06-01-2017
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#681
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R U DTF bro?
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Oak Point, TX
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
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Originally Posted by Goat Blower
Can't you just eliminate that CEL with a custom tune?
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Yes, but I like having a setup that is is stock tune and emissions friendly for dealership visits.
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
Just get a tunez dude
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I have a tune, two of them in fact, 91 & 93.
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I agree with Kracka.
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06-02-2017
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#682
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Admin
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Sportsman's Paradise, LA.
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
O2 simulator available?
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"You don't have a clue. You couldn't get a clue during the clue mating season in a field full of horny clues if you smeared your body with clue musk and did the clue mating dance."
When she get's bitchy, SPANK THAT ASS! (#Y#)
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06-02-2017
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#683
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R U DTF bro?
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Location: Oak Point, TX
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
AFE said the non-fouler trick should work.
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
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06-12-2017
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#684
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R U DTF bro?
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Location: Oak Point, TX
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
I took a good log yesterday of some steady-state cruising and a WOT run from 2k RPM in 3rd gear to the top of 4th and sent it off to my tuner. He hasn't looked at my tune in over a year so I figured I'd let him take a peek and see if any adjustments or tweaks are needed. Nothing seems out of the ordinary, more or less just for some peace of mind and to make sure all is tip-top before doing any cruises this summer. I'm still toying with the idea of those AFE HFC pipes...MAP just happens to have them on sale through this Thursday too, oddly enough
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
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06-12-2017
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#685
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Minnesota
Drives: Cars
Posts: 1,457
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
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Originally Posted by Kracka
I took a good log yesterday of some steady-state cruising and a WOT run from 2k RPM in 3rd gear to the top of 4th and sent it off to my tuner. He hasn't looked at my tune in over a year so I figured I'd let him take a peek and see if any adjustments or tweaks are needed. Nothing seems out of the ordinary, more or less just for some peace of mind and to make sure all is tip-top before doing any cruises this summer. I'm still toying with the idea of those AFE HFC pipes...MAP just happens to have them on sale through this Thursday too, oddly enough
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That seems like a sign that you should probably order them
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06-12-2017
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#686
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Transmission destroyer
Join Date: Feb 2007
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
do it pussy
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Originally Posted by scheides
I swing from the nuts of cold hard data. Anything less is a guess.
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06-13-2017
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#687
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R U DTF bro?
Join Date: Aug 2003
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
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Originally Posted by AwdGSX13
That seems like a sign that you should probably order them
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When life gives you lemonade...drink it?
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Originally Posted by goodhart
do it pussy
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
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08-11-2017
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#688
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R U DTF bro?
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
C7 Bin Buddy cubby shelf...OOOOOH AAAAAH!
Pic in action:
Pics for Brandon:
The shape of the cubby is definitely irregular which I did not realize. Looking at the finished product and the small details that went into it, the price doesn't seem too horrible considering the fitment was perfect (very snug, almost like it snapped into place). I would say it should also include felt for inside the vertical walls though; I might remove it to add that myself. If nothing else, it should prevent noise or wear marks from sunglasses sliding around.
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
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08-11-2017
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#689
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Pewp Champion
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Blaine
Drives: Teh Bean
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
Looks nice. Lemme know if you ever wanna make a Kracka Shelf. I can draw that ish up easy.
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08-11-2017
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#690
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: St Paul
Drives: Life's too short to drive boring cars.
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
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Originally Posted by Kracka
I tried to angle for a discounted pair to be a test subject on the forum but no luck. I could always do the spark plug non-fouler trick if needed I suppose.
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I get AFE here too at an okay discount for when these might come out if that helps.
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10-07-2017
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#691
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R U DTF bro?
Join Date: Aug 2003
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
After 14k miles/1.5 years, the Redline D4 tranny fluid I put in to replace the factory fluid is showing signs of being worn out. The Shreveport cruise a few weeks ago is likely what did it in. Now I remember why I replaced it annually in my DSMs/Evos It feels amazing when fresh, but it does age much quicker than factory-fill fluids. I just got a jug ordered from Walmart.com so I'll get that done later this month.
The clutch system is acting like that fluid is ready for another flush as well. That's a good task for the dealership though so I'll have that done when I have the car in next (likely Feb or March for an airbag recall and annual state emissions inspection). The slave cylinder is inside the bell housing so accessing the bleeder is a total PITA, and the dealer charges a pretty reasonable price for it considering the time involved.
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
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03-08-2018
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#693
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R U DTF bro?
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Oak Point, TX
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
The above performance suspension calibration is a success! I got the car back from the dealer yesterday afternoon after it's annual trip in for service, recalls, warranty work, etc. and had them perform the updated suspension calibration while they were at it. I can't speak to the performance enhancements yet, but all I can say is WOW when it comes to the comfort aspect! The car is now handling sharp impacts and rough roads better than it ever has! I intentionally drove the car on a certain lane on a concrete road near my house that is frankly horrible from all the construction trucks driving on it that I will typically avoid if at all possible. The improvement was night & day; the car stayed planted, felt smooth, and wasn't jumping all over the road anymore. Embarrassed to say it, but I'm actually looking forward to taking the car into a parking lot with speed bumps later on today just to see how it absorbs those. I'm also anxious to get the car out sometime soon to enjoy some nice back road twisties!
In summary, a $350 well-spent! I hope Chevy Performance starts offering more upgrades in the future. They did make a fair amount of Z06 components available for the lower models, such as the grille and radiator fan, which I have both. They also have a new intake system coming out that consists of a new airbox and larger filter (but retains the factory intake tube).
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
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03-08-2018
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#694
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Admin
Join Date: Oct 2003
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
That's some cool stuff.
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When she get's bitchy, SPANK THAT ASS! (#Y#)
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03-08-2018
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#695
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Lino Lakes
Drives: 17 Honda Accord
Posts: 4,041
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
factory performance stuff is always nice Good deal.
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03-08-2018
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#696
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
That is pimp!
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03-08-2018
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#697
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aka Goodbye
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
Nice! I need a C7.
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03-09-2018
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#698
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R U DTF bro?
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Oak Point, TX
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
Yeah you do!
This update is currently available for 2014-2017 models, 2018's got some of the tweaks from the factory, and 2019's got it all.
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
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03-23-2018
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#699
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R U DTF bro?
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Oak Point, TX
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
Finally decided to chase down one tiny intermittent rattle that's been annoying me since the car was brand new. I took a lot of these panels out and used adhesive felt on quite a few contact points! These sheets of adhesive felt were a life saver in the Evo X interior
full size pic: http://www.dsmstyle.com/photopost/da...0322181647.jpg
Sidenote: Bose speakers are absolute junk and no better than the cheap paper ones found in base model econoboxes.
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
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03-23-2018
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#700
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Re: Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!
Rattles are annoying, hopefully you can find it! That paper woofer stuck out to me right away haha. Bose means nothing these days...
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