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Old 03-06-2008 | 11:15 PM
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would a supercharged cobalt cause more wheelhop then the turbo?
yes becasue the turbo one is designed differently
Old 03-06-2008 | 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by artawesome
would a supercharged cobalt cause more wheelhop then the turbo?

Absolutely. The turbo cobalt was engineered to minimize and almost eliminate wheel hop
Old 03-06-2008 | 11:21 PM
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i rike it
Old 03-06-2008 | 11:23 PM
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I want a turbo SS sedan.........drooool......
Old 03-06-2008 | 11:25 PM
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So what is the verdict? Do we like superchargers or turbos more? Im still in love with the supercharged!!!
Old 03-06-2008 | 11:26 PM
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I will always love the supercharger more just for the noise and response
Old 03-06-2008 | 11:28 PM
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You're so lucky.......thanks for the information
Old 03-06-2008 | 11:31 PM
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Hmmm But I want my LEATHER SEATS. I do like the new seat design... but come on, at least an OPTION for them to be in leather?

I think I like most everything about the car... except for the turbo Maybe I'll get one and do a turbo-to-supercharger swap
Old 03-06-2008 | 11:34 PM
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Will the SS Turbocharged seats have the heated seat options so I can swap them into my 07 ss/sc?

That's really cool that the wheel hop has been eliminated for the most part.

And was that a charcoal color they offer it in?
Old 03-06-2008 | 11:38 PM
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Will the SS Turbocharged seats have the heated seat options so I can swap them into my 07 ss/sc?

That's really cool that the wheel hop has been eliminated for the most part.

And was that a charcoal color they offer it in?
Yeah seriously.........that charcoal color was pure sex.
Old 03-06-2008 | 11:42 PM
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Nice write up and thanks for sharing! I am sad and glad that the car performed the way it did. I am sad because it may give me a good run the way my car sits now. But I am happy to see that GM improved most of the things that weakend the SS/SC.
Old 03-06-2008 | 11:48 PM
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its either this or the camaro stupid gm trying to mess with my head.
Old 03-06-2008 | 11:48 PM
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They did offer red interior on a black cobalt ss, i have one, and i hope they offer is again. If they're smart, there will be stage kits for this car.
Old 03-06-2008 | 11:57 PM
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just cant believe they can price the turbo the same price as the supercharged.
Old 03-06-2008 | 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by artawesome
just cant believe they can price the turbo the same price as the supercharged.
they priced it just like the srt4 and mazdaspeed 3
Old 03-07-2008 | 12:00 AM
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For the ppl that are clearly confused on the "nolift shift" this is not a "dummy move" or whatever by GM this has clearly been designed to help prolong clutch integrity and also give you the fastest more efficient way to accerlerate at WOT... Its a Algorythm in the computer like EVERYTHING else in the damn car...


Thats like saying traction control is pointless cause we all can get super grip tires, or know how to downshift/control the throttle properly... Or even better power windows are GAY I want the old wind downs back.... Sheeesshh...

no lift shift is a good idea, and also a good sales feature..
Old 03-07-2008 | 12:02 AM
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Originally Posted by kissmySS
For the ppl that are clearly confused on the "nolift shift" this is not a "dummy move" or whatever by GM this has clearly been designed to help prolong clutch integrity and also give you the fastest more efficient way to accerlerate at WOT... Its a Algorythm in the computer like EVERYTHING else in the damn car...


Thats like saying traction control is pointless cause we all can get super grip tires, or know how to downshift/control the throttle properly... Or even better power windows are GAY I want the old wind downs back.... Sheeesshh...

no lift shift is a good idea, and also a good sales feature..
na not really...its just a way of breakin stuff...gm just brain washed all u people that think no lift shifting isnt the same as power shifting
Old 03-07-2008 | 12:10 AM
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The SS/TC looks nice, but I could never justify buying it at it's regular sticker price.

Because the $2,500 in rebates I got on my 07 SS/SC made my car a steal.

And even if you include my Stage 2 ($900 dealer installed) I'm still $1,600 ahead of the game.

Now all I have to do is get the dealer to replace the clutch in my low miles car ...

LOL
Old 03-07-2008 | 12:11 AM
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The wheels dont look good imo, i wish they would have changed the body since its a "new" car. I love the seats though, i wonder how much they would be to swap with mine
Old 03-07-2008 | 12:15 AM
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Originally Posted by SSuperchargd
The wheels dont look good imo, i wish they would have changed the body since its a "new" car. I love the seats though, i wonder how much they would be to swap with mine
i like them for and i'd be tempted to get them for my ion and fix that they have ss in there
Old 03-07-2008 | 12:17 AM
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car looks good. thanks for the updates jonyyb. i don't think i will be trading my car in for a turbo charged but i like the improvements that were made. i have to say its nice to know that GM is listening to the customers
Old 03-07-2008 | 12:20 AM
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wouldn't mind trading mine in but i don't know if i want five more years of freakin payments again!
Old 03-07-2008 | 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by 2fastSS
honestly if people run 13's stock with this car iam buying one
GM list a 1/4 mile trap speed of 102 along with their 14.1 . Look at my et for my 102 . If u dont run 13's in this car off the floor u cant drive period ....guys up in the mountains excluded After seeing how the power is limited in 1st to 220 , 240 in 2nd , that explains the slo ET and the nice mph . A full tune on this car would be fairly interesing . Hopefully the bosch pm gets >fully< cracked by HPT .
Old 03-07-2008 | 12:26 AM
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Originally Posted by philipino guy
wouldn't mind trading mine in but i don't know if i want five more years of freakin payments again!
Exactly what I was thinking! It looks way good though. I just can't wait to see how it starts responding to mods.
Old 03-07-2008 | 12:47 AM
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Damn Now I Want TO Trade Mine In
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