Australian Sonic

[HoldenBarina]

Hey Sonic owners,

Although technically I don't own a sonic, I own the Australian counterpart, a 2013 Holden Barina CD TM 1.6L Manual. It's been my first car for the last 3 years, bought new.

Going to be completely honest, Holden Barina's don't have the best reputation in Australia, and I have been made fun of for having it - but that's the best part. This car is such a surprise for anyone who's never seen it in action. I've chopped friends in V6's and handle better around bendy roads than friends V8's. And the 1.6 in theory is wimpy but damn does this thing go and make a decent rumble.

Not sure if it's been because I've driven it quickly since driving it from the dealer, but 3 years later and it's still as zippy as ever. Been modifying from the day I bought it, 99% aesthetically, but modified none the less.

I look forward to sharing my car!

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[SuperSonic15]

Welcome & Congrats HoldenBarina!

Nice looking aka...SONIC! opcorn:

I like what you've done to her.
Some cars just have get up and go and some don't.
Yeah, the more people make fun our rides the MORE we like em'!!
Thanks for the pic...do show more when u can.

 

[navyjag10]

Welcome looks good

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[TheGreenDragon]

Welcome to the forum!

The 1.6L... is that the Diesel engine? Don't think we have that option here in the States. Just the 1.8L or the 1.4L Turbo. Does it also have a turbo?

Have to say, I'm super jealous of your foglights with integrated DRLs. Did those come stock or did you get those aftermarket?

Awhile back I wanted to get my hands on a Barina bumper since your car has the badge located on the grille rather than on the middle support. Would made de-badging a whole lot easier. But then I gave up since I couldn't seem to find any equivalents to gmpartsdirect for the Holden version of the car.

 

[HoldenBarina]

Welcome to the forum!

The 1.6L... is that the Diesel engine? Don't think we have that option here in the States. Just the 1.8L or the 1.4L Turbo. Does it also have a turbo?

Have to say, I'm super jealous of your foglights with integrated DRLs. Did those come stock or did you get those aftermarket?

Awhile back I wanted to get my hands on a Barina bumper since your car has the badge located on the grille rather than on the middle support. Would made de-badging a whole lot easier. But then I gave up since I couldn't seem to find any equivalents to gmpartsdirect for the Holden version of the car.

1.6L petrol. I believe our only variants of the Barina are 1.6L CD, CDX, X and RS 1.4L T. Only the 2017 Gen is identical to the US.

The DRL's are probably the only "Chinese" parts I'd actively recommend, and only with professional installation. They're aftermarket but basically look like a factory piece.

Can't say you'd be too successful finding a bumper - every Barina I've seen in a wreckers yard is a front end collision. That and even if you do, shipping would be horrendous. There isn't really a scene for aftermarket stuff for the Barina in Aus. Thailand is a different story but they have the US Sonic. If you had a Borracay Blue one I'd say lets swap but shipping would be in the millions...


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[TheGreenDragon]

If you had a Borracay Blue one I'd say lets swap but shipping would be in the millions...

You mean you wouldn't want a Dragon Green Chevy bumper cover to contrast with the Borracay Blue? But they'd look so nice right next to eachother!

In all seriousness though, unless Borracay Blue is the same shade as "Luxo Blue Metallic" or "Blue Me Away Metallic" I'm not sure we even have that color option over here.

Which is very sad because that is one attractive color.

 

[2014 Blue RS]

Welcome

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[SouthFLSonic]

I was actually on the Holden site yesterday looking at commodore steering wheels to get the paddle shift and the Holden logo on the airbag. They want $650 so think I'm going with an SS or Camaro wheel and use my factory bag for about $200.

This was the one I was looking at and the leather matches my CRM paint nicely.

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[MORTIS]

Welcome to SOF!

That is a nice colour. Yes post more pics of your Barina.

 

[HoldenBarina]

Just finished adding my car details to my garage if anyone wants to have a look see


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