08-10 SS Turbocharged General Discussion Discuss the 2008 - 2009 Chevy Cobalt SS Turbocharged. On sale since the second quarter of 2008.

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Old Jun 27, 2009 | 02:06 PM
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whats brake boosting

just wondering.... thanks
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Old Jun 27, 2009 | 02:08 PM
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first post!
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Old Jun 27, 2009 | 02:38 PM
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what is it lol
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Old Jun 27, 2009 | 02:45 PM
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spools the turbos up without going faster.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nH_5n...eature=related

not sure if this is a good vid but o well lol.
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Old Jun 27, 2009 | 02:45 PM
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Doesnt the SS/TC turbo already spool up pretty quick?? But anyways heres a definition..

1. go to the best gear for whatever mph you are gonna race from

2. while still on the gas gently press the brake pedal, you'll want to press it hard enough
that it starts slowing you down. But to keep from slowing down you apply more throttle.

3. The harder you ride your brakes the more load you put on your enigine. the more load you put on your engine the more boost you will build. (keep an eye on your gauge)

4. And as soon as you are ready to start go WOT and at the same time release the brakes, and that lovely sensation of boost is already there waiting for you rather than you waiting for it.
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Old Jun 27, 2009 | 02:46 PM
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never mind I just watched it and its good
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Old Jun 27, 2009 | 02:48 PM
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thanks quickshift i needed to know that too. but the tc boost really quickly. i get to 23 psi in a heartbeat
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Old Jun 27, 2009 | 04:10 PM
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Brake boosting also great for the brakes.
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Old Jun 27, 2009 | 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by jaygo7007
thanks quickshift i needed to know that too. but the tc boost really quickly. i get to 23 psi in a heartbeat
break boosting makes you pull hard from a roll but its hard on your tranny
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Old Jun 27, 2009 | 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by ssyellow
spools the turbos up without going faster.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nH_5n...eature=related

not sure if this is a good vid but o well lol.
I've chatted with that guy on the RSX forums when I had an RSX. He's a real cool guy! Nice Scion TC too.
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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 12:41 AM
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I know that guy. His girlfriend has a nice Z as well.
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