rdss
Junior Member
I figure it's time to start one.
Quick list:
1) 15% Tint
2) Trifecta Tune from BNR
3) Derp'd bowties
4) DDM Test Pipe
5) DDM Intake
6) SLP Catback fit to Sedan/14" round Magnaflow Pype's turndown
7) LTZ wheels with Conti DWS 245/45/17
8) BNR/Forge BPV
9) DDM shifter bushings
10) DDM Stainless Coil Cover
11) Motorsport-tech 19mm Wheel Spacers
12) BNR Down Pipe
First was Window tint. 15% sides and back and 5% front strip.
Trifecta Tune (no pic's):
Single best power modification one can do.
Plasti-Derp'd Bowties:
Easy enough and adds to the look of the car (gold doesn't belong on a silver Sonic)
DDM Test Pipe:
Noticeable increase in power with tune but no real noticeable change in exhaust sound.
***RETIRED!!!*** Red Neck Intake (RNI)
Still need to work on a mount so the filter isn't just laying in the compartment. It gets you the turbo sound everyone wants for 50 bucks. You do lose your factory lid though. I might go back to factory tuning to see if it throws a code or not.
***RETIRED***
DDM intake.
Here's the DDM intake. It went in with out a hitch and looks great, they even include a drill bit to open up the bolt holes in the MAF. Mine is a little tight on the forward AC line so I might have to open that side up to relieve the pressure on it tomorrow.
SLP Hatch Back Exhaust on the Sedan.
Surprisingly it only took a straight pipe about 14" long and a tip to make this work. Everything bolted right up and it sounds pretty damn good. I was worried when I didn't have the tailpipe extension on but as soon as I got the exhaust out to the back it quitened it up quite a bit. The Ex said she actually likes the look better with a tailpipe so I might run it as is for a while and then throw the SLP tip back on (which is an awesome tip, double walled and a brushed stainless look!) and see what I like better.
Boxed and laid out:
The most restrictive part the resonator (close second, the baffled muffler)
Stock vs SLP pipe diameter:
Playing around. *SLP tip.....
Giving more of a thought right now (9Oct12).
Actual setup, Magnaflow muffler #12636, Pypes turn down.*
Video, idle and rev in garage (SLP muffler):
2012 Chevy Sonic SLP cat back 1.4t - YouTube
Video, idle and rev in garage (Magnaflow muffler):
SLP catback with Magnaflow 12636 muffler
LTZ wheels are in the mail!
The deed is done. I went with 225/45/17 Continental DWS's. they fit great and I was worried about them being to wide for the factory 6.5" wide LTZ wheel but even the manager of Discount was surprised how well they fit. Here are the pics.
BNR/Forge BOV ***RETIRED***:
Got it installed today, it wasn't something that's an easy swap. It's not impossible but patience and some free time will be needed (see my lessons learned here. http://www.sonicownersforum.com/forum/t4669/ ). After one short run I'm pretty happy with it, it's build quality is outstanding and fitment was perfect!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgyZFWD17Rs
BNR/Forge BPV:
Well, the BNR/Forge BPV is installed. It only took me about an hour this time, it definatley helps when you know what's ahead of you. I used the extension, T30 socket and ratchet to break the bolts loose (snug them up don't torque them when installing the bolts!) and the new T30 screw driver to remove the nuts and reinstall them after awards. I also used a magnet attached the not as I removed them so that I did not drop any. I did the reverse for the visible two during reinstall and the tape on the bit trick for the hidden bolt. I'm digging the BPV now as well, it's definately more my style, sounds about like stock but a decent amount louder and like the BOV, it's not very loud in the car with the windows up. Well, here are the pics and the vid.
BNR/Forge BPV
DDM stainless coil cover:
DDM shifter bushings installed..... No pics.
Looking forward to the first drive to see if it made a difference.
BNR Down Pipe:
Just installed the new down pipe from BNR. Here are some pics and a video in the garage.
BNR down pipe, idle and rev.
Docked Factory Antenna:
Quick list:
1) 15% Tint
2) Trifecta Tune from BNR
3) Derp'd bowties
4) DDM Test Pipe
5) DDM Intake
6) SLP Catback fit to Sedan/14" round Magnaflow Pype's turndown
7) LTZ wheels with Conti DWS 245/45/17
8) BNR/Forge BPV
9) DDM shifter bushings
10) DDM Stainless Coil Cover
11) Motorsport-tech 19mm Wheel Spacers
12) BNR Down Pipe
First was Window tint. 15% sides and back and 5% front strip.
Trifecta Tune (no pic's):
Single best power modification one can do.
Plasti-Derp'd Bowties:
Easy enough and adds to the look of the car (gold doesn't belong on a silver Sonic)
DDM Test Pipe:
Noticeable increase in power with tune but no real noticeable change in exhaust sound.
***RETIRED!!!*** Red Neck Intake (RNI)
Still need to work on a mount so the filter isn't just laying in the compartment. It gets you the turbo sound everyone wants for 50 bucks. You do lose your factory lid though. I might go back to factory tuning to see if it throws a code or not.
***RETIRED***
DDM intake.
Here's the DDM intake. It went in with out a hitch and looks great, they even include a drill bit to open up the bolt holes in the MAF. Mine is a little tight on the forward AC line so I might have to open that side up to relieve the pressure on it tomorrow.
SLP Hatch Back Exhaust on the Sedan.
Surprisingly it only took a straight pipe about 14" long and a tip to make this work. Everything bolted right up and it sounds pretty damn good. I was worried when I didn't have the tailpipe extension on but as soon as I got the exhaust out to the back it quitened it up quite a bit. The Ex said she actually likes the look better with a tailpipe so I might run it as is for a while and then throw the SLP tip back on (which is an awesome tip, double walled and a brushed stainless look!) and see what I like better.
Boxed and laid out:
The most restrictive part the resonator (close second, the baffled muffler)
Stock vs SLP pipe diameter:
Playing around. *SLP tip.....
Giving more of a thought right now (9Oct12).
Actual setup, Magnaflow muffler #12636, Pypes turn down.*
Video, idle and rev in garage (SLP muffler):
2012 Chevy Sonic SLP cat back 1.4t - YouTube
Video, idle and rev in garage (Magnaflow muffler):
SLP catback with Magnaflow 12636 muffler
LTZ wheels are in the mail!
The deed is done. I went with 225/45/17 Continental DWS's. they fit great and I was worried about them being to wide for the factory 6.5" wide LTZ wheel but even the manager of Discount was surprised how well they fit. Here are the pics.
BNR/Forge BOV ***RETIRED***:
Got it installed today, it wasn't something that's an easy swap. It's not impossible but patience and some free time will be needed (see my lessons learned here. http://www.sonicownersforum.com/forum/t4669/ ). After one short run I'm pretty happy with it, it's build quality is outstanding and fitment was perfect!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgyZFWD17Rs
BNR/Forge BPV:
Well, the BNR/Forge BPV is installed. It only took me about an hour this time, it definatley helps when you know what's ahead of you. I used the extension, T30 socket and ratchet to break the bolts loose (snug them up don't torque them when installing the bolts!) and the new T30 screw driver to remove the nuts and reinstall them after awards. I also used a magnet attached the not as I removed them so that I did not drop any. I did the reverse for the visible two during reinstall and the tape on the bit trick for the hidden bolt. I'm digging the BPV now as well, it's definately more my style, sounds about like stock but a decent amount louder and like the BOV, it's not very loud in the car with the windows up. Well, here are the pics and the vid.
BNR/Forge BPV
DDM stainless coil cover:
DDM shifter bushings installed..... No pics.
Looking forward to the first drive to see if it made a difference.
BNR Down Pipe:
Just installed the new down pipe from BNR. Here are some pics and a video in the garage.
BNR down pipe, idle and rev.
Docked Factory Antenna:
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