So I was in town for DTP and other fun stuff. Hello to all of the SSes I've seen. I'm the weird SK driver waving at all of you, and drooling at the endless supply of STIs in this town.

 

I was in calgary at calaway park on Saturday. super nice day. After that we drove into town for dinner. I didnt see anyone though.

 

Oh man, Calaway Park??? After going to Magic Mountain, I will never again go to Calaway.

 

DON'T DO IT.

My brother-in-law HAD one. He only had it maybe 6 months before he got rid of it.

 

oh god, i haven't been to calaway park in years

who's cell number starts with 710 and sent me a text on friday while driving?

 

nate is 700

 

ya this is someone i don't have in my phone book. i have nates number

 

probally a chick you forgot about!!! lol

 

maybe, i sent whoever it is a text but they haven't responded?

 

So for those of you who know me, and have seen my car on a number of occasions, you may be familiar with the awful scratching/gouging on my front passenger side. Well, as of today, that is all fixed. You would be hard pressed to tell it was ever there.

I won't post pics and pollute the thread as most of you will see it this summer anyways, but needless to say I am quite pleased. I would highly recommend MPS / Chippy's Auto Repair for any mild body damage. They did an absolutely stellar job.

 

what didnt he like about it?

 

Transmission had a mind of its own. It would shift down into second at anytime. Not fun when at highway speed. (He has the 6-speed twin clutch auto)

It would not start some days. Battery was fine, it would turn over, but no starting.

Plus the service from Mitsubishi was ****. They tried to "replicate" the problems but could not get the car to do it plus the car was not showing any codes, so they could not fix the car.

Needless to say he got sick of the "run-around" and traded in the car for a new GMC Sierra.

 

that sounds shitty. Got my heat exchanger installed last night finally, seems to be keeping temps cooler already.

 

Huh. Kinda sounds like service experience with chev...

I'd really be careful. that system is a pain to bleed, ask Larry. You can see lower iat's but don't take it at face value. I have firsthand experience with aftermarket intercooler systems on these cars, and unless you install an option b tank, your are technically never going to get all the air out of the system. And it will have an impact on the performance of your car.

All it takes is one super hot trapped air bubble to spike your temps at wot, and no monitoring system, interceptor or otherwise, will see it.

Just my 2 Cents...

 

Off the topic - I need a drill bit that will drill the heads off a couple hundred Robertson screws. All of my bits dull out right away because of the square holes and the hardness of the screws. Not possible to do the job with any kind of grinder or saw. Any suggestions?

 

Can't be off topic, this thread is random

Titanium drill bits are the ****, we used them for drilling through truck frames. Keep the edge real well and last. Bit pricey though.
Check out someone like Bolt Supply, Century Sales, Gregg Distributors - any of the industrial supply outfits should be able to set you up.
Crappy Tire has some too but not too sure on the quality.

 

Thanks - appreciate the advice.

 

I picked up some decent ones from home depot.

 

Switching gears again, spent the weekend out at Race City (bikes) and......THEY DID SOME PAVING!!!!

They did a little over a car width for maybe half of the quarter mile in each lane. Guess the funny car guys said no way to running on the track as it was.

Don't know if Secret Streets will go this week or if the funny car guys got the track to themselves but if it is running, might be your only chance to lay down some decent runs before it all goes away

Oh, and I predict an alcohol funny car on sticky slicks is going to shred it the first pass

Lolz, never even thought of them, too used to dealing with the wholesale guys

 

Yeah, I thought I would mention a more mainstream place. I had hella trouble trying to find one of the indust. guys that was open when I wasn't...

 

Rob what about the new STI?? I have a buddy thats buying one, I have heard nothing but good things about them.

 

Definately on the list. I'm just not 100% sold on the hach back look

People are (very slightly) rating the sti better than the new evo, pretty much a tie. So who knows, it might come down to who's willing to give me the better deal.

Ok so I finally took a few pics of my car now that the springs have sagged down properly..


https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/pictures-videos-64/pics-lowered-19-black-rims-176131/

 

STI!!!! the hatch has GROWN on me! they are sooo sick, especially dropped on gold stockers *OMGNEWPANTSNOW* my buddy just got one for $42,000 brand new all in, GREAT deal if you ask me

 

and I am off to school!!! lol.. pointless i know...

 

White on gold rims ftw!

42k ??? That's a sick dea!