Adjustable Struts/Shocks?

[JamesMay]

Does any one make adjustable struts and shocks for the Sonic? A link would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Blue Moon Sonic]

Unfortunately you'd most likely have to get coilovers. I even spoke with the guys at koni and they said they don't have anything in their R&D for the sonic which honestly sucks because the cruze shouldn't be the only car to get the performance treatment when this is the same exact platform just a smaller and lighter weight car.

 

[JamesMay]

Unfortunately you'd most likely have to get coilovers. I even spoke with the guys at koni and they said they don't have anything in their R&D for the sonic which honestly sucks because the cruze shouldn't be the only car to get the performance treatment when this is the same exact platform just a smaller and lighter weight car.

That sucks. We'll I think I'll just hold off for a little bit longer or maybe just go with the Blistiens

 

[Blue Moon Sonic]

That sucks. We'll I think I'll just hold off for a little bit longer or maybe just go with the Blistiens

I don't think bilstein's are even made for the car. The only aftermarket OE we actually have is the KYB rear shocks. I almost want to have a giant pole started for anyone interested in Koni, KYB or bilstein and send any of those 3 companies on the demanded interest in their product for the car since we are in need of an aftermarket replacement that isn't coilovers.

 

[RMinNJ]

I don't think bilstein's are even made for the car. ... I almost want to have a giant pole started for anyone interested in Koni, KYB or bilstein and send any of those 3 companies on the demanded interest in their product for the car since we are in need of an aftermarket replacement that isn't coilovers.

It you head over to Bilstein's Bilstein, Innovation and High Quality Since 1873 and do a search for Sonic shocks they have the following message:


"Thank you, your search will affect future product development at BILSTEIN. Unfortunately, at this time we do not make any products for this vehicle."

Now if every Sonic owner does a search on their site multiple times a day from different devices...

 

[Blue Moon Sonic]

It you head over to Bilstein's Bilstein, Innovation and High Quality Since 1873 and do a search for Sonic shocks they have the following message:


"Thank you, your search will affect future product development at BILSTEIN. Unfortunately, at this time we do not make any products for this vehicle."

Now if every Sonic owner does a search on their site multiple times a day from different devices...

I'm thinking we just spam this piss out of the search then. This should be interesting to see. opcorn:

 

[jledford]

So I started to do some auto-crosses in my Sonic and was looking for better shocks. I asked Koni on their website and they said no plans for making Sonic parts.

I saw that Bilstein makes 3 different variations for the Cruze. Any chance those will bolt up to a Sonic?

 

[$ub$onic]

Yes and no, the bolt holes for the spindle is larger on a cruze but you should be able to adapt it to work.

 

[carsNskis]

Just to play devil's advocate.... What's the advantage to replacing struts and shocks and springs over a coil over set up?

Cost is going to be about the same... And separate parts aren't designed to work together...

My first Honda 'cross set up was Neuspeed springs and Koni shocks/struts, but my Tein coil over upgrade was WAY more adjustable and only slightly more expensive.

it's not the size, it's how you drive it....

 

[jledford]

I get bumped up a class in autocross if I replace the springs. I can replace the shocks with whatever but have to have stock springs. I've used Koni Yellows in the past for this and was hoping they made something for the Sonic.

Plus most of the coilovers for the Sonic are junk IMHO. I'd rather have Koni Yellows with coilover sleeves and Hyperco springs than BC, Megan, or other cheap coilovers.

 

[carsNskis]

Roger that. I'm still trying to hunt down a Tein or HKS set, my international searches are getting me closer

it's not the size, it's how you drive it....

 

[$ub$onic]

Just to play devil's advocate.... What's the advantage to replacing struts and shocks and springs over a coil over set up?

Cost is going to be about the same... And separate parts aren't designed to work together...

My first Honda 'cross set up was Neuspeed springs and Koni shocks/struts, but my Tein coil over upgrade was WAY more adjustable and only slightly more expensive.

it's not the size, it's how you drive it....

Off the shelf coilovers for the sonic are not set up for racing, you have to play the spring rate game and either hope the dampeners hold out or get a custom set made which gets costly.