[ProwlerGT]

I took the car out for a "real drive" last night. I must say it was very very nice to be driving it again and I enjoyed it very much. Just listening to my cd-player in-car was great. I was however reminded of the problem that plagues our cars... the radio reception is awful. I have a 3rd party antenna and its never been right since. The OEM antenna works the best with the exception of the plastic teeth band that eventually falls apart. I may put the OEM one back in one day.

The brakes still drag though braking is much much improved. Nearly like new. I was hoping that driving all over (interstate included) would take the rust and other settlement off the pads/rotors and that I'd not hear the dragging anymore, but no such luck. I also am hearing this moderately noticeable metal contraction at the front driver wheel. Can't figure out what it is, but maybe thats the only wheel dragging. Dunno. Haven't had time to diagnose.

I was wondering..... since I adjusted the push-rod..... should I have also retracted all of the pistons in the calipers too .... to reset the pistons and suction action?

IDLE speed is amazingly stable. It doesn't even seem to change from 750 DEAD ON when I turn on the a/c or turn the wheel. Hope thats not a blessing in disguise though. Maybe I should check on IAC counts and do a datalog.

Ksports - This is the first time I have had a chance to really feel the Ksports in action all over town and interstate and I really have to say it makes me very uncomfortable and most especially in neighborhoods and parking lots. Its ridiculous. I feel like I'm riding on a steel platter. There is almost zero absorption of bumps. It is very clear to me now that my agenda for wanting a "daily driver" is quite different than wanting a car for "racing" at the drags or wherever. I did so much research on the Ksports too before getting them and everyone said how great they were, but I believe now my error was that everyone was beefing up for racing. In a daily driver I don't need headaches and stomach aches from being jostled around like a bean in a plate. LOL - Its just a little ridiculous. I MIGHT get used to them..... MIGHT - going to see how it goes for a lil more driving, but currently I'm thinking I will ultimately switch back to stockers.

A/C - While driving its been good. At idle the a/c rumbles the vehicle. I am wondering if I have the belt too tight. Not sure though. I just think its time for the compressor to go. That cleaning and oiling up of the a/c clutch I did seemed to help it a lot for running without getting stuck so that might hopefully buy me summer usage out of it before having to do anything with it again.

Steering rack and tie rod ends - still needs to be done. Dunno whether I want to do alignment or not till I decide about going back to stock shocks/struts.

Electrical ignition switch - Needs to be done yet.

To me there still seems to be a bog down (slightly) when I hit the gas, but this very well may be how the car has always been due to the crappy 1st and 2nd gears the ATX got. Though as I had years ago, I've learned to live with it.

Another day another bolt turned.