what did you do to your Sonic today?
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Ricekila
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Ordered a set of these --
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010W2R6S4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Its time --
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010W2R6S4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Its time --
SnotRocketRS
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Slammed it on coilovers. It's actually too low right now and runs the springs at parking lot speed [emoji51]
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Ricekila
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Wifey just had that same problem with "Trixie" ( Trax ) - at the firewall there was just enough of a hairline crack in the sealing goo to drip in a heavy rain --
Have someone run a garden hose along the firewall under the hood ( thats where they keep it ) -- while you stick your head under the dash with a flashlight --
P/S --- then ---- if nothing --- remove the cabin filter and run a little water in the well ---- there should be outlets for the rain water to run out --- they can get clogged --
P/SS -- is your leak coolant ?
Have someone run a garden hose along the firewall under the hood ( thats where they keep it ) -- while you stick your head under the dash with a flashlight --
P/S --- then ---- if nothing --- remove the cabin filter and run a little water in the well ---- there should be outlets for the rain water to run out --- they can get clogged --
P/SS -- is your leak coolant ?
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Nibbler2015
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Just adding that my Sonic leaks like this sometimes...I can't be certain if it's sideways rain entering under the rain guards or if it's a leak. It seems to happen if I park with the front slightly higher than the back. It's why I always back in the driveway.
Gotta_Go_Fast
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Used my tax return on a Trifecta tune and WOW people weren’t kidding about the difference it makes. No more weird power spike just rolling around in a parking lot in first and second. When you shift into third she wants to really move. Kinda reminds me of my Celica GTS that I used to have. It’s like it had a little voice saying, “come on dude I’m bored let’s go fast!” Flat foot shifting is weird and something I’m probably never going to do again outside of testing it. Slips the hell out of the clutch. Overall though, good work Trifecta. I dig it. Now I gotta save up for an exhaust, stiffer trans mount, and maybe a proper intake instead of my Swiss cheese stock box with piping I built myself. Not sure how much of a difference that would make though.
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Gotta_Go_Fast
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DIY Exhaust
Finally got rid of the stock muffler. I'm saddened by the fact the great exhaust tip for the RS is part of the muffler. I'm going to save it and hopefully an exhaust shop can cut it off and weld it on.
Getting the muffler off was a breeze with my good friend reciprocating saw
Getting the pipes on however was a lot more difficult than I thought it would be. Everyone said the diameter of the post-resonator exhaust was 1 3/4in. Those pipes didn't slip on to the stock pipe. I had to get 1 7/8in pipe and tighten the crap out of the exhaust clamp. It works for now, but will need some high-temp JB weld to fill in where the pipe bowed out from being tightened so hard.
Is it pretty? No way.
Is it louder? Yeah but definitely not crazy and has a lot of bass in the tone
Is it better than a catback? Definitely not, but for $50 all in from AutoZone you can't go wrong.
Does anyone know of any shops still selling a straight through catback, or one with just a resonator?
Finally got rid of the stock muffler. I'm saddened by the fact the great exhaust tip for the RS is part of the muffler. I'm going to save it and hopefully an exhaust shop can cut it off and weld it on.
Getting the muffler off was a breeze with my good friend reciprocating saw
Getting the pipes on however was a lot more difficult than I thought it would be. Everyone said the diameter of the post-resonator exhaust was 1 3/4in. Those pipes didn't slip on to the stock pipe. I had to get 1 7/8in pipe and tighten the crap out of the exhaust clamp. It works for now, but will need some high-temp JB weld to fill in where the pipe bowed out from being tightened so hard.
Is it pretty? No way.
Is it louder? Yeah but definitely not crazy and has a lot of bass in the tone
Is it better than a catback? Definitely not, but for $50 all in from AutoZone you can't go wrong.
Does anyone know of any shops still selling a straight through catback, or one with just a resonator?
66roadie
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Modifying the stock intake is better than most of the so called cold air intakes which collect air from the engine compartment. The stock box is actually a real cai that just needs a little more air flow.
Gotta_Go_Fast
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Upgraded my downpipe! Finally removed the heavy catted unit and replaced it with this downpipe. I’m not sure who made it since I bought it secondhand but it looks really solid. It’s painted matte black and fits perfectly so idk who made it. Way more turbo noises! What a great upgrade and definitely recommend it.
orangeltz13
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dealership blues
My Sonic was leaking coolant on Saturday. I dropped it off at the dealership to have it repaired. I seems that the thermostat housing was cracked and some hose issues. $800.00 was the total cost. Yikes!
My Sonic was leaking coolant on Saturday. I dropped it off at the dealership to have it repaired. I seems that the thermostat housing was cracked and some hose issues. $800.00 was the total cost. Yikes!