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I originally had started to build up a 2007 ION 3 2.4 LE5, but I finally got the call in November 07 that I could trade it in to get the Redline model that I wanted to begin with.
The trade included a $4000 negative equity hit. I know that fails. Fortunately the parts that I had attained for the 2.4 would swap right over to the Redline. So here is my build, the build of a mechanical retard.
2007 ION Redline Deep Blue Metallic
9k miles
Engine
Cobalt Addiction Header
Cobalt Addiction STGII 2.79 Pulley
GMPP LSJ Stage II Kit
HP Tuners VCM Suite Pro
Innovate LC-1 Wideband
K&N Typhoon Cold Air Intake
Magnaflow ION Redline 2.5 cat back exhaust
NGK Iridium Spark Plugs
XTC Downpipe with Cat 2.5"
Suspension
Bwoody Redline Front Sway Bar Links
BWoody Redline Traction Bars
Coppertop01's Subframe Brace
Jason Smith Front Strut Tower Bar
Progress Rear Anti Sway Bar
U-RaceCars Subframe Connectors
Interior
CG Lock
Cobra ESD 8285 Radar/Laser Detector
Exterior
35% Tinting Silver
Antenna Mod
Blackout Badges
Brake vent mesh insert
Mesh Grill inserts front and back
Alloys & Tires
Falken Ziex ZE912 Tires
Konig Toxxin v2
Here it is first brought home so I could pick up the black car to leave it at the dealership.
Hooked up the CG Lock and the Birddog.
The first thing I did was to hide the antenna, swap over the front and back custom mesh grill inserts, and put on my super badass STC sticker.
Then I took both cars over to my buddy Albert's house and we swapped the exhausts from the manifold back.
The next day I put on the front strut tower bar.
My favorite angle of the engine bay
I then started getting some of the suspension mods down to Albert's to have him walk me through it. (Laugh at my pathetic attempts and then does it in 1/4 of the time.) Front Sway Bar End Links, Traction Bars, rear sway bar, and Jer's subframe brace.
Getting everything together for the STGII upgrade, purchased it from Crate Engine Depot and went to the dealership to do the install to keep in tune with warranty. Then HP tuners to immediately change some torque management.
I ordered my rims and tires from Discount Tire and had to wait about two months for Konig to finish making them.
In the mean time the same co-worker that fabbed the front and rear mesh grills made some brake vent mesh inserts for the front bumper, and I blacked out the badges.
With the wheels and tires finally made and delivered I went down to the local discount and had then slap them on.
Picked up the K&N Intake, some NGK Iridium BKR7Eix plugs (Step Colder), and the Cobalt Addiction STGII 2.79 Pulley.
I picked up a limited slip differential since I didn't have the G85 package. But finding out later that it would have been an enormous PITA to install and I would be better off just getting a new transmission I sold it and made some money back.
I finally began to try my hand at connecting the LC-1 and with the help of Arthur SC2 (actually did most of it) it was installed. My car was finally Christened with zip ties.
Recently I had to replace the rubber isolators that connected the cat back to the exhaust hangers since we were in a hurry to switch the exhausts we had put the OEM isolators on and I needed to use the ones that came with the Magnaflow system, that being done no more skid marks on the bumper. I jumped on the chance to get a coil pack and injector cover custom made by Jer.
Well after the regular install time plus two days and bugging AC66Bronco long distance over the phone for failure re-assurance (honestly thanks though Andy)
I have gotten this far on installing a set of Bixenon HIDs....this picture represents as much fail as my install skills. (Different ones once I get the another bulb.)
My beloved 4.2L LS4 Throttle Body and Adapter, [img]{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_mrgreen.gif[/img] installed this with the help of my buddy Albert and could not drive the car. The throttle response was too touchy for daily driving, so the next day Arthur and I put the stock one back on. I made sure to tell everyone to get the ridicule I deserved...lulz.
Here is a week after shots of the U-RaceCars Subframe Connectors finally fully welded in.
I need to get more pictures of the parts installed and new ones that I have recently been working with.
Making my list for the future.
Roll cage $500
HID fogs $70
Clear corners $80
LED tails $100?
B&G Coilovers $1000
60# injectors with harness $230
GMPP Dual pass end plate $250
Power slot or GMPP Brake rotors and Hawk HPS pads $480
Silver star DRLs $25
Infinity Component and rear Speakers $300
Pioneer DVD-NAV Head unit (Double Din with On-Star Adapter) $1000
Coppertop_01's door speaker covers $40 (Waiting for delivery)
Corbeau Forza Wides $800
The trade included a $4000 negative equity hit. I know that fails. Fortunately the parts that I had attained for the 2.4 would swap right over to the Redline. So here is my build, the build of a mechanical retard.
2007 ION Redline Deep Blue Metallic
9k miles
Engine
Cobalt Addiction Header
Cobalt Addiction STGII 2.79 Pulley
GMPP LSJ Stage II Kit
HP Tuners VCM Suite Pro
Innovate LC-1 Wideband
K&N Typhoon Cold Air Intake
Magnaflow ION Redline 2.5 cat back exhaust
NGK Iridium Spark Plugs
XTC Downpipe with Cat 2.5"
Suspension
Bwoody Redline Front Sway Bar Links
BWoody Redline Traction Bars
Coppertop01's Subframe Brace
Jason Smith Front Strut Tower Bar
Progress Rear Anti Sway Bar
U-RaceCars Subframe Connectors
Interior
CG Lock
Cobra ESD 8285 Radar/Laser Detector
Exterior
35% Tinting Silver
Antenna Mod
Blackout Badges
Brake vent mesh insert
Mesh Grill inserts front and back
Alloys & Tires
Falken Ziex ZE912 Tires
Konig Toxxin v2
Here it is first brought home so I could pick up the black car to leave it at the dealership.
Hooked up the CG Lock and the Birddog.
The first thing I did was to hide the antenna, swap over the front and back custom mesh grill inserts, and put on my super badass STC sticker.
Then I took both cars over to my buddy Albert's house and we swapped the exhausts from the manifold back.
The next day I put on the front strut tower bar.
My favorite angle of the engine bay
I then started getting some of the suspension mods down to Albert's to have him walk me through it. (Laugh at my pathetic attempts and then does it in 1/4 of the time.) Front Sway Bar End Links, Traction Bars, rear sway bar, and Jer's subframe brace.
Getting everything together for the STGII upgrade, purchased it from Crate Engine Depot and went to the dealership to do the install to keep in tune with warranty. Then HP tuners to immediately change some torque management.
I ordered my rims and tires from Discount Tire and had to wait about two months for Konig to finish making them.
In the mean time the same co-worker that fabbed the front and rear mesh grills made some brake vent mesh inserts for the front bumper, and I blacked out the badges.
With the wheels and tires finally made and delivered I went down to the local discount and had then slap them on.
Picked up the K&N Intake, some NGK Iridium BKR7Eix plugs (Step Colder), and the Cobalt Addiction STGII 2.79 Pulley.
I picked up a limited slip differential since I didn't have the G85 package. But finding out later that it would have been an enormous PITA to install and I would be better off just getting a new transmission I sold it and made some money back.
I finally began to try my hand at connecting the LC-1 and with the help of Arthur SC2 (actually did most of it) it was installed. My car was finally Christened with zip ties.
Recently I had to replace the rubber isolators that connected the cat back to the exhaust hangers since we were in a hurry to switch the exhausts we had put the OEM isolators on and I needed to use the ones that came with the Magnaflow system, that being done no more skid marks on the bumper. I jumped on the chance to get a coil pack and injector cover custom made by Jer.
Well after the regular install time plus two days and bugging AC66Bronco long distance over the phone for failure re-assurance (honestly thanks though Andy)
I have gotten this far on installing a set of Bixenon HIDs....this picture represents as much fail as my install skills. (Different ones once I get the another bulb.)
My beloved 4.2L LS4 Throttle Body and Adapter, [img]{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_mrgreen.gif[/img] installed this with the help of my buddy Albert and could not drive the car. The throttle response was too touchy for daily driving, so the next day Arthur and I put the stock one back on. I made sure to tell everyone to get the ridicule I deserved...lulz.
Here is a week after shots of the U-RaceCars Subframe Connectors finally fully welded in.
I need to get more pictures of the parts installed and new ones that I have recently been working with.
Making my list for the future.
Roll cage $500
HID fogs $70
Clear corners $80
LED tails $100?
B&G Coilovers $1000
60# injectors with harness $230
GMPP Dual pass end plate $250
Power slot or GMPP Brake rotors and Hawk HPS pads $480
Silver star DRLs $25
Infinity Component and rear Speakers $300
Pioneer DVD-NAV Head unit (Double Din with On-Star Adapter) $1000
Coppertop_01's door speaker covers $40 (Waiting for delivery)
Corbeau Forza Wides $800
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