kzr750r1 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 A couple years back I was still fighting my build. Friend was in the market for a new econo box. They (of course his wife was involved) chose the Chevy Sonic and had the option to pick a turbo model. When he told me and noticed the raised eyebrow/hollow stare it was not the wise decision. They have a NA version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc6 Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 You know it's true to buy a lottery ticket when you realize you own 4 turbo cars and only one works at a time. The morning after the wagon drove around the block, the Sonic threw a code for boost leak. Having learned my lesson from last time, I'm sending it to a shop to get fixed. Reason I have a N/A Honda once my Cruze broke every part and GMPP Extended Warranty stop fixing stuff. I test drove the the new 2018 2.0 Turbo Accord but the Hype R issues is kinda telling me let it go. Eventually I will finish or sell the Legacy. 2005 Satin White Pearl Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Unlimited 5EAT (Project Car) 2019 Agate Black Ford Explorer XLT 4WD (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted February 14, 2018 Author Share Posted February 14, 2018 Sonic was fixed under factory warranty. PCV valve mounting location fails, which requires replacement of intake manifold and valve cover. It's back running again. Having Stirfry_lgt make a set of custom lights for the wagon. bi-xenons, hid, led, etc. Targeting 900 feet of throw, 12000 lumens, etc. Picked up more interior parts. Found a full LED interior light setup. Found a Nexus 7 in working condition. Still trying to close the deal on the double din setup. Looking for a dash cam setup (truck got nailed by a cellphone driver who is denying it, no video, it sucks). Debating upgrading speakers. Bought another wagon for the motor and transmission and sti trailing arms. Looking to buy another 5mt LGT if I can find one with low miles or a built motor. It's cheaper to buy a car than a shortblock. :-( closed all the for sale & part out threads. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 PM sent, buyer backed out, you have next bids. My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pik1111 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 At long last, the wagon is running - Tracked down the CEL (my tactrix wouldn't connect so had to borrow a bluetooth obd2 reader from Kip). Took it for a ride around the neighborhood. At 11:30pm. With DP only, no exhaust system. Still to do: put on hood put on straight pipe exhaust inflate tires clean up car (its dusty) put on the dark interior parts find a double din radio setup sell the sonic :-) It's been a long time - 1412 posts and almost 4 years. Countless people have helped (pik1111, MrTris, Gex, Boxman, JmP6889928 and many others). it would have been cheaper to pay a shop to do it. I bought alot of stuff, some of it was even useful. Looking forward to moving the racecar into the work space... Happy to help! It was worth the late night to see the wagon come alive with no check engine codes. We tracked down the issue and cleared the code and siphoned out the 3 year old gas and it ran pretty smooth. Sounds glorious with no exhaust. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share Posted February 21, 2018 At long last, the wagon is running - Tracked down the CEL (my tactrix wouldn't connect so had to borrow a bluetooth obd2 reader from Kip). Took it for a ride around the neighborhood. At 11:30pm. With DP only, no exhaust system. Still to do: put on hood put on straight pipe exhaust inflate tires clean up car (its dusty) put on the dark interior parts find a double din radio setup sell the sonic :-) It's been a long time - 1412 posts and almost 4 years. Countless people have helped (pik1111, MrTris, Gex, Boxman, JmP6889928 and many others). it would have been cheaper to pay a shop to do it. I bought alot of stuff, some of it was even useful. Looking forward to moving the racecar into the work space... Hood is on. MrTris detailed the heck out of the car - 3 days of OCD. Car glows Tires got inflated Found a double din kit Found a led kit Put on my of a kind taillights Put on a trip permit (tabs expired Aug 2014) And drove by an indirect route Need to take emissions test next Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkinslow Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Pics of glowing wagon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Pics of glowing wagon? Hard to get pictures of an imaginary car 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share Posted February 21, 2018 Pics of glowing wagon? Sunday at earliest. Photo shoot pics are another week out Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc6 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Sonic was fixed under factory warranty. PCV valve mounting location fails, which requires replacement of intake manifold and valve cover. It's back running again. Luckily your dealer was competent. PI# clearly states replace the manifold which includes throttle body and fuel rail but a good handful just skip the manifold which is the root cause of the failure. There is an orange check ball that falls out and gets ingested into the engine. Once it goes the PCV goes short time later. There is a kit out to eliminate the check ball and while the manifold is off they also remove the little tabs that somewhat are on a small scale like our TGV's. Either way, you should be fine as long as they didn't pinch the gasket for the cam cover. 2005 Satin White Pearl Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Unlimited 5EAT (Project Car) 2019 Agate Black Ford Explorer XLT 4WD (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share Posted February 25, 2018 Luckily your dealer was competent. PI# clearly states replace the manifold which includes throttle body and fuel rail but a good handful just skip the manifold which is the root cause of the failure. There is an orange check ball that falls out and gets ingested into the engine. Once it goes the PCV goes short time later. There is a kit out to eliminate the check ball and while the manifold is off they also remove the little tabs that somewhat are on a small scale like our TGV's. Either way, you should be fine as long as they didn't pinch the gasket for the cam cover. I think they missed something as it has much more noise than before. They didn't do the throttle body or fuel rail according to the work order. As soon as the wagon passes emissions, the sonic is gone. Someone else can mess with it. That said, it's been a fun little car. I love the traction defeat that turns it into a torque-steering speed demon.The side-to-side rocking at speed is challenging. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted March 1, 2018 Moderators Share Posted March 1, 2018 I'll just leave this here... https://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2868451 "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted March 1, 2018 Author Share Posted March 1, 2018 i'll just leave this here... https://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2868451 omg!! Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 Finally gave up on the oem lights. Getting jdm headlights lights, to go with the jdm tail lights. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gex Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Tris special? Looks pretty nice. I might need a set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 Tris special? Looks pretty nice. I might need a set. This is a Stirfry_lgt custom. Very unicorn :-) Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkinslow Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 He does nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 Picked up the new lights today. Looks OEM on outside. Looks OEM on inside. Need to get them installed to see the actual difference. Wired to have high beam turn on all 4 lights at full brightness... should be about 12,000 lumens. :-) Have a set of high power LED spot lights to mount in the fog light location. Debating whether I 'll really need them. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 What kind of night driving do you do? I guess if you live way out in the country that would be nice. I can count on one finger the amount of times I have used my brights this year. 12,000 would be nice when you are waaaay out in the country though. My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 What kind of night driving do you do? I guess if you live way out in the country that would be nice. I can count on one finger the amount of times I have used my brights this year. 12,000 would be nice when you are waaaay out in the country though. It's illegal to use a horn in Seattle, so I prefer the "light" horn. An overwhelming flash of light in your rearview blows your cellphone screen into invisible. So you have to look up. For the rest of the time, I do alot of night driving on mountain roads. I deliver tofu to the tourist resorts... Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 With your driving skills I figured you must have got started delivering tofu. Illegal to use a horn. Odd, never heard of that before. My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 Honking at someone doesn't really have an impact on their behavior. Heads down on cellphone with music on, you'll never hear it. A light flash otoh gets your attention like brake lights. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derp Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 I can't tell if you're joking or not re: horn I could suck start a snow blower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 I can't tell if you're joking or not re: horn A few years back, the more enlightened villages passed a law about horn use. It was eventually ruled a violation of free speech. However horn use in the area is very low. https://amp.reddit.com/r/Seattle/comments/3cpaju/officially_its_illegal_to_use_your_horn_in/ Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derp Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Nice. I could suck start a snow blower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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