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esinger
01-29-2010, 02:49 AM
I'm trying to organize a meet on Feburary 13th in Greensboro, NC. Thinking about doing it a Shane's Ribshack again.
Anyone interested in getting together for a lunch or dinner meet?
If it's in the late afternoon or evening, I'll be able to make it. As usual, I've got to work on Saturday.
esinger
01-29-2010, 07:08 AM
Hi John,
What time works best for you?
Hi John,
What time works best for you?
Well I normally get off at 5, but I could always leave early if I needed to. Having the meet anytime after 6 would be best for me, but that's probably not ideal for a meet because it gets dark so early. Let's see if anyone else is interested and see what times they're available.
esinger
01-29-2010, 07:52 AM
So far there's not meeting time posted, but I'll try to keep it as late as comfortably possible in the afternoon (which maybe 4:00 PM).
BigV8
01-30-2010, 11:29 AM
Bummer. Thats my double shift day. Have see about the next one.
BigV8
02-02-2010, 09:57 AM
I'm putting in to get sat afternoon off. hope to see ya all.
esinger
02-02-2010, 11:02 AM
Cool, we'll plan on meeting around 4:30 PM and hang out for a while in the parking lot.
edmanet
02-02-2010, 05:47 PM
Not to hijack but where is that rib shack located ?? I visit the Greensboro area once or twice a year. I'm always looking for a good place to eat.
When I'm in Tryon NC I eat at Mountain View.
99-LS1-SS
02-02-2010, 05:48 PM
I won't be able to make it. We're taking the daughter to Great Wolf Lodge in Concord for that weekend.
esinger
02-02-2010, 05:53 PM
Here's a mapquest link. It's right next to Costco in Greensboro off Wendover Ave.
http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Greensboro&state=NC&address=4217+W+Wendover+Ave&zipcode=27407-1925&country=US&latitude=36.058758&longitude=-79.885963&geocode=ADDRESS
Hi Brandon, sorry you can't make it. There'll be others GTGs for sure.
PS: Hope your day turn out better.
I won't be able to make it. We're taking the daughter to Great Wolf Lodge in Concord for that weekend.
I went in there a couple weeks ago to check it out, and it's a really cool place. I just can't see paying to stay the night there when I live like 5 minutes away. I'll probably do it eventually though if they don't open the park up to the public.
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Ktlplxm
02-04-2010, 02:29 PM
I'll try to make it this time. Probably be the last weekend I drive the car before it goes under the knife again lol
Sweet, I'll bring my step ladder.
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Ktlplxm
02-04-2010, 02:56 PM
dont do that, you've already looked into the engine bay haha
99-LS1-SS
02-04-2010, 04:06 PM
I went in there a couple weeks ago to check it out, and it's a really cool place. I just can't see paying to stay the night there when I live like 5 minutes away. I'll probably do it eventually though if they don't open the park up to the public.
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Yeah, I totally understand that. I think they are losing a lot of revenue the way they do it now.
BigV8
02-05-2010, 07:59 AM
I'll try to make it this time. Probably be the last weekend I drive the car before it goes under the knife again lol
Oh a little nip and tuck huh? I have that afternoon off so see ya there:thumbsup:
esinger
02-05-2010, 08:22 AM
It'll be good to see you Aden. Next time you talk to the Kooks gang, ask them about the "Open House" they were thinking about having.
See you guys at 4:30 PM on Saturday the 13th.
Ktlplxm
02-05-2010, 01:52 PM
It'll be good to see you Aden. Next time you talk to the Kooks gang, ask them about the "Open House" they were thinking about having.
See you guys at 4:30 PM on Saturday the 13th.
I'll do that. Its been a while since I've talked to george. Between family and IRS I've been kept fairly busy.
white lightning
02-06-2010, 05:31 AM
I think I can make it, but I got the G8 in my shop getting it ready for the Big Bend Open Road Race.
stryker g8gt
02-06-2010, 07:19 AM
if the GF is tied up with other stuff, I may drive up.......spend the night and drive back Sunday.......
Is anyone from the other board coming? I haven't logged on there in a long time.
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Ktlplxm
02-06-2010, 08:34 AM
Dunno. Otherboard kinda blows lol
Yeah, no kidding. I've got like 5 total posts over there, so you can see which one I prefer.
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Ktlplxm
02-06-2010, 09:25 AM
IMO, the other board is just filled with a bunch of sycophants that keep spouting off the same crap they read on LS1tech and act as if they've ever tried it themselves (which of course they haven't) The few good guys on that board are on hear as well, so no real need to go to the other
esinger
02-06-2010, 06:12 PM
I think I can make it, but I got the G8 in my shop getting it ready for the Big Bend Open Road Race.
Wow Kevin, going all the way to Texas for this race. Must be a lot of fun. What you doing to the G8? Suspension upgrades?
white lightning
02-09-2010, 03:54 AM
Wow Kevin, going all the way to Texas for this race. Must be a lot of fun. What you doing to the G8? Suspension upgrades?
It is alot of fun and it's for a good cause since all the money goes to help out the local community. No suspension stuff ...yet. I have to have a 5 or 6 point harness, so i'm fabricating a harness bar.
Hey on saturday there's a test and tune down at The Rock, if anyone is interested in going to it. I'm going to go to get a baseline time before mods(if I finish the harness bar by then).
PMD G8
02-09-2010, 06:04 PM
IMO, the other board is just filled with a bunch of sycophants that keep spouting off the same crap they read on LS1tech and act as if they've ever tried it themselves (which of course they haven't) The few good guys on that board are on hear as well, so no real need to go to the other
And this forum is filled with Stickys and pointless Camaro Forums that no one posts in. Seriously what's the point in having them? Camaros and their owners have their own dedicated sites that get as much traffic on them in 1 hour that this site might see in 1 day.
I still don't see the reason why there had to be a branching off. Why? B/c a few people didn't know how to play nice and get along with each other? It would make more sense, to me at least, to try and keep the G8 community, as small as it is, in one central place than to go and divide it up.
Ktlplxm
02-10-2010, 06:41 AM
And this forum is filled with Stickys and pointless Camaro Forums that no one posts in. Seriously what's the point in having them? Camaros and their owners have their own dedicated sites that get as much traffic on them in 1 hour that this site might see in 1 day.
I still don't see the reason why there had to be a branching off. Why? B/c a few people didn't know how to play nice and get along with each other? It would make more sense, to me at least, to try and keep the G8 community, as small as it is, in one central place than to go and divide it up.
Stickys are there to keep from answering the same question fifty times in a week, as far as the camaro forum... I agree its pointless but it doesn't cost anything to keep it. One reason it branched off was the owners of other sites would ban you or erase your post if you didn't agree with them or ever spoke poorly, however honestly. about their shops or services. If you ever spoke against a vendor, regardless of the reason, you ricked getting censored or kicked. On here, yes there are a lot of strong willed opiniionated people but the majority are doers not talkers. A higher percentage of members here do new things, experiment, or push the boundaries more than the other boards. And thankfully, the majority of the mindless vendor followers who tout the accolades of the vendors (as long as there is a discount or group buy) stay out. I for one am glad Charlie and the guys started this site as opposed to the G8board or G8GT
SRG963
02-10-2010, 03:48 PM
Guys we are trying to plan an Open House/ Car show/ Burnout contest in the middle of May let me know if this will work for you guys. May 15 or 16.
We will have fun radio station. It should be a great time.
I plan on attending this one.
I plan on attending this one.
You mean this (February) one? or the Kooks one?
SRG963
02-11-2010, 04:27 AM
You mean this (February) one? or the Kooks one?
Sorry about that....I was talking about the May meet. Can't wait to finally line up with fellow G8ers.
Is this meet still going for this weekend? I am going to try and make it if I don't end up in Wilmington again. lol
Yep, we're still having it. Hope to see you there.
GXPaycheck
02-12-2010, 07:06 AM
Snow might be an issue.
BigV8
02-12-2010, 07:13 AM
Snow might be an issue.
I'm waiting to see the total amount and hope it may be melted by the afternoon. I'm just worried about the idiots on 85n and the backups from accidents.
esinger
02-12-2010, 07:25 AM
Man, when is this weather going to change for the better? If it's not snow, it's rain. If it's not rain, it's wind.
Hopfully it'll just be a little dusting of snow.
They're calling for 1-3 inches in the Charlotte area... I don't know about up there though. It seems like every Saturday for the past few weeks they've been calling for snow.
G8+6=fun
02-12-2010, 09:34 AM
They are calling for snow for most of the southern part of the state, 1 to4 inches. So I think it will be gone by saturday afternoon but the slush is what is going to be a problem.
When we had those crazy wind two days ago, my G8 was parked right under my basketball post but facing side ways (good thing!) and it fell over to its side. I was like damn close call. Thought I was buying a GXP soon when I came outside for something that night.
esinger
02-13-2010, 02:54 AM
Well, this is just peachy. Another weekend with snow.
You guys want to still get together? I don't think it'll be that bad once the sun comes out.
white lightning
02-13-2010, 05:09 AM
Eric, I can come but the G8 is still in my shop.
Well, I was supposed to go to work at 8 this morning, but couldn't make it because of the snow. I'm going to have to go in later and play catch up, so I'm not going to be able to leave early today for the meet.
We got a good 4 inches last night, which is surprising because the news says Concord only got 1.5 inches. I'm sure the roads will be fine later this afternoon, so i'm not worried about driving to Greensboro, but I'm just not going to be able to leave work in time. Damn snow. Sorry guys.
GXPaycheck
02-13-2010, 05:25 AM
Not looking good at my house so far this morning. Have to check out the roads when I get junior out later.
esinger
02-13-2010, 05:45 AM
I'm sure I'll be able to make it this afternoon. Just wanted to check and see if I was going to be alone in this meet. Since Kevin (White Lightning) is coming out, it looks like we're still good for a few people.
Ktlplxm
02-13-2010, 06:36 AM
roads aren't looking too bad here. Still have to pack and get everythign for a flight to cozumel in the morning, but I'm going to try and make it up
BigV8
02-13-2010, 07:39 AM
I drove 77s from charlotte this morning at 4am and the highways where pretty much clear but had some spots they were starting to freeze. Seems like this afternoon should be good with the sun out. My wife thinks i should take a snow check? I'm still looking to make it.
Looks fine here! So everyone planning for 5-5:30?
BigV8
02-13-2010, 08:20 AM
I think Eric said he would be there at 4, so since I ended up with the whole day off, thats when i'll show up. Dirty car and all.lol
You guys suck! Enjoy eating your ribs; I'll be thinking about you while I'm stuck at work. Oh well, I'll catch you at the next one.
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BigV8
02-13-2010, 08:50 AM
Sorry to hear you had to work John, we'll see you at the Kooks party?
Oh yeah, I'll be there.
Are any of you (aside from Aden) thinking about going to the national meet in August?
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BigV8
02-13-2010, 09:05 AM
I'd like to go but don't have enough time off to go. I'm already booked up with weddings that took up the rest of the extra time off I had. If it was closer to our area it would have been possible.
GXPaycheck
02-13-2010, 10:15 AM
Won't make it today. Maybe Kooks!
esinger
02-13-2010, 11:48 AM
The roads have really cleared up here. The car is a bit dirty, but at least I'll be in good company.
I plan on being there at 4:30 PM. See you guys there!
Doug Hilliard
02-13-2010, 12:20 PM
I won't make it today...to much going on between school and Valentine's Day...maybe next time! Y'all have fun!
esinger
02-13-2010, 05:19 PM
We had a small showing, there were three cars and 5 owners. It really good seeing White Lightning (Kevin), Ktlxlpm (Aden), BigV8 (Jerry) and SRG8 (can't remember your name, sorry).
We had a small showing, there were three cars and 5 owners. It really good seeing White Lightning (Kevin), Ktlxlpm (Aden), BigV8 (Jerry) and SRG8 (can't remember your name, sorry).
LOL I get that a lot at school and work its Sriram btw. Sometimes I get customers calling back for support here at work and they forget how to say my name real quick and the TechSupport team knows exactly who they need to talk to, but they give them a hard time to reach me sometimes.
It was nice meeting everyone, always nice to put a face to the person you talk to online.
We had a small showing, there were three cars and 5 owners. It really good seeing White Lightning (Kevin), Ktlxlpm (Aden), BigV8 (Jerry) and SRG8 (can't remember your name, sorry).
Who didn't bring their car?
Who didn't bring their car?
Aden
esinger
02-14-2010, 02:52 AM
Aden
And Kevin. Sorry about that Sriram:embarass:
Not only did Aden not bring his car, he also didn't bring a coat:cold:
BigV8
02-14-2010, 06:03 AM
Yes it was fun, and nice meeting two other G8 owners Sriram and Kevin. Aden kept me occupied on the way home by having me try and get his gas mileage on the highway :). Couldn't be done.
white lightning
02-14-2010, 06:33 AM
Yeah it was good to meet Jerry and Sriram and good to see Eric and Aden again.
esinger
02-15-2010, 04:25 AM
Aden, Just wanted to let you know that the front driver's side o2 sensor did seize up me me yesterday. I was hoping to beat the odds on this one, but no luck.
I'm 2/3's of the way through with my Kooks install because of the O2 sensor and Maryland speed sent me one exhaust gasket instead of two (which is what I paid for). I should be able to find both O2 and gasket locally and finish it off tonight.
99-LS1-SS
02-15-2010, 05:51 AM
3 of the 4 seized up on me.
esinger
02-15-2010, 06:10 AM
3 of the 4 seized up on me.
Wow, talk about unlucky.
This is what's killing me right now. GM Parts Driect is basically Flow Chevrolet in Winston Salem. They are the only place locally that has the O2 sensor. The MSRP of the sensor is $101, I can buy it from them as GM Parts Direct for $51 + Shipping + NC Sales tax. However I just got off the phone with them and they want $118 + Sales Tax if I walk in and get it.
They define the word "Stealership"
99-LS1-SS
02-15-2010, 06:13 AM
Wow, talk about unlucky.
This is what's killing me right now. GM Parts Driect is basically Flow Chevrolet in Winston Salem. They are the only place locally that has the O2 sensor. The MSRP of the sensor is $101, I can buy it from them as GM Parts Direct for $51 + Shipping + NC Sales tax. However I just got off the phone with them and they want $118 + Sales Tax if I walk in and get it.
They define the word "Stealership"
That's crazy.
esinger
02-15-2010, 06:30 AM
Well, this afternoon I'm going over to Flow in W-S because I want to get my car out of my friend's shop tonight. I'm going to confront them about the huge price difference and see what happens.
Hey Brandon, how was the Great Wolf Lodge?
99-LS1-SS
02-15-2010, 07:01 AM
It was a lot of fun. We got there right when it started snowing and when we left all the snow was gone.
When we go again do you want me to let you know so we can get you a day pass?
It was a lot of fun. We got there right when it started snowing and when we left all the snow was gone.
When we go again do you want me to let you know so we can get you a day pass?
Sure, that'd be great. I didn't know they offered that. The snow was pretty crazy Friday night, but it sure didn't stick around long. I was hoping to take my daughter sledding Saturday when I got off work, but there was no chance of that.
Were there many people staying at the resort?
99-LS1-SS
02-15-2010, 07:05 AM
That place was packed!!
That place was packed!!
I ride by it sometimes on the weekends, and the parking lot is always full. But during the week, you're lucky to see 5 cars in the lot.
Were you able to find any discounts? or did they just charge the price listed on the website?
BigV8
02-15-2010, 10:04 AM
Aden, Just wanted to let you know that the front driver's side o2 sensor did seize up me me yesterday. I was hoping to beat the odds on this one, but no luck.
I'm 2/3's of the way through with my Kooks install because of the O2 sensor and Maryland speed sent me one exhaust gasket instead of two (which is what I paid for). I should be able to find both O2 and gasket locally and finish it off tonight.
Eric darn the luck. I thought you already had an extra o2?. I used the stock exhaust gaskets, as others had recommended. Your going to like the sound:thumbsup:
esinger
02-15-2010, 11:01 AM
Eric darn the luck. I thought you already had an extra o2?. I used the stock exhaust gaskets, as others had recommended. Your going to like the sound:thumbsup:
I was going to buy an extra O2 sensor, but never got around to it. When I bought the headers I went ahead and got new gaskets (or at least I ordered two) and new fancy locking bolts. New gaskets aren't that expensive, so I said "Why Not".
You'd think with all the stealership in the area at least one would have that O2 sonsor in Greensboro.
I was going to buy an extra O2 sensor, but never got around to it. When I bought the headers I went ahead and got new gaskets (or at least I ordered two) and new fancy locking bolts. New gaskets aren't that expensive, so I said "Why Not".
You'd think with all the stealership in the area at least one would have that O2 sonsor in Greensboro.
As Jerry mentioned, I've also read that the Kooks gaskets are crap. They'll last a little while, but after a year or so they'll start leaking. You may want to use the stock ones to save you any future trouble.
esinger
02-15-2010, 11:55 AM
As Jerry mentioned, I've also read that the Kooks gaskets are crap. They'll last a little while, but after a year or so they'll start leaking. You may want to use the stock ones to save you any future trouble.
Yeah, there's no way I was going to put the Kooks gaskets on my car. If you ever seen them side by side there's really no comparison, the OEM gaskets look way better and better made.
I wonder why a company that makes such great headers would sell such crappy gaskets?
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BigV8
02-15-2010, 04:05 PM
I was going to buy an extra O2 sensor, but never got around to it. When I bought the headers I went ahead and got new gaskets (or at least I ordered two) and new fancy locking bolts. New gaskets aren't that expensive, so I said "Why Not".
You'd think with all the stealership in the area at least one would have that O2 sonsor in Greensboro.
Yea the locking bolts, I should have got those also.
Where did you get yours?
esinger
02-16-2010, 02:53 AM
Yea the locking bolts, I should have got those also.
Where did you get yours?
I got them from Maryland Speed. I went by Flow Chevrolet in W-S yesterday afternoon adn got the O2 sensor and gasket. They back off the prices quoted over the phone to MSRP. I asked them about ordering online at Gm Parts Direct and pciking up locally and the guy really didn't want to answer my question. I told me they are a different department and I'd have to talk to them.
This project is finished for the most part. I still need to work a bit on the Wideband setup and there's a small exhaust leak where the header connect to the catted pieces. Sounds much deeper now and I can tell it really needs to be tuned because there's some hesitation on acceleration.
BigV8
02-16-2010, 10:17 AM
Yes, you will have to retorque several times as they settle in. Keep us updated.
Ktlplxm
02-16-2010, 10:48 AM
Wow and I thought I had issues with installs lol. I just reused the stock gaskets EVERYtime, not a leak yet; same thing with the bolts. I probably still have two sets of Kooks bolts and gaskets laying around somewhere... how is the weather up there? Still cool?
esinger
02-16-2010, 12:34 PM
Wow and I thought I had issues with installs lol. I just reused the stock gaskets EVERYtime, not a leak yet; same thing with the bolts. I probably still have two sets of Kooks bolts and gaskets laying around somewhere... how is the weather up there? Still cool?
Well, the car did crank up and I can drive it around, so it’s a success in my book. I did 95% of the work myself and had to listen to several people pick fun at me while dropping almost every bolt I had in my hands (BTW, bolts roll to the dead center of my car). I put on the passenger side gasket backwards and also had to listen to “It says right on the gasket how it’s oriented”. Oh and the “I can’t believe your doing that to your new car” and the “Kiss your warranty goodbye” comments. Blah, blah, blah…..
The weather is freaking cold up here and the wind is blowing, so if your in a much better climate then FU! lol
Ktlplxm
02-16-2010, 12:59 PM
Well, the weather is nice but I prefer cold so... given the option between 30's-40's and this sunny 80's....I'd rather be home!!! Even looking at getting an earlier flight so I can get back to the cooler temperatures
99-LS1-SS
02-16-2010, 01:29 PM
I'll trade with you. I hate cold weather.
esinger
02-16-2010, 03:29 PM
I'll trade with you. I hate cold weather.
Ditto! I'll take 80 degree weather anyday of the week.
BigV8
02-16-2010, 04:30 PM
Glad its working out. Yea Aden i would want to get to cooler weather to after being in 80+ degree weather with bikini clad women running around. NOT!!!!!
Ktlplxm
02-17-2010, 06:06 AM
After a while it gets old. Always remember, regardless of how hot she may be, or how sexy she may seem, some guy, some where, is tired of her crap.
Unfortunately, I reach that point sooner than most
BigV8
02-17-2010, 02:29 PM
After a while it gets old. Always remember, regardless of how hot she may be, or how sexy she may seem, some guy, some where, is tired of her crap.
Unfortunately, I reach that point sooner than most
Can't argue with that.
white lightning
02-21-2010, 07:12 AM
Wow, talk about unlucky.
This is what's killing me right now. GM Parts Driect is basically Flow Chevrolet in Winston Salem. They are the only place locally that has the O2 sensor. The MSRP of the sensor is $101, I can buy it from them as GM Parts Direct for $51 + Shipping + NC Sales tax. However I just got off the phone with them and they want $118 + Sales Tax if I walk in and get it.
They define the word "Stealership"
Seems like all the dealerships in this area are crooks. I tried to buy a fender for my '02 Camaro from GM parts direct and they wanted $85.00 to ship it 15 miles and wouldn't let me come pick it up. I mean it's a 5lb plastic fender not a 40lb steel fender. Their price for the part was the best but the shipping made it more expensive than the other dealers. A dealership in PA only wanted $35.00 to ship it 400 miles. The dealers around here suck, that's why I ended up buying my G8 in Wilmington, it saved me thousands.
white lightning
02-21-2010, 08:10 AM
Aden, Just wanted to let you know that the front driver's side o2 sensor did seize up me me yesterday.
Hey Eric did you try to heat everything up with a torch? Sometimes things will come loose with heat and penetrating oil. I'll be doing headers soon and want to know if heating the sensors will help get them out.
esinger
02-21-2010, 01:54 PM
Hey Eric did you try to heat everything up with a torch? Sometimes things will come loose with heat and penetrating oil. I'll be doing headers soon and want to know if heating the sensors will help get them out.
Hindsight being 20/20 a torch would have really helped. I didn't even think about it when I was taking them out. All is well, just doing the bi-daily re-torques and starting the tuning process. Once the hardware was completed, the tuning is really fun!
Ktlplxm
02-21-2010, 04:15 PM
Hey Eric did you try to heat everything up with a torch? Sometimes things will come loose with heat and penetrating oil. I'll be doing headers soon and want to know if heating the sensors will help get them out.
Hindsight being 20/20 a torch would have really helped. I didn't even think about it when I was taking them out. All is well, just doing the bi-daily re-torques and starting the tuning process. Once the hardware was completed, the tuning is really fun!
the torch doesn't work well in these cases. Its almost like they strip or bind the threads when they are assembled at the factory. safest bet when doing headers is to go a ahead and buy a pair of o2s
BigV8
02-22-2010, 12:02 PM
the torch doesn't work well in these cases. Its almost like they strip or bind the threads when they are assembled at the factory. safest bet when doing headers is to go a ahead and buy a pair of o2s
Plus as you told me, don't want to get the penetrating oil on the sensor.
Ktlplxm
02-23-2010, 07:01 AM
Plus as you told me, don't want to get the penetrating oil on the sensor.
Definitely not on the front ones. On the rears it isn't that bad considering most tuners will turn them off anyway
esinger
02-23-2010, 08:16 AM
The weather forecast looks pretty good for this weekend. If Piedmont Dragway posts any test and tunes then I'm going. Need to get some track time to nail down the WOT tune.
Brandon, you want to come out and play???
99-LS1-SS
02-23-2010, 08:41 AM
I'm game if my wife doesn't already have something scheduled. I'll get with her. Which day are you thinking of going?
esinger
02-23-2010, 09:08 AM
I'll get with her. Which day are you thinking of going?
I checked their website and they only have last weekends Test and Tunes listed.
I don't have any plans this weekend, so if run T&T both days I can do either day.
99-LS1-SS
02-23-2010, 10:40 AM
It's looking like Sunday would be the better day for me. I still don't have a definitive yes or no yet.
white lightning
02-23-2010, 04:07 PM
Be ok if I tag along?
Farmington dragway is having test and tune on sat if temps are above 45
esinger
02-23-2010, 06:28 PM
Be ok if I tag along?
Farmington dragway is having test and tune on sat if temps are above 45
Sure, the more the merrier! I really like Farmington, it's normally not as crowded as Piedmont and you can get more runs in. Also you can't watch the cars go down the track while waiting at Piedmont, where as Farmington you can see the runs.
white lightning
02-24-2010, 03:08 PM
Well... the wife is still on a cruise and the kid may have baseball practice sat at 11:00. I'll let you know as soon as I know for sure.
esinger
02-24-2010, 06:44 PM
Okay Kevin, just let me know. I may do a double showing this weekend. Piedmont hasn't updated their website with anything for this weekend, but I'd expect at least T&T on Sunday. So maybe Saturday I'll do Farmington for some fuel tuning runs and Piedmont will be the ignition timing runs.
white lightning
02-25-2010, 05:15 PM
Well Eric, kid has ball practice at 9:30 sat morning. I could get there by 1:00 but they're only running til 4:00 so it may not be worth it. Plus it's got to be 45 degrees. Let me know what you think. Where is piedmont dragway? I may be able to do sunday, so let me know if they're running. I've always heard about it but never been there.
esinger
02-25-2010, 06:16 PM
That's cool. Maybe we'll do it Sunday at Piedmont Dragway.
Here's the website and at the bottom there's directions.
http://www.piedmontdragway.com/
I'm not sure the weather's going to be any warmer Sunday, so we'll have to see about that as well.
white lightning
02-26-2010, 04:23 PM
I'm not gonna be able to do anything this weekend. My grandmother fell last night and broke her hip so I'm gonna go visit her in Raleigh.
esinger
02-26-2010, 05:50 PM
I'm not gonna be able to do anything this weekend. My grandmother fell last night and broke her hip so I'm gonna go visit her in Raleigh.
Sorry to hear that Kevin. I hope she's okay.
I'll probably go Sunday. I need to spend a little more time on the tune tomorrow. That and cleaning it up again.
esinger
02-28-2010, 03:15 AM
Okay, looks like today is going to be a little warmer than yesterday so I'm going to Piedmont Dragway at noon.
Brandon, you coming??
99-LS1-SS
02-28-2010, 05:54 AM
Eric, I've developed strep throat and I feel like crap. I REALLY want to go but I doubt I will this weekend. The next 2 to 3 weekends I'll be putting the supercharger on and then working out the bugs for the tune. After that we can go.
esinger
02-28-2010, 06:09 AM
Man, you guys are just no fun!
Sorry to hear your feeling bad Brandon, hope you get better soon. I'm sure I'll be going plenty of others times this year. Of course that's contingent on whether the $4K I dump in this car since the last time I went doesn't net me any gains, then it's suicide watch time.:bm:
99-LS1-SS
02-28-2010, 06:12 AM
LOL! I'm sure it will gain.
99-LS1-SS
02-28-2010, 06:22 AM
If by some miracle I start feeling better I might make an effort to go up there. Are you running the G8 or the Buick?
99-LS1-SS
02-28-2010, 06:31 AM
Eric,
Your high pressure sales tactics have guilted me into going. As long as I don't feel dramatically worse I'm shooting for being there a little after noon. I don't have a helmet or drag radials so there's no telling how many runs I'll get in.
esinger
02-28-2010, 06:54 AM
Great!!! I'm running the G8 this time around, I haven't done any mods to the GN in awhile so there's really not much to improve on there.
esinger
02-28-2010, 06:56 AM
I don't have a helmet or drag radials so there's no telling how many runs I'll get in.
They don't require a helmet unless you run really quick times. I think it's somewhere in the low 7's.
99-LS1-SS
02-28-2010, 06:57 AM
I thought if you broke the 7s at all you had to have a helmet. Not that I'll break the 7s...though it would be nice.
esinger
02-28-2010, 06:59 AM
I thought if you broke the 7s at all you had to have a helmet. Not that I'll break the 7s...though it would be nice.
Well, I'll bring a helmet just in case but I don't expect to use it.
pook658
02-28-2010, 07:23 AM
Hi Eric and Brandon,
I've been a long-time lurker on this forum and have run my G8 once at Piedmont back in October 2009. Seeing that there will be other fellow G8 owners there has got me fired up to go out again. Mind if I join you guys? I have a 2008 Liquid Red G8 GT. It'll give my boys a chance to enjoy a little racing (they loved it last time), and it will give my wife some quiet time to work on a project for her job that is near the finish line. I live in Morrisville; so, I'm not too far away. I plan on arriving around 1230-1 PM. Look forward to meeting you guys.
Jim Glasser
99-LS1-SS
02-28-2010, 07:43 AM
Come on. The more the merrier.
pook658
02-28-2010, 08:18 AM
Okay, see you there!:brock:
99-LS1-SS
02-28-2010, 08:29 AM
The wind is blowing pretty good. Hopefully it will either die down or be a tailwind.
esinger
02-28-2010, 08:44 AM
Cool, Sounds like a we're going to have a good turnout. Let's do some Mustang hunting, there's always a fair share of them there.
esinger
02-28-2010, 02:15 PM
It's was good seeing you Jim and Brandon. Jim your car is super quick for a stocker with just a tune. Good luck on the Supersharger Brandon, you'll put even more of distance between us next time!
My best timeslip was the first one, here's the figures
60' 1.988
ET 8.450
MPH 86.54
white lightning
02-28-2010, 06:12 PM
Hey Eric, how many runs did you get to make? Kill any mustangs?
esinger
02-28-2010, 06:27 PM
Hey Eric, how many runs did you get to make? Kill any mustangs?
Nope, no mustang kills. It was kind of light in the vehicle count today. I only made 4 passes but probably could have made double that amount if I wanted to.
I had my G8 retuned by Jeff at Carolina Auto Masters. It made 330 HP / 343 torque with RotoFab intake and SLP PowerFlo Axle backs. Very happy with the tune, much better than before, I also had him turn off the AFM. Going to get the Kooks LT 1 7/8 Headers with Corsa Exhaust next. Can't wait.
Also his transmission tune is the best I have seen. The car drives a lot smoother than before. Sometimes you can't feel the shifts, its that smooth.
Service Manager at Hendrick of Cary said you should feel lucky that you're G8 runs so smooth compared to other G8s on the road. lol
esinger
03-12-2010, 04:52 AM
Hi Sriram, evertime I hear someting about Carolina Auto Masters it's good. What do they charge to tune and retune cars?
You'll really like the Corsa and Kooks setup! I'm still enjoying mine and everyone comments how good it sounds.
Eric, I am getting Aden's old Corsa exhaust setup with the connecting piece for the Kooks headers because he is going for something different with the turbo setup. Carolina Auto Masters, I think charges $400 for the tune and $50 for the transmission tune which is worth the money.
The car feels and drives completely different after the tune.
Ktlplxm
03-12-2010, 08:43 AM
Jeff is great, anything I do not perform at home goes straight to Jeff, no questions asked. All of my tuning is done by Jeff, and very few people who have ever ridden in my cars have complained about his results
esinger
03-12-2010, 09:46 AM
The transmission tune is a modified tune off the new Camaro.
The car feels and drives completely different after the tune.
Yeah, the stock transmission tune is a real issue with this car. 50 bucks isn't bad at all for a tranny tune.
Yeah, the stock transmission tune is a real issue with this cars. 50 bucks isn't bad at all for a tranny tune.
I would recommend it!
PMD G8
03-12-2010, 08:21 PM
Had a Jeff Creech tune on my GTO. No complaints here.
However there was that issue with one of his workers and a customers vette...........
Any local G8 owners looking for an axle back exhaust... I will be selling my SLP PowerFlo Exhaust end of this month or sooner if someone wants to buy it. Its in perfect condition. $350.00 local pickup
let me know if interested ... going on the For Sale section once removed off my car.
http://www.slponline.com/view_product.asp?P=31190
white lightning
03-13-2010, 05:08 AM
Any local G8 owners looking for an axle back exhaust... I will be selling my SLP PowerFlo Exhaust end of this month or sooner if someone wants to buy it. Its in perfect condition. $350.00 local pickup
let me know if interested ... going on the For Sale section once removed off my car.
http://www.slponline.com/view_product.asp?P=31190
Is this the $624.95 system? Could I come by and listen to it?
Ktlplxm
03-13-2010, 07:08 AM
Had a Jeff Creech tune on my GTO. No complaints here.
However there was that issue with one of his workers and a customers vette...........
dude why do you bother bringing up old crap that was blown out of proportion by a customer who tried to screw both Jeff and the insurance company? Let shit like that stay in the past where it belongs
Is this the $624.95 system? Could I come by and listen to it?
Yeah you can definitely come by and listen to it or I can meet you somewhere. Its a nice sounding axle backs and its quite with the stock exhaust system.
white lightning
03-13-2010, 01:38 PM
How about I come by and listen to it when you're going to remove it, then I could pay you and take it in one trip?
How about I come by and listen to it when you're going to remove it, then I could pay you and take it in one trip?
yeah thats fine. I'll let you know when the other exhaust goes in next month.
white lightning
03-13-2010, 01:48 PM
yeah thats fine. I'll let you know when the other exhaust goes in next month.
Great! PM me when you're ready.
ZcamaroSS
03-18-2010, 12:18 AM
Hi Sriram, evertime I hear someting about Carolina Auto Masters it's good. What do they charge to tune and retune cars?
You'll really like the Corsa and Kooks setup! I'm still enjoying mine and everyone comments how good it sounds.
I just installed my Corsa with my Kooks and I love it as well, this is my 5th Corsa system so that should tell you what I think of them. Jeff @ CAM tuned my 1996 Camaro SS and did a great job, hopefully I can get back up that way and get the G8 tuned as well.
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