Casionerd's 2008 Cobalt SS/TC COTM Submission
01-22-2013, 10:39 PM
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Casionerd's 2008 Cobalt SS/TC FCOTM Submission
Casionerd's 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS
Proud Owner: Robert Sanders
Located In: Oklahoma City, OK
Factory Features:
- Black Exterior with Charcoal and Red Interior
- G85 Performance Package
- Sunroof
- OnStar
Mod Path / Philosophy:
- Stop. Turn. Go.... In that order with other improvements thrown in here and there along the way.
- Function over Form (Hence the Lack of Stance).
- Keep it Simple. Keep it Clean.
Brake Bits:
- R1 Concepts Rear Rotors
- Hawk HPS Rear Brake Pads
- FTP Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines
- ATE Super Blue Dot 4 Brake Fluid
Suspension Setup:
- Pedders Springs
- Koni Yellow Adjustable Rear Shocks
- Air Lift 1000 Load Assist Rear Spring Kit with Filling Valve Tucked Behind the Rear Bumper
- Moog Front End Links
- Powell Race Shop XXX Rear Sway Bar
- OTTP (Over The Top Performance) Rotated Transmission Mounts
- OTTP Steering Rack Spacers
Engine Upgrades:
- Tune Setup One: Cruise Control On = GMS1 19psi Factory Upgrade Tune, Cruise Control Off = Custom Trifecta 24psi Tune
- Tune Setup Two: Trifecta E85 Tune
- Cry02 Intercooler Water Sprayer / Spray Button Hidden Behind the Coin Tray Door / Tank in the Trunk
- K&N Typhoon Short Ram Intake
- K&N DryCharger
- ZZP Increased Clearance Intercooler
- ZZP Hot Side Charge Pipe
- ZZP 3” Catless Downpipe
- MPX (Modern Performance) Cat Back Exhaust with Resonator and Muffler
- MPX Glossy Red Powder Coated Valve Cover
- MPX Catch Can
Interior Improvements:
- TWM Performance Short Throw Shifter
- TWM Shifter Cable Clamp
- TWM Performance Aluminum Base Bushings
- Shift Knob A = Stainless Steel Weighted M1 Abrams TWM Shift Knob
- Shift Knob B = One-Of-A-Kind Acetal Copolymer (Extremely Heat and Cold Resistant) Shift Knob. Handmade by WC Lathe Werks.
- Armrest
- DUAL Double DIN CD Receiver Featuring USD, iPod and SanDisk Ports
- SiriusXM Premium Lifetime Membership
- Replaced steering wheel emblem with a 1978 “SPEED” tin jacket button from the UK made by artist Derek Riggs. This button predates the Iron Maiden "Eddie" artwork for which the artist is best known.
- Vinyl Inlaid Dashboard SS Badge
- Black Base Model HVAC and Radio Bezel
Exterior Alterations:
- 25% Tint
- Blacked Out Depo Projector Headlamps
- Nokya Arctic White Bulbs
- Painted Chevrolet Badges
- Vinyl Inlaid SS Badges
- Red Hella Supertone Horns Tucked Behind the Upper Grill
- ARK Performance Shorty Antenna
- Painted Inner Portion of Rotors Black with Char-Broil High Temperature Grill Paint
- Half-Sized Front Glossy Black License Plate on Modified Plate Bracket
- "LOSER" Vanity Plate
- Wingless Base Model Trunk (Debadged)
Wheels and Tires:
- 5x114.3 Bolt Pattern Conversion
- Timken Hubs
- ARP Racing Wheel Studs
- Muteki SR48 Chrome Vanadium Open-Ended Extended Lug Nuts in Black
Wheel Setup:
- ADVAN Racing Shiny Black with Deep Chrome Lip RG-D “Replica/Fake” Wheels in 18x9 with a +35 offset and a 5x114.3 Bolt Pattern
- Continental Extreme Contact DWS (Dry Wet Snow) All Season Tires Size P235/35/R18
- Custom Motorsport Tech Hub Centric 8mm Spacers Up Front (Essentially Making the Offset +27 on the Front Wheels)
- Tire Rack Aluminum High Heat Hub Centric Rings in the Rear
- TPMS Installed with Polished Rebuild/Service Kit
Accomplishments Include:
- First Place Domestic Sport Compact at Import Face Off September 9, 2012
- Dynoed 300.19 HP and 359.16 TQ
- ¼ Time of 13.601 Seconds at 105.86 MPH with a 2.261 60ft (Driver Mod Needed)
Future Plans:
- ZZP ZFR
- ZZP Cams
- ZZP Valve Springs
- YYZ Springs
- Better Pics (Still Practicing / Learning)
Exterior:
Engine Bay:
Interior:
Other Images:
The above pictures were taken with the FALL and WINTER wheel setup. There is a different wheel setup for SPRING and SUMMER. Approximately 90% of those on CSS hate these wheels. In the real world the number is closer to around 20%.
- ARK Design Shining Silver R8 Wheels in 18x8.5 with a +35 offset and a 5x114.3 Bolt Pattern
- Nitto NT05 Max Performance Tires Size P245/40/R18
- Tire Rack Aluminum High Heat Hub Centric Rings All Around
- TPMS Installed
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Last edited by casionerd; 01-24-2013 at 07:48 AM.
01-23-2013, 12:56 AM
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I love 'em. Got them from Modern Performance. One of them leaked a tiny bit. It would fog up after pressure washing around it. I siliconed it really well and haven't had any problems since. They look pretty good with the Arctic White bulbs.
01-23-2013, 03:30 PM
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Thank you. Between you and myself, I should get at least two votes. 
Thanks. I got a new camera and am trying to learn how to use it. All but two of the pics were taken yesterday (1-22).
Not sure if it makes a difference or not. I've read arguments both ways. If so, it's probably minimal.
My old STI had one stock but since their intercooler is on top, it tends to heat soak more than a front mount. I know a lot of RACRCAS use them and that if you do a dyno run a lot of shops will mist water on the intercooler prior to the pull.
I think it helps when the road and engine are really hot.
You're right. It's an Interceptor. The officer was really cool. He's a car guy. He said they also have some AWD versions. He noticed my intercooler and wanted to know more about my car's numbers and stuff. His personal car is a 2012 5.0 that he takes to the track occassionally. He said that his best time so far is 12.6 @ 115.
I didn't actually get pulled over. I saw him parked at a car wash and asked him to pose his car for the picture. Unfortunately, I couldn't get him to pose with gun drawn between the cars. LOL
Not sure if it makes a difference or not. I've read arguments both ways. If so, it's probably minimal.
My old STI had one stock but since their intercooler is on top, it tends to heat soak more than a front mount. I know a lot of RACRCAS use them and that if you do a dyno run a lot of shops will mist water on the intercooler prior to the pull.
I think it helps when the road and engine are really hot.
You're right. It's an Interceptor. The officer was really cool. He's a car guy. He said they also have some AWD versions. He noticed my intercooler and wanted to know more about my car's numbers and stuff. His personal car is a 2012 5.0 that he takes to the track occassionally. He said that his best time so far is 12.6 @ 115.
I didn't actually get pulled over. I saw him parked at a car wash and asked him to pose his car for the picture. Unfortunately, I couldn't get him to pose with gun drawn between the cars. LOL
Last edited by casionerd; 01-23-2013 at 03:49 PM.
02-01-2013, 06:38 PM
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The advans are a trillion times nicer looking that those summer wheels 
Can't believe you don't like the advans better. But I'd still vote for you because of them.
Can't believe you don't like the advans better. But I'd still vote for you because of them.
02-12-2013, 03:52 PM
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I took the pic but it was actually in front of a 350Z. Then I photochopped it in front of my car. Here's the original:
Other pics from that day can be seen in this album. They are best viewed if you click "view as slideshow." Unfortunately, no other girl pics:
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02-12-2013, 04:45 PM
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I took the pic but it was actually in front of a 350Z. Then I photochopped it in front of my car. Here's the original:
Other pics from that day can be seen in this album. They are best viewed if you click "view as slideshow." Unfortunately, no other girl pics:
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Other pics from that day can be seen in this album. They are best viewed if you click "view as slideshow." Unfortunately, no other girl pics:
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