Laborsmith's Sonic RS
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dkennedy1989
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TheFallenAngel12
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Eagle Eyes headlamps with the halos on.
Laborsmith
Love how these look. im working on getting me a set soon. just gathering funds and then hopefully will have a set for myself for my sonic. now that i see how they look powered and on a sonic i cant wait to get mine! Thanks for posting these pictures up of them. Your sonic looked amazing in person by the way! was nice meeting you.
Brad Ferrell
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That's a really nice RS you have there. A lot of food for thought. I was checking out your thread primarily for the Eibachs, but you've done some other pretty cool things to your RS. What size tire are you running with the Eibachs?
laborsmith
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Thank you.
225/45 on 17" wheels.
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225/45 on 17" wheels.
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Brad Ferrell
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I'm running the stock 17's and they're 6.5" wide. I think a 225 is as wide as I can go.
laborsmith
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I have not tested it, but I strongly suspect you are correct.
Often one can get such good deals changing wheels and tires at the same time that it is something to consider, although I must admit I am attracted to "tuner" wheels when compared to oem.
Laborsmith
Often one can get such good deals changing wheels and tires at the same time that it is something to consider, although I must admit I am attracted to "tuner" wheels when compared to oem.
Laborsmith
Brad Ferrell
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There's a low-rider with OEM wheel thing going around Houston right now. Lots of low-rider GM trucks on OEM. I want to get by on the stock 17's for now. There is some camera equipment I need before I get into wheels. Thanks for the tip though.
EDIT: Now I've got my eyes on some gold 18's. Damn my camera equipment to next year. lol.
Who's running what on 18's?
EDIT: Now I've got my eyes on some gold 18's. Damn my camera equipment to next year. lol.
Who's running what on 18's?
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Rowdy_Sonic_RS
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Front lip
Where did you buy that front lip if you don't mind me asking? I'm looking for one for my Sonic currently.
Where did you buy that front lip if you don't mind me asking? I'm looking for one for my Sonic currently.
carsNskis
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laborsmith
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There were two. The first was a one off by John Williams of Design Rides in Grand Ledge, MI, which I managed to destroy in less than two months. Needless to say he is not very happy with me. The second (made of aluminum) was by Doro Ave of Arlington Heights, IL, and that has stood the test of time, although evidence of several contacts with curbs are quite visible. The first being a one off would not be available and the second might be, but in this case Google is your friend.
Laborsmith
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EvolutionOX
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Hey I just noticed you bought your RS from Rogers Chevy. Same place I got mine this past summer. What city in Detroit metro are you located in?
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laborsmith
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Center Line
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Rowdy_Sonic_RS
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I reached out to John. He is going to look into getting the mold and making me one, He said he has to get it from someone. I have a 2015 Granite Black Metallic Sonic RS manual with a RS lowering kit now. I like what you did with yours Labor Smith. It's clean. I'll post some of mine once it's finished. It'll take a few years for the plans I have. End result is 350hp-400hp. I would love to find a hood that I like but there aren't any out there that I have to have. I may have to fabricate my own. By the way, I'm in Kentucky and work for GM if any of you all have questions regarding GM and what is up and coming.
laborsmith
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I remember he planned to get a mold made of mine. If he does make one for you I suggest painting it body color even though normally I look at black or a CF wrap as best looking for a splitter's finish. The reason is he did such a good job following the RS lines. The result would be something that is different in a good way but factory in appearance.
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hammrdwn510
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Go on.......
Rowdy_Sonic_RS
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That what I was thinking of doing. Body color and or dipping either the whole thing or just the tip of it in a carbon fiber dip kit solution.
Rowdy_Sonic_RS
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Hammerdwn510, currently there isn't any official news for 2018 Sonics. They are getting a refresh but probably something similar to the 2016 Spark. Now something cool, there is a Spark RS concept now that could go into production. I suggest looking at it. It has a 1.4L. If you put a turbo on that you'd have yourself a fast compact.
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