Danny5 builds a Diesel Cruze

97980 Views 251 Replies 68 Participants Last post by Danny5, May 6, 2019

Danny5

Discussion Starter · Oct 29, 2013

2

I have built many cars in the past. Some for cruising, some for Racing. My latest addition to the family is a 2014 Cruze Diesel in Red Tintcoat. I plan to update this thread each time something on the car changes.

But for now, let's see the pictures!
October 27th, 2013

Here she is, fresh from delivery. Dealer did a lousy job cleaning the interior, but she sure is pretty on the outside!

This is me standing with the salesman as I take delivery.

Initial thoughts: Tires are hard, economy and torque are nice, dang it, forgot the rearview camera!!! Oh well, she looks good anyways!

See less See more

Reactions: 4

1 - 20 of 252 Posts

Danny5

Discussion Starter · #2 · Oct 29, 2013

4

October 28th, 2013

Not even 16hrs later, she is in the shop for window tint. 5% on all windows (except the windshield of course :th_coolio

Lots of reflective glare, almost impossible to see the Tan interior

Rear quarter shot is better for viewing the tint. A definite improvement!

A little Carbon Fiber vinyl cleans up the front end

Rear bow-tie gets the same treatment. Also added my 12yo frame from my first turbo.

See less See more

Reactions: 2

iKermit

· #3 · Oct 29, 2013

I see plastidip in your future.

trevor_geiger

· #4 · Oct 29, 2013

I agree with Kermit. I like what you've done so far. Keep us updated.

Sent from AutoGuide.com Free App

Danny5

Discussion Starter · #5 · Oct 29, 2013

iKermit said:
I see plastidip in your future.

I don't disagree. I will probably dip the wheels until I find one I like

Aussie

· #6 · Oct 29, 2013

Some Holden Cruze Diesel badges as in my signature would look nice, there is a thread that shoes where you can get them.

Danny5

Discussion Starter · #7 · Oct 30, 2013

2

October 29th, 2013

Installed Ultra-Gauge. Interesting to note, the Ultra-Gauge has to be calibrated to give you mpg, so those numbers are not accurate. Yet...

Vehicle Car Family car City car Hatchback

Vehicle Car Electronics Technology Family car

See less See more

tecollins1

· #8 · Oct 30, 2013

Danny5 said:
Installed Ultra-Gauge. Interesting to note, the Ultra-Gauge has to be calibrated to give you mpg, so those numbers are not accurate. Yet...

View attachment 44705 View attachment 44713

Yes be sure to down load the manual to set the parameters correctly.

Sent from AutoGuide.com App

Danny5

Discussion Starter · #9 · Nov 4, 2013

3

November 4th, 2013

Plasti-dipped the wheels today. I used the standard black, followed by the glossifier.

Lug nuts are Muteki black open end from Rally Sport Direct

See less See more

RoadRage

· #10 · Nov 4, 2013

Danny..it made a huge difference. .how about dipping the chrome surround around the grill and window trim.

Sent from AutoGuide.com Free App

ChevyAllDay

· #11 · Nov 5, 2013 (Edited)

awesome job so far! and ive always wondered what a black bow tie would look like on a CR Cruze.... now i know, and now i can make it happen!

looking forward to your future mods!

Reactions: 1

cdb09007

· #12 · Nov 5, 2013

I blacked out all the chrome (bar, bowtie, grill, rear bumper piece, window trim, foglights) on my CRT 13 Cruze. Adds so much bad***ness. Looks real clean so far man, keep it up and keep popping up pics.

Invierno

· #13 · Nov 8, 2013

Subscribed. Looking forward to some performance upgrades!

Devilz

· #14 · Nov 9, 2013

so far so good

Danny5

Discussion Starter · #15 · Nov 13, 2013

3

November 12th, 2013

Ah yes, 11/12/13. A bunch of minor updates all weekend long. They weren't really post worthy until I got them all done.

K&N Panel Filter

Factory Floor mats. Makes a big difference!

LED Interior bulbs from iJDMToy

See less See more

Reactions: 2

Danny5

Discussion Starter · #16 · Nov 15, 2013

November 15th, 2013

Went to Performance Muffler to have all my mufflers/resonators removed. Turns out the Diesel doesn't have any of those. Who knew?

So I just had them add an exhaust tip...

See less See more

Reactions: 2

Danny5

Discussion Starter · #17 · Nov 16, 2013

One more at eye level

See less See more

Mattwa

· #18 · Nov 26, 2013

Question, it looks like you have an additional light that comes on when you open the door, between the map lights. If so, was it like that from the factory? I'd really like to add something like that to my 2012 ECO, as it does not have that, nor have I seen it on other cruzes for that matter.

revjpeterson

· #19 · Nov 26, 2013

I don't know much about the other years, but the standard configuration for the 2014 is 3 lights. The 2 outside map lights operate individually from their switches, and the center light is tied in with the dome light.

Danny5

Discussion Starter · #20 · Dec 15, 2013

December 14th, 2013

It's been quite a while since I've updated this thread. I've been busy for the last month ordering LED lights and installing them. So far I have install Switchbacks and resistors, reverse lights, front and rear markers, and driving lights on the trunk. I have brake lights and turn signals on order.

Today I installed LED strips in the fog light location, and hooked them up to the fuse box. I was able to order the fog light switch through Amazon for a very reasonable price.

I am very happy with the way it looks, and looks amazing at night. :th_dblthumb2:

See less See more

Reactions: 1

1 - 20 of 252 Posts

This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.