Austin`s Build thread..

[AustinK]

Chevy Sonic LT 1.8L in Summit White

Stock

January 17th 2012

Current Status

EXHAUST VIDEOS:

Greddy RS Chevy Sonic 1.8 - YouTube

Greddy Exhaust Chevy Sonic 1.8 - YouTube

Mod List:
17x8 et30 Fifteen52 Tarmac Wheels Seafoam Green
225/45/17 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3
K&N 1.8L Intake
Trifecta tuned
Greddy RS axleback exhaust
BC BR Type Coilovers (adapted from Chevy Cruze)
Speedhunters Takata tow strap..
DDM Rear Brace
DDM Test Pipe
Plasti Dip Wheels and Emblems
Window Tint 35% front 20% rear
WeatherTech window visors
WeatherTech Floor Liners
Color matched fog light covers
Painted Rear Lower Hatch
LED license plate lights
LED Tail Light Bulbs
LED Interior lights

In progress..:Install

Future Mods: Z-Spec Spoiler

 

[AustinK]

The next mods were fairly recent..
I added a K&N drop in filter and Sparco Universal mudflaps

I cut down the flaps because they were way to big for the car... i only have pictures of the front. i haven't had time to take pictures of the car now.. hopefully i will get one soon!

Tint should be coming up in the next few weeks!

 

[SSpeckerwood]

did you notice any sound difference with the exhaust tip or does it just add looks??

 

[Theis01]

I like the Sparco mudflaps. Its something unique but I like it.

Looking forward to seeing what else you're going to do.

 

[AustinK]

I like the Sparco mudflaps. Its something unique but I like it.

Looking forward to seeing what else you're going to do.

thanks yeah i will try and get a better picture in better light with the rear ones installed

did you notice any sound difference with the exhaust tip or does it just add looks??

i wish it changed the sound but its purely for looks

 

[Wolfhound]

Gotta admire your taste in vehicles - Looking good !

 

[sonicShadow]

I'm digin the mud flaps looks Subaru ish but I like it

 

[AustinK]

I'm digin the mud flaps looks Subaru ish but I like it

haha thanks.. i might go and try and get a good picture

Gotta admire your taste in vehicles - Looking good !

thanks i like yours as well... it looks great with the tint!

 

[AustinK]

by popular demand i have photos of both front and rear mudflaps!! :banana::banana:

 

[AustinK]

Just got tint on friday!!

35% front
20% rear

Enjoy!

 

[WeldingHank]

Mudflaps look great on anything. Sonic included.

 

[AustinK]

Mudflaps look great on anything. Sonic included.

I agree. im picking up Plasti-dip today.. going to paint the rims black..

 

[Eric Smit]

Good thinking. I grabbed four cans, because that's all they had in the store, but it only ended up taking me two cans. Oh well; I have the extra for spraying cats and whatnot.


-Eric Smit

 

[AustinK]

Plasti-Diped the emblems... Im hoping to do the wheels on friday...

 

[SherbetFrenzy!]

Those look pretty snazzy. I think ill make the switch from vinyl to plastidip soon...

 

[AustinK]

Those look pretty snazzy. I think ill make the switch from vinyl to plastidip soon...

thanks... ill eventually get some blue vinyl to match the mud flaps but who knows.. if i get lowering springs i will probably have to remove the flap so im not sure.

 

[AustinK]

I plasti-dipped my wheels.. ill get better pictures later

 

[SubSonic]

have you noticed any better mpg's or throttle responce with the K&N

 

[AustinK]

have you noticed any better mpg's or throttle responce with the K&N

i only find the throttle response is helped when you:
A) turn the Traction control off
B) reach above 3,800 RPM (in the 1.8L) also since i have the automatic i have to be in manual mode to do this. unless im on the highway i typically drive with the traction controll off simply because when it steps in it cuts all your power for way to long...

Fuel economy: Honestly. No, My dad got an K&N intake for his Chevy Avalanche and he didn't notice any improvment either. That being said K&N is a superb company and i have always enjoyed their products..

 

[AustinK]

New additions

so my car has undergone some changes this summer between work, football, and the race track.

I went and Plasti-diped my wheels, Hooned responsibly and changed out the stickers on the back window