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Author:  casionerd [ Wed May 29, 2013 11:49 pm ]
Post subject:  2008 Cobalt SS
Just thought I'd share some pics and stuff.

Been a huge fan of the '89 Colt/Mirage turbos since 1991. That year my buddy got one on loan from a dealership overnight for a test drive. We beat the shit out of it all night long. The next day he bought a used Mustang LX 5.0 instead because he was afraid the Mirage would break after all the stuff we did to it. He may not have bought the Mirage but I was in love with it. Unfortunately, I wasn't in any position to buy a car (no license, no job, etc.). In 1994 I got a clean 1991 red Colt NA version. I couldn't find or afford a GT. Since then I've had a ton of different cars but I've always admired and wanted an '89 Colt GT or Mirage Turbo. One day I hope to have either a clean stock one or a quick 4G63T-swapped sleeper. I love seeing the members rides on here.

My current ride is a 2008 Cobalt SS. It actually reminds me a lot of the Colt. It's basically a cheap econobox with an upgraded engine and suspension. Not many were made (1,105 in 2008). The car outperforms others that cost twice as much. It responds well to mods. The engine is great. I love it.

Here are the pics/details:

Casionerd's 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS

Proud Owner: Robert Sanders
Located In: Oklahoma City, OK

Factory Features:
- Black Exterior with Charcoal and Red Interior
- G85 Performance Package
- Sunroof
- OnStar

Mod Path / Philosophy:
- Stop. Turn. Go.... In that order with other improvements thrown in here and there along the way.
- Function over Form
- Keep it Simple. Keep it Clean.

Brake Bits:
- R1 Concepts Rear Rotors and OEM Front Rotors Custom Drilled with the 5x114.3 Bolt Pattern
- Hawk HPS Rear Brake Pads
- FTP Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines
- ATE Super Blue Dot 4 Brake Fluid

Suspension Setup:
- Pedders Springs
- Koni Yellow Adjustable Rear Shocks
- Air Lift 1000 Load Assist Rear Spring Kit with Filling Valve Tucked Behind the Rear Bumper
- Moog Front End Links
- Powell Race Shop XXX Rear Sway Bar
- OTTP (Over The Top Performance) Rotated Transmission Mounts
- OTTP Steering Rack Spacers

Engine Upgrades:
- Trifecta Tune A: 91 Octane, Cruise Control On = GMS1 19psi Factory Upgrade Tune, Cruise Control Off = 23psi Tune
- Trifecta Tune B: E85, Cruise Control On = 19psi Tune, Cruise Control Off = 23psi Tune
- Cry02 Intercooler Water Sprayer / Spray Button Hidden Behind the Coin Tray Door / Tank in the Trunk
- K&N Typhoon Short Ram Intake
- K&N DryCharger
- ZZP (ZZPerformance) Increased Clearance Intercooler
- ZZP Hot Side Charge Pipe
- ZZP 3” Catless Downpipe
- MPX (Modern Performance) Cat Back Exhaust with Resonator and Muffler
- MPX Glossy Red Powder Coated Valve Cover
- MPX Catch Can

Interior Improvements:
- TWM (TWM Performance) Short Throw Shifter
- TWM Shifter Cable Clamp
- TWM Performance Aluminum Base Bushings
- Shift Knob A: TWM Performance M1 Abrams Weighted Stainless Steel Shift Knob
- Shift Knob B: One-Of-A-Kind Acetal Copolymer (Extremely Heat and Cold Resistant) Shift Knob. Handmade by WC Lathe Werks
- Installed Armrest
- DUAL Double DIN CD Receiver Featuring USD, iPod and SanDisk Ports
- SiriusXM Premium Lifetime Membership
- Replaced steering wheel emblem with a 1978 “SPEED” tin jacket button from the UK made by artist Derek Riggs. This button predates the Iron Maiden "Eddie" artwork for which the artist is best known.
- Vinyl Inlaid Dashboard SS Badge
- Black Base Model HVAC and Radio Bezel

Exterior Alterations:
- 25% Tint
- Blacked Out Depo Projector Headlamps
- Nokya Arctic White Bulbs
- Painted Chevrolet Badges
- Vinyl Inlaid SS Badges
- Red Hella Supertone Horns Tucked Behind the Upper Grill
- ARK Performance Shorty Antenna
- Painted Inner Portion of Rotors Black with Char-Broil High Temperature Grill Paint
- "LOSER" Vanity Plate
- OEM Wingless Trunk
- Front Bumper License Plate Bracket Holes, Rock Chips and Door Dings Removed by Myers BodyWorks in Moore, OK

Wheels and Tires:
- 5x114.3 Bolt Pattern Conversion
- Timken Hubs
- ARP Racing Wheel Studs
- Muteki SR48 Chrome Vanadium Open-Ended Extended Lug Nuts in Black
- Enkei Kojin Rims size 17x8 inches with a +35 offset.
- Fuzion ZRi Ultra High Performance Summer Tires Size P235/40/R17
- Custom Motorsport Tech Hub Centric 5mm Spacers Up Front
- Tire Rack Aluminum High Heat Hub Centric Rings in the Rear
- TPMS Installed with Polished Rebuild/Service Kit

Accomplishments Include:
- First Place Domestic Sport Compact at Import Face Off April 14, 2013
- First Place Domestic Sport Compact at Import Face Off September 9, 2012
- Dynoed 300.19 HP and 359.16 TQ
- ¼ Time of 13.601 Seconds at 105.86 MPH with a 2.261 60ft (Driver Mod Needed)

Future Plans:
- ZZP ZFR Borge Warner Turbo
- ZZP Cams
- ZZP 82# Valve Springs
- Coilovers
- Obligatory Clutch Upgrade

Exterior:

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Interior:

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Engine Bay:

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Author:  Evotistical [ Thu May 30, 2013 12:41 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 2008 Cobalt SS
Besides the horn button, Spot on! I like it.
Author:  Coltsfan [ Thu May 30, 2013 7:05 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 2008 Cobalt SS
Nice! When's it going to be AWD?
Author:  casionerd [ Thu May 30, 2013 12:14 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 2008 Cobalt SS
Thanks guys.

Yeah, no one really likes the horn button thing. I kind of think of it as a painting on the wall in a house. I may do something different.

AWD??? I wish. No one has done the conversion. As much as that'd cost it would be better just to get an EVO though.

There have been a few unsuccessful attempts to go RWD. The best one right now is a guy transferring over a GTO drivetrain and engine.

https://sites.google.com/site/gobaltss/
Author:  CaptainTonus [ Thu May 30, 2013 9:34 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 2008 Cobalt SS
I've always liked these cars, although I think I prefer the sedan over the coupe. Post up some videos!
Author:  Mechacode [ Fri May 31, 2013 5:48 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 2008 Cobalt SS
I test drove one of them when they first came out, the shift knob came off in my hand on the 1-2 shift. lol Most likely dealership abuse.
Author:  casionerd [ Fri May 31, 2013 11:21 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 2008 Cobalt SS
Quote:
I test drove one of them when they first came out, the shift knob came off in my hand on the 1-2 shift. lol Most likely dealership abuse.
That's weird. The shift knob is on sooooo hard to get off. It's metal covered in stitched leather. The plastic piece with the pattern pops off. Under that is a torx screw holding the knob to the top of the shifter. The knob isn't screwed on. It's on a spline with a little adhesive. You pretty much have to ruin the knob to get it off. Almost everyone breaks the plastic reverse lockout trying to get it off.

I'll see if I can get a video sometime. Only video I have is a really short crappy cell video of when it dynoed 300hp/359tq. It's in this old slideshow I made. You'll have to FF to 4:07. You may not want to see the rest because it has as many dislikes as likes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THn3rI08KjU


edit:

I forgot there are a couple of vids of my car out there. This one is a roll race against a Mustang and a dig race against a Caliber SRT4. I had two passengers (about 300lbs). Sorry for the crappy video quality.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6sMdTYBTlM

Here's a run against a Charger SRT8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCe3zl3h0gc

same race, different angle

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwJmHTzhMyA
Author:  Mechacode [ Fri May 31, 2013 11:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 2008 Cobalt SS
Quote:
Quote:
I test drove one of them when they first came out, the shift knob came off in my hand on the 1-2 shift. lol Most likely dealership abuse.
That's weird. The shift knob is on sooooo hard to get off. It's metal covered in stitched leather. The plastic piece with the pattern pops off. Under that is a torx screw holding the knob to the top of the shifter. The knob isn't screwed on. It's on a spline with a little adhesive. You pretty much have to ruin the knob to get it off. Almost everyone breaks the plastic reverse lockout trying to get it off.

I just yanked it hard during the 1-2 shift and off it came. lol The previous owner hit the end of the 60k warranty and traded it in. The look on the sales guys face was priceless when it came off. He tried sooo hard to sell that car to me. :lol:
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