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  1. Bl4d3

    150000km / 93000 mile service

    Been a while since I posted but thought I'd post on what all was done and how much money I saved. I am posting in the 1.8 forum however I have a 1.6. The engines are basically identical in every way other than capacity. 99% of parts are interchangeable between the 2 engines, F16D4 (1.6) and...
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    DIY Headunit Upgrade

    Hey everyone So I've done a copious amount of reading through the forum and I've seen there isn't really a decent guide on how to install an aftermarket headunit. By that, I mean doing it the right way. This guide is mainly meant for those who are upgrading from the barebones stock radio. The...
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    Oil in Coolant

    So I was giving the car a wash today and went in to do the engine bay. I noticed oil in the coolant. No foam on the cap and no foam on the oil cap either. Checked everything and doesnt seem like a head gasket thats blown. Digging around online and see this could very well be an oil leak from...
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    Silicone Coolant Hoses

    Does anyone know if a company makes silicone coolant hoses for the 1.8 / 1.6? I see DDM Works makes for the 1.4. Wanting to upgrade my engine bay to look a whole lot nicer
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    Brake lights keep blowing

    Hey all I have a major problem with my tail lights. The break light bulbs keep blowing. I have an audio system installed which does cause vibrations. I have tried incandescent and LED. The contacts look clean, connections look good, bulbs work fine for 1 - 2 weeks then 1 bulb blows then the...
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    Engine getting loud

    Hey all So I have a 2012 Chevrolet Sonic 1.6 hatch (not 1.8). I've posted here because the engine is basically identical to the 1.8, just being a smaller volume. The engine has progressively been getting louder over the last 2 years. No intake leaks, no bad ticking noises, no underperformance...
  7. Bl4d3

    Add Radio Controls

    Hey all I have a stock standard 2012 Sonic hatch, base model. Would it be possible to add radio steering wheel controls? Is there already wiring in place? Thanks Sent from my SM-G965F using Tapatalk
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    Aftermarket audio

    Hi all So I am currently doing a full audio upgrade on my 2012 Chev Sonic. I have just upgraded the front speakers and tweeters with a JBL GTO609C Component system. I have a JBL GX-A604 Amp on the way. (I am going full JBL) Now my question is, where is the best place to mount the amp? I was...
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    Short Ram Intake

    Hi all I have a 1.6 Sonic however the form factor is the same as the 1.8. Locally in South Africa you have a choice of 2 intakes, stock or a Short Ram Intake (SRI). Now after reading about the elephant nose intake that fails so frequently, I thought it might be best to upgrade to a SRI intake...
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    Issue with Sonic 1.6

    Hi all So my first post after my introductory post. I took delivery of a 2012 Sonic 1.6 yesterday. From what I gather, the 1.6 is the exact same form factor as the 1.8, same block and all with the 1.8 just being bored out with wider diameter pistons. Anyway, I've been experiencing a stutter...
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    New Sonic Owner

    Hey all So my name is Daniel, been going by the alias of Bl4d3 (Blade) for as long as I can remember, even the boss refers to me as "The Blade", lord only knows why but it has stuck. I live in Cape Town, South Africa and often travel around the world for business. Anyway, I took delivery of...
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