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10-15-2017, 12:24 AM | #1 |
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Cobalt SS vs BRZ
Had the last version of the Chevy Cobalt SS. 256 HP, the works. a screamer for what it was. but handling was not at all equal to the BRZ. If I had more horsepower on my BRZ, I think I would kill myself around a tree. Thank you Subaru for keeping it sane but very fun.
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So less handling makes for a safer car?
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I don't believe it was a directly comparative statement. |
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I agree with his evaluation.
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The cobalt SS is like the Focus ST's retarded step-cousin.
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Eh, the last cobalt SS was widely considered the best handling FWD car of its time. I think its nurburgring record JUST got beat by the new civic type R but I could be wrong there.... The turbo 4 GM motor also supported modifications easily, and had staged products available from GM. It still holds up as a direct competitor to the current fwd turbo cars. Unfortunately, for such an overlooked car it was built on a cobalt. |
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Unfortunately that is the fate of many "tuner" cars. Try finding a nice SRT4 anymore. In ten years it will be the twins. People buy them cheap, do stupid stuff to them, hold off on maintenance etc and they fall apart. You also didn't mention if it was an SC/SS or TC/SS, the TC ones seem to hold up slightly better. |
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Front wheel drive economy car based "sports cars" are garbage.
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That is definitely atypical, lol. Engine problems weren't the problem with those vehicles. Unless stupid kids got ahold of them and slapped smaller pullies on them with intake / exhaust and never tuned them. Which was common..... |
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