) 2006 Cool named IXABEL (BISH-AH-BEL) Mayan for "Good Roads"
DDM StageIII intercooled Supercharger, Wisco ceramic coated pistons, Carrillo rods, superTech valves and Springs, Ported and polished head, Exedy Stage II Clutch,
big brake kit, slotted/drilled Rotors w/Porterfield pads & blue juice, Backbone, Probeam, Cross Strut Brace Underhood, trunk, & door Lights, ZOK suspension
JPM Center console, door inserts, & dash Seat bolster & lumbar support
Focuztech Tri-Y Header & hi-flow cat, Solo Performance SQR-2, Norm's Rear facia, Heated Seats, Blackface gau

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today - Part 2
« Reply #1484 on: June 22, 2012, 01:52:03 PM »
Very Nice

If you could match the door handles and windshield surround to that, it would really top off the look

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today - Part 2
« Reply #1485 on: June 23, 2012, 09:02:03 AM »
Just got back from photo shoot at the Biltmore Manson with over 100 other Kappas from NASSM 2012. Have a blast in Ashville. Next stop DDM's tent for a probeam install. :cool:

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today - Part 2
« Reply #1486 on: June 23, 2012, 09:12:37 AM »
You will love the probeam! the backbone/probeam are by far the best kappa mods for driving
Check out Miller's Youtube Channel HERE

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today - Part 2
« Reply #1487 on: June 23, 2012, 12:03:38 PM »
I'll second that Miller...

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today - Part 2
« Reply #1488 on: June 23, 2012, 01:11:42 PM »
Already had the backbone and now have the probeam now just need to add some twisties.

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today - Part 2
« Reply #1489 on: June 24, 2012, 04:46:48 PM »
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today - Part 2
« Reply #1490 on: June 24, 2012, 05:21:41 PM »
You will love the probeam! the backbone/probeam are by far the best kappa mods for driving
However if you want close the chassis then you need to add the DDM LVKFCB to that package.
You also need sway bars, good schocks and a great set of tires.
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today - Part 2
« Reply #1491 on: June 24, 2012, 06:20:43 PM »
Today i got my car back! Time to give it a bath and a little TLC :)
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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today - Part 2
« Reply #1492 on: June 24, 2012, 07:37:31 PM »
Tonight I won a local car show!

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today - Part 2
« Reply #1493 on: June 24, 2012, 07:38:09 PM »
Congrats Dave!

Wasn't today but about 3 days ago I went over a set of tracks a little fast that I didn't think were as bad as they turned out to be. When the hood collided with the edges of the two front doors I had some paint to touch up on the edges of the hood and both doors. A small chip on the edge of the trunk lid suddenly appeared as well that I didn't notice before.

I was a little  :mad:
Just trying to do my part...

Mods: Lose the chicklets, VentureShield, Dual horns, AfterShock spoiler, Weathershield cover, Lil Chromies, Red calipers with black Solstice stickers, Opel GT antenna and Solo GXP-RCD exhaust with a Solo hi-flow cat!

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today - Part 2
« Reply #1494 on: June 24, 2012, 07:39:13 PM »
I've spent the last (6) days thinking about it in a repair shop All Alone.
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GMPPTune, seat belt loops, Magnaflow Exhaust, Turn signal Mod, K/N CAI, Sprint Booster, , Driveshaft tunnel Plate, New Wheels, 3rd lite cover-up, Painted Calibers & Decals, Cooler/Travel bag, ProBeam, Custom FuseBoxCover, Sound Deadening, PeddleCovers, Hidden license bracket, Center Console, DDM Tbolt clamp&IC pipes, WindRestrictor & Lightbar, WestersRaceTune, Hood & Trunk Lighting, "A" pillar & Gauges,HoosierGXP interrior lights,StunnerTag and Directional Mirrors,Hood&Body Graphics(Chief Pontiac) by Jack of Arts,dimming mirror w/temp&compass

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today - Part 2
« Reply #1495 on: June 24, 2012, 07:44:27 PM »
Tonight I won a local car show!

You and your Dog won over the Car ?     :D    What were your special Mods     :huh:    :rofl:  " Congrats "
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GMPPTune, seat belt loops, Magnaflow Exhaust, Turn signal Mod, K/N CAI, Sprint Booster, , Driveshaft tunnel Plate, New Wheels, 3rd lite cover-up, Painted Calibers & Decals, Cooler/Travel bag, ProBeam, Custom FuseBoxCover, Sound Deadening, PeddleCovers, Hidden license bracket, Center Console, DDM Tbolt clamp&IC pipes, WindRestrictor & Lightbar, WestersRaceTune, Hood & Trunk Lighting, "A" pillar & Gauges,HoosierGXP interrior lights,StunnerTag and Directional Mirrors,Hood&Body Graphics(Chief Pontiac) by Jack of Arts,dimming mirror w/temp&compass

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today - Part 2
« Reply #1496 on: June 24, 2012, 08:14:50 PM »
My mods
Special upper leg bones.  The right does not match the left

Bella
The ultimate in cuteness.

Sorry to hear about the damages on both cars.  Thats a bummer. 



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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today - Part 2
« Reply #1497 on: June 24, 2012, 08:39:14 PM »
Congrats Dave!

Wasn't today but about 3 days ago I went over a set of tracks a little fast that I didn't think were as bad as they turned out to be. When the hood collided with the edges of the two front doors I had some paint to touch up on the edges of the hood and both doors. A small chip on the edge of the trunk lid suddenly appeared as well that I didn't notice before.

I was a little  :mad:

Do you have an LVFCB?  I noticed that after I put mine on, the hood rattle/shake when hitting a bump was significantly reduced.

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today - Part 2
« Reply #1498 on: June 24, 2012, 10:00:49 PM »
I've spent the last (6) days thinking about it in a repair shop All Alone.


Did I miss why it was in the shop?
GONE: (but not forgotten) 2006 Cool named IXABEL (BISH-AH-BEL) Mayan for "Good Roads"
DDM StageIII intercooled Supercharger, Wisco ceramic coated pistons, Carrillo rods, superTech valves and Springs, Ported and polished head, Exedy Stage II Clutch,
big brake kit, slotted/drilled Rotors w/Porterfield pads & blue juice, Backbone, Probeam, Cross Strut Brace Underhood, trunk, & door Lights, ZOK suspension
JPM Center console, door inserts, & dash Seat bolster & lumbar support
Focuztech Tri-Y Header & hi-flow cat, Solo Performance SQR-2, Norm's Rear facia, Heated Seats, Blackface gau

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Re: What did you do to your Kappa today - Part 2
« Reply #1499 on: June 24, 2012, 10:40:08 PM »
Do you have an LVFCB?  I noticed that after I put mine on, the hood rattle/shake when hitting a bump was significantly reduced.

I do, I have all three...
Just trying to do my part...

Mods: Lose the chicklets, VentureShield, Dual horns, AfterShock spoiler, Weathershield cover, Lil Chromies, Red calipers with black Solstice stickers, Opel GT antenna and Solo GXP-RCD exhaust with a Solo hi-flow cat!