Hello from the Ocean State

[blutrotsonic]

Arriving back from Germany after a year abroad and now being a recent college grad, I purchased a Red 2013 Sonic LT. Car is very practical and extremely fun. Reading through many threads I already have a few ideas of how to personalize my sonic. This looks to be a fantastic forum community, can't wait to take part and find more ideas. :banana:

 

[SouthFLSonic]

Welcome to SOF and welcome back home, I was in Germany a few years ago and loved it.

Is your Sonic hatch or sedan? Search around and anything you need help with just ask.

 

[blutrotsonic]

1.8 Hatch. Being of German decent I couldn't pass up the chance to travel and see relatives. Awesome experience. Love it. Would consider moving to Bayern!

Some ideas: end links, B&G Springs, some plasti-dip to conceal the chrome, ultra gauge, and a new wheel set. Its my first new car and I am so happy I decided to test drive a Sonic.

 

[SouthFLSonic]

1.8 Hatch. Being of German decent I couldn't pass up the chance to travel and see relatives. Awesome experience. Love it. Would consider moving to Bayern!

Some ideas: end links, B&G Springs, some plasti-dip to conceal the chrome, ultra gauge, and a new wheel set. Its my first new car and I am so happy I decided to test drive a Sonic.

My brother was over there for work so I took about a month trip over and drove a lot of the country and drank LOTS of BEER!!! :banana: Loved it beautiful country and would love to get back, my favorite was Russelheim(sp) and Lindau(sp) Bodensee.

The Sonic looks so much better without all the chrome. I dechromed mine head to toe and couldn't be happier, also you will love the UltraGauge and all the readouts on it.

I was very surprised at how much I liked this car when I test drove it. I partially expected it to drive like an old GEO Metro but it is solid.

 

[blutrotsonic]

My brother was over there for work so I took about a month trip over and drove a lot of the country and drank LOTS of BEER!!! :banana: Loved it beautiful country and would love to get back, my favorite was Russelheim(sp) and Lindau(sp) Bodensee.

I was able to drive a great deal heading back and forth from my internship in a 5speed 06 MINI One and my grandparents 97 BMW Z3. I enjoyed the impressive handling in the Mini and almost purchased an 09 Supercharged here in the states .

In your build, did you tape off the chrome under the windows or remove them and then plasti-dip?

 

[SouthFLSonic]

If you scroll down on page one of my build thread you can see how I tapped off every piece before I sprayed them. No need to remove anything to Dip it, just tape off and go to town.

If you have any other questions let me know since I am usually on here, PM me if you need help.

 

[blutrotsonic]

Awesome. I will keep that in mind. I was not sure, after reading so many threads earlier yesterday, if removal of the chrome pieces was at all feasible or a waste of time. I will go with tapping it off and doing my best.

 

[SouthFLSonic]

Take your time cleaning and make sure it is 100% dry before you start to spray. I can give you a few more tips that I know will help you but I am leaving work for the day. So if you send me a message I can reply back with a few tips later tonight.

Good Luck!!

 

[Chevrolet Customer Care]

Welcome back to the US and welcome to the forum. Congrats on the new wheels. Sonic is an awesome and really fun car and red is a great color! Let me know if you have any questions about features, warranty, dealership locations or anything else by sending me a private message.

Jackie
Chevrolet Customer Care

 

[Yosemite Sam]

Welcome to the family!! :banana:

 

[davecerv]

Welcome!! 1.8 auto or manual?

 

[blutrotsonic]

1.8 Automatic.