# On ramp 1, Cobalt SS 0

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/on-ramp-1-cobalt-ss-0/249384>\
**Category:** Shift518 Off Topic\
**Created:** [December 27, 2009, 6:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/on-ramp-1-cobalt-ss-0/249384 "2009-12-27T18:21:54Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![Alpine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@Alpine](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Alpine)\
**Post date:** [January 2, 2010, 1:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/on-ramp-1-cobalt-ss-0/249384/161 "2010-01-02T13:32:11Z")

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Stock STi’s, EVO’s, and Civics can only get moderately sideways on precipitated pavement and/or with generous use of the emergency brake.

I want to be like ANdrew and go sideways on command, no matter what the road conditions may be like. :lol

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**Author:** ![ninety1two40](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ninety1two40/32/6332_2.png) [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)\
**Post date:** [January 2, 2010, 1:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/on-ramp-1-cobalt-ss-0/249384/162 "2010-01-02T13:33:24Z")

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^ Yes!

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**Author:** ![PJB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pjb/32/6389_2.png) [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\
**Post date:** [January 2, 2010, 1:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/on-ramp-1-cobalt-ss-0/249384/163 "2010-01-02T13:33:53Z")

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I had my Mustang sideways several times today.

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**Author:** ![tdi\_logik](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tdi_logik/32/6310_2.png) [@tdi\_logik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tdi_logik)\
**Post date:** [January 2, 2010, 1:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/on-ramp-1-cobalt-ss-0/249384/164 "2010-01-02T13:34:23Z")

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> [@Official "remove Kcuv's Sig" thread](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-remove-kcuvs-sig-thread/27899/197):
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> get a Honda Ridgeline then

if i’m getting a truck its gonna be a 2wd 06 GMC duramax with ext cab and an 8ft bed with a zf 6mt.

> [@Official "remove Kcuv's Sig" thread](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-remove-kcuvs-sig-thread/27899/198):
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> Stock STi’s, EVO’s, and Civics can only get moderately sideways on precipitated pavement.
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> I want to be like ANdrew and go sideways on command, no matter what the road conditions may be like. :lol

awd cars can get 100% sideways, no problem. awd is WAY more fun in the snow the fwd/rwd.

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**Author:** ![PJB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pjb/32/6389_2.png) [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\
**Post date:** [January 2, 2010, 1:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/on-ramp-1-cobalt-ss-0/249384/165 "2010-01-02T13:36:00Z")

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why 2wd? 2wd trucks suck cock.

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**Author:** ![Alpine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@Alpine](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Alpine)\
**Post date:** [January 2, 2010, 1:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/on-ramp-1-cobalt-ss-0/249384/166 "2010-01-02T13:36:38Z")

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Bullshit, unless you beat the crap out of the car it isn’t getting sideways on dry summer pavement.

Like Jeremy Clarkson said, if you want to have fun while going fast, buy a GTO. If you just want to go fast, buy an Evo.

😉

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**Author:** ![LKSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lksi/32/6316_2.png) [@LKSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LKSi)\
**Post date:** [January 2, 2010, 1:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/on-ramp-1-cobalt-ss-0/249384/167 "2010-01-02T13:37:16Z")

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I’d listen to Jeremy Clarkson if I were you.

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**Author:** ![K20power](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/41988e/32.png) [@K20power](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/K20power)\
**Post date:** [January 2, 2010, 1:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/on-ramp-1-cobalt-ss-0/249384/168 "2010-01-02T13:37:43Z")

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i wouldn’t want to be going fast in a 4000lb boat, let alone driving it in the snow

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**Author:** ![PJB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pjb/32/6389_2.png) [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\
**Post date:** [January 2, 2010, 1:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/on-ramp-1-cobalt-ss-0/249384/169 "2010-01-02T13:37:52Z")

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and Pete youre saying awd is good in the winter yet your awd car is parked for the winter

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**Author:** ![tdi\_logik](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tdi_logik/32/6310_2.png) [@tdi\_logik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tdi_logik)\
**Post date:** [January 2, 2010, 1:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/on-ramp-1-cobalt-ss-0/249384/170 "2010-01-02T13:38:08Z")

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> [@WTB: Verizon Phone](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-verizon-phone/27938/2):
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> Bullshit, unless you beat the crap out of the car it isn’t getting sideways on dry summer pavement.
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> 😉

you are soooooooo wrong

turning from central onto wolf road i was hangin the evo sideways like crazy with grippy snow tires in the summer

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**Author:** ![Alpine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@Alpine](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Alpine)\
**Post date:** [January 2, 2010, 1:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/on-ramp-1-cobalt-ss-0/249384/171 "2010-01-02T13:38:27Z")

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> [@Official "remove Kcuv's Sig" thread](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-remove-kcuvs-sig-thread/27899/202):
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> i wouldn’t want to be going fast in a 4000lb boat, let alone driving it in the snow

I won’t be stuntin’ with this car, brotha. :number1

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**Author:** ![K20power](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/41988e/32.png) [@K20power](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/K20power)\
**Post date:** [January 2, 2010, 1:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/on-ramp-1-cobalt-ss-0/249384/172 "2010-01-02T13:38:52Z")

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and Rubin’s 350awhp Evo 9 gets sideways/spins the tires from a roll no problem on dry pavement

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**Author:** ![tdi\_logik](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tdi_logik/32/6310_2.png) [@tdi\_logik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tdi_logik)\
**Post date:** [January 2, 2010, 1:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/on-ramp-1-cobalt-ss-0/249384/173 "2010-01-02T13:39:17Z")

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> [@I'm hooked on Ninja Gaiden.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/im-hooked-on-ninja-gaiden/27932/5):
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> why 2wd? 2wd trucks suck cock.

cuz i like 2wd trucks. i don’t need 4wd.

> [@04/22/2007 ECC-N WNY Event 1 Thread](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/04-22-2007-ecc-n-wny-event-1-thread/27647/161):
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> and Pete youre saying awd is good in the winter yet your awd car is parked for the winter

yea, its pretty stupid huh?:lol

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**Author:** ![Alpine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@Alpine](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Alpine)\
**Post date:** [January 2, 2010, 1:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/on-ramp-1-cobalt-ss-0/249384/174 "2010-01-02T13:40:16Z")

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> [@:picard: at this guy...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picard-at-this-guy/27890/43):
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> you are soooooooo wrong
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> turning from central onto wolf road i was hangin the evo sideways like crazy with grippy snow tires in the summer

What, did the tires catch on the gravel on the shoulder? :lol

My cousin had a leased evo that we both drove fairly aggressively about a year or two ago before he got rid of it, and it was balls. Although i’m sure that car would kick ass on snow/gravel covered roads.

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**Author:** ![LKSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lksi/32/6316_2.png) [@LKSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LKSi)\
**Post date:** [January 2, 2010, 1:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/on-ramp-1-cobalt-ss-0/249384/175 "2010-01-02T13:40:39Z")

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Your mind is made up, good luck with the GTO. If I could take all the money I’ve spent on Hondas I’d have a Civic winter beater and a C5 Z06 summer whip. I’m a firm believer in driving a beater in the winter, but have fun hangin it sidewayz in all seasons.

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**Author:** ![PJB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pjb/32/6389_2.png) [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\
**Post date:** [January 2, 2010, 1:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/on-ramp-1-cobalt-ss-0/249384/176 "2010-01-02T13:40:51Z")

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Ive had a few 2wd trucks and wouldnt bother getting another one. They suck in snow, even though I never got stuck.

I dont use my 4wd much but its nice to have it when I do need it. Getting off the ice on the pond is one use for it.

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**Author:** ![Alpine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@Alpine](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Alpine)\
**Post date:** [January 2, 2010, 1:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/on-ramp-1-cobalt-ss-0/249384/177 "2010-01-02T13:41:09Z")

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> [@Motorcycle Accident](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motorcycle-accident/27921/14):
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> and Rubin’s 350awhp Evo 9 gets sideways/spins the tires from a roll no problem on dry pavement

It’s not stock though.

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**Author:** ![K20power](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/41988e/32.png) [@K20power](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/K20power)\
**Post date:** [January 2, 2010, 1:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/on-ramp-1-cobalt-ss-0/249384/178 "2010-01-02T13:42:23Z")

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basic bolt-ons only.

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**Author:** ![Alpine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@Alpine](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Alpine)\
**Post date:** [January 2, 2010, 1:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/on-ramp-1-cobalt-ss-0/249384/179 "2010-01-02T13:42:37Z")

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> [@Official "remove Kcuv's Sig" thread](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-remove-kcuvs-sig-thread/27899/203):
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> Your mind is made up, good luck with the GTO. If I could take all the money I’ve spent on Hondas I’d have a Civic winter beater and a C5 Z06 summer whip. I’m a firm believer in driving a beater in the winter, but have fun hangin it sidewayz in all seasons.

Bottom line, the GTO is the best bang for buck car that my checking account can handle. I know a lot of you guys have your parents paying for your education and that gives you some more cheese to play around with, but that isn’t the case here.

I could say fuck school and work full time with the associates degree I have now, but I choose not to. I have the rest of my life to work after I get my bachelors/masters degree in a few years.

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**Author:** ![LKSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lksi/32/6316_2.png) [@LKSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LKSi)\
**Post date:** [January 2, 2010, 1:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/on-ramp-1-cobalt-ss-0/249384/180 "2010-01-02T13:43:58Z")

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I graciously allow 3rd parties and the gov’t to pay for my education… for now :shifty For 20k, I can think of many many cars that I’d rather have, but it’s not up to me.

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