What Have You Done To Your Cobalt Today?
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My Brembo's always leave that much brake dust after about 3 weeks to a month, I can't stand it. Its a mess to clean the wheels off but it comes off pretty easy with light rubbing. I usually have road tar and things that get stuck to the wheels that are more of a pain to get off. I am still using the factory pads, I'm on my second set and the dust is the same.
I was told to try using Rejex on my wheels which I have not yet got to do. If it can keep carbon soot off a jet no reason it should not keep my wheels or car clean.
They Stop amazingly though which is what is more important to me.
I was told to try using Rejex on my wheels which I have not yet got to do. If it can keep carbon soot off a jet no reason it should not keep my wheels or car clean.
They Stop amazingly though which is what is more important to me.
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Finally installed the wheels and tires. Went with 235 40 18 Kuhmo Ecsta since I'm mostly commuting.
Center caps are still on there way from the dealer. I'm on vacation now so pictures are shitty. Can't wait to take out the SLR and shoot some good ones on Sunday.
Center caps are still on there way from the dealer. I'm on vacation now so pictures are shitty. Can't wait to take out the SLR and shoot some good ones on Sunday.
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From: Mt. Pleasant S.C.
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Appointment for tomorrow to have it checked over with a Tech II. I have to drive all the way up to Myrtle Beach because nobody down here is competent. I'm confident that the issue will be found. 
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finally done. now to see zzp on monday
lol.side note: i havent had any problems with my shifter being hot today when i was driving the car around with the ac off and it sitting in the sun. O.o i got the white one >____<
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^^ Is that a ZFR? If so, do yourself a huge favor and tighten that waste gate rod a bunch. Term and I wasted probably 10 tune versions/logs before adjusting mine and finally reaching higher boost levels. Also, put a second nut on either side, they tend to work themselves loose causing you to lose all boost (ask me how I know) Here's a picture of what mine is currently set at. Mind you I'm at 5,200 feet so I need a little more boost ;-)
(This is obviously the inner set of nuts tightened before putting it back on the turbo)
(This is obviously the inner set of nuts tightened before putting it back on the turbo)
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^^ Is that a ZFR? If so, do yourself a huge favor and tighten that waste gate rod a bunch. Term and I wasted probably 10 tune versions/logs before adjusting mine and finally reaching higher boost levels. Also, put a second nut on either side, they tend to work themselves loose causing you to lose all boost (ask me how I know) Here's a picture of what mine is currently set at. Mind you I'm at 5,200 feet so I need a little more boost ;-)
(This is obviously the inner set of nuts tightened before putting it back on the turbo)
(This is obviously the inner set of nuts tightened before putting it back on the turbo)
i will be staying at some marriott on the same road but like 7miles down the road. im getting the f35 stage 2.......didnt feel like spending that much for a f40 lol. i dont need THAT much of a transmission haha. when are you supposed to be getting your car done? im just getting the trans and tune and im done.
well wtf! lol. wish i saw this before when i had it up on the lift :P so may be a stupid question, but how do i tighten the rod? didnt really look at it. lol.
i will be staying at some marriott on the same road but like 7miles down the road. im getting the f35 stage 2.......didnt feel like spending that much for a f40 lol. i dont need THAT much of a transmission haha. when are you supposed to be getting your car done? im just getting the trans and tune and im done.
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But how you tighten it is basically move everything over to the right in your picture. I'd at least install extra nuts. The stock turbo has a little bracket to keep the rod from moving but the ZFR doesn't. Better safe than sorry, it's a nightmare to adjust this once everything is on the car. You may want to take the WG off to do it like I did.
