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Old 01-05-2008, 08:10 AM
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Adding Wheels/Tires and Springs - 2006 Cobalt LS
 
In case anyone is wondering what changes they might expect from certain mods, here's a before and after shot of my car as it progressed through the metamorphosis.

Bone Stock (just brought it home) :


After replacing the 15" wheels and tires with 16" wheels and tires :


After installing Eibach Sportlines springs :
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Thanks a lot TL, was really interested myself and now im pretty much sold after i get my rims and tires.
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Old 01-05-2008, 09:59 AM
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I want the springs but damn they cost a lot...maybe I could get all ghetto and cut mine down....lol
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Old 01-05-2008, 10:35 AM
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My springs only cost about $200 with shipping and I put them on myself.
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Old 01-05-2008, 01:18 PM
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Thats not too bad...I checked prices at a few sites and they were around $350 - $400
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Old 01-05-2008, 01:28 PM
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i like those 16s
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Old 01-05-2008, 01:48 PM
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I got the SSC springs from Cobalt-Addiction
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I got the SSC springs from Cobalt-Addiction
I didn't look there...
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Old 01-05-2008, 08:13 PM
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ya springs arent to bad!! and i like those 16's but i think im more of a big wheel guy. big wheels on a low sittin car!! i have seen some sexy balts like that!!
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