devmail's 2007 SSM GD3 build - The Grey Goose
#261
So the problem might be that I forgot to bleed the system. The rad DID take a fair amount of fluid to fill to the top, haha. I'll find out tomorrow if that was the problem, seems most likely! Live and learn again. 😁
#268
Installed the lightweight summer battery, hooked up the bottle and tested the nitrous system for leaks. Unfortunately I ran out of nitrous, but no leaks anywhere to be found. Looks like I'll be filling that in the near future, hopefully the shop here will have it in by the end of May.
#272
Clutch and flywheel installed. Going to break them in before I really test them out but so far I like it. Noticeable ease going through the revs, like going from a heavy set of wheels to a lighter set. Here's a vid:
#275
Interesting developments. Function and form coilovers are failing hard now in the front. Wifey didn't want to spend any more money on new suspension. So now it looks like we may be leasing a new GK, and this car will be off the road finally....let the gutting begin!
#276
My lightweight mirrors came in. Damn are they ever light, 131 g or 0.29 lbs. OEM mirrors weigh 2.55 lbs each, so that's 4.4 lbs saved, not including the bracket I'll need to make to get these to fit. And at 48 CAD SHIPPED, it's a good deal.
Also, we got our 2018 GK Sport CVT with Honda Sensing. What a great progression from the GD! Very comfortable and great features...the family is much happier driving in that. It's nice to be more comfortable but I admit I'm a little bummed I can't drive the GD everyday. On a brighter note now I can remove the muffler silencer, gut the interior, etc!
Also, we got our 2018 GK Sport CVT with Honda Sensing. What a great progression from the GD! Very comfortable and great features...the family is much happier driving in that. It's nice to be more comfortable but I admit I'm a little bummed I can't drive the GD everyday. On a brighter note now I can remove the muffler silencer, gut the interior, etc!
Last edited by devmail; 04-15-2018 at 08:01 PM.
#278
hahaha, ya never know!
Here is a size comparison on those mirrors...
Last edited by devmail; 04-14-2018 at 01:18 PM.
#280
Thanks, the bells and whistles sure are nice!
Got the mirrors mostly done. The plate can be improved upon but its good enough for now. Doesn't look too terrible! Also got most of the interior out. Going to relocate the nitrous bottle to the front passenger floor board area so I won't need the remote opener, also to run a shorter nitrous line and for better weight distribution. Found a few small water leaks have creeped back but nothing serious. Selling most of the interior items if anyone needs any plastic trim! 😂
Got the mirrors mostly done. The plate can be improved upon but its good enough for now. Doesn't look too terrible! Also got most of the interior out. Going to relocate the nitrous bottle to the front passenger floor board area so I won't need the remote opener, also to run a shorter nitrous line and for better weight distribution. Found a few small water leaks have creeped back but nothing serious. Selling most of the interior items if anyone needs any plastic trim! 😂