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.

 

I see plastidip in your future.

 

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

 

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


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

 

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...

 

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

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


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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

 

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

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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!

 

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.

 

Subscribed. Looking forward to some performance upgrades!

 

so far so good

 

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

 

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...

 

One more at eye level

 

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.

 

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.

Can't see the pics at work but 2013 and up have dirent front dome lighting than previous years. I just got wind of similar one in the Verano but with ambient lighting led built in.

 

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.

 

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:

 

It's looking good Danny. You got pics on the install of the fogs to the fuse box?

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I used this thread from the How-To forums

http://www.cruzetalk.com/forum/57-h...om/forum/57-how-library/1590-eco-cruze-fog-light-install-warning-lots-pics.html

Pretty much the exact same, except I couldn't separate the fuse panel enough to pull it out. I ended up tapping the fuse from the top. If you do this, you want to tap the fuse on the side closest to the front of the car so that you still have a fused connection.

 

Every external light, except my headlights, are now LEDs. Took some quick night pictures for the record

Use the flash on this one

 

It looks good, I like it!


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December 24th, 2013

Just a teaser. Received Eibach Pro-Kit springs today!!!

1.75" drop front, 1.25" drop rear. Sitting at 25.75 front, 26.75 rear. Will keep track to see if it settles anymore.

 

Just a teaser. Received Eibach Pro-Kit springs today!!!

1.75" drop front, 1.25" drop rear. Sitting at 25.75 front, 26.75 rear. Will keep track to see if it settles anymore.

Car has settled. Started noticing I can't park over my parking block anymore, because I drag it out when I back out of the garage. Just measured the front, but now its 25.5"

That means, you can expect a 2" drop in the front using the Eibach Pro-Kit. Really need to source a smaller bump stop

 

December 25th, 2013

Lots of presents for the car today. The big visual upgrade... An E&G chrome mesh grill!!!

 

Moar pics of the car with the spings on it was the kit specificly made for the diesel or was it a universal kit did it go lower than expected cause of the extra weight up front

 

Eibach pro-kit, probably made for Cruze LT or RS. The springs fit in the Diesel locations no problemo. And yes, it did go lower than expected, by about half an inch. I am digging it for now. :th_dblthumb2:

Next mod - amp & subwoofer!

 

Final present for the car, Clarion XH5210 install with 4 gauge wire. Took 7 hours, but wanted to make sure we did a quality install. We used up a roll of solder, but I think the final product looks amazing!