Gold June 25, 2008, 10:48:51 PM The stupidity in the link is gold. WOW!http://cobaltss.net/forums/showthread.php?t=118899QuoteSo we all know that the supercharged engines need the intake bypass valve so they work in reverse. Otherwise the supercharger would just suck all the air out of the cylinder. So knowing that, how does the turbocharged version work in reverse? The engine is trying to suck air backwards, yet the turbo wants to spin forward so I don't see how it works. Is there some sort of exhausting intake bypass valve on the turbo version? Also, if it does have the valve, does that also mean that it can make boost in reverse? Like how much boost? Like 5 psi or does it go over 20?QuoteI was thinking "how can you prove that the engine is running backwards" when it hit me, I can use a balloon. So I got a balloon and put it around the exhaust tip. I figured when I start the car it will inflate, but when I put it in reverse it will suck the air and balloon back in. So I started the car up and went in reverse about 10 feet then turned the car off. I went and checked the tail pipe and sure enough there was no balloon, it got sucked inside the tail pipe. So I got back in the car, started it up and drove forward about 5 feet. I got out and looked on the ground and the balloon was right behind the tip. So when I pulled forward it shot the balloon that was in the exhaust back out and thats why it was on the ground.So yea, engine runs in reverse in reverse, now I just need to do it again and see if I get full boost.QuoteReal reason I'm asking because a friend is getting a 93 Corvette and he wants to race me. I said we can race to 30 mph because I think if I go from reverse I'll get better weight transfer and beat him, but I'm concerned about making full boost since the turbocharger will be spinning backwards.There's debate as to whether or not it's serious.I guess we'll see;) Quote Selected
Gold Reply #1 – June 25, 2008, 11:32:43 PM omfgggggggggyour shizniting meyou have GOT to be shizniting me......freaking ricers.... Quote Selected
Gold Reply #2 – June 25, 2008, 11:34:54 PM lmao thats so funny. i really hope those guys arent serious cuz if they are they probably have no business doing what they do. lol thats awesome Quote Selected
Gold Reply #3 – June 25, 2008, 11:41:01 PM Wait, I'm confused? So the engine does or doesn't reverse rotation in reverse? :hick: Quote Selected
Gold Reply #4 – June 26, 2008, 01:17:10 AM that f*ckin idiot managed to get a driver's license!? jaysus kayrist on a kawasaki! we're all doomed! Quote Selected
Gold Reply #5 – June 26, 2008, 07:39:25 AM Did you read the balloon experiment? :wtf:You reversed ten feet, moron. The balloon was under the car until you pulled forward five more feet. Quote Selected
Gold Reply #6 – June 26, 2008, 08:52:04 AM Quote from: oldraven;224678Did you read the balloon experiment? :wtf:You reversed ten feet, moron. The balloon was under the car until you pulled forward five more feet.Yeah I saw that and about rolled... I think the guy is just screwin with everyone, I'll bet he's pissed himself laughing at the replys...If he's for real, I nominate him for honorable mention at the next Darwin awards... Quote Selected
Gold Reply #7 – June 26, 2008, 09:55:09 AM Quote from: TurboCoupe50;224682Yeah I saw that and about rolled... I think the guy is just screwin with everyone, I'll bet he's pissed himself laughing at the replys...If he's for real, I nominate him for honorable mention at the next Darwin awards...We can only hope, since your stupidity has to kill you to be nominated. I predict a horrifying high speed crash.... in reverse. Quote Selected
Gold Reply #8 – June 26, 2008, 02:36:42 PM Here's a couple of Darwin Nominees in the making.....And no, nobody dies in these... Quote Selected
Gold Reply #9 – June 26, 2008, 02:52:51 PM I got a gratitutiously needed laugh from that and the "FAIL" pics... Quote Selected
Gold Reply #10 – June 26, 2008, 03:51:30 PM hey now, i belong to that forum.cobaltcruisinyes there are thousands of members there, of course there will be a 100 morons. Quote Selected
Gold Reply #12 – June 27, 2008, 09:54:55 AM OK...let's throw some wood on the fire. The Cobalt/G5 are made here locally. Front page story in our newspaper yesterday: http://www.vindy.com/news/2008/jun/26/more-than-meets-the-eye-for-some-cobalts-make-the/Now...comments from the peanut gallery in the newspaper forums:http://forums.vindy.com/read.php?1,301491,page=1Teh most epic quote FTW:Quote> [http://www.cobaltss.net] > > 23,000 members and growing all can't be 'dorks'. Number of members: 23,000 Number of said members who have touched a woman's breast: 0I'm all for car customizing and whatnot. It keeps younger people out of trouble, for the most part, and gets them creative which can possibly lead to a career. Everyone should have the chance to make their cars unique.However, I'm really doubting that there's long-term value associated with the cars...then again, look at our rusty heaps... Quote Selected
Gold Reply #13 – June 27, 2008, 10:26:46 AM Our rusty heaps had a V8 option......and are real easy to upgrade to the quintessential V8 from the decade -- the HO -- and way beyond. The Turbo 4 was leaps and bounds ahead of everything else from the era as well and also has tons of potential.The Cobalt -- even in the Forced induction SS form fights an uphill battle against the Mitsu EVO, Subie STI, BMW 135/335, Dodges SRT-4 cars, and the Ford Mustang (GT, GT500 and all the other spin offs).That's some stiff competition and the Cobalt IMHO is undergunned to face it. So it would need something to make it stand out to be noticed in the annals of time.....I'm at a loss there because I really can't think of a reason why they stand out......Our cars? Gee.....being on the cutting edge of leaving the automotive dark ages comes to mind.... Quote Selected
Gold Reply #14 – June 27, 2008, 11:56:29 AM The Cobalt is also a lot cheaper than every one of those cars you just listed, except the Calibre SRT-4, which doesn't even belong in that company. Even still, have you read much about the new turbo Cobalt? The 2008 model overshadows the old SC'd SS in every way. 14.0 @ 103.6 right out of the box; 1.2 seconds and 8mph faster than the '07. 55hp and 60lb/ft more than the blown version, with a suspension tuned on the Green Hell. The only car under $25G (US) with launch control, and has a no lift-shift feature. It's a serious car, all of a sudden. Too bad they did nothing to update the looks so you can tell the difference between an SC and a Turbo.http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FullTests/articleId=125288http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/28/officially-official-2008-chevy-cobalt-ss-bows-at-sema/With its balanced tuning, the Cobalt SS delivers a quick 0-60 time of approximately 5.7 seconds – thanks to the manual transmission's "no-lift shift" feature – and a sports car-like maximum lateral grip of 0.9 g. This combination enabled the Cobalt SS to set a new class record while circulating the famed Nürburgring racing circuit, posting a time of 8:22.85 minutes.Yeah, it's a Chevy economy commuter in essence, but it has a big ace up it's sleeve. If anyone can give a turbocharged Neon respect, it's time to step back and look at the Cobalt again. A small coupe that can lay claim to the numbers it does, and has a model (XFE) that makes 37mpg should make this a big winner. It needed a reskin with this upgrade, though.*edit*Oh yeah. The Mustang doesn't compete with the Cobalt in any way. Especially the GT500. Quote Selected
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