Evilchargerfan's GK5 - Ballin On A Budget, Minus The Ballin Part (poor mans build!)
#462
We can start a petition for ya!! Evil's Success Petition
2 kids is a good number. You are not out numbered so survival is easier lol
So did you have to install a charger at your house? I don't live in an EV friendly area but once we catch up I would consider one.
2 kids is a good number. You are not out numbered so survival is easier lol
So did you have to install a charger at your house? I don't live in an EV friendly area but once we catch up I would consider one.
#463
yea I think 2 is a good number, at a certain age they can start to watch over each other and I can go on auto pilot
when we purchased our house, we paid a little extra for them to pre wire in whats needed for an EV. I believe, it was a 50a/240v breaker or something along those lines. it was a good call, I know some people who had to add this feature in later by hiring an electrician and prob spent way more.
I then summoned a buddy to come over, and he helped me install a Nema 14-50 receptacle (took him like 10 mins) and we plugged my lvl 2 charger to that, all done! some ev chargers are hard wired, the one I own plugs into any rv/appliance receptacle
I then summoned a buddy to come over, and he helped me install a Nema 14-50 receptacle (took him like 10 mins) and we plugged my lvl 2 charger to that, all done! some ev chargers are hard wired, the one I own plugs into any rv/appliance receptacle
#464
Man I got two little girls, a 3 year old and the other is 14 months. The 14m is learning to hit and pull hair 'cause the 3 year old has the habit of snatching toys from her. She'll just walk by and randomly hit her sister. I envision lots of fights in the future. I wouldn't change things though, but I'm questioning my wife on why a 3rd
#465
sorry for the lack of posts, the little monster is quite talented at soaking up my time
I was able to sneak in a wash/detail while the grandparents came to visit
not seen, the work horse (the 1st gen honda insight)
I was able to sneak in a wash/detail while the grandparents came to visit
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not seen, the work horse (the 1st gen honda insight)
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#466
unrelated, cleaning up the garage a little. I got some stuff for sale:
70A
lugs & key
shims - FULL set (still new)
key programmer + blank key
lugs
2 shark fins by beatsonic. 1 black. 1 matches alabaster silver nicely
bling for engine bay
red tow strap
poly matrix e pads for wilwoods
brake pads for oem caliper
70A
lugs & key
shims - FULL set (still new)
key programmer + blank key
lugs
2 shark fins by beatsonic. 1 black. 1 matches alabaster silver nicely
bling for engine bay
red tow strap
poly matrix e pads for wilwoods
brake pads for oem caliper
#468
some MPG related stuff to share, I'm gonna quote myself from the other thread:
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/3rd-...ml#post1440064
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/3rd-...ml#post1440064
hey guys, just wanted to share my last 49 fill ups. biggest takeaway for me is going from Low Rolling Resistance tires has dropped my 10 newest fill ups from 40 down to 37.9 mpg. take it for what its worth:
BEFORE:
AFTER:
Some More Charts To Share:
BEFORE:
AFTER:
NOTE:
-driving style stayed the same
-tire sizes stayed the same (but of course, brand to brand varies compared to another as far as weight and diameter goes)
-same psi in tires
-same engine mods
-same maint schedule/habits
BEFORE:
AFTER:
Some More Charts To Share:
BEFORE:
AFTER:
NOTE:
-driving style stayed the same
-tire sizes stayed the same (but of course, brand to brand varies compared to another as far as weight and diameter goes)
-same psi in tires
-same engine mods
-same maint schedule/habits
#474
tell me your impressions about ktuner...I remenber taht you recommend me that upgrade, but tell me more about it
#475
LUGS:
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/3rd-...ml#post1439730
#476
SO ... something strange happened. I'm in the process of selling our WRX and, a buyer instead showed interest in the GK5. Go figure!
Fast forward a few days later ... the sale takes place after a brief test drive. And like that, the GK5 has a new home. Coincidentally, the wife and I had our eyes on a suv (for the baby) and one popped up, for a fantastic price. Shortly after the GK5 sold, we picked up an F25 BMW X3 (xDrive35i = n55 motor - 3.0L I6 Turbo, awd, 300 ish hp/tq)
Heart breaking moment, was when I "removed" vehicle from my amazon garage to add the new cars *tear*
It's bitter sweet. The GK5 has been reliable, and economical. The wife did demand more space, and luxury and power.... "happy wife happy life" ... or so they say. It's a win win for the household ... as I've already begun coding it, and will soon flash it to a stage 1 tune ... moo ha ha
Fast forward a few days later ... the sale takes place after a brief test drive. And like that, the GK5 has a new home. Coincidentally, the wife and I had our eyes on a suv (for the baby) and one popped up, for a fantastic price. Shortly after the GK5 sold, we picked up an F25 BMW X3 (xDrive35i = n55 motor - 3.0L I6 Turbo, awd, 300 ish hp/tq)
Heart breaking moment, was when I "removed" vehicle from my amazon garage to add the new cars *tear*
It's bitter sweet. The GK5 has been reliable, and economical. The wife did demand more space, and luxury and power.... "happy wife happy life" ... or so they say. It's a win win for the household ... as I've already begun coding it, and will soon flash it to a stage 1 tune ... moo ha ha
#477
SO ... something strange happened. I'm in the process of selling our WRX and, a buyer instead showed interest in the GK5. Go figure!
Fast forward a few days later ... the sale takes place after a brief test drive. And like that, the GK5 has a new home. Coincidentally, the wife and I had our eyes on a suv (for the baby) and one popped up, for a fantastic price. Shortly after the GK5 sold, we picked up an F25 BMW X3 (xDrive35i = n55 motor - 3.0L I6 Turbo, awd, 300 ish hp/tq)
Heart breaking moment, was when I "removed" vehicle from my amazon garage to add the new cars *tear*
It's bitter sweet. The GK5 has been reliable, and economical. The wife did demand more space, and luxury and power.... "happy wife happy life" ... or so they say. It's a win win for the household ... as I've already begun coding it, and will soon flash it to a stage 1 tune ... moo ha ha
Fast forward a few days later ... the sale takes place after a brief test drive. And like that, the GK5 has a new home. Coincidentally, the wife and I had our eyes on a suv (for the baby) and one popped up, for a fantastic price. Shortly after the GK5 sold, we picked up an F25 BMW X3 (xDrive35i = n55 motor - 3.0L I6 Turbo, awd, 300 ish hp/tq)
Heart breaking moment, was when I "removed" vehicle from my amazon garage to add the new cars *tear*
It's bitter sweet. The GK5 has been reliable, and economical. The wife did demand more space, and luxury and power.... "happy wife happy life" ... or so they say. It's a win win for the household ... as I've already begun coding it, and will soon flash it to a stage 1 tune ... moo ha ha
Wow, you go through car-changes faster than I change underwear!
Congrats on the new car! Hopefully you will stick around, but I imagine you'd rather be out there burying your foot into the BMW's throttle, especially after that tune.
#478
not sure if should feel complimented .... or a little disgusted. lol
I do plan to hang out even though the car is sold.
I emphasize keeping the forums alive and despise social media .... however ... since I will be less active on here, I figured I'd extend an olive branch for those who'd like to keep in contact IRL.
IG = https://www.instagram.com/evilchargerfan/?hl=en
FB = https://www.facebook.com/EvilChargerFan (my pref, since its possible to shoot each other messages, make calls, join groups, buy and sell, etc)
I do plan to hang out even though the car is sold.
I emphasize keeping the forums alive and despise social media .... however ... since I will be less active on here, I figured I'd extend an olive branch for those who'd like to keep in contact IRL.
IG = https://www.instagram.com/evilchargerfan/?hl=en
FB = https://www.facebook.com/EvilChargerFan (my pref, since its possible to shoot each other messages, make calls, join groups, buy and sell, etc)
#479
Glad to hear. I don't own a Fit anymore and they still let me hang out
Congrats on the new purchase. That 3.0 Inline 6 is a beauty. You should tune it and not tell the wife lol.
Congrats on the new purchase. That 3.0 Inline 6 is a beauty. You should tune it and not tell the wife lol.
#480
thanks golnat. totally thought about ya when I said i'll stick around even with car sold
so ... I did flash it to stg 1. shhhhh ... dont tell the wife
she prob wont notice the power diff, but I'm not sure how I'm gonna hide the exhaust burbles from her. maybe I could tell her, the car came that way?
so ... I did flash it to stg 1. shhhhh ... dont tell the wife
she prob wont notice the power diff, but I'm not sure how I'm gonna hide the exhaust burbles from her. maybe I could tell her, the car came that way?