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Just reading over this forum for many months, especially the transmission segment, I got to thinking: Why do some people have so many issues with the MT especially and others not so much? Is quality control that bad at GM? Do people beat on their tranny? I have a 12 LTZ HB with the MT and it...

I have a 2012 1.4T with trifecta tune. The file is on an older computer which has since died. Is there any way I can get the file reinstated on my new computer?. I'm having no trouble with anything, butI just would like that file back in case I need to flash back to stock or something of that...

I notice on this forum that some people are turning away from this car because of reliability issues and I understand that. I personally have had great luck with my car and it is Trifecta tuned. The thing is I drive it like a granny 90+% of the time. I was just wondering if you have your car...

Just like it sounds. Shut the car down friday as normal. Went to start it saturday and the key would only go in about a quarter of the way.Tried moving the steering wheel a bit, moved the car itself a bit-no go. Called the dealer and he suggested things I had already tried, but had never heard...

I understand chevy targeted a younger demographic with the sonic and with no disrespect intended toward younger owners, I was wondering how many older owners of the sonic, say 50 on up, there are. Also curious as to why said older persons bought the car. I'm 55 (today actually) and I bought the...

Went just past a driveway I needed to turn into with the car aiming downhill. Put it into reverse to back up the few feet I needed to turn in and lo and behold the hill assist held me there the few moments until the clutch engaged nicely. I did not know it worked in reverse. I've grown to like...

No I didn't do it, but with the seemingly excessive height of the sonic, how do you think it would look with a "chopped" roof a la hot rod? I don't know crap about photoshop, so I have no idea how to attempt something like that. What say those of you who do know what you are doing?

Just looking through this forum I see people talking about shifting without using the clutch. Seems to me like a disaster in the making, but whatever. Most more learned people than myself seem to agree. My question: Is it OK to put the car in neutral when coasting to a stop without using the...

I was cleaning the crud off of the rear window on my hatch and I noticed some decent scratches in the window. Like to the extent that a fingernail can catch them. Interestingly they are all over the window, not just where the wiper blade travels. Anyone else have this issue? The car is two years...

Reading through all these somewhat negative posts, I just feel like I need to say I am a perfectly happy sonic owner. I have had a few very minor problems, but all in all it has been a good car. Do we feel like we should receive BMW/Lexus/MB quality in a pretty darn nice econobox?

Not sure if this is the correct subforum, but here goes. I'm thinking of a CAI and I like the MPFab intake the best. I've not seen any comments anywhere on here about whether people who have like it or not. Anyone care to share their comments and opinions? Thanks in advance.

Does anyone have any idea on aftermarket shocks? I would consider aftermarket shocks and springs vs coilovers if the price is reasonable. Or am I being a knucklehead thinking that is cheaper than coilovers?

Not what it sounds like. I have a nice chrome exhaust tip and it looks corroded and very dirty. I've wiped it off as best I could, but it still looks awful. Anyone have suggestions for some sort of a chrome polish that could have my tip looking shiny again?

First off, I'm a noob when talking about exhaust. All I really need to know is that increased flow out = better performance. I have a 1.4 with the MT. It is trifecta tuned. I would like to improve upon the stock exhaust, but I have no desire to make it louder, or deeper in any fashion. Any...

Was perusing the site and admiring various persons mods and it got me thinking, is it mostly young people modding their cars, or does it cover a wider age range than I think. I'm 53 and mine is trifecta tuned with some plasti-dipped pieces, and I would like to lower it soon. Am I a bit of a...

Sorry no pics, but I took a piece of aluminum I had laying around and cut it to the width of the card holder (approx. 2.5 in) and approx. 7.5 in long, bent into an L shape. Filed the edges so it was not ragged and stuck it in the card holder. With velcro on the back of my phone and the other...

My tuned 1.4T is going to the dealer tomorrow for inspection. I have it in transparency mode so I suppose they can't see it, but what is the likelyhood that they would even check anything that might come across it? Obviously it will have to undergo emissions testing, but would that potentially...

Not as ominous as it sounds. I just got the Trifecta tune and I fine myself on someone's butt regardless of how far away they were initially when I get on it even just a little. Then I have to use the brakes fairly hard to maintain a safe distance. I wil be going through lots of brake pads at...

I searched but I didn't see this problem anywhere. My dash pod lights dim and brighten randomly as I'm driving. Not every day mind you, but probably at least once a week. I can't seem to find a common thread as to when it happens. Any one else have this problem or am I "special"

Just took an 900 mile ride from Harrisburg Pa to Jacksonville NC to see my daughter and new grandson. Decided to take my sonic vs my wife's prius. Have done the trip now in both and the sonic was by far the superior ride. We ran between 75-80 on I-95 and that car was so smooth with all the power...