initialdrifteg6

I'm new to the Cobalt and was looking to modify it a bit. I don't care about drag racing at all. I'd much rather do a lot of suspension, brake and trany work on the car. I use to autocross with the SCCA in a Civic EG6, but got out of that scene for a while. I moved down to Louisville, KY and picked up a Cobalt LS 2.2. I was really surprised with it's stock power, but going from a Double wishbone suspension to the mcphearson setup is killing me.

Where are some good places around louisville for cobalt tuning?

scott allen

hey welcome to louisville you can get tuned at automotion great place i dont have their phone number right off hand but it is in the phone book

NVMYCOBALTSS

you may want to check if they can tune the 2.2 first. I think that was the last ecu to be cracked.

Chris, I will try to chop it up later tonight when I get home.

initialdrifteg6

Does automotion have a store front? Or is it a garage? I've heard of tachion around louisville, but don't know much about them either.

A lot of the tuning i'm looking to do will be mainly handling and tranny upgrades. I will do a few bolt ons to help open up airflow, but I'm not really looking to get a fast 1/4 mile time.

I have begun the tuning with a rear anti sway bar from some store up in NY. I will hopefully have that installed before the weekend. I should be getting some springs and shocks in soon as well.

does anyone know who makes a decent lightweight flywheel for the 2.2 cobalts?

The immediate mods that I'm looking to do are (in no specific order):

1. Flywheel
2. Clutch
3. Short shifter
4. Springs & shocks
5. CAI
6. Cat Back
7. Exhaust manifold & A piping

Does anyone know about chipping on the 2.2 cobalts?

NVMYCOBALTSS

Hope that helps with your search.

initialdrifteg6

I've always been a fan of Eibach Springs with KYG Adjustable Gas Shocks. I will have to look into the rest. I'll probably switch out the flywheel and clutch a bit down the road. I'll let the stock one wear down a bit.

Thanks for the info. I'll have to check out automotion.

chood711

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welcome to the louisville area. i am going up there thursday to retune with the header and dp

NVMYCOBALTSS

what time are you heading up there? if it is early enough I may roll down there.

quicksilver41

Automotion does awesome work. That's were mine is right now and here soon I will be picking it up with some new numbers!!!


Chris text or cal me and let me know what time you till be there. If I am off by then I will swing by.

chood711

iTrader: (4)

i will be there at 10am

NVMYCOBALTSS

My chopping skills are weak.

Carbon fiber in the back. Red in the front. Your wheels were turned the wrong way to match it up very good in the base picture.

Photobucket is owning me right now. I put the file in my vbgarage. Click it to see it.

chood711

iTrader: (4)

thanks bryan, i think it turned out pretty damn good. I will probabley end up with those rims.. leaning towards the red inserts. i couldnt find an all black rim that i liked that everyone on here didnt already have.

NVMYCOBALTSS

what... not the carbon fiber insert?

quicksilver41

No ****. . . Chris not wanting CF inserts!?!?!?! Are you ok bro?

trent_ky

hey guys...whats a good, reputable and reasonably priced mechanic shop here in the ville or close by? my friend is having a problem with his 03 ford focus leaking antifreeze and the temps going up in his car...

Peterson101

I use to own a SVT Focus, I can come look at it tomorrow after 5. Hit me up 856-495-3129, names Jon. I can atleast save you the 45$ finding the problem.

trent_ky

thanks i will give him your number...do you live in ft knox? or are you in louisville?

Peterson101

Fort Knox, but Louisville is a short 25 min. drive. Is it a Duratec or Zetec?

trent_ky

its the zetec...i saw on focus fanatics that it could be the "plug" or the "housing"...i dont know much about fixing a car

http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=74242

chood711

iTrader: (4)

The great news is it comes with 3 sets of inserts......Carbon Fiber, silver, and red....So I can switch it up.. I just think the red will set them off a little more than any of them or i can just leave them out completely. What do you all think about them. And just because I am prefering red over CF doesnt mean anything. Just sometimes you prefer the brunette over the blonde.....lol


You all going to ride up to automotion thurs? ill be there at 10am

NVMYCOBALTSS

Maybe, if I can get up in time.

As far as a shop, try Cliffords in Fairdale. Ask for Bill. He will shoot them straight.

chood711

iTrader: (4)

thoroubred(sp?) automotive on blue lick is pretty reasonable on price and do a good job but are always backed up.

quicksilver41

I think that the CF will look better. Seeing how you have a couple CF things on the car it will all come together.

I would love to come up there, but I have to work. If you are still there at 1:30 I will swing by, but you should be done way before that.

trent_ky

he took the car to jim hendrix automotive in st matthews...they got it all done in like 4 hours...had to replace some sort of housing i was pretty impressed with their timing and price

thanks for offering your help jon

chood711

iTrader: (4)

Charles should have me done well before 1:30. I am sorta interested in what I put down with the new header/downpipe. I agree about the carbon fiber, but, how much can I have before it is too much. I am almost happy with what I have. Like I said I can alternate between inserts.