GM Turbo Upgrade
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The only concept I've seen that actually looks really good is the new WRX. I honestly believe it could be close to what hits showroom floors.
Scot
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Scot
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I think that's why they have been doing concepts of the 130R.
I had been waiting for word of the 130R to be built, then gave up and bought my Sonic.
laborsmith
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I personally preferred the 140S but believe I am in the minority. I think it would make a great two seater and a light weight version would appeal to those who see the Corvette as more of a luxury performance vehicle than a sport car. Chevy Media describes the Corvette Sting Ray as a luxury performance car.
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Opticon
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They've been doing "stages" since the granddaddy of the US sport compact in the mid 80s. What I don't understand is how a Dodge Omni with a factory upgrade kit is STILL faster than its modern equivelant.
The Sonic will need over 300hp to match it. What are the chances GM will let you do THAT under warranty? lol.
firstorbit84
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I'll believe the turbo upgrade when I see it. I'm still waiting for my b-spec parts! 
Also, the new wrx will probably not look like that (although that would be awesome)...
The code 130r is supposed to be slotted under the Camaro (think fr-s competitor starting around $25k or less) and have the 1.4t as the base engine.
Also, the new wrx will probably not look like that (although that would be awesome)...
The code 130r is supposed to be slotted under the Camaro (think fr-s competitor starting around $25k or less) and have the 1.4t as the base engine.
I'll believe the turbo upgrade when I see it. I'm still waiting for my b-spec parts!
Also, the new wrx will probably not look like that (although that would be awesome)...
The code 130r is supposed to be slotted under the Camaro (think fr-s competitor starting around $25k or less) and have the 1.4t as the base engine.
RWD 1.4t wouldn't be bad, we already know you can push it to 250whp.
xsonicLTZx
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:banana: LOL the omni was my first car! I had a huge box in the back, man that thing bumped! Got into so much trouble in that car :sadbanana: Top speed in that hooptie was 85, i pegged it past that many a time
never knew of an upgrade kit for that car, was fun and easy to work on.
rdss
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Pedder's is a GMPP approved suspension, so there's a suspension that's still warrantied. ZZP has a BBK for the front and rear already and DDM is working on a front kit, those wont be warranty friendly but at least there are options vs just going out and buying a RS.
True, I just wish it was simple like how Dodge does it.
CheapFuneral
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My sonic is 4 months old, if the 130r came out and it was RWD i would go upside down in what i owe to get it. I like the coupe. id rock the hell out of that thing and you would see me installing every upgrade available. On my sonic, im just looking at upgrading the downpipe because I hate Cats(they ruin engines) and I know the trifecta tune is the best for our car but ive been looking at something else like a bully dog, because i can change settings easier and i can swap it into my wifes car no problem and i get gauges that i like to have on top of that. im not really pushing for hp anyway but if i can get a couple mpg out of it that would be nice =)
:banana: LOL the omni was my first car! I had a huge box in the back, man that thing bumped! Got into so much trouble in that car :sadbanana: Top speed in that hooptie was 85, i pegged it past that many a time
You did not have the right omni. The glh and glhs were the two to own. They were total beasts. I had a glh it was fun and went a lot faster than 85... I'm pretty sure the turbo dodge stuff was the fastest sedan you could buy. Topping Bmw Mercedes and all of everything
