Topic: New econo car - broken POS - build up thread (Read 35851 times)

random-strike · « **on:** July 23, 2017, 01:02:23 AM »

Got this little guy to drive around. Kinda fun. Supercharger sounds cool. 30+mpg on highway.

random-strike · « **Reply #1 on:** July 23, 2017, 09:04:01 PM »

Pretty sure it has stage 2 kit. Has the pulley but it's hard to tell if it has the injectors too. They look like the gm stage 2 ones.

Don't know how I can tell if the computer is tuned or not

random-strike · « **Reply #2 on:** July 24, 2017, 04:31:16 PM »

confirmed it has the gm stage 2 kit on it.

it has some aftermarket muffler i dont like. too loud.

crxvtec91 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 25, 2017, 09:23:36 AM »

Stock-ish muffler and a loud valve cut out!

Eggylshatch · « **Reply #4 on:** July 25, 2017, 01:31:02 PM »

I've wondered about those. Does it feel cheap inside/interior? How is handling?

ratcityrex · « **Reply #5 on:** July 25, 2017, 01:39:10 PM »

Always wanted to go beat on one for the day. I've "heard" the transmissions were built with glass. But whatever.

random-strike · « **Reply #6 on:** July 25, 2017, 02:20:39 PM »

It handles very well actually. Kinda like a 3 series non m car.
I don't think the trans are glass is has built in no lift shift and able to handle the gm stage 3 under warranty which is usually like 280whp if I remember right.

The interior isn't that bad as long as you aren't expecting luxury. I like it. The seats are good even the none Recaro.

I honestly really like the car with the stage 2 is feels like a 14flat deal. From what I've seen ppl are trapping 100-103.

Stock they are running 14s trapping 98-99.

From what I've read weak point is warping brake rotors but once our get some AutoZone babies on there they are fine. Most other complaints are about interior pieces flaking off paint lol.

Overall I really like it lol

random-strike · « **Reply #7 on:** July 25, 2017, 02:43:48 PM »

Just drove to gym love this littl car lol.

The sound system is cool has built in sub in the trunk it's all pioneer I bet back in the day it was the shit.

My only complaint is the loud muffler to hear the sc whine you gotta dip into it enough that the exhaust is blasting

random-strike · « **Reply #8 on:** July 25, 2017, 06:22:44 PM »

the LSJ is a badass engine for what it is. forged pistons and big oil piston coolers.

at least i read they have forged pistons stock. not sure tho

supposedly: 2.0L has forged crank, rods and pistons.

random-strike · « **Reply #9 on:** July 26, 2017, 11:44:36 PM »

This little car rips man. I think it'll run 13s. I bet it'll trap over 100 for sure

rawr · « **Reply #10 on:** July 28, 2017, 06:35:14 AM »

My old coworker got walked by one in his 400whp srt4 by some old guy

random-strike · « **Reply #11 on:** July 28, 2017, 12:09:15 PM »

Quote from: rawr on July 28, 2017, 06:35:14 AM

My old coworker got walked by one in his 400whp srt4 by some old guy

Lol damn gotcha

random-strike · « **Reply #12 on:** August 06, 2017, 07:32:38 PM »

had to work on the car a bit but nothing major.

the intercooler h/e pump stopped working. i was like damn the car is feeling slow as shit wtf i can't be getting this used to it. but the damn pump was not working, i got under there and tapped it with a hammer a bunch and it started working again.

since i got it had a hesitation at low rpms and a little bit in between shifting. well its been getting worse so i changed the plugs.

its supposed to have 1 step colder plugs and gaped down with the stage 2 kit. looks like it had the stockers with a huge gap...

the new colder gaped down plugs made it run a lot smoother.

also bought a walker quiet flow 2.5 in/out muffler to put on it. this loud shit muffler i just can't stand. its getting put on next week. should be happy with it.

Joseph Davis · « **Reply #13 on:** August 24, 2017, 10:34:00 PM »

Quote from: random-strike on July 25, 2017, 02:20:39 PM

280whp

No.

random-strike · « **Reply #14 on:** August 25, 2017, 04:41:44 PM »

Quote from: Joseph Davis on August 24, 2017, 10:34:00 PM

Quote from: random-strike on July 25, 2017, 02:20:39 PM
280whp

No.

yeah its more like 250-260 on normal gas. still pretty good.

random-strike · « **Reply #15 on:** August 30, 2017, 01:44:19 AM »

Shat on a new sti a few mins ago. Assuming is was stock... Pulled him hard lol guy wouldn't look over at a light. Lol Savage Cobalt embarrassing

random-strike · « **Reply #16 on:** September 11, 2017, 11:34:10 AM »

random-strike · « **Reply #17 on:** September 11, 2017, 11:35:08 AM »

driving down the road just shut off.. crank position sensor codes in ecm. hopefully its just that stupid ass sensor. takes 3 days to get one. wtf

rawr · « **Reply #18 on:** September 11, 2017, 11:11:44 PM »

3 days for a stupid cps?

Not suprised the sti is slow. I saw some kid fucking off in an evo 10 last week launching it at every stop light. That heap was sooooooo slowwwwwwwwwwww. I think it would have gotten rekt by a stock maxima. Hopefully his tune was fucked up or something.

random-strike · « **Reply #19 on:** September 12, 2017, 09:39:10 AM »

Sensor is a pita to put in.sits behind starter which sits behind intercooler pump

I put it in but haven't put it all back together yet lol

krazy4 · « **Reply #20 on:** September 12, 2017, 08:04:08 PM »

Quote from: rawr on September 11, 2017, 11:11:44 PM

I saw some kid in an evo 10 last week that heap was sooooooo slowwwwwwwwwwww. I think it would have gotten rekt by a stock maxima.

VQ35 maxima's are fun! I had one that ran 12.9 @ 106mph with bolt ons, et streets, and weight reduction.

I like the cobalt's too.

random-strike · « **Reply #21 on:** September 13, 2017, 10:10:05 PM »

Put sensor in wouldn't start put new cam sensor in... Won't start. It sounded like it tried to fire once but that's all.

Turning into a law ornament

random-strike · « **Reply #22 on:** September 16, 2017, 10:29:56 AM »

Exhaust camshaft broke in half...

random-strike · « **Reply #23 on:** September 16, 2017, 03:20:50 PM »

Ntrain2k · « **Reply #24 on:** September 17, 2017, 11:54:26 AM »

Quote from: random-strike on September 16, 2017, 10:29:56 AM

Exhaust camshaft broke in half...

Better cams, tune, done....

random-strike · « **Reply #25 on:** September 17, 2017, 03:31:45 PM »

Quote from: Ntrain2k on September 17, 2017, 11:54:26 AM

Quote from: random-strike on September 16, 2017, 10:29:56 AM
Exhaust camshaft broke in half...

Better cams, tune, done....

Yeah pretty much. I have to check out the head to make sure no valves are bent... Come of the cam cap bolts broke off in the head... Pretty annoying....

random-strike · « **Reply #26 on:** September 17, 2017, 03:36:04 PM »

random-strike · « **Reply #27 on:** September 21, 2017, 04:10:50 PM »

Quote from: Ntrain2k on September 17, 2017, 11:54:26 AM

Quote from: random-strike on September 16, 2017, 10:29:56 AM
Exhaust camshaft broke in half...

Better cams, tune, done....

good thing i didn't listen to you haha

Ntrain2k · « **Reply #28 on:** September 21, 2017, 08:30:19 PM »

Feex eet!

random-strike · « **Reply #29 on:** September 21, 2017, 10:59:17 PM »

I am. Getting head rebuilt and valves and a couple goodies. Also another exhaust cam

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