02kgeezy's 06 Ion Redline.....new pics page 2!

[02kgeezy]

Just recently sold my '04 2.5rs and picked up this 2006 Saturn Ion Redline. The Subaru was a great car but this car is so much fun to drive, i literally have a smile from ear to ear every time i get in it lol.

One Owner, clear title, 93k miles. And i got it for 50% of the kbb value :cool:

As for Mods (current)-
GM Stage 2
Air Box Delete
Aeroforce Interceptor Gauge
CobaltAddiction (Vibrant) 2.5" HFC Downpipe

Mods in the near Future-
Lowering Springs
Heat Exchanger
Short Throw
Axleback Exhaust
2.9"/2.85" pulley
Flat black roof vinyl
tinted windows, taillights, and corner lights

Let me know what you guys think

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[ambitiousCK]

Congrats on the pick up...looks very clean and exactly like a ion lol sleeper

[Got Insulin?]

Looks sweet! They take really well to mods as far as I know, too. Can't wait to see what you do with it.

[02kgeezy]

Thanks guys! cant wait til i get to really modding it

[TalonTsi97]

Always been a fan of these and have kept an eye on them hoping to find one i couldn't pass up for a daily driver. Keep us updated with it!

[02kgeezy]

Always been a fan of these and have kept an eye on them hoping to find one i couldn't pass up for a daily driver. Keep us updated with it!

Its been a ton of fun thusfar, plus the quad doors would be great for a DD.

Just picked up some mandrel bent piping and a vibrant muffler to make my axleback, and got the smoked corner and taillights on!

[Godofelru]

Always had a soft spot for LSj's they can be pretty quick. I wish they had spiced the interior up a bit more than just the recaros. Keep it clean you got a great color on your hands.

[Zdrummer15]

I need to get a ride in this soon.

[02kgeezy]

I need to get a ride in this soon.
lol let me know seth

[02kgeezy]

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[Rally Sport]

Lookin' good! btw, why does the RS in your first post have one yellow and one clear fog? lol

[02kgeezy]

hahah thats my bros rs. his car overheated a while ago and was getting towed, and the strap snapped and the hook came back and shattered the one fog. so he just threw on an extra one we had around for the time being. hes got fog covers on it now though

[stover]

My names on the wall in the first set of piks,and ididnt even write it haha. Plan to track this at all?

[Erik@R/TTuning]

I have never really followed the aftermarket development of this car. Outside of the GM upgrades is there much out there?

[PunkboySL2]

I'm pretty sure there's plenty of aftermarket for the RL's. You can do a decent amount to the suspension and there's some smaller companies that made some frame braces as well as traction bars for the ions. It's an ecotec so anything you want to do internals wise can be done. I've contemplated getting one, but I think my next car will be awd since I drive a lot and in the snow a bunch.

Good pickup though, I'd love to get behind the wheel of on at some point.

[02kgeezy]

I have never really followed the aftermarket development of this car. Outside of the GM upgrades is there much out there?

Mechanically, its the same as a cobalt ss, so theres a decent amount of aftermarket support. The only thing thats different is the suspension, but as PunkboySL2 pointed out, theres plenty of that to be had as well. This summer i plan on getting a smaller pulley, larger injectors, a heat exchanger, and some delta grinds and be in the 260whp range. Should be fun haha

I'm pretty sure there's plenty of aftermarket for the RL's. You can do a decent amount to the suspension and there's some smaller companies that made some frame braces as well as traction bars for the ions. It's an ecotec so anything you want to do internals wise can be done. I've contemplated getting one, but I think my next car will be awd since I drive a lot and in the snow a bunch.

Good pickup though, I'd love to get behind the wheel of on at some point.

Yea, coming from a subaru i deff. miss the awd, but this thing is fast for what it is. Along with the above mods, i wanna do the GMPP clutch and possibly LSD, along with some bracing and trans mounts, so i dont think getting power to the ground will be a problem. I highly recommend at least test driving one, sitting in those Recaro's and listening to that s/c whine is an experience for sure lol

[02kgeezy]

Black housing headlights and HIDZ (obviously cant see those). Also sent the money for my Eibach Prokits, cant wait to get them on!

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[02kgeezy]

My names on the wall in the first set of piks,and ididnt even write it haha. Plan to track this at all?

Haha thats funny, what are the chances lol.

Yea i do, right now the clutch slips sometimes so im not expecting great things, but im gonna hopefully go get a baseline run tonight at cecil. Then by this summer i should be in the low-ish 13's (hopefully lol) and maybe try to get some track days at NJMP

[SuperSlow764]

I love the color. With a set of tranny mounts and solid shifter bushings it will really incease the feel in the shifter as well as control wheel hop which is horrible in this platform.

[02kgeezy]

Update, Just got some sprint lowering springs and installed some audi-style LED strips on the headlights (sounds ricey but trust me, looks amazing in person). Still have the axleback and roof vinyl to do!

I love the color. With a set of tranny mounts and solid shifter bushings it will really incease the feel in the shifter as well as control wheel hop which is horrible in this platform.

Thanks man! I plan to get a B&M shifter from my friend when he trades in his Redline, and tranny mounts are deff. on the list as well as ive noticed how bad the wheel hop is in this thing. I took the car to the track on friday and realized my clutch is done, so ill be ordering the GMPP upgrade within the next few weeks. Ever heard of anyone running the OBX LSD in these transmissions? I'm tempted to do that this summer as well.

[TalonTsi97]

Thanks man! I plan to get a B&M shifter from my friend when he trades in his Redline, and tranny mounts are deff. on the list as well as ive noticed how bad the wheel hop is in this thing. I took the car to the track on friday and realized my clutch is done, so ill be ordering the GMPP upgrade within the next few weeks. Ever heard of anyone running the OBX LSD in these transmissions? I'm tempted to do that this summer as well.

I wouldn't trust OBX/ebay for a part like that.

My buddy put one in his evo. We all told him not to but he was on a budget. Ran it at mid 400whp for only a tiny but and finally it just blew apart. Once i actually saw it you could see how bad it was made. Another legitimate company has to make a good LSD for your car thats reasonably price or maybe you can find one on the forums?

[02kgeezy]

Yea seth, i was skeptical about it so idk if ill actually do it. I couldnt justify spending more that what the OBX costs however so i doubt theres other options, ill have to just keep checking the forums.

[TalonTsi97]

It's just one of those ebay ticking time bomb parts. Doesn't matter the power, one could last for a few thousand miles or could fail on the 1st drive on a 100whp civic.

[SuperSlow764]

I maybe wrong but I believe the cheapest lsd out there is quiafe and I can't remembe the lowest i've seen. Maybe around $900 or so.

[schaffer]

Can't you get the gm lsd?


I took a test ride in an 04 ion RL and it seemed quick,but never really had a chance to drive it hard and open it up.

[02kgeezy]

I maybe wrong but I believe the cheapest lsd out there is quiafe and I can't remembe the lowest i've seen. Maybe around $900 or so.

Nah, the OBX LSD is only $400 but im pretty skeptical about putting that in my transmission.

Can't you get the gm lsd?


I took a test ride in an 04 ion RL and it seemed quick,but never really had a chance to drive it hard and open it up.

I believe GM uses the quiafe LSD, which is around $1100 new. I wouldn't spend that type of money for LSD, so ill probably just keep an eye out for a used one or just do rotated mounts. With the Stage 2, im honestly suprised how quick it is for a stock car. From a roll this thing pulls pretty damn hard

[420sx]

$900 is not a lot of money for a quality LSD, and its one of those things thats so often overlooked when modding a car, but isnt really appreciated until you do finally upgrade it. Im all about saving money wherever possible, but your car is pretty new- its not like there are Ion transmissions to be had for $250. If the dif you put in it causes the tranny to go.. that'd suck. If it were my car Id get a legit lsd and have it professionally installed.

If OBX cant make a header for an Integra that fits properly, I sure as hell dont trust them to make an LSD. I can think of better ways to light $400 on fire.

[SuperSlow764]

These F35 trannies are very easily found all over the place. Typically you can get a non-lsd one for $500 and a lsd trans for around $1000.

[schaffer]

Nah, the OBX LSD is only $400 but im pretty skeptical about putting that in my transmission.



I believe GM uses the quiafe LSD, which is around $1100 new. I wouldn't spend that type of money for LSD, so ill probably just keep an eye out for a used one or just do rotated mounts. With the Stage 2, im honestly suprised how quick it is for a stock car. From a roll this thing pulls pretty damn hard

This one was mostly stock with a catback and a short shifter...prolly didn't help that the dealer went with me and I was on a busy highway.


Id spend the money elsewhere...a good set of tires goes a long way.

[02kgeezy]

$900 is not a lot of money for a quality LSD, and its one of those things thats so often overlooked when modding a car, but isnt really appreciated until you do finally upgrade it. Im all about saving money wherever possible, but your car is pretty new- its not like there are Ion transmissions to be had for $250. If the dif you put in it causes the tranny to go.. that'd suck. If it were my car Id get a legit lsd and have it professionally installed.

If OBX cant make a header for an Integra that fits properly, I sure as hell dont trust them to make an LSD. I can think of better ways to light $400 on fire.

Like i said, im not going to drop $1000 on LSD so if thats my only real option ill just pass, was just wondering if anyone had known of someone who actually ran it.

These F35 trannies are very easily found all over the place. Typically you can get a non-lsd one for $500 and a lsd trans for around $1000.

Yea, ive actually seen the non-lsd ones for as low as $300 so i know that it could be replaced easily. Guess it doesnt make sense to spend $400 for lsd and then another $300-$500 if it blows lol.

This one was mostly stock with a catback and a short shifter...prolly didn't help that the dealer went with me and I was on a busy highway.


Id spend the money elsewhere...a good set of tires goes a long way.

Thats what im starting to think, a set of rotated mounts and nice pair of tires would probably be more than adequate.

[Slevin]

an lsd makes a world of difference

[TalonTsi97]

an lsd makes a world of difference

It definitely does but realistically it depends on what your goals and wants for the car are. Obviously a legit LSD is a good bit of money, money that can be spent elsewhere & enjoyed way before the true need for a LSD comes into play. If your never really looking to push it past a fun street warrior then i don't see the point in the $$ & times invested into the LSD.

[02kgeezy]

Went out and took some real pictures today with with my brother Kurt (Subaru), and friends pat (cobalt) and scott (GTO). Sorry for the photobomb!

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[02kgeezy]

Recent mods shown in pics = Sprint lowering springs, black housing headlights, audi-style LED strips

Still to be put on (parts i have at home)

-flat black roof vynil
-axleback exhaust
-single 12" infinity sub
-Prothane control arm bushings kit

[02kgeezy]

One more of my brothers car and mine.

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[Godofelru]

Hmm.. The OEM nissan LSD for the spec v's is like $300 from the factory....

[02kgeezy]

Flat Black Roof! More mods coming soon

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[Zdrummer15]

Now you just need some wheels to match. It looks good though!

[02kgeezy]

Now you just need some wheels to match. It looks good though!

I was thinking about plasti-dipping the wheels but we'll see, thanks man! Hows the talon?

[Zdrummer15]

I was thinking about plasti-dipping the wheels but we'll see, thanks man! Hows the talon?

That would probably look pretty good. I've seen it come out well for other people. The Talon's alright I guess haha. I'm planning on getting it repainted in the next month or so if I can ever decide on a damn color haha.

[02kgeezy]

Pretty cool picture i found

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