Ss/tc In My Neighbors Driveway (pix!!!)
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are u kidding me ... there was already thread about this but come on.. look how many you named.. the SS is getting so played out anymore.. ho do suvs and trucks get in there nowadays.. it's ridiculous.. and honestly i dont even thing the impala should be in there
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i think the ss/tc is like a different car in every way other than the body styling. new interior, new suspension new drivetrain, new brakes, new wheels & tires (no more shitty pirellis ftw), new grilles. being that i am buying an 2008 ss/tc i will be proud to own one but if the body was completely redesigned for 2009 and it looked good i would be kicking myself in the ass. i think thats the feeling a lot of the ss/sc owners that are bashing have right now. its not a competition between the sc and tc. the cobalt model is progressing in a positive direction. if the 2.2 got stamped with ss badges and was called the new & improved cobalt performance model i can see you guys hating it, but since the new ss is actually a performance vehicle that outperforms the previous model you really have no reason to bash it.
i think the ss/tc is like a different car in every way other than the body styling. new interior, new drivetrain, new brakes, new wheels & tires (no more shitty pirellis ftw), new grilles. being that i am buying an 2008 ss/tc i will be proud to own one but if the body was completely redesigned for 2009 and it looked good i would be kicking myself in the ass. i think thats the feeling a lot of the ss/sc owners that are bashing have right now. its not a competition between the sc and tc. the cobalt model is progressing in a positive direction. if the 2.2 got stamped with ss badges and was called the new & improved cobalt performance model i can see you guys hating it, but since the new ss is actually a performance vehicle that outperforms the previous model you really have no reason to bash it.
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yea probably, but i know i hated the old pirellis so i have hope for the continentals. either way i intend on buying new wheels and putting falkens on them. i've had falkens on my last 2 cars and never had any issues in any weather so they are my prefered tire.
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yea i checked the ratings of the contis online and they got pretty good reviews. i'm a little upset my 16" m3 dunlop wintersports on steelies won't fit the ss/tc. they were great with what little snow we got here last year. i definitly want some winter wheels.
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Edmunds
Full Test: 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Coupe
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=125288
"To ensure the clutch has a shot at surviving the five-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty period, the GMPD engineers tell us that they installed the largest, most robust clutch that would possibly fit and even downsized the flywheel to accommodate it. The engineers also did 600 launches on a single test car to verify their work."
That's definitely a step up from our stock SC clutch ...
Full Test: 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Coupe
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=125288
"To ensure the clutch has a shot at surviving the five-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty period, the GMPD engineers tell us that they installed the largest, most robust clutch that would possibly fit and even downsized the flywheel to accommodate it. The engineers also did 600 launches on a single test car to verify their work."
That's definitely a step up from our stock SC clutch ...
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i think the ss/tc is like a different car in every way other than the body styling. new interior, new suspension new drivetrain, new brakes, new wheels & tires (no more shitty pirellis ftw), new grilles. being that i am buying an 2008 ss/tc i will be proud to own one but if the body was completely redesigned for 2009 and it looked good i would be kicking myself in the ass. i think thats the feeling a lot of the ss/sc owners that are bashing have right now. its not a competition between the sc and tc. the cobalt model is progressing in a positive direction. if the 2.2 got stamped with ss badges and was called the new & improved cobalt performance model i can see you guys hating it, but since the new ss is actually a performance vehicle that outperforms the previous model you really have no reason to bash it.
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alright guys. sry i havnt posted all day i had to work from 7-1. but newayz, the car was still there when i woke up for work this morning (at 6:30) so i quickly walked up to his driveway again and snapped 6 more pictures. i didnt get the VIN number, but i do have the CTF (Certified Test Fleet) Car number. So this means that the guy who is driving this particular yellow ss/tc is testing it for GM and does not own it. like i said, im guessing its a friend of my neighbors who stayed over their house for the night.
when i got home from work the car was gone and my neighbor isnt home right now so i cant talk to him. but im gunna be outside washing my car for a few hours now so im sure i will see him outside since hes always in his garage working on his rebuild project (its a charger or something) ill get the story from him and let you guys know what was up with the car.
edit: and sry i couldnt get any interior shots but as you can see it was early and still a bit foggy and the windows were all fogged up.
when i got home from work the car was gone and my neighbor isnt home right now so i cant talk to him. but im gunna be outside washing my car for a few hours now so im sure i will see him outside since hes always in his garage working on his rebuild project (its a charger or something) ill get the story from him and let you guys know what was up with the car.
edit: and sry i couldnt get any interior shots but as you can see it was early and still a bit foggy and the windows were all fogged up.
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Nice, and for the record I'm sicking of hearing about the SS badge being overused. FFS it's not 2006 anymore they no longer make all those SS's except for the Cobalt,Impala and Trailblazer. Also the Silverado SS was quick AND you could haul/tow with it still, plus it came with AWD standard so come winter you could still drive it. Try that in a Lightning or a SRT10 Ram.
Edmunds
Full Test: 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Coupe
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=125288
"To ensure the clutch has a shot at surviving the five-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty period, the GMPD engineers tell us that they installed the largest, most robust clutch that would possibly fit and even downsized the flywheel to accommodate it. The engineers also did 600 launches on a single test car to verify their work."
That's definitely a step up from our stock SC clutch ...
Full Test: 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Coupe
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=125288
"To ensure the clutch has a shot at surviving the five-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty period, the GMPD engineers tell us that they installed the largest, most robust clutch that would possibly fit and even downsized the flywheel to accommodate it. The engineers also did 600 launches on a single test car to verify their work."
That's definitely a step up from our stock SC clutch ...
Oh, and can you get me the badge from the back? Will paypal now...
Last edited by ItalianJoe1; Apr 21, 2008 at 03:08 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
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u know if i new that this car was going to come out i would of waited and bought this car before i had bought my 07 ss/sc. But its ok in a way because just by adding a stage2 this car is as fast as the TC.
The cobalt SS/TC doesnt really make 260hp its around 230
Its all good in a way its an awesome car with brand new features that i wish i had.
But i believe its not worth trading in ur 07 ss/sc over it. Ill just wait for the 2010
There remodeling
The cobalt SS/TC doesnt really make 260hp its around 230
Its all good in a way its an awesome car with brand new features that i wish i had.
But i believe its not worth trading in ur 07 ss/sc over it. Ill just wait for the 2010
There remodeling
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u know if i new that this car was going to come out i would of waited and bought this car before i had bought my 07 ss/sc. But its ok in a way because just by adding a stage2 this car is as fast as the TC.
The cobalt SS/TC doesnt really make 260hp its around 230
Its all good in a way its an awesome car with brand new features that i wish i had.
But i believe its not worth trading in ur 07 ss/sc over it. Ill just wait for the 2010 There remodeling
The cobalt SS/TC doesnt really make 260hp its around 230
Its all good in a way its an awesome car with brand new features that i wish i had.
But i believe its not worth trading in ur 07 ss/sc over it. Ill just wait for the 2010
There remodelingI sat in it at the Ohio meet..very comfy..I didn't wanna get out!!
u know if i new that this car was going to come out i would of waited and bought this car before i had bought my 07 ss/sc. But its ok in a way because just by adding a stage2 this car is as fast as the TC.
The cobalt SS/TC doesnt really make 260hp its around 230
Its all good in a way its an awesome car with brand new features that i wish i had.
But i believe its not worth trading in ur 07 ss/sc over it. Ill just wait for the 2010 There remodeling
The cobalt SS/TC doesnt really make 260hp its around 230
Its all good in a way its an awesome car with brand new features that i wish i had.
But i believe its not worth trading in ur 07 ss/sc over it. Ill just wait for the 2010
There remodelingThe S2 SS's are going to be slower.
Don't try to justify you wanting one and making excuses man.
It's all good man, I think most people want one.
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well theres is a thread around saying that the TC is not 260whp its around the 230ish.
But still impressive car!! dang I love the brakes got to have themlol
Am pretty sure S2 will do the job.
But still impressive car!! dang I love the brakes got to have themlol
Am pretty sure S2 will do the job.
On the same dyno I watched various forms of S2 put down everywhere from 235-240 whp.
The stock GXP put down more than everything there but a 4g stock eclipse GT.
In FWD look for it to put down 245-250.
/end LNF LSJ comparo
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We're gonna have to wait a while for further info on the SS/T's upgraded clutch.
But in and of itself though, I think that quote by Edmunds from the GM guy says a lot.
I would like it for it's adjustable suspension and beefed up clutch!
But in and of itself though, I think that quote by Edmunds from the GM guy says a lot.
I would like it for it's adjustable suspension and beefed up clutch!
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wow what a big deal. Seriously you guys make a big deal of this TC i dont see anything special about this car that the SC doesnt have it just has a different induction a slightly new modifications. yeeeeepi how exciting. NOT!
Exactly man I agree u with its the same car as the SC but with a turbo.lol.
Exactly man I agree u with its the same car as the SC but with a turbo.lol.
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and about the clutch i wonder if we just get the flywheeel and clutch assembly if it would work or is it in a new housing?
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