New to the Balt scene
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New to the Balt scene
My names Chris, I just recently got a 09 LS Coupe. Just trying to find some people around the Pensacola/Panhandle area. Is there a meet somewhere around here
This is my new toy
This is my new toy
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standard five speed. And I def will. Like I said, I'm brand new to the scene. And I've always driven civics, not like the fart canned ones cause that **** makes me wanna punch them in the face but I finally got switched over to a Balt.
I wanna get springs after I do some tires and rims. Any suggestions on good ones that doesn't make it an unbearable ride
I wanna get springs after I do some tires and rims. Any suggestions on good ones that doesn't make it an unbearable ride
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Well I'll list what I have, Powell Race Shop (from now on will call PRS) YYZ v.3 springs with Koni adjustable shocks/struts as well as a PRS Hardcore rear swaybar I love the suspension and the rear will come out before the front in most instances.
I've also got an TWM short throw shifter although if I did it again it'd be a billet pro shop STS. I have a K&N intake but have a turbo kit I'm just collecting the last few parts for. I never wanted to get the downpipe and header because I didn't know if I'd be turboed or supercharged so didn't want to spend the money.
I've got a lightweight flywheel and I'm going to pick up a KY stage 3 clutch.
What I'm currently doing is getting in parts for both the turbo build but also putting on brembo brakes this week as well as a 5 lug swap. I've got ion redline wheels painted black and they'll be on soon.
I've also got an TWM short throw shifter although if I did it again it'd be a billet pro shop STS. I have a K&N intake but have a turbo kit I'm just collecting the last few parts for. I never wanted to get the downpipe and header because I didn't know if I'd be turboed or supercharged so didn't want to spend the money.
I've got a lightweight flywheel and I'm going to pick up a KY stage 3 clutch.
What I'm currently doing is getting in parts for both the turbo build but also putting on brembo brakes this week as well as a 5 lug swap. I've got ion redline wheels painted black and they'll be on soon.
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Thanks man
And damn Andrew. That's a lot. I'm wanting to swap my rear drums out for rotors and either go Wildwood, or brembo. But I gotta have that money and know someone who can do it first haha
And damn Andrew. That's a lot. I'm wanting to swap my rear drums out for rotors and either go Wildwood, or brembo. But I gotta have that money and know someone who can do it first haha
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Haha no man, not because of that.
I just wanted the 5speed, coupe and yellow really catches the eye.
PLUSSSSS. My driving record prevents me from getting a sport model of any car.
And 1750? That's not too too bad. I mean, it sucks ass but it'd be worth it.
I just wanted the 5speed, coupe and yellow really catches the eye.
PLUSSSSS. My driving record prevents me from getting a sport model of any car.
And 1750? That's not too too bad. I mean, it sucks ass but it'd be worth it.
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Hahah yeah, that's just with that, I have a good idea of what I want the final outcome to be and what it will look like but I've got a long way. Luckily once I start back to saving, It'll just be new parts every paycheck hahah.
I've still gotta decide on exhaust. I like a couple different ones. I just don't know which one is really the best.
I've still gotta decide on exhaust. I like a couple different ones. I just don't know which one is really the best.
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I was thinking about the N-II. I heard it sticks out quite a bit? That's what they themselves told me.
I need to know all about sizes and shiz. Going from Jdm to domestic is a change. I have to relearn everything.
Like would I be better to get a 4-1 header or a 4-2-1? and etc.
I feel like a scrub that doesn't know anything hahah. =[
I need to know all about sizes and shiz. Going from Jdm to domestic is a change. I have to relearn everything.
Like would I be better to get a 4-1 header or a 4-2-1? and etc.
I feel like a scrub that doesn't know anything hahah. =[
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4-1 header will give you better low end, mid length to longtube header will give you better high end. 2.5" is a good downpipe to catback size for sure. what is your ultimate goal with the car though?
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Just to be a clean looking, quick car. I'm wanting to charge it down the line. But that can always change. I'm not looking for a SRT killer or a 600hp monster. Just something fun to drive and that's fast-ish.
I'm looking for like an overall product of 350-400hp.
I'm looking for like an overall product of 350-400hp.
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Hahah yeah, that's just with that, I have a good idea of what I want the final outcome to be and what it will look like but I've got a long way. Luckily once I start back to saving, It'll just be new parts every paycheck hahah.
I've still gotta decide on exhaust. I like a couple different ones. I just don't know which one is really the best.
I've still gotta decide on exhaust. I like a couple different ones. I just don't know which one is really the best.
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Welcome
It's gonna take a lot for a base to get those numbers, but if can happen. There's a lot of base guys like myself but are more dedicated to gaining power than me on here.
Could you not get a sports car because of insurance? I don't even think my insurance asked me what model my cobalt was.
It's gonna take a lot for a base to get those numbers, but if can happen. There's a lot of base guys like myself but are more dedicated to gaining power than me on here.
Could you not get a sports car because of insurance? I don't even think my insurance asked me what model my cobalt was.
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i'm a built and boosted base model, parts in my sig. trust me, it takes a LOT to get the car safely up to that.. i've spent more on parts than i bought the car for, so be weary. you're gonna need to build the block and turbo it in order to get that amount of power. and you'll need a good suspension, wheels and tires in order to even put the power down, ky stage 3 clutch to keep you from being stranded