What Have You Done To Your Cobalt Today?
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Newer cars are getting heavier and heavier with all that tech people seem to rave about.
Seems he wants to make more power though, and I wanted to send him in the right direction.
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If you need the most bang for the buck power, get the SS T/C and do the GM Stage 1 tune. You'll spend so much more on a supercharged setup only to make the same power with less torque.
241hp in a sub-3000lb car is not slow at all, even today. Learn how to drive it in the power band.
If you need the most bang for the buck power, get the SS T/C and do the GM Stage 1 tune. You'll spend so much more on a supercharged setup only to make the same power with less torque.
If you need the most bang for the buck power, get the SS T/C and do the GM Stage 1 tune. You'll spend so much more on a supercharged setup only to make the same power with less torque.
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I ran a 13.9 @ 105 with my GMS2 LSJ when it had like 20k on it. That was with a 2.2 60' time. A lot of performance cars are fast off the line because they make all of their power at a low RPM, but they still trap ~100. Anything 100+ is moving pretty good.
I do kind of want to take the car to the track again and see what it does with 110k on the clock lol. Maybe once the weather cools down a bit.
I do kind of want to take the car to the track again and see what it does with 110k on the clock lol. Maybe once the weather cools down a bit.
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Lol I had a stage 2 and ur telling me there not slow. I ment for today's cars there slow. Idk what little cars you had in mine but nothing under 275hp popped in my head. Let's find a stage 2 that's modded to hell then race say a new v6/t4 mustang and watch it lose. Lots of other new little race cars from 25k-40k cuz that's what 90% of ppl buy are faster then A stage 2 ss like I said slow for today's cars. I didn't say a price or anything. Nowadays a 250-/+ hp stage 2 ss ONLY stage 2 will get beat by a lot of newer cars. The reason I bought 2 cobalts they beat more expensive cars, a stage 2 doesn't anymore. Like I wanted it too so I got a tc. Cali smog to tho, that secret turbo upgrade later
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Lol I had a stage 2 and ur telling me there not slow. I ment for today's cars there slow. Idk what little cars you had in mine but nothing under 275hp popped in my head. Let's find a stage 2 that's modded to hell then race say a new v6 stage and watch it lose. Lots of other new little race cars from 25k-40k cuz that's what 90% of ppl buy are faster then A stage 2 ss like I said slow for today's cars. I didn't say a price or anything. Nowadays a 250-/+ hp stage 2 ss ONLY stage 2 will get beat by a lot of newer cars. The reason I bought 2 cobalts they beat lots of more expensive cars a stage 2 doesn't anymore. Like I wanted it too so I got a tc. Cali smog to tho that secret turbo upgrade later
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Lol I had a stage 2 and ur telling me there not slow. I ment for today's cars there slow. Idk what little cars you had in mine but nothing under 275hp popped in my head. Let's find a stage 2 that's modded to hell then race say a new v6 stage and watch it lose. Lots of other new little race cars from 25k-40k cuz that's what 90% of ppl buy are faster then A stage 2 ss like I said slow for today's cars. I didn't say a price or anything. Nowadays a 250-/+ hp stage 2 ss ONLY stage 2 will get beat by a lot of newer cars. The reason I bought 2 cobalts they beat lots of more expensive cars a stage 2 doesn't anymore. Like I wanted it too so I got a tc. Cali smog to tho that secret turbo upgrade later
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Lol I had a stage 2 and ur telling me there not slow. I ment for today's cars there slow. Idk what little cars you had in mine but nothing under 275hp popped in my head. Let's find a stage 2 that's modded to hell then race say a new v6 stage and watch it lose. Lots of other new little race cars from 25k-40k cuz that's what 90% of ppl buy are faster then A stage 2 ss like I said slow for today's cars. I didn't say a price or anything. Nowadays a 250-/+ hp stage 2 ss ONLY stage 2 will get beat by a lot of newer cars. The reason I bought 2 cobalts they beat lots of more expensive cars a stage 2 doesn't anymore. Like I wanted it too so I got a tc. Cali smog to tho that secret turbo upgrade later
New V6 Mustang is a 5 second car, so it'd be close.
Still, the list isn't long. If you don't count pony/muscle cars, there isn't much out there right now that would beat it.
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Stang* like u don't get fked by auto correct use your mind lol there are more I'm taking 1/4 miles since we are in America where 1/4 are what ppl judge on speed
. Really u think from 25k-40k the list isn't long?? Lol you must not look into other platforms US or Uk often.
Try 13.5 or 13.8 for a v6. Turbo is 14's
. Really u think from 25k-40k the list isn't long?? Lol you must not look into other platforms US or Uk often.Try 13.5 or 13.8 for a v6. Turbo is 14's
Stang* like u don't get fked by auto correct use your mind lol there are more I'm taking 1/4 miles since we are in America where 1/4 are what ppl judge on speed. Really u think from 25k-40k the list isn't long?? Lol you must not look into other platforms US or Uk often.
Try 13.5 or 13.8 for a v6. Turbo is 14's
. Really u think from 25k-40k the list isn't long?? Lol you must not look into other platforms US or Uk often.Try 13.5 or 13.8 for a v6. Turbo is 14's
Name some. I can think of 4. The Focus ST would lose easily, along with the GTI. Golf R just came out. STI and Evo. The last three are at least $35k, so they are $10k MORE than the Cobalt was, so they'd better be faster. Why the eff would I look at cars in the UK? And even if I did, there aren't many more there, especially when you consider the cost.
Even if you include pony cars, pretty much just mustang. The camaro is ~14.4. Challenger even longer. To me, 4 cars is a short list.
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Still close.
Name some. I can think of 4. The Focus ST would lose easily, along with the GTI. Golf R just came out. STI and Evo. The last three are at least $35k, so they are $10k MORE than the Cobalt was, so they'd better be faster. Why the eff would I look at cars in the UK? And even if I did, there aren't many more there, especially when you consider the cost.
Even if you include pony cars, pretty much just mustang. The camaro is ~14.4. Challenger even longer. To me, 4 cars is a short list.
Name some. I can think of 4. The Focus ST would lose easily, along with the GTI. Golf R just came out. STI and Evo. The last three are at least $35k, so they are $10k MORE than the Cobalt was, so they'd better be faster. Why the eff would I look at cars in the UK? And even if I did, there aren't many more there, especially when you consider the cost.
Even if you include pony cars, pretty much just mustang. The camaro is ~14.4. Challenger even longer. To me, 4 cars is a short list.
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Still close.
Name some. I can think of 4. The Focus ST would lose easily, along with the GTI. Golf R just came out. STI and Evo. The last three are at least $35k, so they are $10k MORE than the Cobalt was, so they'd better be faster. Why the eff would I look at cars in the UK? And even if I did, there aren't many more there, especially when you consider the cost.
Even if you include pony cars, pretty much just mustang. The camaro is ~14.4. Challenger even longer. To me, 4 cars is a short list.
Name some. I can think of 4. The Focus ST would lose easily, along with the GTI. Golf R just came out. STI and Evo. The last three are at least $35k, so they are $10k MORE than the Cobalt was, so they'd better be faster. Why the eff would I look at cars in the UK? And even if I did, there aren't many more there, especially when you consider the cost.
Even if you include pony cars, pretty much just mustang. The camaro is ~14.4. Challenger even longer. To me, 4 cars is a short list.
Decent cars, but slow as a grandma in a jazzy scooter.
I've never driven a GTI, just my Tiguan with the same engine. They're torquey, and I hear lots of fun to drive, but they just lack enough power to really be quick. The Golf R sounds like a hoot, but it's really expensive, and VW's are all but impossible to maintain on your own nowadays. My '09 Tiguan is one of the last that you can get a factory manual for without paying absurd subscription fees. That's all but a deal-breaker for me.
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I've never driven a GTI, just my Tiguan with the same engine. They're torquey, and I hear lots of fun to drive, but they just lack enough power to really be quick. The Golf R sounds like a hoot, but it's really expensive, and VW's are all but impossible to maintain on your own nowadays. My '09 Tiguan is one of the last that you can get a factory manual for without paying absurd subscription fees. That's all but a deal-breaker for me.
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For me, I love my LSJ. I've owned both an LNF and two LSJ's and despite me kicking myself for not keeping the 4 door LNF, overall I enjoy the supercharged engine more. No, it will never be as fast as an LNF for the same money but I just like the overall feel and driveability of the SC. Also, as I've gotten older and have a young family, reliability is as important as speed. While I do intend to eventually do a ZZP stage kit and exhaust improvements, I will only be doing things that improve the car without sacrificing reliability.
One thing I've noticed lately. I get a lot of compliments on my car and I don't have much done visually to it. What I'm finding is that since it's been a few years since the last new Cobalt's hit the road, clean examples are getting harder to come across. People also seem to be getting over the fact that it's "just" a Chevy and appreciating it for the lines and looks it has. While understated, I feel the looks of these cars is spot on and have the styling has aged a lot better than a lot of its contemporaries.
One thing I've noticed lately. I get a lot of compliments on my car and I don't have much done visually to it. What I'm finding is that since it's been a few years since the last new Cobalt's hit the road, clean examples are getting harder to come across. People also seem to be getting over the fact that it's "just" a Chevy and appreciating it for the lines and looks it has. While understated, I feel the looks of these cars is spot on and have the styling has aged a lot better than a lot of its contemporaries.
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While passing a construction truck hauling friggin stone (not tarped!!!!), a little kiddo thought he was racing me in his modified turbo saab....
I said what the hell, and pushed the pedal to the floor while in 3rd. He was stuck in my rear view mirror a bus or so back after that.
I thought the LSJ was fast when it had a turbo
I said what the hell, and pushed the pedal to the floor while in 3rd. He was stuck in my rear view mirror a bus or so back after that.
I thought the LSJ was fast when it had a turbo
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A lot of younger guys in my area are either getting cobalts, looking for them, or appreciate them.. Although yesterday I saw a super riced out red SS with a fake stick on hood scoop, and those stupid rear side window louvers, and a fart can that sounded like, well, a fart, lol...
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Had stock flexpipe on down pipe blow a hole in the bottom, sounded like hell. Took some 2" header wrap and wrapped a few layers over the hole and banded it. Quiet as can be. Effective temp fix till my midlength and catless get here Monday.
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While passing a construction truck hauling friggin stone (not tarped!!!!), a little kiddo thought he was racing me in his modified turbo saab....
I said what the hell, and pushed the pedal to the floor while in 3rd. He was stuck in my rear view mirror a bus or so back after that.
I thought the LSJ was fast when it had a turbo
I said what the hell, and pushed the pedal to the floor while in 3rd. He was stuck in my rear view mirror a bus or so back after that.
I thought the LSJ was fast when it had a turbo