Opinions on the Dusk please
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laborsmith
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If the tires are similar to the RS Hankooks, tires first. Handling will measurably improve.
Cat back exhaust more for the sound then the 5HP performance boost, if the tires are acceptable.
Laborsmith
Cat back exhaust more for the sound then the 5HP performance boost, if the tires are acceptable.
Laborsmith
Natesriv
Lead Foot
yeah, it's already got 4 wheel disc's...nice wheels and a top of the line interior...
Could be lowered (will be a bit more jouncy) and an exhaust, dependent on what level of sound you want.
Does it have a chrome exhaust tip?
And since it's brand new, read the manual all through, follow the tips on engine brake in.
Post some pictures too
Tint the windows if they're not
Could be lowered (will be a bit more jouncy) and an exhaust, dependent on what level of sound you want.
Does it have a chrome exhaust tip?
And since it's brand new, read the manual all through, follow the tips on engine brake in.
Post some pictures too
Tint the windows if they're not
thephantomcheese
New member
The tires are- are you ready?- Continentals. On a Chevrolet. They're going the extra mile...
shorebreeze
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If you don't mind the two tone color scheme of the interior and only being limited to a single dark exterior color . . . .
It's a very nice package. Basically, you get an RS but without the RS baggage, so you get the standard transmission gearing rather than the RS's short gears, standard ride height (which I prefer, it lets your doors clear the sidewalk and your eyes lock on any errant SUV driver that needs to be reminded of where they are and what they're doing), disc brakes all around, very nice upholstery, front seat warmers which also firm up the too-soft seat cushions a little, and every option you can imagine without having to order a la carte. And, because of the big diameter wheels, the car looks like it has been lowered even though it has not, the best of both worlds there from a style and driver visibility point. Tires are Continental DWS, basically the cheapest-to-replace really good performance all-season, so a plus there too. And though I don't approve of the tire fitting choice (see below) the 25.6 inch diameter at least helps to offset the fuel economy penalty that goes with wide, heavy tires and wheels.
Things that would make me cautious; 215/45/18 is an unusual and expensive tire size with poor selection of replacements -- a 17 would have made a lot more sense here -- and any 17 or 18 in the Sonic means a wider turning circle from the factory. Also the 45 profile is not something I'd go for in a wintry climate or a place with potholed and/or frost-heaved roads. A package like this should have a suspension upgrade too, something like ZZP's rear sway bar as standard or better yet the Watts-link from the Cruze LT and as far as I know the Dusk does not have any changes from a standard LT or LTZ on suspension -- this in combination with the big wheels is another strike against this car on bad roads. And I prefer light colors for safety and visibility's sake; they should offer the crystal white tintcoat or something like it in this car.
That's my two cents anyway.
By the way, do please tell if you notice the Dusk seems quieter than other Sonics. I'm curious if they added extra noise insulation.
It's a very nice package. Basically, you get an RS but without the RS baggage, so you get the standard transmission gearing rather than the RS's short gears, standard ride height (which I prefer, it lets your doors clear the sidewalk and your eyes lock on any errant SUV driver that needs to be reminded of where they are and what they're doing), disc brakes all around, very nice upholstery, front seat warmers which also firm up the too-soft seat cushions a little, and every option you can imagine without having to order a la carte. And, because of the big diameter wheels, the car looks like it has been lowered even though it has not, the best of both worlds there from a style and driver visibility point. Tires are Continental DWS, basically the cheapest-to-replace really good performance all-season, so a plus there too. And though I don't approve of the tire fitting choice (see below) the 25.6 inch diameter at least helps to offset the fuel economy penalty that goes with wide, heavy tires and wheels.
Things that would make me cautious; 215/45/18 is an unusual and expensive tire size with poor selection of replacements -- a 17 would have made a lot more sense here -- and any 17 or 18 in the Sonic means a wider turning circle from the factory. Also the 45 profile is not something I'd go for in a wintry climate or a place with potholed and/or frost-heaved roads. A package like this should have a suspension upgrade too, something like ZZP's rear sway bar as standard or better yet the Watts-link from the Cruze LT and as far as I know the Dusk does not have any changes from a standard LT or LTZ on suspension -- this in combination with the big wheels is another strike against this car on bad roads. And I prefer light colors for safety and visibility's sake; they should offer the crystal white tintcoat or something like it in this car.
That's my two cents anyway.
By the way, do please tell if you notice the Dusk seems quieter than other Sonics. I'm curious if they added extra noise insulation.
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