What Have You Done To Your Cobalt Today?
11-20-2013, 07:45 PM
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I've hit a deer before in mine, was at about 5 MPH and the stupid thing never even fell just kept running, cracked my front bumper where the center section where the Chevy logo goes across. $400 to fix that damn thing and I didn't know enough to switch to a SS front bumper like I later did.
11-20-2013, 09:13 PM
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I've hit a deer before in mine, was at about 5 MPH and the stupid thing never even fell just kept running, cracked my front bumper where the center section where the Chevy logo goes across. $400 to fix that damn thing and I didn't know enough to switch to a SS front bumper like I later did.
I also kinda tagged a deer... Lmao I was going like 45 when I saw it and got to about 10 when I touched it and only my headlight hit no damage at all and no one believes me.. Deer didn't even slow down.. Lol
11-22-2013, 07:47 PM
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I plan on flipping the miata for a profit this spring so its just a fun DD as it sits now with potential if this doesnt work out
can yew say five point ohh mustang five times fast?
11-22-2013, 08:00 PM
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thanks!
I still like the cobalt and all, but given its the only platform I've owned since I was 16 I think its time for a change up. I did what I wanted to do with it, had a blast with it, but now have gotten to the point where I've lost interest as there isnt much worth doing to it anymore. I've only put 9,000 miles on it this whole year. I dont want to go big turbo as stock turbo power is more than enough for FWD to me, any more and your just pissing money into the wind as your tires blow away, but i know i'm in the minority in thinking that here
I still like the cobalt and all, but given its the only platform I've owned since I was 16 I think its time for a change up. I did what I wanted to do with it, had a blast with it, but now have gotten to the point where I've lost interest as there isnt much worth doing to it anymore. I've only put 9,000 miles on it this whole year. I dont want to go big turbo as stock turbo power is more than enough for FWD to me, any more and your just pissing money into the wind as your tires blow away, but i know i'm in the minority in thinking that here
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this time they are longer so they match the headlight angle better.
11-22-2013, 10:40 PM
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Looks good man
11-23-2013, 12:28 AM
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Megan Racing 3" Catless Downpipe
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Retrofits
Muffer Delete w/ OEM tip
Powell XXX Rear Sway Bar
Powell YYZ Springs
Megan Racing 3" Catless Downpipe
HPTuners
Red/Black SS/TC Seats
TreadstoneTR8 Intercooler/Charge Pipes
Aeroforce Interceptor White/Black Display
Sedan Dual Gauge Pod
Pioneer Avic-x940bt w/ hardware
Black HVAC
11-23-2013, 09:34 AM
#4718
K&N Short Ram Intake
Retrofits
Muffer Delete w/ OEM tip
Powell XXX Rear Sway Bar
Powell YYZ Springs
Megan Racing 3" Catless Downpipe
HPTuners
Red/Black SS/TC Seats
TreadstoneTR8 Intercooler/Charge Pipes
Aeroforce Interceptor White/Black Display
Sedan Dual Gauge Pod
Pioneer Avic-x940bt w/ hardware
Black HVAC
Retrofits
Muffer Delete w/ OEM tip
Powell XXX Rear Sway Bar
Powell YYZ Springs
Megan Racing 3" Catless Downpipe
HPTuners
Red/Black SS/TC Seats
TreadstoneTR8 Intercooler/Charge Pipes
Aeroforce Interceptor White/Black Display
Sedan Dual Gauge Pod
Pioneer Avic-x940bt w/ hardware
Black HVAC
11-23-2013, 07:51 PM
#4719
Finished painting brakes, reassembled the brakes, and finished painting the valve cover. Took off intake, motor mount and belt tensioner to get at timing cover to remove broken timing guide but got stuck at the crank pulley and called it a day. But then I looked real hard down the timing hole in the head and saw the piece that I'm trying to dig out. Now just gotta find a way to pull it out through the top...
11-24-2013, 01:25 AM
#4721
Drove to Port Perry Canada, where Powell's shop is. Swapped FE1 control arms with shot CABs to FE5 control arms with both sets of Powell's cabs. Please note, don't over torque any bolts they break...
Also had a rear LNF transmission mount installed and a front F23 rotated mount.
I can notice a bit more vibrations, especially at first but after the 160 mile trip home their already not as bad.
Picked up a composite black valve cover, never seen anything like it before.
It's amazing how much John knows about this platform not to mention the many parts he supplies that you don't normally see. Definitely going to be seeing his shop again over the next spring/summer, hopefully with the first Quaife F23 LSD cobalt.
Also had a rear LNF transmission mount installed and a front F23 rotated mount.
I can notice a bit more vibrations, especially at first but after the 160 mile trip home their already not as bad.
Picked up a composite black valve cover, never seen anything like it before.
It's amazing how much John knows about this platform not to mention the many parts he supplies that you don't normally see. Definitely going to be seeing his shop again over the next spring/summer, hopefully with the first Quaife F23 LSD cobalt.
11-24-2013, 07:10 PM
#4723
Drove to Port Perry Canada, where Powell's shop is. Swapped FE1 control arms with shot CABs to FE5 control arms with both sets of Powell's cabs. Please note, don't over torque any bolts they break...
Also had a rear LNF transmission mount installed and a front F23 rotated mount.
I can notice a bit more vibrations, especially at first but after the 160 mile trip home their already not as bad.
Picked up a composite black valve cover, never seen anything like it before.
It's amazing how much John knows about this platform not to mention the many parts he supplies that you don't normally see. Definitely going to be seeing his shop again over the next spring/summer, hopefully with the first Quaife F23 LSD cobalt.
Also had a rear LNF transmission mount installed and a front F23 rotated mount.
I can notice a bit more vibrations, especially at first but after the 160 mile trip home their already not as bad.
Picked up a composite black valve cover, never seen anything like it before.
It's amazing how much John knows about this platform not to mention the many parts he supplies that you don't normally see. Definitely going to be seeing his shop again over the next spring/summer, hopefully with the first Quaife F23 LSD cobalt.
