Stewy612 Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 C'mon over! Hey guys, flying to Denver in a few weeks and have a five hour drive after we get there. Anyone have any tips on how to get something sweet to rent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orndog Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Last time I went to Colorado I just drove my own Time before that I rented a POS Hyundai, felt so bad about it too, every where I went I was surrounded by Subarus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benfrancis Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Moving out to Marietta tomorrow, wish me luck. Welcome to my neck of the woods! Leggies take over Cobb county! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orndog Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 To be fair, while I moved from Atlanta, I was already in Cobb county - just barely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benfrancis Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Now there's less excuse to not come out to any sort of cobb county meet. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orndog Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Mostly moved, still need to clean out random items from the old place, clean it, and finish setting up the new place. Moving is such fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chameleon Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Moving is such fun! LIES! Glad it's almost over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orndog Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 LIES! Glad it's almost over. Especially when they discovered a leak in the kitchen right before I had to move so I had no kitchen for the first 4 days (new sub-floor, cabinets, dishwasher, back splash all around). Can't complain, land lady handled all repairs as fast as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrobaFett Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Someone let me have your lgt struts plss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benfrancis Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Going moar low or back to oem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrobaFett Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Going moar low or back to oem? Staying the same just wanna stop a lil bit of this bounce I have going on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjrongo Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Anyone in the metro area does e tunes? Sent from my HTCONE using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benfrancis Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Idk if he does etunes but Pullz On Tuning does some decent work, maybe worth asking him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dredsky Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 So my car is getting a new short block and turbo covered under warranty. My question is this: since the engine will be out it, labor should be "pennies" to throw in an up/down pipe right or does it really matter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benfrancis Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 So my car is getting a new short block and turbo covered under warranty. My question is this: since the engine will be out it, labor should be "pennies" to throw in an up/down pipe right or does it really matter? Where are you getting it done? From a labor standpoint it wouldn't be too intensive if the block is out of it. I'd def do the up/down pipe while you're there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dredsky Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Where are you getting it done? From a labor standpoint it wouldn't be too intensive if the block is out of it. I'd def do the up/down pipe while you're there. Getting er done at SOG. It turns out they are quite amazing. Another shop had misdiagnosed my CEL and misfires as needing a valve job. For some reason I decided to take it up to SOG to see what they said. They found misfires on all cylinders plus VTT codes. From that point they found chunks of metal in the oil pan and on top of the oil filter. Recommended a short block replacement. After much consternation I remembered the 3 month, 3k mile warranty that the car was under. Service adviser Shuan, handled the warranty company, put me in a loaner and sent me on my way. The best experience I have ever had at a dealer. I am really impressed with SOG and Hendrick Automotive Group for standing by the vehicles they sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dredsky Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Where are you getting it done? From a labor standpoint it wouldn't be too intensive if the block is out of it. I'd def do the up/down pipe while you're there. Any other service/upgrade recommendations while they are in there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benfrancis Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Well it depends on what parts you have or want to get. I'd do up/down pipes, if you were to do bigger injectors then would be the time to do it. Are you keeping stock turbo or bigger? I assume OEM based on SOG recommendation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dredsky Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Thanks benfrancis. I don't have any parts yet and they stated I couldn't get a bigger turbo even if I paid the difference because invoice has to reflect the OEM turbo to be paid by warranty company (at least thats what they told me lol). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chameleon Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 dredsky ... you've got pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chameleon Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Someone let me have your lgt struts plss How much $$$ you offering ... if any ... as you did say "have" LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benfrancis Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Thanks benfrancis. I don't have any parts yet and they stated I couldn't get a bigger turbo even if I paid the difference because invoice has to reflect the OEM turbo to be paid by warranty company (at least thats what they told me lol). Yeah that's pretty standard for a dealer. SoG does good work, obviously I'm partial to my team at SoK but can't go wrong with those guys. That being said, what are your inevitable goals for the car? From there I can give better recommendations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrobaFett Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 How much $$$ you offering ... if any ... as you did say "have" LOL! $20 bucks and a smoothie from smoothie king Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dredsky Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Yeah that's pretty standard for a dealer. SoG does good work, obviously I'm partial to my team at SoK but can't go wrong with those guys. That being said, what are your inevitable goals for the car? From there I can give better recommendations. My goal is to put down about 50 more ponies, and to extend the powerband so it doesnt run out of steam on the top end like it does now. It has to be very reliable and safe since I haul kids in it and its my only car. I am also interested in eliminating some roll in the turns without making it a slot car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benfrancis Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Well unlocking more hp can be done multiple ways so that's up to you. From the suspension side of the house.. Suspension mods are a massive upgrade for our cars: steering rack, sway bars and bushings, strut tower bar, LCA bushings (a bit more intensive) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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