3 days with the car and it started (my build thread)

[krakenredbeard]

How Rosie Currently sits:

Day of Purchase March 25, 2014

Me and my sale rep Ronald Starr of West Chevrolet

So this will be the start of my build thread.

Done:

De-badged the rear

2m/70cm ham radio installed

15% tint/droptint 70% down the windshield

DDM Works shifter bushings

Bypass the bypass
No pictures

MTech m32 short throw

Ultra Gauge

DDM Works intake powder coated red

14 Chevy Sonic RS DDM Works intake - YouTube

ZZP turbo back exhaust w/ secondary cat and muffler

Forged atmospheric BOV
size comparison to a greddy type s

No Longer on the car, See MPFAB FMIC
DDM works full charge kit powder coated red

DDM Silicone full charge kit:

RS Badge Relocation

Trifecta full tune

Video So Far testing out a dash cam kinda low quality but will work
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAQB01XAPkU

Duplicolor Red brake calipers

Full super bright LED conversion inside and out with the exception of hi and low and fogs
Phillips hir hi beams
Phillips vision plus low beams
Superbrightled full led conversion 14 chevy sonic rs - YouTube
Comparison of led to stock

Led vs stock lighting 14 chevy sonic rs - YouTube

Painted heat shield Duplicolor Engine Enamel Red

Paint DDM Heat Shield Duplicolor Engine Enamel Black

Rear Fog light

Sharp Payne ported intake manifold

DDM Coil Cover powder coated red

Black vinyl bow ties
Blacked out door trim chrome
Blacked out lift gate chrome

Rear pocket that wasn't useful, but is now:

I made a thing (and you can too!!!) I made a thing (and you can too!!!) - Chevy Sonic Owners Forum

Redline tuning ELITE hood struts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-6XifCJKWE

Newest Video Sounds of a modified Chevy Sonic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KU4HH1r1EXk

TurboTechRacing lower trans and upper motor mounts
Uninstalled

Installed

Hella Super Tones

shows relay and wiring

Comparison of Stock to Hella Super Tones
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0_M8TSpbCg
Lock alert & Alarm Hella Super Tones
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-girDKIjp1Q

MPFAB FMIC Upgrade Kit

Turbo Hot Side Charge Pipe

Hot Side to IC

Cold Side from IC

Cold Side OEM upper Charge Pipe to TB

RS Bumper foglight needs to be Shaved to fit

Overall was impressed with the quality of the kit, We did have to add a washer to the FMIC supports so that it cleared the crash bar, and didn't rub the old fmic supports, and also having to shave the fog lights a bit, but with anything custom comes issues.

Torque Solutions Delrin shift knob 10x1.25
In order to make this work we had to use a strap wrench to get the old pressed on knob off. You then will need to use a tap and dye set and we used a 12x1.75 to start and threaded it down to remove the knurling. Then we threaded it down another step to the actual knob size 10x1.25.

We then had to modify the lockout boot and the spring to make it all work. I know it doesn't look different but when you get the stock knob off you'll see what I mean.

Plans:

#42 injectors
Lock Knob Delete
Moog Endlinks
DDM rear brace
ZZP Lower Control Arms
Peddlers coil-overs \ BC Racing coil-overs
Euro Spec Headlights & Taillights
Passenger Seat Cubby
First Aid Kit
Holden Barina RS Front Bumper
Camaro rear view mirror

I want to run extremely light weight 15x7 wheels with meaty tires. Enkei rpf1 or Volk te37 gram lights. Not sure yet. I am shooting for under 10lb per wheel but would settle for less than 15lbs if I had too. I know the lug pattern is stupid so may have to use some adapters to get me a 5x114.3 to get lighter wheels and more options.

I want to fully de-chrome the car.

I'd also like to do the Seibon carbon hood with the slits and the carbon hatch but i do ham radio so if I get rid of the metal hatch I'll have to relocated my antenna, and I like its current location.

A lot still in the planning phases I'll update with pictures and info as stuff changes. Any ideas/criticisms are welcome just be tactful and respectful.

Albums:
May 2014
June 2014
July 2014

 

[sonichead94]

starting the build pretty strong i see there
btw kspeed springs are the only springs out there that will give you almost close to a 2in drop.

 

[krakenredbeard]

starting the build pretty strong i see there
btw kspeed springs are the only springs out there that will give you almost close to a 2in drop.

Only problem with kspeed is the varying quality I have seen in threads on this forum. The drop seems to be rather inconsistent. So I'm hoping some company may come along and produce a quality drop spring or else I'll go coils.

 

[sonichead94]

Only problem with kspeed is the varying quality I have seen in threads on this forum. The drop seems to be rather inconsistent. So I'm hoping some company may come along and produce a quality drop spring or else I'll go coils.

i personally have kspeeds and you wont get a complaint from me.
They improved handling and looks. for quality i know its probly not the best but at the time all i wanted was to get the lowest springs availible and they did the job and imporved handling.
but if i where to go lower in the future and with quality wich i am
i would go with coilover...... wich ones idk cause theres so many to choose from.

 

[Eric Smit]

I'd recommend coils over the kspeed springs.

 

[sonic007]

I mean coils would beat any spring. No competition there.

 

[Eric Smit]

no, I just don't recommend the kspeed at all.

 

[sonic007]

To each his own. Ive had mine 2 years with no issue.

 

[Eric Smit]

fair enough.

 

[sonic007]

Lol. Id still buy coils.

 

[sonichead94]

yea i'd go with cxracing,bc or ksport coils for the price.
Theres also pedders if you got money

 

[krakenredbeard]

The varying drops I've seen in ppl cars in this forum is why I would have issue buying them. It was like steeda springs on the fusion. One car 1" f/r next car is 2"f/r next car was 1.5"f/r never consistent.

Buying kspeed that says 2" and only getting an 1" would piss me off.

 

[krakenredbeard]

Updated first post with pictures!

 

[Dubbs_RS]

Doesn't DDMWorks website say that the intercooler doesn't fit with the RS fascia? Or do you already know that and are planning to mod it on install?

 

[xsonicLTZx]

Thought the RS already had some form of air diverter?

Lovin the progress on your RS though, coming out great!

 

[krakenredbeard]

Doesn't DDMWorks website say that the intercooler doesn't fit with the RS fascia? Or do you already know that and are planning to mod it on install?

Bnr doesn't say that but I just noticed that it says that on DDM works website.

Thought the RS already had some form of air diverter?

Lovin the progress on your RS though, coming out great!

Didn't know that and as I stated in the above, but if it happens to not work or there is a stock one in place I have two local guys that would probably buy it.

 

[krakenredbeard]

Intake installed updated with pictures and video. lord sounds awesome!

 

[Hulty]

I just ordered the GM FOG LIGHT kit, I'd swap you if there isn't compatibility issues between your RS and my LT.

 

[krakenredbeard]

I typically keep everything I remove so that I can return it to stock when I go to sell it. I appreciate the offer. Can I ask how much you paid for the gm kit? I have found them as cheap as 90$ for the kit.

 

[Hulty]

Kracken - LOVE THE CAR!! Falling down the rabbit hole, just like me!!

Question - How do you post your pics like that, I'm new and I am yet to figure that out. My pics are going on as attachments and I hate it that way because then people have to log in just to see. Can you advise? - Thanks.