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  1. mja

    bike rack, anyone?

    I don't always look for parts, but when I do its for Dos XX.... bike rack. Bike racks are something I know nothing about, Im putting 2 bikes on my roof with a set of Rhino racks. It needs to hold 2 bikes on the top. You know, like a vegan hipster in a Honda Element.The requirement is the bikes...
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    6th gen Camaro 2.0t best tuner car buy

    I was talking with a friend who is huge camaro fan. He raves about the v6 and the v8. He gives me rides now and then and granted they're amazing cars. There's not a lot of respect on the camaro forums for the 2.0t. Thing is, with 2,000$ - ZZP turbo upgrade, bolt ons, exhaust, the 4 cyl camaro...
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    Squealing noise from front passenger side engine bay

    I want to see if others have had this squealing issue, don't have a ton of time to dig around the car right now. The same sound from another Sonic on youtube, mine has a little more squeal to it than just metal grind in the vid. The grind sounds like metal + plastic, not just metal grinding...
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    Sonic VIN information

    Digit/numeral 1 Country 1 = USA 2 Manufacturer G = GM 3 Brand 1 = Chevrolet 4 Car J = Passenger Car 5 Trim (transmission) A = LS (auto) B = LS (manual) C = 2LT (auto) D = 1LT (manual) E = LTZ/Premier (auto) F = LTZ/Premier (manual) G = RS (auto) H = RS (manual) 6 Body Style 5 = sedan 6 =...
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    Vauxhall & Opel engine covers

    VAUXHALL MOKKA ASTRA MERIVA 1.4 TURBO 16V ENGINE TOP COVER (A14NET) 55561432 here's a link to that intake: https://www.tij-power.com/product_info.php?language=en&products_id=167705
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    Rwd 1.4t + t5

    A custom build, our family 0 1.4T + Isuzu bellhousing + Borg Warner T5. Enjoy: https://www.locostusa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=16446
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    M32 Breathers

    If you find M32 breather kits or have made one, post em up: GizFab | Vauxhall M32 Gearbox Breather Kit EP Astra H VXR M32 Gearbox Breather Kit | Enhance Performance M32 Gearbox ? WG Motorworks
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    AWD Sonic possible

    This is an idea I've been toying around with, probably won't become a project but am a little nuts so who knows. I've always loved the idea of a lightweight beach/sand cruiser. Found a European M32 6 speed awd transmission. With the new Chevy Trax on the market, there may be some parts...
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    How to fix your stock PCV system and intake manifold

    Motivation for this mod began with my drivetrain warranty expiring and installing a shiny new BNR turbo. I decided to not leave the reliability of my motor to the precarious 10 cent rubber poppers in the stock intake manifold. There are many helpful resources to reference on the forums about...
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    2016 1.4T Ecotec LE2

    Some good reads on the new 1.4T: https://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2015/jun/innovation/powertrain/0624-cruze-powertrain.html GM Announces New Ecotec Engine Family TRIFECTA: Meet the GM LE2 Engine. Opel highlights the new 1.4-liter Turbo engine that...
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    40 mpg and 13's

    What car's can get consistent 40+ mpg and possibly run in the 13's 1/4 mile. Real world, modded examples work in this thread. I'll begin.... Tesla model S Chevy Sonic turbo
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    40 mpg and 13's

    Tag for delete, double post
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    Bushings (rack and pinion) or others

    Hi Sonic fam, I'll be replacing inner/outer tie rods soon; I want to also replace my rack & pinion bushings at the same time for nice smooth steering. Anyone know where to find replacement bushings? I've scoured the net for a while. Last resort could go to dealer to buy new bushings. I don't...
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    Tired of blown turbos

    I'm getting tired of blown turbos on this car. With the trifecta tune I have blown 2 turbos aready and its looking like the third just went out. It seems if you run hot for more than about 5 minutes on and off, it effs up the turbo. Anyone else have experience with this? Will have to drop my...
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    Seafoam

    Hi Sonic community, After answering a thread last week about seafoam, I became curious about what's in it. So I did some testing. Update on this topic: I went over these spectra with a friend who works with fluorocarbons and hydrocarbons more than I and got some advice... learned a few things...
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    Exterior MPG modifications

    Here's something I did on paint, extended spoiler and rear skirt. This isn't my car, but it's the same color. If anyone is good at photoshop please help me out with this or some ideas, thanks. In Texas, we legally only need one side view mirror. I'm thinking about having a plastic blockoff...
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    6MT transmission control module?

    Hey everyone, My trans is finally being fixed at the dealer. 2nd gear began grinding way back from hard shifting and then went out randomly months later, then 3rd started to grind. Finally saved enough cash to bring it into the dealer. After a few days of working on it and a few other issues...
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    Turbo I, Mike's build thread

    Thanks for stopping by to check out my mod thread. The car when I first bought it in April of 2014, no plates yet! My favorite picture of the sonic as it was when I bought it, outside Minute Maid Park (the Astros ballpark) in Houston. Original mod list, from AndrewGS' thread: All-LED...
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    Barina fenders with side marker lamp

    Does anyone know a source to purchase fenders from a Barina with the side marker lamps? Checked around the forum but couldn't find much about it. Thanks
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    High Mileage Sonics - the longevity thread

    After searching the forum, I've ran across a few Sonics with over 100,000 miles already. A lot of people looking to buy these cars are interested longevity and reliability for a low price. Please post your car year, type ex: 1.4/1.8, sedan/hatch, auto/manual, odometer mileage, either stock or...
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