Slow and Slutty
09-07-2011, 05:59 PM
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Haz l33t wheelz.
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Slow and Slutty
This folks, is winning.
The Chevrolet Cobalt SS was one of GM’s entries in the world of sport compacts. With it’s Eaton supercharged 2.0L Ecotec 4 cylinder it certainly had the numbers to compete. The suspension was tuned on the famed Nürburgring in Germany. So it was safe to say it had it’s roots planted firmly in the motorsports world. Enter Mike Cosentino, a Long Island native that decided to make his Cobalt SS a little different.
Mike had a vision in mind that strayed far from the path of the average Cobalt owner. He fancied the fitment game and wanted in. There would be obstacles but nothing a creative mind and garage full of tools couldn’t tackle.
Using a set of ep3 Civic coilovers that were given to him by a friend he retrofitted the fronts to fit and the project was underway. The Cobalt uses a solid beam for the rear suspension setup. Mike fabricated his own shims and dialed in his camber and toe by himself to get that rear fitment. He also shaped the rear fenders by himself in the driveway. Combine those two DIY mods with the addition of a mini-tub, he was able to fit the 18×9.5 -8(after adapter) Rota P45R in the rear.
Getting the front on the ground wasn’t exactly a picnic either. While the retrofitted coils allowed him to drop the front relatively easily the suspension was not happy. After going through a few axles Mike realized something had to be done to relieve the driveline of its geometrical woes. A custom lower motor mount and well as a rotated transmission mount were fabricated to solve this problem. This made for a much smoother and not so costly driving experience.
At the end of the day Mike is just another car guy doing his own thing. His build may not be everyone’s cup of tea but it is his pride and joy. Blood, sweat and tears have been poured into it via countless hours in the garage. I applaud his DIY approach and this car definitely falls under the moniker of Built not Bought.
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» Slow and Slutty… Ivy League East
At the end of the day guys, this may not be your style, it may not function at a racetrack, but it was built with love by an enthusiast, and a person just as in love with his cobalt as you are.
The Chevrolet Cobalt SS was one of GM’s entries in the world of sport compacts. With it’s Eaton supercharged 2.0L Ecotec 4 cylinder it certainly had the numbers to compete. The suspension was tuned on the famed Nürburgring in Germany. So it was safe to say it had it’s roots planted firmly in the motorsports world. Enter Mike Cosentino, a Long Island native that decided to make his Cobalt SS a little different.
Mike had a vision in mind that strayed far from the path of the average Cobalt owner. He fancied the fitment game and wanted in. There would be obstacles but nothing a creative mind and garage full of tools couldn’t tackle.
Using a set of ep3 Civic coilovers that were given to him by a friend he retrofitted the fronts to fit and the project was underway. The Cobalt uses a solid beam for the rear suspension setup. Mike fabricated his own shims and dialed in his camber and toe by himself to get that rear fitment. He also shaped the rear fenders by himself in the driveway. Combine those two DIY mods with the addition of a mini-tub, he was able to fit the 18×9.5 -8(after adapter) Rota P45R in the rear.
Getting the front on the ground wasn’t exactly a picnic either. While the retrofitted coils allowed him to drop the front relatively easily the suspension was not happy. After going through a few axles Mike realized something had to be done to relieve the driveline of its geometrical woes. A custom lower motor mount and well as a rotated transmission mount were fabricated to solve this problem. This made for a much smoother and not so costly driving experience.
At the end of the day Mike is just another car guy doing his own thing. His build may not be everyone’s cup of tea but it is his pride and joy. Blood, sweat and tears have been poured into it via countless hours in the garage. I applaud his DIY approach and this car definitely falls under the moniker of Built not Bought.
Original Feature:
» Slow and Slutty… Ivy League East
At the end of the day guys, this may not be your style, it may not function at a racetrack, but it was built with love by an enthusiast, and a person just as in love with his cobalt as you are.
09-07-2011, 06:06 PM
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Haz l33t wheelz.
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09-07-2011, 06:12 PM
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Mine already has -3* of camber. His is only like 4.5 or 5*
When i get wider wheels, and spacers, mine will be similar, but not quite as much.
When i get wider wheels, and spacers, mine will be similar, but not quite as much.
09-07-2011, 06:20 PM
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I remember mike from WAY back when. Your cobalt.com 
Before he was banned from every site. Not a fan of the rear but i applaud the work thats gone into the car.
First picture is bawss though.
Before he was banned from every site. Not a fan of the rear but i applaud the work thats gone into the car.First picture is bawss though.
09-07-2011, 06:20 PM
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your -3* degrees looks great with the wheels and stance you have. sure wider will make it stand out more. but it will still look clean. i do like the front setup on his car though. the rear is just too much for me.
09-07-2011, 06:26 PM
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09-07-2011, 06:29 PM
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