Fearone's SEMA Sonic Build "UltraSonic"

[inm]

Note: I have nothing to do with this build; I am simply posting this for Roger and keeping it updated for your guys.

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Looking for your favorite Sonic of all time?

Look no further.

Roger of Fear One LLC has teamed up with some big name companies to create the UltraSonic, a 2012 Chevy Sonic Turbo. Sporting a custom paintjob with candy teal accents, this Sonic’s engine bay will be home to over 300 horses, while the interior will be completely decked out with fine leather upholstery and the highest quality audio equipment available. The UltraSonic will be unveiled at SEMA 2012 in Vegas.

The Sonic will feature the following:
- Custom one-off 18” wheels by XXR
- Ground effects kit by 3DCarbon
- A superior audio system by Valor Audio, MA Audio, and Metra Audio
- Full interior install by Katzkin
- Custom-mixed Candy Teal powercoat by Nic Industries
- Intake by Injen
- Interior and exterior lighting by Street Glow
- Coil-overs by Pedders
- Brakes by Brembo
- Shark fin antenna from Bad News Racing
- Black Ice grill from E&G Classics

All body work will be done by the Auto Doctors of Arizona, and the build will be photo-documented by Matt Santos.

If you want more info on Roger and Fear One, head on over to FearOne.com.
And don't forget to 'like' their new page on Facebook.

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Updates will be added onto this post. The newest updates will be at the top, with the older ones at the bottom.

August 20
The Sonic was dropped off at Prescott Autobody this morning, and if all goes to plan, a newly painted Sonic will emerge from it's doors soon. Prescott has finished painting the ground effects kit, and is ready to install it once the car is painted.
The shark fin antenna from Bad News Racing arrived today as well, and is also painted to match the rest of the car.
More audio goodies should be arriving soon, as well as the Pedders equipment.
The new XXR wheels and Toyo tires should arrive around the end of the month.

August 16
Pedders coil-overs will ship tomorrow, and more audio goodies have been shipped as well.
Prescott Autobody is currently painting the 3d carbon kit, and the Sonic will be going in for paint soon as well, then it's off to the Auto Doctorz for suspension work.
The interior will then be reinstalled, followed by the audio install by Audio Adrenaline.
Still waiting on the XXR wheels, which will also need to be powder-coated.

August 15
Toyo Tires is now onboard, providing high performance tires.
Kinsey's Custom has started to wrap the seats and the rest of the interior in the Katzkin material.
The Sonic is waiting to go to Prescott for body work and paint.

August 3
Audio equipment from Valor and Metra arrived and were taken to Roger's installer for preperation. A Black Ice grill was received from E&G Classics. The Sonic was taken to Kisey's, who will be handling the uplohstery installation. The passenger seat and rear seats were removed so when the material arrives, they can get a jump start on that while the Sonic is as Prescott Autobody for paint.

August 2
Kiney's Custom shop is prepared to install the Katzkin upholstery, and it just waiting on the material to arrive. Intake and a few engine bay components have been dropped off at Jenkins for powdercoating. As of today, Bad News Racing is coming onboard the product, providing a shark fin antenna for the build.

July 28 - The Sonic was picked up from GM and taken immediately to the Auto Doctors to be fitted for its custom wheels. Unfortunately, the wheels had been machined with a 5x103 bolt pattern, not the Sonic's 5x105 pattern. All is not lost, as new wheels are being machined as I type.

 

[dumpsterj]

What plans are for the motor to make 300 hp ? Nice render

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[inm]

What plans are for the motor to make 300 hp ? Nice render

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Haha, I wish I could tell you, but I made promises. I guess you'll just have to stay tuned. :banana:

 

[theenico]

Between the 5X103 mistake and the typos, I have a hard time taking this post seriously.

Does no one give a crap anymore? I like that they have taken on the Sonic for a sweet SEMA build, but mother F'er please take your PR seriously.

There is so much half A'ed garbage on the net. It just pains me to see a shop put so much effort into a build and then just suck balls when it comes to updates and promotion.

Rant off.

Edit:

Please also (to everyone on the net) stop posting from your F'ing smart phones. It makes everyone look like illiterate 'tards that couldn't even comprehend hooked on phonics.

 

[inm]

I'm into the build, but your post blew donkey dong.

If you care about positively promoting a product, shop, whatever; put some effort into it.

That's all I'm saying. I think the build is pretty sweet.

I went ahead and went for more of an "article" feel than the update style I had done.

Better?

 

[theenico]

Yes, much better.

 

[Preloader]

300hp and Custom Wheels are exciting, the rest is smoke, mirrors and bolt-ons that are being done by most DIY's here.

I will be interested to know what engine is gonna make this 300hp, if it doesn't come from the 1.4 or 1.8..... my interest in this build will die.
I'd like to see an SC'd 1.8 personally and realistically, 'cuz ain't no 300hp coming anytime soon on the 1.4, no matter how big of a turbo bolt onto it.

Not saying it won't happen, but I am saying it won't be that soon.

 

[inm]

300hp and Custom Wheels are exciting, the rest is smoke, mirrors and bolt-ons that are being done by most DIY's here.

I will be interested to know what engine is gonna make this 300hp, if it doesn't come from the 1.4 or 1.8..... my interest in this build will die.
I'd like to see an SC'd 1.8 personally and realistically, 'cuz ain't no 300hp coming anytime soon on the 1.4, no matter how big of a turbo bolt onto it.

Not saying it won't happen, but I am saying it won't be that soon.

I'm just as in the dark as the rest of you guys, only time will tell what's going to happen.

 

[laborsmith]

The car is directly from GM so I would expect either of the Sonic engines, built to be sure, but either not a transplant. If I am wrong someone will post a correction but I can not think of any SEMA car based on a car GM donated that used a transplanted engine. Lots of SEMA cars feature transplanted engines but no cars sponsored by a manufacturer, at least that I can think of off the top of my head.

And seeing the results of the bolt ons that many on this forum may someday consider using is most of the fun of SEMA.

Laborsmith

 

[CGturbo]

XXR should put 5x105 527s into production. Do want.

 

[theenico]

XXR should put 5x105 527s into production. Do want.

Indeed. The 530s are pretty cool as well.

 

[inm]

Thanks to whatever mod changed up the thread.

As for the build, no update today it seems.

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[inm]

Today's update has been added.

I suggested to Roger last night to consider adding a shark fin antenna, getting rid of that R/C style antenna. He made a phone call, and BNR is onboard providing.

 

[FEARONE]

I just wanted to thank Inm for doing posts for me. I really appreciate his help and time for those intrested in SEMA cars. And more important his in-sight on after market sound system. Plus I want to thank all sponsor involved with this build that make all this possibile. And especially GM and the backing I have had from them over the years with their SEMA partner program.

 

[laborsmith]

I am one of those people who enjoy following the SEMA cars especially their builds. I am looking forward to seeing some of your plans and how you are able to make them come to life.

So I may not ever comment in this thread again but rest assured I will be following it.

Laborsmith

 

[War Machine]

I agree with laborsmith, I'll be following pretty closely as well. Any chance there will be ANY type of photos to provide before the reveal of the final product? Pics are always good

 

[inm]

I agree with laborsmith, I'll be following pretty closely as well. Any chance there will be ANY type of photos to provide before the reveal of the final product? Pics are always good

I'll have to check with Roger but I don't think he wants any photos released until SEMA so it's a big reveal.

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[inm]

I'm going to start posting updates as a reply, and also in the original post.

August 3
Audio equipment from Valor and Metra arrived and were taken to Roger's installer for preperation. A Black Ice grill was received from E&G Classics. The Sonic was taken to Kisey's, who will be handling the uplohstery installation. The passenger seat and rear seats were removed so when the material arrives, they can get a jump start on that while the Sonic is as Prescott Autobody for paint.

 

[FEARONE]

Just wanted to jump on and say hi and mention on wheels had a few people emailing me. You can get XXR 527 wheels for Sonic. But only 17"-18" size. Plus you would have to have them re-drilled to 5X105 size & they only offer in chromium black, f-black, gold. The ones I'm doing are a 1-off custom Candy Teal powder coat by Nic-industries. We were also going to add glow in the dark powder with the clear. But after researching further if I did do that look, wheels would look either clear or pale yellow in day time. No way I wanted that look.

Any ways, If wheels are re-drilled correctly then you will have no problems. But if there even slightly off like what happen to us first time. Then can't be fix. Even if you weld holes up & re-drill correctly you will damage the integrity of the wheel. Just thought I passed on in case anyone out there wanted to purchase a set. XXR does not do re-drill. Best of luck and hope information helps....

 

[Lovehanayo]

I'm going to start posting updates as a reply, and also in the original post.

August 3
Audio equipment from Valor and Metra arrived and were taken to Roger's installer for preperation. A Black Ice grill was received from E&G Classics. The Sonic was taken to Kisey's, who will be handling the uplohstery installation. The passenger seat and rear seats were removed so when the material arrives, they can get a jump start on that while the Sonic is as Prescott Autobody for paint.

What type of audio equipment is gonna be installed is it going to be something similar to mylink or a double din radio?