*inspirational bullshit warning*

IMO this is a chance to build another skill I could use. Building ****. It's just what I do and honestly as time goes on, I find myself saying "I could never do that" less and less by the second. The only thing I can't do is make excuses why I can't do something. Because I don't rely on other people for ****. I wanted LED side markers so I R+D and made my own. I wanted LED tails and nobody makes them so I made my own. It's why I self tune, fix my own car, and make what I need when nobody else makes a suitable product. I'm just that way.

On the plus side I should have some epoxy leftover when this is done so I'd like to experiment with Kevlar to make a bulletproof yet reasonable weight(and visually terrifying) costume for Halloween.

 

Was replacing an injector back to the factory gm injector.


I removed the fuse for the fuel pump and turned the car over several times till it wouldn't even sputter. (de-pressurizing the fuel system)


I pulled out the fuel rail which went very easy. It was so easy I should have expected something **** was about to happen..


Went I removed the fuel injector 30psi of fuel shot directly into my right eye(the good one)


I ran inside and flushed it for 30 minutes. I should be fine but it was bullshit. I really neex to buy one of those fuel pressure reading tools, that screw onto the fuel rail.


My advice to you
ALWAYS wear eye protection when working on fuel systems!

 

Actually always where eye protection when work on a vehicle

 

Bought a like new painted lip for it for a hell of a deal. Won't be going on till after winter.

 

I saw a lip locally for 175 idk if that's a good deal or not

 

I always wear eye protection when im under the car or working with liquids.


But today for some reason it slipped my mind.


Im sure a lot of people don't think about it either. I just wanted to give everyone a reminder.


I will say shell fuel seems very clean..

 

I re-installed my factory variable timing solenoids.


I also re-installed my factory injector.


I had previously replaced these part for a misfire issue that I was having.


The fuel rail is in nice and flush(before it would wobble a bit from left to right)


The car now runs smoother and better than it previously did in everyway.


From here on I will try to run only gm parts.

 

Is it painted? The one I picked up is painted ibm and in very very good shape especially compared to mine. I got it for 170. I couldn't find a better deal considering new from gm it would have been 360 and not painted.

 

Yeah it's painted the Sunburst orange looked fine in the picture

 

Never know if you will need another front lip. I needed one because mine got cracked the last winter. Might be worth picking up

 

You are probably right I'll see if I can get the funds for it

 

Saw what looked like a synergy green Cobalt SS. Tried to catch up to give him a thumbs up but couldn't because traffic lights. I really liked the way it looked

 

Washed it for the first time in a few weeks

 

I haven't seen that balt around wouldn't mind to see it tho. I need to wash mine since it rained yesterday

 

Also installed a pair of decent headlights today. And ordered a tire to replace mine under warranty. Now I just need to finish my back seat project

 

I got my gms1 sensors just need to get k04r and buy hptuners then get tuned

 

I think I need a turbo upgrade too

 

I'm just playing the waiting game on the k04r but will probably install it till it's warmer outside

 

So I found some line-art of a G5 and I've been playing around with bumper designs. One is an overdone enlarged SS bumper and one is based off a G8. Not sure I like either of these 100% but I'm going to keep screwing around with it.

 

I like the top one

 

It may happen yet. I don't know if I'm going to keep it. That will be the deciding factor

 

Ahhh well yeah no point in upgrading if your planning on selling

 

Yeah pretty much

 

After I got my wife her new car i kinda got an itch to get something newer myself, the extra stuff and the way the new cars interiors are seems pretty nice to have and all, but in the end I would miss the power to much to enjoy another car, and everything that might be a good replacement would be out of my payment range atm.

 

I drove the racecar through the mud and rain today because my truck wont start -__-