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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 09:51 AM
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Successful LNF RWD Conversion



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Just drove this baby home from Chicago! Redline, manual and awesome!


That being said, my other LNF is for sale and i've taken very good care of it and the cleanest balt in minneapolis- feel free to buy it here:
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/comp...-black-286988/
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 10:06 AM
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gxp>>>> (: MO!!!!!

looks great! like red on those cars!
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 10:09 AM
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gxp HARD TOP>>>> (: MO!!!!!

looks great! like red on those cars!
fixed!
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 10:09 AM
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How are you liking it? I've always debated whether or not I'd want to own a convertible.
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 10:12 AM
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It can barely fit a gym bag ^ but everyone stares at you.
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 10:19 AM
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launches like a bat out of hell and no torque steer. However is super slow on a highway downshift when compared to the cobalt.
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 10:29 AM
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they dont look good imo but i'm sure are lighter than cobalts..
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 11:21 AM
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they dont look good imo but i'm sure are lighter than cobalts..
Cobalts are lighter.
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 11:27 AM
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Im pretty sure the sky is like 50lbs lighter than a cobalt. Either way tho, they are pretty close in weight.

I am also looking to get into a Sky Redline! Havent found very many around me that I like price/mileage wise...
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 11:36 AM
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i am also looking at a redline for my next car here pretty soon since im having to go out of town
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 11:43 AM
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Those things are a dime a dozen on the beach here. Every middle aged guy that cannot afford a Corvette convertible has one.
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 12:16 PM
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You tricked me with the title, therefor I hate you....
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 12:20 PM
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Yes they are not as fast in mid range ... mom had a GXP.. launch is nutty as faccckk!! but I recently beat one when I wasnt tuned from a 30 roll.. he pulled until I NLS and I mashed 3rd and was outtyy!!
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 01:07 PM
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Just sayin..... HARD TOP IT!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/21379477@N05/3477550922/http://www.flickr.com/photos/21379477@N05/3477550922/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/21379477@N05/, on Flickr
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 01:21 PM
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omg yes duh!
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 10:23 PM
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I know the Cobalt is a girl-car, but the Sky/Solstices REALLY look like girl-cars.
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 11:30 PM
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Saturn <3

the Sky is definitely the best looking LNF IMO
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 11:40 PM
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launches like a bat out of hell and no torque steer. However is super slow on a highway downshift when compared to the cobalt.
Howcome?
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 11:41 PM
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That hard top is SEXY! Never seen one like it!
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 11:41 PM
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I may get a sky and a big boy turbo after the halts payed off. I figure having 2 LNF's will be good if one breaks or I wanna swap parts. Lol
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Old Oct 3, 2012 | 08:11 AM
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So whats the plans gonna be for this car?
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Old Oct 3, 2012 | 08:18 AM
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not a fan of those at all. but, congrats on the new car!
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Old Oct 3, 2012 | 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by eccarwiz
Howcome?
Automatic transmission
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Old Oct 3, 2012 | 10:13 AM
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^ actually it's a 5 speed manual. It's slow because it's GMS1 instead of a real tune.
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Old Oct 3, 2012 | 10:18 AM
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Engine bay is already complete, aftermarket intercooler, CAI, charge pipes - to blow off valve, downpipe and exhaust are stock as far as i can tell. My plan is to get a catless downpipe /exhaust and get it HP tuned asap (as i'm worried about the blow off valve).




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