RandyO's FCOTM Thread, March
02-16-2014, 10:54 PM
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RandyO's FCOTM Thread, March
Randy O'Brien
Orlando, Florida
2009 Cobalt Sedan LTZ
Modifications:
Exterior
-Factory Summit White paint
-6k Headlights and 3k fog lights, fog lights are wrapped in a yellow overlay
-Retrofitted headlights, all black with Summit White shrouds
-Upper TC grille
-IPCW LED Tail lights
-Factory SS front lip
-Switchback LED's
Interior
-Painted all dash trim Summit White, along with steering wheel controls
-Basic stock grey cloth seats
-Wrapped door panels in black material
-Dual gauge bezel from Chris Dalacker!
-AEM AFR Gauge
-White Interceptor Gauge
-Prosport boost gauge in coin drop
Performance
-k04 turbo, 10lbs/93
-Hallman manual boost controller
-Injen upper charge pipe
-Custom made lower charge pipe
-K&N short ram intake
-Forge VTA
-HAHN intercooler
-Badmab 3” catless downpipe
-Magnaflow 2.5” cat back (with resonator taken out)
-Panda Tuned (HP Tuners)
-Valve cover and charge pipes painted Summit White
-SAAB LK9 Intake manifold
-Modified MAP sensor to work with SAAB intake manifold
-Brembo brakes powdercoated white
-LSJ rear disc conversion
Wheels/Suspension
-C6 Corvette wheels 18x8.5 -2 (215/35) 19x10 +35 (225/35)
-Hub adapters 5x110 to 5x120 to fit wheels
-Modified BC Racing coilovers
-Black steel lug nuts
Unnecessary low car mods
-Modified motor and trans mounts to raise motor and eliminate axle bind
-Skid plate (1/4” 5052 aluminum)
-Shimmed rear hubs for negative camber
-Rolled and pulled fenders
-Custom burnt paint on front fenders
-Cool “Well, ****” sticker for scene points
Future mods
-Built motor (All purchased)
Wiseco pistons 8.9:1
Eagle H-Beam rods
ARP headstuds
78# valve springs
Comp cams (.280’s)
-Built trans
Raybestos red clutch packs
Billet faced torque converter (2800 stall)
LSD upgrade
Cryogen treated input and output shafts
Upgraded valve bodies
Single chain upgrade
This thing has been one of my favorite cars to mess with and build over the past 2 or so years. So much love/hate from the community makes me want to build it better, faster and stronger by the day. I want to take the time to thank any of my friends that have helped me out over the years with this car, without you it wouldn’t have been possible, or as much fun as it was! Good luck to the other guys/gals with this FCOTM for March.
Orlando, Florida
2009 Cobalt Sedan LTZ
Modifications:
Exterior
-Factory Summit White paint
-6k Headlights and 3k fog lights, fog lights are wrapped in a yellow overlay
-Retrofitted headlights, all black with Summit White shrouds
-Upper TC grille
-IPCW LED Tail lights
-Factory SS front lip
-Switchback LED's
Interior
-Painted all dash trim Summit White, along with steering wheel controls
-Basic stock grey cloth seats
-Wrapped door panels in black material
-Dual gauge bezel from Chris Dalacker!
-AEM AFR Gauge
-White Interceptor Gauge
-Prosport boost gauge in coin drop
Performance
-k04 turbo, 10lbs/93
-Hallman manual boost controller
-Injen upper charge pipe
-Custom made lower charge pipe
-K&N short ram intake
-Forge VTA
-HAHN intercooler
-Badmab 3” catless downpipe
-Magnaflow 2.5” cat back (with resonator taken out)
-Panda Tuned (HP Tuners)
-Valve cover and charge pipes painted Summit White
-SAAB LK9 Intake manifold
-Modified MAP sensor to work with SAAB intake manifold
-Brembo brakes powdercoated white
-LSJ rear disc conversion
Wheels/Suspension
-C6 Corvette wheels 18x8.5 -2 (215/35) 19x10 +35 (225/35)
-Hub adapters 5x110 to 5x120 to fit wheels
-Modified BC Racing coilovers
-Black steel lug nuts
Unnecessary low car mods
-Modified motor and trans mounts to raise motor and eliminate axle bind
-Skid plate (1/4” 5052 aluminum)
-Shimmed rear hubs for negative camber
-Rolled and pulled fenders
-Custom burnt paint on front fenders
-Cool “Well, ****” sticker for scene points
Future mods
-Built motor (All purchased)
Wiseco pistons 8.9:1
Eagle H-Beam rods
ARP headstuds
78# valve springs
Comp cams (.280’s)
-Built trans
Raybestos red clutch packs
Billet faced torque converter (2800 stall)
LSD upgrade
Cryogen treated input and output shafts
Upgraded valve bodies
Single chain upgrade
This thing has been one of my favorite cars to mess with and build over the past 2 or so years. So much love/hate from the community makes me want to build it better, faster and stronger by the day. I want to take the time to thank any of my friends that have helped me out over the years with this car, without you it wouldn’t have been possible, or as much fun as it was! Good luck to the other guys/gals with this FCOTM for March.
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02-17-2014, 07:44 PM
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Not so much that, but sure. haha looks cool most of the time though.
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