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    2005 ION Redline build (SLOW build)

    Here's some background:

    Bought her in June of 2008. She has the comp pack wheels but no other comp pack part. Here are a pick or two of right after I bought her:







    Plans are:
    Exterior:
    Hidden antenna mod
    open the front bumper up
    either shave wing off trunk or trade for wingless trunk
    either paint or use black vinyl to get a gunmetal color on hood, roof and trunk

    Interior:
    boost gauge
    air/fuel ratio gauge
    gauge pod

    Performance:
    cold air intake
    header
    catback exhaust
    stage 2 then stage 3 kit

    Suspension:
    springs
    then do more research to decide from there

    Wheels:
    stick with the stockers for awhile
    2010 Chevy Cobalt lt sedan.  Black granite 5 speed.  Mods: 2.5 inch catback, LSJ exhaust manifold and downpipe.
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  • #2
    Re: 2005 ION Redline build (SLOW build)

    I have done the hidden antenna mod and opened the front bumper.

    Here are the pics of the hidden antenna:




    I have a plug in the hole right now but don't have a pic of it

    Here are the pics of the opened bumper:

    BEFORE:




    AFTER:




    2010 Chevy Cobalt lt sedan.  Black granite 5 speed.  Mods: 2.5 inch catback, LSJ exhaust manifold and downpipe.

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    • #3
      Re: 2005 ION Redline build (SLOW build)

      looks like some good plans...I dont know about the stage 3 though...
      Chris Sneesby
      2004 IRL- ZZP Full Exhaust, ZZP Stg2, ZZP 2.9 pulley- crapbox
      2018 F150 2.7 Ecoboost- Muffler Delete, SSi Tuned- 400hp race truck haha

      Ex turds:
      04 IRL
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      • #4
        Re: 2005 ION Redline build (SLOW build)

        I have painted the coilpack cover a shimmery silver.

        Here are the pics:







        Now, I just need to pick the color and paint the valve cover.
        2010 Chevy Cobalt lt sedan.  Black granite 5 speed.  Mods: 2.5 inch catback, LSJ exhaust manifold and downpipe.

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        • #5
          Re: 2005 ION Redline build (SLOW build)

          Looks like you got the comp package wheels on the non-comp model. I like those better than the polished ones. Good luck! I'm be doing much of the same. Don't think I'd do a full stage 3 though, just get a smaller pulley and keep your stage 2 PCM. Then you'll need 60lb injectors and a HP tune. Stage 3 PCM takes away the AC.
          [quote author="S.Bretz"]I couldn't get mine off when I was 16, I had to have someone else that was stronger then me pull it off. He almost took it in the fore head. It was quite comical from my point of view.[/quote]<br />[quote author="ProjectSW1"]it should be licking my asshole whilst jerking me off and giving occasional tongue lashings to mah nuts... WHILE FLYING MY ASS TO VEGAS!!!!!!!!!!![/quote]<br />2005 Chili Pepper Red Redline - Carbon Fiber Badges, boost gauge, oil pressure gauge, GMPP 2-pass endplate, soon OTT Stage 1.

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          • #6
            Re: 2005 ION Redline build (SLOW build)

            lookin good man. I'm liking the plans you got. keep it up! those sure are sharp cars.
            - Nate

            2001 SL2m - Just about everything BUT the boost. High comp./N20 motor on the way.
            2000 SW2a - Newest member to the fold. .04 factory overbore.
            1998 Chevrolet 1500 Heavy 1/2 Ton. - Overweight, underpowered, bored .04

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            • #7
              Re: 2005 ION Redline build (SLOW build)

              Check on my build thread for lulz. I have a good amount done and some ideas for starting points. [img]{SMILIES_PATH}/smile.gif[/img]
              viewtopic.php?f=60&t=37511

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              • #8
                Re: 2005 ION Redline build (SLOW build)

                Looks good, I like what you did with the bumper. Although why not put some grill material in there?
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                • #9
                  Re: 2005 ION Redline build (SLOW build)

                  I'm just not a fan of grill material unless it is the perfect stuff. Haven't found it yet.
                  2010 Chevy Cobalt lt sedan.&nbsp; Black granite 5 speed.&nbsp; Mods: 2.5 inch catback, LSJ exhaust manifold and downpipe.

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                  • #10
                    Re: 2005 ION Redline build (SLOW build)

                    Try some of this kind of mesh, I liked it.

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                    • #11
                      Re: 2005 ION Redline build (SLOW build)

                      Yeah, that might look good as hell
                      2010 Chevy Cobalt lt sedan.&nbsp; Black granite 5 speed.&nbsp; Mods: 2.5 inch catback, LSJ exhaust manifold and downpipe.

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                      • #12
                        Re: 2005 ION Redline build (SLOW build)

                        Ok, tomorrow I'm removing the valve cover and the supercharger. I'm going to prep and paint them both black. I am also removing the wing and plugging the holes. I'll post up pics afterwards.
                        2010 Chevy Cobalt lt sedan.&nbsp; Black granite 5 speed.&nbsp; Mods: 2.5 inch catback, LSJ exhaust manifold and downpipe.

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                        • #13
                          Re: 2005 ION Redline build (SLOW build)

                          It takes too much crap to get the wing off and I don't have the time right now so the wing is still on. I also couldn't get all the supplies I need to do the valve cover and the supercharger but I could get the supplies to finish my coil cover and paint the fuel rail cover and the amber side markers.

                          Here are some pics:

                          COIL COVER:

                          Before:


                          After:


                          FUEL RAIL COVER:

                          Before:


                          After:



                          SIDE MARKERS:

                          Before:



                          After:



                          Here is the coil cover and the fuel rail cover on the car (look past the ugly valve cover and supercharger or imagine them gloss black):

                          2010 Chevy Cobalt lt sedan.&nbsp; Black granite 5 speed.&nbsp; Mods: 2.5 inch catback, LSJ exhaust manifold and downpipe.

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                          • #14
                            Re: 2005 ION Redline build (SLOW build)

                            Looks pretty good, especially the fuel rail cover. Although is it a little off-fitament?

                            I would gone with pure red or silver on the coil cover, but that's just me. The valve cover will look great black.
                            sigpic

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                            • #15
                              Re: 2005 ION Redline build (SLOW build)

                              Unfortunately it has always sat that way. I'm going to go out tomorrow and see why it is that way after work. It was pure silver before. I just did the red line today. Always thought it would look good.
                              2010 Chevy Cobalt lt sedan.&nbsp; Black granite 5 speed.&nbsp; Mods: 2.5 inch catback, LSJ exhaust manifold and downpipe.

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