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  1. firstorbit84

    Wastegate mod?

    I saw something about this over on the cruze forums. will it work for the sonic too?
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    who is going to be the first to go big turbo?

    come on people. lotsa talk, no action. I haven't even seen one over on the Cruze forums.
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    Painting Your Engine's Coil Cover

    Ok, so here's the full DIY: Materials: Spray paint of your choice ~$5-$10 Blue Painter's tape ~$3 Razor Optional: Vinyl Lettering ~$4 Primer ~$5 Time: 2-3 hours (plus drying time) Difficulty: Low to moderate (depending on how fancy you want to get) First, I googled and read several other...
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    Painted engine cover

    MOD EDIT: Full DIY in its own thread. http://www.sonicownersforum.com/forum/t6440/ EDIT: Full DIY in post #21 http://www.sonicownersforum.com/forum/post136784-21/ In progress. Teaser pic:
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    Black turbo hatch in Jax

    Saw you this morning in San Marco area on Hendricks going south around 8:10 am. Pretty sure you saw me in my black sedan. First turbo I've seen around town. Wow this really sounds like a creepy craigslist missed connection.
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    Coilovers vs springs

    has anyone actually driven (or ridden in) a sonic with coilovers and one with just Springs? what was the difference in ride quality and handling between the 2?
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    Door speakers

    I've read that the stock head unit can't really power any better door speakers, and that the best bet is to just get a small amp and better speakers. So I guess I'm looking for a 2 channel or 4 channel amp with about 25-50w per channel, so about 50-200 Watts total, with speaker level inputs...
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    Will Cruze Seats Swap into a Sonic?

    More specifically, will 2013 Opel Astra OPC/ Vauxhall Astra VXR seats swap?
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    Jax, FL Autocross

    The Buccaneer region 2013 schedule has been released: Buccaneer Region: Autocross/Solo The first event and beginners driver's school is Feb 2-3. They also do events near savannah at hutchinson island or roebling road. :banana:
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    Wow you can ignore users!

    Just found this feature after getting sick of reading someone's posts. This is a great feature. Others should look into it. ;)
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    FS: Custom Aluminum Dead Pedal (Foot Rest)

    Hi all, I am selling custom hand-made aluminum dead pedals (foot rests) for your Sonic. These cover the carpeted hump area to the left of the clutch (manual trans) or brake pedal (automatic trans). They have velcro backing that sticks really well to the carpeting, and they install in less...
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    what did you do to your Sonic today?

    a lot of other forums have this thread; I thought we need one too. I'll start: Drove my kid to see a locomotive and took some pictures of it.
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    Virtual Car Customizer

    Holy awesomeness!!! http://www.3dtuning.ru/en/Tuning/Tuning/96?Mode=1 they only have the sedan for the sonic and limited options for it but still pretty fun and cool. some other cars on there have crazy amounts of options too. edit: never really thought it before, but now I want a spoiler...
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    Would you trade your Sonic for a Code 130R?

    If Chevy decides to make the small 2-door RWD 2+2 Code 130R and offer it with the 1.4T in the low $20k range, would you trade in your Sonic for one? I personally would be first on the list if they came out with it in about 3-4 years. There will be plenty of aftermarket to support the 1.4T at...
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    RS seats

    Are they basically the same bolstering as the normal seats but in leather with an RS logo? Or am I missing something big time? Also, never seen them in person our sat in them
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    Aluminum Dead Pedal (Foot rest)

    After realizing there's no dead pedal and reading through Papasonics thread, I decided to make my own dead pedal. However, I wanted mine to be a little fancier than the basic rubber mat. So I went to lowes and got a 6"x18" piece of sheet aluminum for $10, and then I got the same Reese sure step...
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    Stock MAP Sensor

    I've noticed a trend on the tuned 1.4T's that I've read about that no one can really push past 22 psi? Is it possible that this is really the limit of the stock MAP sensor? Who has a tuned car and a real mechanical boost gauge?
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    Firstorbit's Black Turbo Sedan

    I just got my car just over a week ago and already have some plans for her. Shame on you Sonic owner's forum for helping with my stage 1 wallet weight reduction. :D Here she is as she sat when I got her: Bone stock Custom Plates: And.... I just picked up a set of pristine Chevy Cruze 17"...
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    Koni shocks/struts

    I submitted a question on Koni USA's website asking if they were going to make any products for the Sonic and here is their response: I think anyone who's interested in Koni shocks for their car should submit a similar question on Koni's site. Are the shocks the same for the Cruze? If so...
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    Speed Sensitive Power Steering (SSPS) - Adjustable?

    I just learned that the sonic has speed sensitive power steering (SSPS). Does anyone know if it is adjustable at all? I'd like the steering to feel more firm and direct at all speeds, except for maybe highway speeds over 65.
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