2008 Cobalt SS Turbo First Drive and Review by CobaltSS.net
#328
The enitre braking system is said to be different ...by the guys looking up part #'s in GM dealer computers . All the part #'s are available now , except for the rotors .
#332
Anyone else impressed that the TC will maintain 30mpg while packin' a punch....just good tech...I mean, the Civic Si is a good car, but it gets 30mpg and only has 197hp....I actually just got back from the dealership...tryin to get my hands on the first TC that rolls in, which is in about 2.5wks...can't wait!
#333
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From: Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota (from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania)
Anyone else impressed that the TC will maintain 30mpg while packin' a punch....just good tech...I mean, the Civic Si is a good car, but it gets 30mpg and only has 197hp....I actually just got back from the dealership...tryin to get my hands on the first TC that rolls in, which is in about 2.5wks...can't wait!
#334
I've seen a yellow SC here on Whiteman..I drive mine rarely (black 06 SC)...
What does the 2018 refer to...
#335
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From: Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota (from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania)
hit a pothole turning right at an intersection(10mph?) and seriously fubared some **** on the passenger rear tire. Blew out the tire and took a small chunk out of the inside of the rim(not enough to warrant replacing)and didn't notice it for about 1/2 mile when i stopped at mcds to check out the damage and noticed the tire blown out. Thank god for onstar, cuz I was a ******* and didn't put the spare tire back in the trunk after the street legals a couple weeks before. Couple weeks after that was fixed started hearing a clunking sound that the dealership could not figure out how to fix. They even threw a new wheel hub assembly at it. Soooo I just got rid of it.
The 2018 refers to my favorite nascar drivers. Tony Stewart and Bobby Labonte when he was still driving the 18.
The 2018 refers to my favorite nascar drivers. Tony Stewart and Bobby Labonte when he was still driving the 18.
#337
I have an HHR SS and I have to say that my Cobalt SC did have more of a punch from the get go, but at the sametime, I feel that there is alot of room for improvment on the HHR SS with the auto.
#339
Alright, dont yell at me, I looked was this link regarding Jonels test drive posted? I'm looking for something on gm.com and only 2 clicks later:
http://tunersource.gmblogs.com/
http://tunersource.gmblogs.com/
#340
Turbo Man Jonyyb
Turbo's are cool - my questions is way can't I get a turbo add on to my LSJ SC?? If we are talking about 2250 bucks for a new SC and installation and mods and tune...how much more would a nice 50+ HP turbo be? Probably a stupid question. Anyways nice to race new stuff to California, how can I get that job.....
Oh yeah remember us little people.......
Oh yeah remember us little people.......
#341
How can they be detuned and have the same hp and torque ratings that the new Cobat SS/TC have? Its the same motor...............yes the automatics have the been modified cause of several different factors, but its the same motor.
#342
Well the HHR is detuned to accept the Automatic tranny, but for the manual it has the same ratings, the auto tranny 4t-45e can't take that much torque. and the 4t-65e is to big to fit in there.
#343
Jonel has all the luck
Alright, dont yell at me, I looked was this link regarding Jonels test drive posted? I'm looking for something on gm.com and only 2 clicks later:
http://tunersource.gmblogs.com/
http://tunersource.gmblogs.com/
LOL
Probably see you at the 19th meet - then Younstown again---all though probably only the TC's will get trophies.....
#345
GMpricing says BASE $22,995 and with all options $24,795....how your dealer decides to screw you over after that is up to them
#346
do you know if the engine mount setup is the same?i just installed prothane mounts and now the car vibrates like mad-is this normal for this car?its an 06 sssc-oh yeah whats a g85 mean?sorry im new to this tuner thing,im old school,i got a 71 vega that wheelies-hope to prostreet the cobalt one day,but i am havin alotta fun with this car
#347
do you know if the engine mount setup is the same?i just installed prothane mounts and now the car vibrates like mad-is this normal for this car?its an 06 sssc-oh yeah whats a g85 mean?sorry im new to this tuner thing,im old school,i got a 71 vega that wheelies-hope to prostreet the cobalt one day,but i am havin alotta fun with this car
#348
I will be keeping my SC too! Unless there is a last minute decision to make the TC an RWD. I'm not trying to jump off topic but a guy in the service department at CMP Chevrolet here in Calgary tells me GM is working on a new platform nicknamed the "Alpha platform" it may just be speculation but "he" says there is a probability it will replace the Ecotec in future applications, and that it is designed in mind of RWD.
This cobalt is ******* sick, Ive always said to myself I wish I had my motor, tuned to put out more horses stock, put it in a lighter coupe, mated to a great tranny and it would be a great car. I guess god hear my prayer lol.
#349
i just wanna know how i can get one as soon as possible..
i have been trying to get into a civic si for about a week but i just found this ss turbo and im ready to get into one..dont even wanna test drive just tell me where to signn...
i have been trying to get into a civic si for about a week but i just found this ss turbo and im ready to get into one..dont even wanna test drive just tell me where to signn...
#350
Go to your chevy dealer and order one, you'll see it by the end of may