I just bought a 2009 Cobalt SS with 43,000 miles on it for $12,000 on Monday.
I live in the Northwest Burbs of Chicago and this is the first fast car I have ever owned.
I am coming from a 2002 VW Jetta 2.0L GLS which was dog slow, so this new Cobalt feels like a rocket ship!!!

I am not a car-modder and really didn't know how to change an oil until two years ago, so be forewarned!
I know the previous owner added a bunch of after market parts, and after some googling and researching online these are the items I think the car has had done to it:

QTP Electric cut-out (makes the car really loud, there is a switch next to the e-brake that does this)
Hahn Cool Ram Air-intake
3" Catless, Mufflerless Pipe
AEM fuel/air ratio gauge, but only seems to work when I first start the car.
SS Aero Force gauge (gives me sooooo many stats to look at!!)
WOT Box.

Anyways I joined this network to meet some people that could help me discover all the cool things the previous owner did to this car and to make sure I can help keep it in tip top shape.
Any help would awesome guys and girls!

 

that's a wot box. allows you to have an adjustable launch control and nls when you're wide open. different from the factory launch control and nls

 

Pretty close to me. Get in contact with riceburner he also lives by chicago, there are many others that live close around there

 

welcome post a pic of the car

 

fixed your picture

 

Welcome!

Chicagoland Ecotec has a meet tonight in Gurnee, if you want some people to take a look at it who know Cobalts inside and out.

7pm @
Red Robin
6420 Grand Avenue
Gurnee, IL 60031

Also check out https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/mid-...2013-a-293301/ for our thread on here.

We are most active on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoEcotec

 

I actually work in Gurnee so that Red Robin meet might be do-able...
I have to stop by Tiger Direct in Vernon Hills to get a laptop repaired but I could head over afterwards.
Thanks for the welcome guys!

Oh and another image for ya...

 

You got that car for a steal.

 

What can I say, I negotiated well

 

Very nice car, it looks clean. The front fender looks slightly different color though, or that might just be me. Nevertheless, it looks great.

 

It looks like its on coils too. Have you checked?

 

Holy *****! That is seeeeeexxxxxxxxxxxxxxyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!

 

Thanks!

I believe the front fender is after market and a slightly different color. It seems a bit loose to me as well however. I know the headlights are hybrid LED/Xenon lights. I think I need to replace the LED's as there are supposed to be 9 total LEDs and only 5 are on one side and 6 on the other. I also don't think I have high-beams (or at least haven't figured out the sequence to turn them on).

One comment my coworker's made to me at lunch today was that it had a very VERY stiff suspension. So it might be on coils...like I said I am basically taking a huge dive into the unknown with the purchase of this car. Do you have a source where I can learn more about these coils? I tried googling but am also busy at work sneaking in these responses.

Or I will just wait until tonight!

 

What color are the coils?

 

Where would these coils be located at, can I easily get a view of their color without any tools?

 

that car looks awesome

 

Their located behind each wheels, it's part of the suspension. You can easilly get a view without any tools. Just look behind the front wheel from it's side and you should see a big spring.

 

Pop the hood and look at the strut tops. If there's a dial there, it's on coils.

 

they replace struts and springs. look behind your wheel

 

Here are some more photos.

 

pics no worky

 

Now they worky

 

No coils, but def lowered on some springs.

 

any idea who the previous owner was?

 

Wow no coils but the thing sits pretty nice.