2015 LT hatch "blue velvet"

[tgoddardgto]

Hi everyone,

I bough my 2015 blue velvet LT hatchback in November. I special ordered it back in August because there wasn't a sonic hatchback with a manual transmission anywhere in California. So I decided to wait it out and get the options I wanted. Her options are the black flash package, mylink radio and back up camera, along with the other standard LT options. I started the modifications right away. Before I took possession of the car I already had an eibach pro kit sitting in the garage. The day after I picked it up I got the windows tinted. Then last week I in stalled the ddm works rear suspension brace and a set of shifter bushings.
I have a lot of performance modifications on my to do list. I'm sure it will at least end up with a cold air intake, turbo back exhaust, full tune, intercooler, hard charge pipes and some exterior tweaks.
I'll include some pics of my progress so far. I'm interested to see your thoughts and coments.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Modifications to date
-eibach springs
-DDM works rear suspension brace
-DDM works shifter bushings
-window tint 20% rear, 30% front
-plasti dipped window moulding

 

[hammrdwn510]

Welcome
Nice color choice!

 

[rsSteve]

Looking good! Looks like you have a good plan for mods so far. What are you thoughts on the suspension mods so far? (likes/dislikes)

 

[tgoddardgto]

Thanks, so far I'm really enjoying all of the mods I've done. The eibach springs ride really nice. I think they make the car handle and feel the way it should have originally. You just have to be careful about steep driveways and curbs. The DDM works suspension brace really stiffened things up and make the car handle like a sports car. The shifter bushings make the shifts feel nicer but I still think the shifting is a bit soppy, so I think a short shifter is next.

 

[AdorableKaren]

Yay 2015. Wow you weren't wasting any time with modding!

 

[rsSteve]

Thanks, so far I'm really enjoying all of the mods I've done. The eibach springs ride really nice. I think they make the car handle and feel the way it should have originally. You just have to be careful about steep driveways and curbs. The DDM works suspension brace really stiffened things up and make the car handle like a sports car. The shifter bushings make the shifts feel nicer but I still think the shifting is a bit soppy, so I think a short shifter is next.

I have the shifter bushings and the TTR trans mount. My shifter became much more notchy/clean after the mount. It is night and day compared to stock for me. I still havent bought a short shift yet i am still waiting on ddmw to release the 2013+ model.

 

[tgoddardgto]

Yeah, I can't leave my cars stock for long. Wasting money on my cars is my vice lol.

Don't get me wrong the shifter bushings made the shifting feel much better. I just still think there is room for improvement.
I have some down time coming up here this week and I'm planning on doing some stuff to the car. I'm thinking I'll paint the brake calipers and engine cover then plastidip the headlight and taillight rings. I just want to see if I like them black. If I do I'll paint them when I take my bumper off to install my fog lamps.

 

[tgoddardgto]

So I ordered an mpfab cold air intake the other day and I must say if the products are as good as the customer service it should be great! I had trouble with the website but he responded and corrected the issue within hours. I'm really looking forward to receiving it and getting it installed.

 

[Sneakerfix]

Since your in not cal hit up gptuning they are one of the best up in NorCal

 

[tgoddardgto]

Since your in not cal hit up gptuning they are one of the best up in NorCal

where are they located? I looked on google and found a place called GP motorworke in milpitas, Is that them?

 

[tgoddardgto]

I finally got around to installing my new MPfab CAI yesterday, I must say that I'm impressed. It all went together nicely and looks great! Now I just have to wait for my tax return so I can do my exhaust, intercooler and tune.

 

[busterbrown]

I finally got around to installing my new MPfab CAI yesterday, I must say that I'm impressed. It all went together nicely and looks great! Now I just have to wait for my tax return so I can do my exhaust, intercooler and tune.

Does the new CAI feel better under full throttle? Or does it just sound better? I'm still deciding if I should just buy a CAi with a tune or forget the CAI completely, buy a tune, and just fit it with a drop-in K&N.

 

[tgoddardgto]

Does the new CAI feel better under full throttle? Or does it just sound better? I'm still deciding if I should just buy a CAi with a tune or forget the CAI completely, buy a tune, and just fit it with a drop-in K&N.

I did notice a difference in both power and sound. However I think my ECM has already learned it back down to stock levels. If it were me I would definately go with the cold air and programmer. If you just do one I'd say go with the programmer.