[slobalt]

I put a suggestion into the suggestions area about having a projects area. The projects area would be only threads of step by step car projects. We have one in the S10forum.com website and it works awesome you get to see a ton of pics (which is great for the mechanically challenged or shy modders) also it gives people new ideas and allows people to see the transformation of your car. I will start since I have a ton of pics after only 3 days of having the cobalt

2008 Cobalt Sport coupe 2.4L purchased with +/- 30k miles

Dealer pics:

 

[slobalt]

First things first with the new Slobalt. I had to get rid of that stupid frickin pinstripe, apparently the dealerships trademark was to pinstripe everything, my roommate got his silverado there and he had to take one off too someone didn't tell them that pinstriping stopped in the 80's! Then I am de-badging the whole car.

pics:







Then De-badged:







Many many more pics to come! I have some painting to do this weekend! Its gonna be sick!

 

[Cobalt Tom]

awesome start

i like the idea of a project section...i could use one :lol:

 

[slobalt]

Yea I like it because then you can see step by step actions taken to achieve a goal and ask specifics about specific steps.

 

[CobaltKatsu]

i agree

 

[slobalt]

well back me up in the suggestions area since its another area to ad to the forum, I would be willing to be a moderator as well.

 

[Cobalt Tom]

I PMd admin on just that subject myself earlier

 

[jnicks510]

awesome start

i like the idea of a project section...i could use one :lol:

agreed. i like the clean white look btw. i always wanted to see a white cobalt with silver wheels with white accents :blink1:

 

[Beamer]

nice start.

 

[slobalt]

This weekend I will paint my calipers and probably paint the grille inserts and the back valance so complete the white out look, I might even do something fancy on the engine covers dependson how much time I have.

 

[Beamer]

Good luck on it . I need to get around to doing my calipers.

 

[slobalt]

I think that is one of the easier things to do to make the car stand out.... a lot of bang for not much buck. I am going to use the 500 degree high heat engine enamel from any auto store or maybe implement paint that stuff covers really well.

 

[Chase0224]

Just use duplicolor caliper paint.

 

[slobalt]

At the store they only had red, blue and orange or something.....

 

[slobalt]

So I have done a bit to the SLOBALT today! Got some cool stuff from the O'Reillys by my house and I am going to put it to use! I tinted my taillights and side markers pics to come soon... Internet is being stupid!

 

[slobalt]

I did my buddies tundra as well....

 

[slobalt]

I also started on my engine cover... seeing as I don't have anything fancy under the hood yet, I just assume make everything look clean as hell. While doing this I discovered that I really need to get an aftermarket CAI so I can get rid of the intake shroud and have one less thing to paint and sand a billion times.





It got too dark for more pics but more will be coming soon. I put another white coat on and then hit it with some 320 grit to take the rigidness away and then after that hit it with some 1000 grit. I am going to repeat this process as much as I have to. I used "universal white" high heat engine enamel, supposedly good up to 500 degrees haha we'll see.

 

[Chester]

I would just do away wth the engine cover and polish the valve cover for a nce shne and dress up look rather than havng that bulky up-appealng cover.

 

[slobalt]

What did you use to polish the valve cover?

 

[slobalt]

On friday the 11th of july I had some time on my hands and a paycheck so I went for some performance.... I spent about 80$ at O'Reillys and got myself everything I need to make an intake! It works frickin amazing, I have already found more power and better MPG's plus when you romp on it, you get a great sucking noise, so it must be working right?