lukeyp818

What's up everyone, I'm Luke. Just joined this not too long ago and have not had too much time to check out the forums. Since it's Sunday, got some time!!

Have had a 2006 Cobalt SS S/C for about a year now. Originally wanted the srt-4. It's a sweet car, bought it used with 46,000 miles on it. Now has 64,000 miles on it!!! It's still running strong though and it basically looks mint. I baby the car, but had a lil accident a couple months ago where i forgot to put the ebrake up and i left the car and it rolled into my basketball hoop!!!!! I Straightened out the front bumper since it got a lil fcuked up so it looks pretty good now. Got some minor bolt-ons like a cat back Magnaflow exhaust system and a K&N air intake. That's basically it. I've been going crazy wondering what I should do next to the car. Do I wanna spend $550 on a stage 2 or do i wanna just do some small things to it like make the exterior look a little better, or do i wanna replace my FRONT BUMPER!

Any suggestions on what i could or should do to my motor or exterior/ interior within the next couple weeks. Trying to save some $$ but the temptation is killing me since all i hear about on this site is STAGE 2, STAGE 2, STAGE 2 and it's been sometime since i've done anything.....

Also, Does anyone know a site where i could order pre-painted bumper covers???? I'm having trouble finding one.




PS. Last time i'll ever post anything this long!

EXsoccer1921

iTrader: (14)

don't get the stage 2, since youre already past the warranty, get the zzp interchangeable pulley system and get like a 2.8 or 2.9 and a custom tune with 60's.

mkulrey13

iTrader: (39)

Welcome to the forum, Notice your in CT, hope you come to the track up here in NH and we could meet up. As for stage 2, go custom w/ a 2.9, 60,s and a tune. For install and tune, i suggest SMG in mass. Great shop and great guys all around. Oh and welcome!

lukeyp818

i bought an extended warranty so i'm good until 86,000 miles

mkulrey13

iTrader: (39)

Stage 2 is jsut ungodly pig rich, go custom.

EXsoccer1921

iTrader: (14)

well in that case, if youre worried about the chance of it being voided, i'ld go with the stage2, and order a nates 2.9 then if you have any troubles just put the stage2 pulley back on and take it in. much easier than messing with an aftermarket tune. just depends on the dealer though. if they feel like the problem was caused by something you did, they won't fix it. but if they don't really care, then go custom

lukeyp818

thanks for the input fellaz...what do u think about the cobalt addiction heat exchanger...not for hp obviously but you think its worth the $$$

EXsoccer1921

iTrader: (14)

get the cx racing h/e. i may be going with a CA stage kit, but only cause i could get everything i needed right then and there with 1 order. if i was going to get components from other places though, i would go with a cx racing h/e or a cobra w/ bwoody brackets

mkulrey13

iTrader: (39)

Go with the CX HE. Lot of people love this and works wonders with the temps.

lukeyp818

sweet...thx

TurboTechRacing

iTrader: (24)

Welcome. I am sure you have a lot of "wheel hop" like eveyone else, make sure you check out the "Turbo Tech Racing Solid Upper Engine mount" this will eliminate the wheel hop

EXsoccer1921

iTrader: (14)

quit pickin' on the new guys! hahah, he is right though. TTR upper engine mount= no wheel hop

TurboTechRacing

iTrader: (24)

He has some great mods, and just one mod that stands out that he might not know about

lukeyp818

which is????

Oh and for the record.. what are 60s lol...i thought u guys were referring to something else..im not exactly the most mechanically inclined..dad and my bro are the master techs that do all my stuff for me :-))))))

mkulrey13

iTrader: (39)

60's = 60 lbs injectors

lukeyp818

ha thats what i originally thought...

so why 60s instead of 42lb injectors like it says they use for the CA stage 2 kit...will it be safe for the car and do i have to get the spark plugs too?

dperkins1988

Go with the CX h/e on overthetopperformance.com you wont be disappointed.