New owner and member of 08 lnf
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Hello,
I'm hyped to say the least, as I have just purchased a 2008 lnf .... I think it's Base. Has a sunroof and a newer engine. The engine has an issue which I will be fixing .... Few little details that I'll be fixing.
Non g85 I believe, which wouldn't have been my first choice, but for the price, I could also do LSD inserts or a lsj g85 tran.
Anyone know anything about the traction concepts LSD inserts?? .... As good as quality as the team green components?? This will only be a summer car for me.
Cheers.
I'm hyped to say the least, as I have just purchased a 2008 lnf .... I think it's Base. Has a sunroof and a newer engine. The engine has an issue which I will be fixing .... Few little details that I'll be fixing.
Non g85 I believe, which wouldn't have been my first choice, but for the price, I could also do LSD inserts or a lsj g85 tran.
Anyone know anything about the traction concepts LSD inserts?? .... As good as quality as the team green components?? This will only be a summer car for me.
Cheers.
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I'm in Hamilton Ontario .... On the edge of the GTA ....
Guess I got a little more interested in these cars as I got my friend to buy a really nice one first .... So the bug bit me .... Plus they sound awesome .... And there faster than makes sense ....
Guess I got a little more interested in these cars as I got my friend to buy a really nice one first .... So the bug bit me .... Plus they sound awesome .... And there faster than makes sense ....
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Welcome, so if your not sure if its g85 look at the label in the trunk that lists the rpo. Its on the left frame rail under the trunk carpet.
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And I'll also post pictures ....
The sure way is, checking the part number on the tran likely ....
Also have any lnf owners used an insert to change there diff into an LSD ??
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Yes on part number for sure, to be sure it hasn't been changed out at least. I have not heard of anyone doing that.
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Soooo if the engine has been replaced, then it would be a nice suprise if it also had a transmission swap at some point, but not likely.
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Also could someone point me in the right direction (link maybe) as to a thread stating what OEM GM rims will fit over lnf brembos .... I like the OEM idea because, it's likely cheaper .... What do people think of hhr SS rims on a Cobalt SS ??
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I like the HHR wheels myself but good luck finding them. Im in Burlington any chance I may have seen you at Queenston and Nash over the summer?
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No unfortunately .... I have yet to receive the car as I'm shipping it to Ontario from where I bought it.
but it's gonna be out and about this spring and summer coming up ....
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I'm gonna need to do some timing chain system work on my car first things, by the "sounds" of it.
Will the linked kit work for holding the cams when removing the valve cover??
https://www.amazon.com/OTC-6685-Cam-Tool-Line/dp/B007QV0YL6
And is there a DIY somewhere on here for it ??
I think I found it once, but I can't find it now .... Is it the same DIY as a lsj ?? I'm looking for the tensioner replacement DIY.
Thanks,
Will the linked kit work for holding the cams when removing the valve cover??
https://www.amazon.com/OTC-6685-Cam-Tool-Line/dp/B007QV0YL6
And is there a DIY somewhere on here for it ??
I think I found it once, but I can't find it now .... Is it the same DIY as a lsj ?? I'm looking for the tensioner replacement DIY.
Thanks,
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You should do a look-over on the vehicle before you start throwing parts at it.
Found this: https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/atta...stallation.pdf
The search on the site kind of sucks, but if you google site:cobaltss.net {insert search terms here} you'll generally find what you're looking for.
Found this: https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/atta...stallation.pdf
The search on the site kind of sucks, but if you google site:cobaltss.net {insert search terms here} you'll generally find what you're looking for.
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You should do a look-over on the vehicle before you start throwing parts at it.
Found this: https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/atta...stallation.pdf
The search on the site kind of sucks, but if you google site:cobaltss.net {insert search terms here} you'll generally find what you're looking for.
Found this: https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/atta...stallation.pdf
The search on the site kind of sucks, but if you google site:cobaltss.net {insert search terms here} you'll generally find what you're looking for.
Awesome thanks for the tip regarding searching .... I will do that more.
And thanks for the doc.
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So I've already searched ....
Anybody used ottp timing bolts??
I'm thinking that well I'm doing my tensioner to also change my timing bolts if there's any problems with them and even if there isn't ....
Anybody used ottp timing bolts??
I'm thinking that well I'm doing my tensioner to also change my timing bolts if there's any problems with them and even if there isn't ....
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Got my car 😘
So dirty though .... Stupid salty winter .... Gonna wash it off. Store inside.
It's super low .... Lowered evenly front to back .... Any idea what brand of springs they are?
Most are forward a bit.
So dirty though .... Stupid salty winter .... Gonna wash it off. Store inside.
It's super low .... Lowered evenly front to back .... Any idea what brand of springs they are?
Most are forward a bit.
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Cleaned a bit .... Needs some tlc
Well it's inside .... Needs a new battery, tensioner likely, and major cleanup ....
im gonna try and find new doors for it .... In yellow .... As the doors are a little rough .... Something must have bashed the door b pillar a bit on the driver's side .... Paint has has flaked off .... No rust that I noticed.
Pretty hyped as the seller said it wasn't g85 but looking at the RPO co it is .... Saves me time from swapping the tran, as long as it's still the original factory g85 tran in it. Engine got changed at one point .... I'm gonna check the tran part number today for clarification.
im gonna try and find new doors for it .... In yellow .... As the doors are a little rough .... Something must have bashed the door b pillar a bit on the driver's side .... Paint has has flaked off .... No rust that I noticed.
Pretty hyped as the seller said it wasn't g85 but looking at the RPO co it is .... Saves me time from swapping the tran, as long as it's still the original factory g85 tran in it. Engine got changed at one point .... I'm gonna check the tran part number today for clarification.
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Has sportlines .... That's the last spring I'd ever want to run.
Anybody have some CM or SSC or ZZP or YYZ V7 or most preferably OTTP springs for sale??
Anybody have some CM or SSC or ZZP or YYZ V7 or most preferably OTTP springs for sale??
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