[Merc6]

One more pic to show the weave when the street lights hit it at night.

Here is a pic to show what I mean by the eco bracket is in the way.

As I was peeling the MAD vinyl off I was wondering if anyone did this?

Here's the finished product, reverse cutouts finally.

I'm half tempted to make a CF section down below... Got more than enough left over. I'll see how weather is and when I redo the radio.

 

[Merc6]

Wheel and Tires package.

You may haven't noticed I been updating my mods list quietly all this time. I haven't been able to post pics of it and it wasn't on the to do list. 1 was just "self pleasure" and the other was "In dire need".

Going to start off with I redid all 3 pieces cause I sucked at shaping w/o bubbles and wrinkles the 1st time.

Then I went and undid the wheel by getting another wheel. Excuse the mess, I washed the car 4 times and cleaned the inside may be 2 times this week and it still looks a mess.

When I did the Z Spec grille I noticed one of my tires was really bad off so my search for a decent tire began. You be the judge if I could have survived the winter months in this condition.....

After a bit of asking around and looking at reviews I went with these.

My 1st impression in person is these tires would piss off vegans cause they are just meaty. Almost as if there were subtle hints of bacon, ham, turkey and beef masked with the smell of new rubber. One review said "These look like truck tires, I wish I knew this before buying!" and I kinda was like ehh, whatever. Once they were on the car I see what they meant, its an acquired look and I kinda like it.

The ride quality so far is super stiff and the appearance looks like they would be mud tire noisy but they aren't. Whisper quiet and no vibrations in the steering wheel

 

[Merc6]

I felt like the tires looked ashy in their new form and car was a little dirty. Instead of just going back in and redoing the pics I'll just add a few more in a new post. Now I need wax, maybe tomorrow.

 

[Grizz8674]

How do you get the steering wheel trim off? I've vinyl wrapped all my trim pieces but that....

 

[Merc6]

How do you get the steering wheel trim off? I've vinyl wrapped all my trim pieces but that....

I'm actually going to do that again with the new wheel. Go to the link and follow it to about step 6. if you have a 13, ignore the 2 connections on the air bag part because it's just 1 from here on out.

Step 7 ignore the red circles and pay attention to the green ones.


http://www.cruzetalk.com/forum/161-...6-how-remove-replace-your-steering-wheel.html

Then this link shows you how to pull up on the silver/black trim. Actually this could have been enough but since half the pics are blocked on this computer I'll leave both.

Ignore airbag retainer and skip to the "Next, to remove the "V" face trim, start by partially lifting the lower section. Just lift up to loosen."

GM Cruze Leather Steering Wheel technical guide

 

[Merc6]

Any more interior questions can be found here....

http://www.cruzetalk.com/forum/161-...ring-wheel-speedometer-dashboard-shifter.html

 

[BrandoFisher117]

You may haven't noticed I been updating my mods list quietly all this time. I haven't been able to post pics of it and it wasn't on the to do list. 1 was just "self pleasure" and the other was "In dire need".

I've noticed! And tbh, I like the tires! They are pretty cool looking!

 

[Merc6]

I've noticed! And tbh, I like the tires! They are pretty cool looking!

They did pretty well with this snow/slush we had so hopefully the same can be said with real snow.

 

[LS2 BLAZER]

Hmmmm... that steering wheel looks awfully familiar

 

[Merc6]

Hmmmm... that steering wheel looks awfully familiar

Yeah I bet it does. I was tempted to get more items but I'm not 100% on what may happen next year.

 

[Merc6]

No more updates to the build thread. After weighing in all the options in front of me and whats available on the market to suit my wants and needs, Went the Accord 6MT route. FS thread and member other cars thread in the works.

 

[BrandoFisher117]

I hope your new Accord suits you well! It does look pretty sweet, Merc! :th_dblthumb2:

 

[jblackburn]

No more updates to the build thread. After weighing in all the options in front of me and whats available on the market to suit my wants and needs, Went the Accord 6MT route. FS thread and member other cars thread in the works.

What else did you look at - out of curiosity?

 

[Merc6]

What else did you look at - out of curiosity?

Malibu, Camry, Altima, Sentra, Optima and a few used cars here and there to get me in the price range of If I just got a Premier Cruze. 3 car seats started weeding out Sentra and anything the size of the current and new Cruze. Camry just didn't do it for me, Sentra was stick in the most base trim only. Altima CVT was meh compared to the Honda one if I gave up on a manual search. Optima is kinda priced up there. Larger car, upscale look, not wanting to DD a suv, and the fact I actually almost found what I wanted not too far from home where I purposely went to multiple dealers far out so I have a better test drive in different areas and some freeway to also reference.

Unlike the Cruze purchase, I did my homework before showing up and having the sales guy (or manager in this case) feed me words and I comply. I literally wasn't even there to buy the Cruze initially, I was there for the 13 Impala in any trim I could afford since that car was in local Pull A Part if I wanted upgrades. They were all gone and the 14's were on the lot making me pretty much try and scan online reviews of the Cruze which lead me to the eco 6MT and not to hold off on a 2LT RS 6mt. I didn't even come to the forums until maybe a few days after I found out CT existed. This time around I went to forums of many cars to even include MB world because I found a few used E550's and totally found out everything to look for. All had some costly issues up front and a few possible unknowns. One being Airmatic suspension was literally on it's way out. I had a goal, I had options I wanted between 2 trims, manual trans, and 2 colors to hold off for. San Marino Red was 2nd pic and Sport was also 2nd pic, SE prices are just too strong and ordering the car would possibly not got me a better deal vs this manual that Ne Ohio seems to not want to get stuck with already on the lot and not even online inventory yet.

 

[Merc6]

I hope your new Accord suits you well! It does look pretty sweet, Merc! :th_dblthumb2:

Reply lost again... Yes enjoying it and the kids are too. No more 2 year old getting stuck between the car seat and center console again. Both can almost pass side by side in that same space with how I am seated with slight incline to the back of the seat. Not missing much besides the screen isn't touch screen and you have to hold the key to start where Cruze you flick and let go. Both issues aren't real issues at all, just minor things to overcome leaving a vehicle you had for about 3 years day in an day out.

If anyone wants it, here's the link for it. Still working on a for sale and an other cars thread. Wanted to take more pics besides what I already did for IG and FB. I may just post what I have and

2013 Certified Used Chevrolet Cruze For Sale Near Cleveland | 1G1PJ5SB9D7313321

 

[BrandoFisher117]

Reply lost again... Yes enjoying it and the kids are too. No more 2 year old getting stuck between the car seat and center console again. Both can almost pass side by side in that same space with how I am seated with slight incline to the back of the seat. Not missing much besides the screen isn't touch screen and you have to hold the key to start where Cruze you flick and let go. Both issues aren't real issues at all, just minor things to overcome leaving a vehicle you had for about 3 years day in an day out.

Thats awesome! I'm glad to hear that your kids are enjoying it as well! I do hope you'll stick around here though, your insight has inspired me to "build" a Cruze somewhat like yours! :go: So thank you!

 

[Merc6]

Thats awesome! I'm glad to hear that your kids are enjoying it as well! I do hope you'll stick around here though, your insight has inspired me to "build" a Cruze somewhat like yours! :go: So thank you!

Yes, didn't exactly plan on running off soo soon as my issues were with my specific car and not the people of this forum.

New car is here.

http://www.cruzetalk.com/forum/32-c...erc6s-honda-accord-sport-6mt.html#post2660034

 

[Merc6]

For sale thread still in the works. Shipping will be @ the Lordstown meet since some of the items cost more to ship than what I'd sell them for. I had 2 items that were dibs and need to clear them but rest will be listed soon.

 

[Merc6]

For sale post is here, sorry it took me forever and a day

http://www.cruzetalk.com/forum/53-c...town-2017-meet-roadside-sale.html#post2856234

 

[Blasirl]

Premium Fuel label Part # FUEL LABEL | Genuine GM | 22801873


Zip tube swapped for hard pipe. Not sure of sizes as I got this 2nd hand from a member here.

Camaro "Hot Wheels" wheel

http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/oe-gm/22936176

I know the wheel is probably long gone, but that is exactly the one I want. Red stitching! What do you mean by zip tubes? What are they for?

I got my new tip to replace the one that's rusting out. I missed a design flaw that will be more apparent in pics to come. Tape was for me to not lose the supplied allen when it comes time for instal.


Universal Car Chrome Exhaust Muffler Tail Pipe Dual Tip 48-58mm Stainless Steel Sale - Banggood.com


I'm sure this translates to "He fell for it"

I must have doubly fell for it as I have two... need one? (or two)..cheap!

Oh and I couldn't resist making this thread an even 100!