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  1. 2010BlkGraniteNox

    Lava Flow

    Just got back from spending 3 weeks out in Hawaii for work, I was able to take a 3 day weekend trip to the big island (one of the islands I've wanted to visit badly) Kilauea Lava Flow by grometsc, on Flickr A 500ft waterfall to go with it IMG_1736 by grometsc, on Flickr Definitely my...
  2. 2010BlkGraniteNox

    People are insane

    So in the TDI forums....people are complaining about not getting the advertised EPA ratings of 42mpg on the highway. I just get a kick out of this....Its the manufactures fault, its not the fact I'm driving 79mph down the road and still getting better fuel economy than 95% of the cars on the...
  3. 2010BlkGraniteNox

    Air Blue 80 window film

    Any try this before? Thinking of adding this to my pano sunroof and the front window shield. Suppose to block alot of heat, while being extremely clear. Gives a lite hue of blue on the front windowshield.
  4. 2010BlkGraniteNox

    2012 Audi A3 Sportback TDI

    Option Package: Premium Plus TDI S-Line Options: Panaromaic sunroof The color is called scuba metallic blue. Similar to my previous Audi's, the paint is extremely soft, but luckily this one was rock chip free (its getting its clear bra next week!). I did spend several hours working out the...
  5. 2010BlkGraniteNox

    What GM needs to add to the Nox

    http://motoring.iafrica.com/roadtest/778739.html Captiva (not the US-Fleet model which is a Saturn Vue carry over made in Mexico to protect the Equinox resale value) the 2012 World model are actually VERY nice looking. They come with a 2.2D, and puts out 184hp/300lbs torque. Thats just what the...
  6. 2010BlkGraniteNox

    Kudos for Portercable "starter" kit

    Finally finished my Nox last night....Needed a new polisher, and over the summer I accquired a nice fine scratch down the side of the passenger sides, and a few in the rear from "off roading" LOL (branches in the way!) I tried several products to remove (including zaino, mequires scratch X, 3M...
  7. 2010BlkGraniteNox

    2012 Impala

    So after running the company Nox for 3 months, I was told due to good conditions, all company cars over 18months old would get auctioned, and we would order new ones! Options are 2012 Nox 2.4 2012 Malibu 2.4 2012 Altima 2.5 2012 Impala 3.6 VVT SIDI 300HP! Needless to say after thinking of...
  8. 2010BlkGraniteNox

    Interesting....MAF improvement results so far

    I'm always playing around, and ever since I've had a SIDI from GM I've always noticed horrible fuel trims, even stock upwards of 5% off! Before i got rid of my Cobalt SS (this was very bad on intake kits, getting into the double digits off) I purchased a MAF straightner, I ran into that as I...
  9. 2010BlkGraniteNox

    Made in USA clothing

    Just wanted to share this link, some might like options in getting quality stuff :)...They make the best cargo shorts imho! http://www.allamericanclothing.com/SFNT.html
  10. 2010BlkGraniteNox

    V6 MPG after 2k mile trip vs work I4 Nox

    I rarely watch this, but I started noticing that my V6 actually gets very similar results to the work I4, I wanted to record some actual extended trips as I take in the work car... I drove very similar as I would in the work car, always cruising @ 75, and very little city driving. V6- 426...
  11. 2010BlkGraniteNox

    Replacement WiperBlades??

    Anyone have a favorite? I have always used OEM, but these on the Nox did not hold up well (had issues from the start to be honest)...I just had new OEM's put on my company Nox, and not impressed with those either....Need a nice set for my Nox.
  12. 2010BlkGraniteNox

    EBC makes pad upgrades for us!

    I havent posted this until now, but I received an email from EBC informing me they now carry brake pads for the 2010+ Nox/Terrain. GreenStuff 6000 Series P/N DP62013 YellowStuff P/N DP42013R I plan on doing the YellowStuff upgrade...I dont mind dust (it will have more dust then OEM pads)...
  13. 2010BlkGraniteNox

    My garage better appreciate this!!!!

    Since moving into my place I've been wanting to coat my floor, it was painted already (pain the ass), but I wanted a nice "floor kit" to install. Lets just say.....2 days of stripping/sanding/cleaning and finally etching completed! What a pain...but this better turn out nicely! Plan on getting...
  14. 2010BlkGraniteNox

    Sick of "tin can" look....Try this

    Before I go spend some $ on custom exhaust, I wanted to give this a try to see how it works. Completed this weekend, so results are still "ify" right now. Lets see how long it holds up, and if it does in fact get rid of the "tin" look when walking up to the Nox. I had the paint already, if I had...
  15. 2010BlkGraniteNox

    My Nox is getting a little sis

    2010 Silvermist I4 Nox 1LT Pick it up on Monday or Tuesday Its a runout, has 36k miles on it right now. But still gives me some interesting testing as I wll run it till 90-100k. My impala just hit 106,320 miles today. My bluetooth started acting up yesterday, first issue I've had in any...
  16. 2010BlkGraniteNox

    Wtf!

    Picture is worth 1k words http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/10-11-Chevrolet-Equinox-Hood-Scoop-w-ABS-Plastic-Grill-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQfitsZYearQ3a2010Q7cModelQ3aEquinoxQQhashZitem2c5b4ba2f2QQitemZ190510244594QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
  17. 2010BlkGraniteNox

    Newest Addition.....AVS Ventvisors

    I was on the fence about these when they finally came out, but I figured it was worth the try, and I actually do like them. AVS In-Channel Ventvisors P/N 194166
  18. 2010BlkGraniteNox

    New company car choice

    Time to order a new company car, right now I have an 09 Impala (my 3rd one), and I just got the order form for a new car. We have 3 choices on the list, the 3rd I would never consider as its a Dodge Van, but the 2011 Impala is on the list (always, its a great fleet car, I have never had any of...
  19. 2010BlkGraniteNox

    Trifecta Tune Video's

    Just a few quick videos....It has been mentioned by myself and another user about the shifts, thought I would show a normal acceleration, moderate, some downshifting and a wot ramp climb Nothing special, everything was quickly thrown together
  20. 2010BlkGraniteNox

    2nd Gear Start?

    Vince @ Trifecta has been one of the few willing to play around with tunes for our cars, even went to get a Buick w/ the 3.0 to play with, he has a tune ready for adding turbo's to the car (someone added this to a SRX) To point though... He is always improving the tunes, and working out...
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