I think he said something about his wife Pat getting him a 4.56 for an anniversary present (p.s. remember that the SSR is actually PAT's vehicle, not Buffy's, to appreciate the true nature of this wish . . .)
Sweep down the drive a Redline Red will be there April 21. My son and I have booked tickets for the AMA Superbike race at Barber. The race goes off on the 22. So we will be passing through Atlanta on the 21st of April.
Scott and Jay Doran #201
My SSR: BUFFY = Big Ugly Fat Friendly Yankee - 2004 Vin# 8120
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Originally Posted by Scott Doran
Sweep down the drive a Redline Red will be there April 21. My son and I have booked tickets for the AMA Superbike race at Barber. The race goes off on the 22. So we will be passing through Atlanta on the 21st of April.
Scott and Jay Doran #201
I have marked the dates down and your reservation has been confirmed! HA!
Drive safe, Scott. Can't wait to meet you in person and I assume that you'll be spending the night here? You should have my phone number from a previous PM, correct?
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My SSR: BUFFY = Big Ugly Fat Friendly Yankee - 2004 Vin# 8120
OK, I hate to "highjack " my own thread, but living2be asked about the Predator and Miss Daisy.
First of all, I got to drive JimGnitecki's SSR with his brand new 4:56 gears and remapping of his ECU and I must say, this is how I expected an SSR to run. - QUICKLY! It has true, seat of the pants acceleration and is a blast to drive.
Well, after that, I just HAD to do something to Miss Daisy, so I bought the Predator from him, installed the Performance Tune option with it and lo and behold, even Miss Daisy now roars instead of a little bark.
Here is what Jim and I found after the Predator package was installed (about 10 minutes of work!):
1) Wide open throttle (WOT) shifts raised to 5,800 RPM (Lot more sound out the pipes, yeah!)
2) Shifts were made later (to use the max torque curve to my advantage)
3) Shifts were firmer (I loved this almost as much as the sound)
4) Timing was advanced (More low-end throttle response)
5) Cooling fans come on at 193 degrees instead of 235 (One of my main concerns)
6) Ability to modify any of their (Predator's) pre-set Performace settings. (I changed the 1st to 2nd shift from 36 MPH to 39 MPH and I may plan to mess with shift pressures for a little stiffer shifts. BUT, if I don't like what I did, I can reset it back to the Predator's default Performace settings, or even back to GM's stock settings when it goes back to the dealer for work. Both resets take about one minute! Honestly!)
Best performace money so far! Now that I've seen the results, I would do it again in a minute!
(Now, do you think my wife would like 4:56 gears for her anniversary present?)
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My SSR: 04,Straighr duals,3G spoiler,4.56,K & N Cold Air Kit,General UHP
Diy?
Buffy, Is this a relatively basic job for do it yourselfers?
What is the cost?
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OK, I hate to "highjack " my own thread, but living2be asked about the Predator and Miss Daisy.
First of all, I got to drive JimGnitecki's SSR with his brand new 4:56 gears and remapping of his ECU and I must say, this is how I expected an SSR to run. - QUICKLY! It has true, seat of the pants acceleration and is a blast to drive.
Well, after that, I just HAD to do something to Miss Daisy, so I bought the Predator from him, installed the Performance Tune option with it and lo and behold, even Miss Daisy now roars instead of a little bark.
Here is what Jim and I found after the Predator package was installed (about 10 minutes of work!):
1) Wide open throttle (WOT) shifts raised to 5,800 RPM (Lot more sound out the pipes, yeah!)
2) Shifts were made later (to use the max torque curve to my advantage)
3) Shifts were firmer (I loved this almost as much as the sound)
4) Timing was advanced (More low-end throttle response)
5) Cooling fans come on at 193 degrees instead of 235 (One of my main concerns)
6) Ability to modify any of their (Predator's) pre-set Performace settings. (I changed the 1st to 2nd shift from 36 MPH to 39 MPH and I may plan to mess with shift pressures for a little stiffer shifts. BUT, if I don't like what I did, I can reset it back to the Predator's default Performace settings, or even back to GM's stock settings when it goes back to the dealer for work. Both resets take about one minute! Honestly!)
Best performace money so far! Now that I've seen the results, I would do it again in a minute!
(Now, do you think my wife would like 4:56 gears for her anniversary present?)
Thanks for the info John...sounds like you and Jim are the ones! Predator should hire you two for PR's! Sounds like an investment I need to make!
Would you guys mind posting the link to the Predator device. I saw one for a MustangGT for around $399.00. Is that the same device? I would think there would be a different device for each vehcile. Yes? Thanks in advance by the way. I am putting this request into my fantasy purchase down the road.
Cruzned: The Diablosport Predator is available from a number of resellers.Just type "Diablosport Predator" into Google and look for the current best market price FROM AN AUTHORIZED DEALER.
I put that in caps because the warranty and tech support are only valid if you buy from an authorized dealer. That can be important should you run into any problems or simply questions.
The best price I have heard so far was about $325. The reseller involved was Klassedirect.com and it was after applying a $75 instant rebate.
Buffy: Easy on that "genius technician" stuff! I am great with the theory, but I lack everyday actual mechanical experience!
I have learned to depend on gifted and experienced mechanics and tuners to translate my hopes and schemes into practical reality.
The rear axle ratio change is a good example. I did all the theory and modeling, but had Lamar Walden do the actual install and careful adjustment, as that WAY exceeds my capabilities. Even then, there are always issues. In the rear axle ratio case, there is the noise issue, which even after filling the driveshaft with foam (which helped) remains. I have another idea I will try later this week hopefully, again having Lamar do the actual work!
My SSR: BUFFY = Big Ugly Fat Friendly Yankee - 2004 Vin# 8120
One more question............................
For those of you in the know, whenever I take the SSR in for "normal maintenance" (oil change, etc.), does the dealer just automatically throw the diagnostic tool on it to see if any error codes appear?
If the answer is "Yes", then should I reflash Miss Daisy back to the "stock configuration" before I go over there?
Come on techies, I need your advise!
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well i find all this stuff real interesting but the main reason i keep coming back to this post is simply to see john's and jim's car in the driveway cause they look so cool together!
well i find all this stuff real interesting but the main reason i keep coming back to this post is simply to see john's and jim's car in the driveway cause they look so cool together!
I agree with you Ricardo. That is a great look. I can't wait till I can do that for real.
1. I prefer to take my cars to a local oil change specialist shop that I KNOW and where I can WATCH the whole prrocedure from 15 feet away. An oil change at such a shop is their LIVELIHOOD so they (a) WANT to do it, and (b) do it well. At the Chevrolet dealership, it's a "loss leader" that the mechanic and service writer both don't aprpeciate.
At the oil change specialist I go to, I get synthetic Mobil 1, a complete check of all critical systems (including tire pressure PROPERLY set to MY specs) for $56.
And, there is ZERO chance that the oil change place will "reflash the computer"!
Why would you go to a car dealer to get this inexpensive but critical work done?
2. Remember, your SSR is YOURS, not the dealer's or Chevrolet's. Therefore, when you do have to go in for service, you simply tell them, and WRITE ON THE SERVICE ORDER that you do not want the computer reflashed without your specific approval. If they have the rudeness to ask why, you simply say "I don't allow other men to touch my wife either".
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WHOAj!!! Nice looking Driveway!
Diy?
I can't wait till I can do that for real.
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