Slowbalt SS trying to claim he's running 13.5's stock...

[oaklandopen]

true but that has always been what american muscle is about. raw, unrefined power. to me they are just sticking to their roots with the ss

umm...no one is allowed to call any type of pocket-rocket american muscle. that term belongs to cars with twice the cylinders, and half the combusiton efficiency

 

[lil_red_wagon]

the one characteristic of an american muscle car is that it goes fast in a straight line. personally, i would say that RWD, half-back bucket seats, and big displacement represents american muscle, but the auto industry is just trying to adapt. i honestly think that they need to grow in leaps and bounds just to get some respect back now, though. case in point; here and now. no one can believe that the american econo-rocket is quick because american cars have been so subpar up until this point. i really think that the chevy name is about to be gone since pontiac, buick, and gmc have been being pushed so much harder than others.

 

[stdntDrvr]

specs:

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123728850

yeah, it may be quick...but it's still a cobalt...just like an srt-4 will always be a neon/caliber.

 

[ERABBIT23]

I wouldnt say stock as in bone stock but he could be using a spring to hold the WGA open a little bit longer. I have seen a new turbo Cobalt go 13.89@100 bone stock no mods. If he is using a spring mod to hold the WGA open longer or even a hidden boost controller its possible. Bone stock never touched I doubt it tho!

 

[bjjer]

This thread = MS3 fanboi thread. Com on guys teh SS is an excellent performer stock and modified, none of their motor mounts failed or threw a rod upping the boost. GM did a good job on this one.

 

[lil_red_wagon]

This thread = MS3 fanboi thread. Com on guys teh SS is an excellent performer stock and modified, none of their motor mounts failed or threw a rod upping the boost. GM did a good job on this one.

i will definitely agree that GM did a good job performance and build wise, but they still use the same, regurgitated interior technology that they have in the past. that is the main thing that drives me nuts about GM is that they can knock the power and handling out of the park, but fail on the little touches.

and it is 1000% true that this was the wrong forum to post up about a cobalt. of course everyone is going to rip on it.

 

[LOL WUT]

I believe he ran that time and trap bone stock, the new cobalts have a pretty dang good setup from the factory. With the launch control activated it works as a 2-step and holds RPM's at whatever you set it at to ensure a good launch. Also with the NLS (no lift shift feature) I am sure he is ripping through the gears. And yes, I know all manual cars can NLS, the new cobalt is just designed to. My previous car was a fully bolted supercharged cobalt and the new turbo cobalts gave it a run for its money and I went 13.5's-13.7's all day long. With a good driver and great track conditions I see no reason why the time this cobalt ran is so unbelieveable.

 

[eg6motion]

This thread = MS3 fanboi thread. Com on guys teh SS is an excellent performer stock and modified, none of their motor mounts failed or threw a rod upping the boost. GM did a good job on this one.

+1
I think this time is entirely possible under the right circumstances...we are talking a couple tenths diff between magazine tests and this guy in the vid... it happens. There are also some stock MS3's that have hit exceptionally low 0-60 and 1/4 times, so there are always exceptions...generally great drivers or factory freaks.

 

[Nismothecat]

This thread = MS3 fanboi thread. Com on guys teh SS is an excellent performer stock and modified, none of their motor mounts failed or threw a rod upping the boost. GM did a good job on this one.

best post in this thread. although the ss/tc does have a problem with the charge piping coming loose or off, its a minor thing compared to the motor mount issue. i think GM did an awesome job on the SS/TC. Gm has been building some good cars lately. its too bad they are in the financial trouble they are in now.

 

[squire0311]

a GTO stock runs 13.3's and its way heaver. so why not
the new cobalt ss's hp is 260.

 

[ForceFed]

New cobalts are far from slow...and if you think so...you need to remove your head from your MS3's tailpipe.

 

[CnoTataymo]

Either way the Cobalt is quick. Usually American cars haven't had the refinement interior wise when making a quick affordable car. But as the for SRT-4 and Cobalt SS motor, they can make some good power without blowing.

When the 06' WRX's came out, magazines rated them hitting the 1/4 mile in 14.0 seconds. My friend took his to the track, bone stock and ran like consistent 13.7's and 8's. And that's with 91 octane since we're in Cali. So anything is possible. If that Cobalt had 93 or 95 octane, it would change a lot.

 

[Circle9]

I know a lot of people than race with 100 octane or more in their car, yet say its stock.

The new Genesis coupe can pick up 12 hp just by switching to premium (its suppose to be able to run on regular or premium)

 

[J-Villa]

tl;dr

Even if the cobal did run a 13.5 (you can see him row past the Scooby after they pass the camera).... just remeber it's still a Cobalt. Atleast the speed3 is built on an economy car that's actually worth owning. How many of ya'll would buy a N/A cobalt or neon, and how many of ya'll would buy a N/A mazda3? End of story.

 

[ForceFed]

I dont know about end of Story...But to each his own.

 

[LOL WUT]

I can't believe so many people get butt hurt because a "cobalt" ran a 13.5 stock.

 

[Speed3Rookie]

Believe it...the last time I looked this was a Mazdaspeed site.
I'm sure all you Cobalt lovers know the way to the Cobalt forums. Why not go praise them over there...I'm sure you'll be welcome to "show the love" for the Cobalt there.

 

[SwampAss]

I believe it's stock. That's impressive too.

 

[LOL WUT]

Believe it...the last time I looked this was a Mazdaspeed site.
I'm sure all you Cobalt lovers know the way to the Cobalt forums. Why not go praise them over there...I'm sure you'll be welcome to "show the love" for the Cobalt there.

Oh please if you cant respect a car and what it brings to the table then GTFO. We are all car enthusiast here so why not try and respct something other than what you drive. And dont give me that "ill give credit where credit is due bulls***" because you know damn well that the new SS/TC cobalt has earned more than enough credit in the performance division. I came from a SS/SC cobalt into my MS3 and I love my MS3, I have my reasons for doing so but I still give the turbo cobalt credit for what it has done.

 

[SwampAss]

Nevermind the fact if it was someone in an 09 MS3 doing it everyone would be high fiving them.

Lighter car, launch control, and less torque might be the .4 seconds. Our biggest hurdle is the first 2 gears. Maybe the Cobalt is actually able to put it's power to the ground.