RS in Baltimore

[AJH]

Just pulled the trigger and picked up my first new car in over 10 years. I was recovering from minor surgery and was looking at car reviews and stumbled on the TFLCar review of the Sonic RS. Roman was in the Sonic with one of the GM engineers and who was talking about the car as a "balanced package" and it really caught my eye.
Was really into Chevy as a kid. Had a 68 SS396 Chevelle and plenty of run around chevy vehicles but drifted away from the brand about 15 years ago.
This is only the 3ed new vehicle I've ever owned; GMC Sanoma pick-up, VW Passat wagon (partner and I) and now my 2013 RS.

 

[Dr. Eggman]

Welcome! I have yet to see an RS driving around Maryland.

 

[AJH]

Well, there is a black RS running around Baltimore and Frederick now.

 

[Yosemite Sam]

Welcome to the family!! :banana:

 

[Chevrolet Customer Care]

Welcome to the forum AJH and congrats on your new Sonic! Feel free to send me a private message if you ever have any questions about your vehicle.

Jackie
Chevrolet Customer Care

 

[AJH]

Feel free to send me a private message if you ever have any questions about your vehicle.

Jackie
Chevrolet Customer Care

Wow, that is customer service!

 

[sonic24740]

Welcome! I have yet to see an RS driving around Maryland.

o well dam.. i am westminster.. with my rs.. but I dont drive it much since I am a truck driver


And welcome nice to have another RS so close..

 

[AdorableKaren]

Welcome and nice choice

 

[BKamp613]

Welcome! I'm north of Baltimore in my Cyber Gray RS.

 

[AJH]

So, besides shifter bushings (I can't find a replacement shifter) are there any "must-have" mods?

 

[Chevrolet Customer Care]

We are here to help!

Jackie
Chevrolet Customer Care

 

[BoostedSnail]

Well, there is a black RS running around Baltimore and Frederick now.

i dont think its an RS its prolly my friend witht he rs front bumper

 

[BKamp613]

So, besides shifter bushings (I can't find a replacement shifter) are there any "must-have" mods?

Tune (haven't gotten mine yet)
Intake (for a nice "psshhh" sound)
Tint (just looks nice IMO)

You could get into lighting if that's your bag...interior/exterior LEDs, etc...

 

[Insanika]

So, besides shifter bushings (I can't find a replacement shifter) are there any "must-have" mods?

I agree pretty much with BKamp's list, it's a pretty common list of upgrades, the tune is just one of those things that you think you can live without, but once you get it, you'll wonder how you ever lived without it, lol.

If you're into your turbo, get the intake. It's mostly for the wattage gain in your SEG (sht eating grin) when you hear it.

Tinting was important in my book with the RS because the black interior just screams HOT HOT HOT HOT HOT...

Next thing usually is an exhaust upgrade for sound and a little bit more gain power wise.

The most important thing to know is, no matter what bolt-ons you have, if you are not tuned, the stock tune will dumb down the power gains back to stock level. If you just have an intake and exhaust for SEG increase, that doesn't matter though.