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JLL's: The Golden Bullet

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Updated Modifications List (As of 04/17/2023):

APPEARANCE MODS:

Custom Emblem: The Golden Bullet
ANZO USA Projector Headlights
6000K HID Kit (for low beams)
5000K Osram 80W Halogen bulbs (for high beams)
ANZO USA Smoked Tailights
F1R F103 18x8.5 +38 Wheels
245/40R18 93W Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season Tires

SUSPENSION/BRAKE MODS:
Eibach Pro-Kit Lowering Springs
KONI Adjustable Sport Struts & Shocks
Camber Bolts
Whiteline 27 mm Front Stabilizer Bar
Whiteline 22 mm Rear Stabilizer Bar

ENGINE and DRIVETRAIN MODIFICATIONS:
Custom Tuned by Vermont Tuning
Motion Raceworks Dual Channel Ethanol Sensor Mount
-10 AN PTFE Fuel Line
Custom Air Intake
ZZP Intercooler Package
650cc Deatschwerks Fuel Injectors
Radium Engineering Fuel Pulse Damper
Deatschwerks 110mm Dual Filtration Fuel Filter
MSD Ignition Coil
NGK V-Power BRK7E Spark Plugs Gap ~0.025"
Custom 3" 304 Stainless Magnaflow Exhaust
Diamond Racing Forged Pistons
Custom Pauter X Beam 4340 Billet Connecting Rods
ZZP Head Studs

NEW CLINDER HEAD INCLUDING:
ZZP Stage 1 Performance Intake Camshaft
ZZP 72 Lbs Valve Springs
ZZP Titanium Valve Spring Retainers
New OEM Intake Camshaft for Exhaust Side
New Lifters
New Rocker Arms
New Valves
New Valve Stem Seals
TTR Polyurethane Front Engine Mount
TTR Polyurethane Rear Transmission Mount

Garrett G25-550 .49AR Turbocharger
Custom T25 Exhaust Manifold
RacerX Intake Manifold
ZZP 65mm Throttle Body
RacerX Fuel Rail
GFB Hybrid BOV
AEM E85 Rated High Pressure Fuel Pump
Griffin Maxcool Radiator 31" x 19" x 3"
Russell 15" Finned Tank Style Trans Cooler
GM LUJ/LUV Big 3 Wiring Kit

INTERIOR MODS:
ZZP Guage Pod Pillar
Aeroforce Interceptor Scan Guage
Autometer Sport Comp II Boost Guage.

Engine Compartment April 2023:
Car Vehicle Grille Hood Automotive lighting









Original Post:

Today I thought I would get off the fence and start a build thread. I apologize, as I have never documented any of my mods previously so, I do not have many pictures. Before I get into my my current mods, I'd like to talk a little bit about my work space. I've heard a lot of people on this forum let a lack of space or a "shop" area detour them from performing moderate/significant modifications to their vehicles. I live in the second story of a duplex home in the city. For those in a similar environment, I wanted to let you know that it can be done. My workspace a concrete pad where a garage once sat.
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From Malaysia???
That's not what I bought. What is that?
I bought this:


And this:

The ones @Blasirl put up are the upper bars . Im not going to say they do nothing .. just that the lowers do more in my opinion.
From Malaysia???
Shipping is free. That is the absolute cheapest I could find to.
The ones @Blasirl put up are the upper bars . Im not going to say they do nothing .. just that the lowers do more in my opinion.
I have them both as well as the Whiteline rear sway bar. The rear sway bar is one of the top best mods for this car stock or tuned.
The ones @Blasirl put up are the upper bars . Im not going to say they do nothing .. just that the lowers do more in my opinion.
That is what he asked for...
Think of it this way: The Cruze is an inexpensive unibody car. I worked on a robotic welding line for vehicles earlier in my life and I can tell you many times welds are missed or even boogered up. That coupled with maybe being built on a Monday or Friday (think liquid lunch), the possibility exists for a less than idea unibody. The strut bars along with the underbody bars (still speaking about Ultra Racing bars here) basically shore up the body to stiffen it. This much stiffer platform will allow the sway bars to do an even better job at controlling body roll.
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I have them both as well as the Whiteline rear sway bar. The rear sway bar is one of the top best mods for this car stock or tuned.
The one in the trunk or underneath?
The lower is the best. The upper just adds to it.
That is what he asked for...
Oh, BNR has them back in stock now, 9 months after they said they would lol. UR-TW2-1203-Ultra Racing Front Strut Bar 2011-2016 Chevrolet

Ok enough thread hijacking.
The one in the trunk or underneath?
Both of the ones I posted are upper. So to answer your Question, the upper.

The lower is the best. The upper just adds to it.
I have a trailer hitch so the lower strut bar is way too redundant.
I was refering to lower sway bar which is tied to the suspension itself I didnt realize they made a lower strtut bar as well .. I did see what looked like a while frame system from whiteline for the cruze. and yeah your hitch <installing mine tomorrow> would basically negate any of the other rear frame ties I saw from whiteline.
Yes, Ultra Racing makes a rear lower bar. We have one on our Cruze. Didn't do a ton, but I did notice a difference, so it wasn't for nothing.

Definitely isn't a rear swaybar, though.
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Back to my build thread: :LOL:

UPDATE: I picked up some goodies from FedEx.

Whiteline Stabilizer Links:

292227


Front Whiteline Stabilizer Bar in a Bag:

292228


The Stabilizer bar is heavier than I expected. Approximately 20lbs.

The other bits and pieces (mounts, isolators, ect) are due to arrive today from GM too.

I found out the expected availability dates of the other parts: The rear Stabilizer Bar and Rear shocks are due in next week The Front Struts are expected to be in the week after that. So, hopefully in 3 weeks I'll be installing the new suspension.
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I presume it's a solid bar then, which is good for longevity.

The ZZP front bar I put on my brother's Buick a couple years ago was massively heavy.
I presume it's a solid bar then, which is good for longevity.

The ZZP front bar I put on my brother's Buick a couple years ago was massively heavy.
I'm assuming it is too. The bars I had on my Cobalt went to the scrapyard along with the car after 8 years of faithful service.
you did the adjustable or the fixed bar ??
you did the adjustable or the fixed bar ??
The fixed rear bar. The front bar is fixed too.
ahh figured maybe there was some adjustability in the links
ahh figured maybe there was some adjustability in the links
The front stabilizer links I bought are adjustable by about an inch. The rear end of my car doesn't have links. Just a basic fixed axel design.
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