09turbo

so as everyone knows, the kits are all out for the sky, solstice, and HHR. no one knows why the cobalt kit is not out. the guy at the deaer didnt know either. i have heard that it will be out this march, but im not positive.
they guy at the dealer said the kits for the HHR are about 750. goes up to 290hp and 340tq.

i just want a stage kit so bad. lol.

QUESTION=
does the stage kit have to be installed by the dealer to keep the warranty?
im pretty sure it does, thought id ask to see if anyone would know.

thanks!

-Casey

kling1022

yes it does. Plus they do the tune

widowedeight

yes it has to be instaled by dealer.... i'd go to another dealer tho cause 750 is a ripoff for the kit i know you can buy the kit online for 540 and it is only an hour instal so at most 650 for the kit and instal.... to ans. your other ? the reason the kits are not out for the cobalt ss/tc (or so i have heard) is because the airflow from the stock box isn't good enough and the stage one kit for the ss will (maybe, just what i have heard) come with a full cold air intake

btw.... i suck at launching apparently cause my best run was 146@101

rocketpunch1221

I think Q1 2009 & yes.

ChriSS/SC

Not sure for the turbo'd ones.. But I have a SC cobalt and I installed stage 2 myself without messing with the warranty. Most dealerships will lie and say you have to get it installed by them.. Which is brainless for them to say because that's how they make money. I had them call and verify with the main GM headquarters and they clearly told me I could install it myself and just have them do the GM stage 2 tune and it would not mess with my warranty. I got a case number from them and everything. True Story

kling1022

14.6? That nots that bad. I have never been to a strip so i bet i run like a 16 lol

blackrocky

14.3 was my best time with trunk full of heavy ****. im all stock, well i dont think a k&n drop in counts

MARIN007

13.6@104 stock, I'll try to beat slowstang's 13.5 this spring. Either way, when this kit comes out, I'm grabbing it immediately.

P.S. There are already several threads on this topic so prepare for flamage.

kling1022

nah it's all good. There are so many rumors and he said she said stuff going on with this GM kit that it's getting confusing. I wish they would just make a press release about it already

09turbo

yea i have heard about the kit having an intake and tune, and about the factory air flow not being good. then i have heard about it being a completely bolt on kit. i know there are threads about the kits but i was asking about the kit being installed. and yea its my firsts stick so i suck at launching. i dont think the track was at its best either. im sure it was just my driving. i was stock on that run. now i have a K&N drop in, and a custom 3 inch catback, but the computer keeps it from adding power. thats why i want this kit SO BAD!!!

widowedeight

dunno if it is just cause god likes me but my stepfather just ordered it for me so when i get time i gotta get it installed..... how cool would that be one of the first with an ss/tc (got it the day it started getting sold to the public ) and one of the frist with stage one

09turbo

wait he oredered you a stage kit? how?

usnsdoc

How can you order and install something that hasn't been released yet?

The stage kits for the HHR,Solstice, and Sky have been released but the Stage kit for the Cobalt hasn't.

widowedeight

not sure how it worked but i assume that the way it worked is cause my stepfathers bodyshop does 3 or 4 million dollars worth of buiness with this dealership (and the dealership is know for biulding gm cars) a year...

09turbo

maybe a pre-order list...

Acey

iTrader: (3)

<-- calling BS

kling1022

yeah i think maybe he ordered the wrong kit.

09turbo

maybe it was the kit for the SS/SC?

widowedeight

honestley what reason do i have to lie on this one we all know it comes out q1.... we all know some dealerships get stuff before others(and i asked my stepdad to check for the turbo upgrade kit.... and i made sure to specify not the one for the sky/hhr/gxp) so i am not lying if it turns out to be the wrong kit than boo hoo i gotta wait but wouldn't you want me to have the kit (as a sign that it is coming out very soon) instead of trying to call me a liar and saying there is no way it is even close to out

RBC

Do you have the kit in hand yet?

BowTieTillIdie

I would contact my local dealer because they are usually so up to date on everything ..
UHHH......

tomgillotti

Well, I'm just waiting for Chevy to release my 09 with RPD!!! The Stage kit souds awesome!! I hope you're not bullshitting myself, because by the time I get my car I hope the stage kit is available.. and as far as price, just find a dealer that will work with you. I used to be a Chevy dealer for 3 1/2 years, the parts department would always hook my up with 10% over cost when I needed something, which is same as GM employees and pretty reasonable. Definately keep posted on stage kit and when you do get it, or anyone that does, make sure to post power results!!!

widowedeight

no i live in jersey and the shop is in pa 3 hr drive and i am currently broke

o i will btw it costs 650 (540 if you know someone) but i was told it must be installed by gm.... prob cause they want my money and have to install the tune anyway lol

Zerort

NO WAY! This is total BS. Some guy that owns collision shop is going to be able to order this from a dealer. What a load. How can the dealer even get it? A kit for the cobalt doesn't even exist. Look at all the different part numbers depending on Solstice/ HHR - Auto/manual. Dude ordered the wrong kit - guaranteed!!!

agent007kimball

I second that!