About to buy the 2009 SS sedan...
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About to buy the 2009 SS sedan...
Your help would be appreciated. I am about to buy the 2009 Cobalt SS sedan. The value for performance is tremendous, plus the cash for clunkers, plus my dad is throwing his GM card money on it...I can't pass it up.
That said, there's not many out there. One I've found is loaded up with everything...it is silver, which is decent to me. The color I truly want is the sportcoat red tint, but that one does not have the limited slip differential. From what I understand, that is a good option to have performance-wise. Should I just stick with the silver, which is cool...or get my fav. color and try and get it aftermarket? Does GM sell it and put it on? Do aftermarket manufacturers sell something like it or better??
Thanks for your help. I look forward to posting more on this forum.
Oh, and also...while I am here, what can I do to improve performance without sacrificing MPG, or even improving them?
Is there a consensus computer that is like that? Air intake and exhaust models? I like the idea of performance and my wallet like the idea of a thrifty car that get awesome mileage. So I'd like to maximize both. Thanks!!!!
That said, there's not many out there. One I've found is loaded up with everything...it is silver, which is decent to me. The color I truly want is the sportcoat red tint, but that one does not have the limited slip differential. From what I understand, that is a good option to have performance-wise. Should I just stick with the silver, which is cool...or get my fav. color and try and get it aftermarket? Does GM sell it and put it on? Do aftermarket manufacturers sell something like it or better??
Thanks for your help. I look forward to posting more on this forum.
Oh, and also...while I am here, what can I do to improve performance without sacrificing MPG, or even improving them?
Is there a consensus computer that is like that? Air intake and exhaust models? I like the idea of performance and my wallet like the idea of a thrifty car that get awesome mileage. So I'd like to maximize both. Thanks!!!!
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It all depends on what u value more performance or looks. Yes the Lsd is a great thing to have with traction in certain situations My car doesnt have the Lsd and im fine with it. I dont really rag my car and or take to a track to notice it maybe when winter comes and traction sucks will i regret not gettin a lsd equipped model. IM sure gm has a lsd part u can have installed but im sure it will cost about 1k to get it installed. I dont have any mods so cant comment on what is great or not.
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It all depends on what u value more performance or looks. Yes the Lsd is a great thing to have with traction in certain situations My car doesnt have the Lsd and im fine with it. I dont really rag my car and or take to a track to notice it maybe when winter comes and traction sucks will i regret not gettin a lsd equipped model. IM sure gm has a lsd part u can have installed but im sure it will cost about 1k to get it installed. I dont have any mods so cant comment on what is great or not.
I am interested in the computer, exhaust, intake, and anything else that could push performance and maintain or improve mileage. I am also interested in things that aren't engine related where a significant improvement can be seen for not too, too much money can be seen...like tires (are the stock cool?), or other things that affect handling.
Thanks!
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If your a track racer get the LSD. If your into drag racing your fine without it. The new SS Sedans are really nice, though have you looked at the Caliber Srt-4's? You can't go wrong with either but the SRT looks better than the sedan (IMO) and has more potential on the stock turbo. Then again it won't handle as well as the SS.
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If your a track racer get the LSD. If your into drag racing your fine without it. The new SS Sedans are really nice, though have you looked at the Caliber Srt-4's? You can't go wrong with either but the SRT looks better than the sedan (IMO) and has more potential on the stock turbo. Then again it won't handle as well as the SS.
Have the stage LNF performance kits from GM come out on the 2009 SS cobalt yet?
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Congratulations, and you are welcome. Don't forget to thank all the hard working tax paying Americans who helped make this happen for you.
BTW, Dodge is doubling the "CARS" program so you can get up to $9,000 off the price of a new Dodge. I'm just throwing that out there.
BTW, Dodge is doubling the "CARS" program so you can get up to $9,000 off the price of a new Dodge. I'm just throwing that out there.
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I just got my 09 SS 4D the other day and it has the LSD and a few other things I could have gone with out but it was cheaper to get this one over the one I really did like, till I saw the Red Sportstint color that and the other one was 270 miles away.
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Here is a nice vid.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjQiQa_7DUk
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the srt4 does not have a mechanical lsd, it does not handle as well as the SS. The SS is a track ready car, weather it be road course or drag. Its the fastest FWD car in the US stock. If you want another 4 door the Mazdaspeed 3 is the next best choice. That car also is track ready with a mechanical lsd with MUCH MORE available options than either ss or srt
I wanted the sporttint coat too but couldnt find one anywhere near me so I got white. The performance is worth getting a different color! good luck on the search! theres actually a 4 door SS here in MN in sport tint coat.
I wanted the sporttint coat too but couldnt find one anywhere near me so I got white. The performance is worth getting a different color! good luck on the search! theres actually a 4 door SS here in MN in sport tint coat.
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Yeah, the stock SRT turbo is good for about ~375 WHP and and a compressor upgrade can net up to ~415whp. 1badss/sc (sp) has one with Mopar stg1 and some bolt ons and is putting down over 320whp. He still has his warranty aswell unlike most of the tuned TC's. The stage kits still aren't out yet for the SS.
Here is a nice vid.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjQiQa_7DUk
Here is a nice vid.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjQiQa_7DUk
Anyway... we can get 350-360whp and 400+ wtq out of our stock turbo. And still be quicker than the CSRT4.
And keeping the warranty... thats just a matter of the dealer. I myself have had no issues getting work done on my car...
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Yeah, though some people are more into drag racing or even just having a fast dd than a track car. Has the MS3 been fully unlocked yet? I heard they gave up on it.
Stock turbo housing.
"November 1st, 2008 - Our Realtune CSRT-4 was just dynoed and retuned on full race gas and made 431.9HP and 533TQ thank to our Realtune Stage 2 Kit and Bolt on's!"
Big Diff in numbers, eh?
It all just depends what you want the car for.
Because that car is still stock turbo..... please...
Anyway... we can get 350-360whp and 400+ wtq out of our stock turbo. And still be quicker than the CSRT4.
And keeping the warranty... thats just a matter of the dealer. I myself have had no issues getting work done on my car...
Anyway... we can get 350-360whp and 400+ wtq out of our stock turbo. And still be quicker than the CSRT4.
And keeping the warranty... thats just a matter of the dealer. I myself have had no issues getting work done on my car...
"November 1st, 2008 - Our Realtune CSRT-4 was just dynoed and retuned on full race gas and made 431.9HP and 533TQ thank to our Realtune Stage 2 Kit and Bolt on's!"
Big Diff in numbers, eh?
It all just depends what you want the car for.
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Yeah, though some people are more into drag racing or even just having a fast dd than a track car. Has the MS3 been fully unlocked yet? I heard they gave up on it.
Stock turbo housing.
"November 1st, 2008 - Our Realtune CSRT-4 was just dynoed and retuned on full race gas and made 431.9HP and 533TQ thank to our Realtune Stage 2 Kit and Bolt on's!"
Stock turbo housing.
"November 1st, 2008 - Our Realtune CSRT-4 was just dynoed and retuned on full race gas and made 431.9HP and 533TQ thank to our Realtune Stage 2 Kit and Bolt on's!"
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bolt ons with big garrett turbo and tune.
anyway back on topic, yes SS sedan is nice. The only things I hate about the car are no HID's, the cup holders a **** and the interior is ok but could be better. I miss the ms3 for those reasons but performance is almost the same between the two, but the gearing on the SS is awesome, 2nd gear goes to what 65mph. mmmm very nice.
anyway back on topic, yes SS sedan is nice. The only things I hate about the car are no HID's, the cup holders a **** and the interior is ok but could be better. I miss the ms3 for those reasons but performance is almost the same between the two, but the gearing on the SS is awesome, 2nd gear goes to what 65mph. mmmm very nice.
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What mods can make to the SS sedan that can maintain or improve mileage along with performance? Cold air intake, exhaust, etc?
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And you can still have a tune making over 300whp and keep the warranty, Vince's new stealth tune will take care of that. I've got the sedan and love it, I've only seen one other ss/tc sedan in my area.
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What's your beef with the SS tranny ?
It's one of the most precise & direct tranny I've experienced thus far.
Please explain.
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