Casionerd's 2008 Cobalt SS/TC FCOTM
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Casionerd's 2008 Cobalt SS/TC FCOTM
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
- Keep it Simple. Keep it Clean.
Brake Bits:
- R1 Concepts Rear Rotors and OEM Front Rotors Custom Drilled with the 5x114.3 Bolt Pattern
- 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:
- Trifecta Tune A: 91 Octane, Cruise Control On = GMS1 19psi Factory Upgrade Tune, Cruise Control Off = 23psi Tune
- Trifecta Tune B: E85, Cruise Control On = 19psi Tune, Cruise Control Off = 23psi 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 (ZZPerformance) 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 (TWM Performance) Short Throw Shifter
- TWM Shifter Cable Clamp
- TWM Performance Aluminum Base Bushings
- Shift Knob A: TWM Performance M1 Abrams Weighted Stainless Steel Shift Knob
- Shift Knob B: One-Of-A-Kind Acetal Copolymer (Extremely Heat and Cold Resistant) Shift Knob. Handmade by WC Lathe Werks
- Installed 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
- "LOSER" Vanity Plate
- OEM Wingless Trunk
- Front Bumper License Plate Bracket Holes, Rock Chips and Door Dings Removed by Myers BodyWorks in Moore, OK
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
- Enkei Kojin Rims size 17x8 inches with a +35 offset.
- Fuzion ZRi Ultra High Performance Summer Tires Size P235/40/R17
- Custom Motorsport Tech Hub Centric 5mm Spacers Up Front
- 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 April 14, 2013
- First Place Domestic Sport Compact at Import Face Off September 9, 2012
- Dynoed 300.19 HP and 359.16 TQ
- ź Time of 13.601 Seconds at 105.86 MPH with a 2.261 60ft (Driver Mod Needed)
Future Plans:
- ZZP ZFR
- ZZP Cams
- ZZP 82# Valve Springs
- Powell Race Shop YYZ Springs
- Obligatory Clutch Upgrade
Video Slideshow:
Exterior:

Interior:

Engine Bay:

Other Images:







Thank You for Considering My Car as YOUR Cobalt of the Month.
Last edited by casionerd; Apr 23, 2013 at 10:23 PM.
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Favorite pics no doubt. Second pic would look so much better if your front wheel was turned the other way! Said it multiple times though, those rims are so kickass!


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Favorite pics no doubt. Second pic would look so much better if your front wheel was turned the other way! Said it multiple times though, those rims are so kickass!
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Thanks. Now that I look at it, you're totally right. LOL. I'm still learning how to take pics. Can't wait for things to get green and the weather to be nice.
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How comes you don't have this on here?
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS.wmv - YouTube
I just seen your shifter wiht the black and red knob in the video and just about fell in love with it. Looks sick as hell man!
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS.wmv - YouTube
I just seen your shifter wiht the black and red knob in the video and just about fell in love with it. Looks sick as hell man!
Yep. Good stuff.
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Thanks Mark. Yeah the car looks different now. With the wingless trunk and the newly-painted front bumper with the license plate holes removed and with the door dings/dents removed, it looks way better. We'll see.
Waiting for the weather to warm up and then I'm gonna try to get pics with chicks. Hoping to find some cheerleader carwash fundraiser thing. Thought about maybe going to the strip club and then giving a few strippers ten bucks each to pose in thongs behind the building next to the car. Maybe even a few topless pics or something. LOL.
Waiting for the weather to warm up and then I'm gonna try to get pics with chicks. Hoping to find some cheerleader carwash fundraiser thing. Thought about maybe going to the strip club and then giving a few strippers ten bucks each to pose in thongs behind the building next to the car. Maybe even a few topless pics or something. LOL.
Last edited by casionerd; Mar 23, 2013 at 02:49 PM.
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Thanks. I'm a fan of your ride as well.
I had it custom made. I gave the TWM shift knob specs and design specs to a guy and he put it together. Normally I use the TWM M1 Abrams knob, but when it's hot or I want it to look good, I throw the black/red knob on. I have the lock nut set to the height of the 5spd knob so it's a quick swap. Just unscrew one and screw on the other. Kind of like changing shoes.
Here's the site:
Welcome to WC Lathe Werks -- I Build Truly Unique Shift Knobs. Proudly Hand-Crafted in The USA! - WC Lathe Werks | Truly Unique Shift Knobs, Proudly Hand-Crafted in The USA!
Here are some other examples:
Shift knobs! Super-Heavy, Customizable, Copolymer, Engravings & More! - NASIOC
I had it custom made. I gave the TWM shift knob specs and design specs to a guy and he put it together. Normally I use the TWM M1 Abrams knob, but when it's hot or I want it to look good, I throw the black/red knob on. I have the lock nut set to the height of the 5spd knob so it's a quick swap. Just unscrew one and screw on the other. Kind of like changing shoes.
Here's the site:
Welcome to WC Lathe Werks -- I Build Truly Unique Shift Knobs. Proudly Hand-Crafted in The USA! - WC Lathe Werks | Truly Unique Shift Knobs, Proudly Hand-Crafted in The USA!
Here are some other examples:
Shift knobs! Super-Heavy, Customizable, Copolymer, Engravings & More! - NASIOC
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Yep. Thank you.
I like you.
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Thank you. Sold the Fadvans. They're going on an 8th gen Civic out of the Tulsa area.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
I like you.
,,,,,
Thank you. Sold the Fadvans. They're going on an 8th gen Civic out of the Tulsa area.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.





