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  1. JTee2017

    LED UPGRADE 2017+

    Some had had the innards of this projector melt when trying HIDS. After viewing this, I can see why. That plastic "wedge" shaped cut off shade being made of plastic might surely warp with a 55 watt HID. .. not sure if a 35 watt would. I'm actually OK with the Sealight LEDs I've tried. Just...
  2. JTee2017

    Need Admin Assistance

    Hello Mike. I just happened to notice that all pictures I've posted over the years in threads or even in my album no longer are available. It just displays the location data in postings and I see no access to my photo album. Is this still under work to be done or did everyone's pictures get...
  3. JTee2017

    LED UPGRADE 2017+

    I was a bit curious, so I took a picture of the projector inside with my endoscope. I think I can see why there is that patch of light. The cutoff shade is kind of a wedge shaped piece of textured shiny plastic. With the LED on the endoscope light source shining inside the projector, you can...
  4. JTee2017

    LED UPGRADE 2017+

    I have been a fan of Sealight LEDs for several years now. . .. since 2015 or so. However- - - I tried several brands of LED H11 bulbs including two from Sealight ( which work well in my 2017 Colorado and 2019 Acadia), but in our 2017 Sonic with the projector housings , there is a problem. The...
  5. JTee2017

    Need advice quickly re: P0299

    I would get it addressed. Let them work on it. They obviously know what it is. You can always ask .. what part and what work has to be done to correct it. You are the owner. . . ask . . nicely. . . Please, may I have more details of what needs to be done and what part went bad.
  6. JTee2017

    Turbo manifold found for 1.8 sonic and Cruze!!! Hoping for some active 1.8 owners out there to chat share projects and brainstorm

    Our Sonic is mainly driven by my wife as her daily driver as well as myself at times. Both her and I want and need to have something reliable, not hacked together and causing side affect issues. Kids need to be taken places in it also in rear car seats. . . . safely and dependably. Maybe you...
  7. JTee2017

    Turbo manifold found for 1.8 sonic and Cruze!!! Hoping for some active 1.8 owners out there to chat share projects and brainstorm

    I . .. . don't . . . .. care. . . .. . SMH. And. . . the 1.6L is not a 1.8L. You messaged me. . .. JUST STOP!! So then . . stop. As I said in another post I do not care anymore. I do not care anymore. .. . too much money, time and effort and after 4 years still no reliable 1.8L...
  8. JTee2017

    2013 chevy sonic 1.8L hatchback build

    As I said in another post I do not care anymore. And you messaged me. . .. JUST STOP!! So then . . stop! I do not care anymore. .. . too much money, time and effort and after 4 years still no reliable 1.8L turbo without other side affects, tranny damage, and more. See. that my point...
  9. JTee2017

    Turbo manifold found for 1.8 sonic and Cruze!!! Hoping for some active 1.8 owners out there to chat share projects and brainstorm

    I really don't care about any 1.8L turbo anymore. I've seen too much money and trouble others have gone to with little to no reliable results. See. . . that is my point. do not really care if anyone else gets one running and it's "fun" for them. End of subject for me. Why can't you just...
  10. JTee2017

    Turbo manifold found for 1.8 sonic and Cruze!!! Hoping for some active 1.8 owners out there to chat share projects and brainstorm

    In the lat few years of Chevrolet Sonic production which were 2017, 2019 and 2020. . . the Sonic came with an RS appearance package on the LT and standard engine was 1.8L or could get the 1.4L turbo upgrade or buy the Premium trim level to get the 1.4L. In previous Sonic model years, the "RS"...
  11. JTee2017

    Sonic 1.8L Turbo ? ? Yup . . again.

    SMH . . . . yes have fun with the experiment. But still don't see a long term reliable turbo 1.8L conversion for general owner use. . . . which is what I was always talking about. At least you posted some turbo 1.8l videos. . . . even Matt's that are clearly labeled "Damaged " . . . .the only...
  12. JTee2017

    Sonic 1.8L Turbo ? ? Yup . . again.

    Still waiting for the videos and claims you made. Now all of a sudden you back down and get more real. I'm not negative about what someone wants to do. Just down on misinformation and exaggerated hype which is pretty much what you were doing.
  13. JTee2017

    2013 chevy sonic 1.8L hatchback build

    Again . . where are those links to Matt's 1.8L turbo running successfully from "a few days ago" as you have repeatedly claim? Still waiting. Not lying about my 2017 RS 1.8L Hatchback. . . your should research before labeling anyone a liar. . . Read this article and excerpt and learn about the...
  14. JTee2017

    New Member/Owner of 2012 Chevy Sonic LT. I NEED YOUR HELP

    If it happens mainly after just filling up. . . it could be the the purge solenoid near the back and top of the engine on the passenger side near the firewall. Low cost part. . . buy a GM ACDelco original as some off brand parts do not connect well.
  15. JTee2017

    Sonic 1.8L Turbo ? ? Yup . . again.

    Dude ... . my original post about this is over 2 years old. So far. . no one has one running. I was interested now am just bored with all the hype of every person who gets all excited and nada happens. And. . again .. . another 1.8L turbo build that still is not working. .. as I said. I...
  16. JTee2017

    2013 chevy sonic 1.8L hatchback build

    You really need to quit skimming posts and read. If you ever looked at my signature. . . . I HAVE a 2017 Sonic LT. In 2017 came with the RS appearance package and a 1.8L engine. You really need to comprehend all details. READ my signature and see.It is at the bottom of each post people make...
  17. JTee2017

    Official 1.8 Info & FAQ thread

    And.. what videos of the past few days link of Matts have you posted? Post them so we can see what you are talking about. Otherwise it's just chatter and hype. Here are Matt's videos. . Which of the "latest" in the past "two days" are you talking about? Link it please otherwise it is just...
  18. JTee2017

    2013 chevy sonic 1.8L hatchback build

    No . . YOU need read and comprehend and NOT skim . . . what I've already posted. .. . I said . . . I've been following his stuff for over a year. I've SEEN all his videos. Nothing new and he drove it for less than a week or two and if BLEW UP. . It puked oil all over. No. . .NO. . . get...
  19. JTee2017

    2013 chevy sonic 1.8L hatchback build

    Post a link to the exact Youtube video you keep talking about. The ONLY video of showing hem driving a Cruise was with the first $113 turbo in July 2020. That only lasted a few days and it died. . It puked oil all inside the intake. You need to look at the dates of what is posted. THIS -...
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