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Sparkman's "Build" - 2012 1LT/RS
I'll keep this first post updated summarizing all 24+ pages of stuff. Updated 3/11/2018.
Well, I figured I would keep a log of the stuff I have done to my Cruze. Bought it with exactly 30,000 miles. It's going to be a long slow process because I'm in college, but it will get there eventually.
2012 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT RS
Current Modifications/Accessories:
The day I brought her home in September:
Water Pump Failure:


LED License Plate Lights:

LED Interior Lights:


PDR guy removing a ding in my fender:

Windows tinted!
Transmission Fiasco:




First meet up with CruzeTalk members in Vermilion, OH:

Brake change (and brake failure after this photo was taken):

Drums painted:

Photoshoot:






I'll keep this first post updated summarizing all 24+ pages of stuff. Updated 3/11/2018.
Well, I figured I would keep a log of the stuff I have done to my Cruze. Bought it with exactly 30,000 miles. It's going to be a long slow process because I'm in college, but it will get there eventually.
2012 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT RS
Current Modifications/Accessories:
- Diode Dynamics LED License Plate Lights
- LED Interior Lights (including trunk)
- Diode Dynamics XP50 Reverse Lights
- 50% Front Tint, 15% Rear Tint
- WeatherTech Floor Mats
- GiiNii GD-188x Dual Recording Dash Cam
- Cobra RAD450 Radar Detector
- 30,931 Miles | October 2015: Rear trunk button/light assembly replaced
- 31,859 Miles | December 2015: Water pump replaced
- 37,731 Miles | July 2016: Transmission rebuilt
- 37,742 Miles | July 2016: Transmission rebuilt again due to bad rebuild
- 39,905 Miles | September 2016: Front left hub assembly replaced
- 40,615 Miles | October 2016: Snapped e-brake cable replaced
- 43,483 Miles | December 2016: Loose transmission mount tightened (makes me wonder the quality of the second rebuild,
), HVAC system reflashed due to zones not functioning properly
- 50,842 Miles | May 2017: Replaced cracked ignition coil pack
- 56,070 Miles | September 2017: Valve cover replaced
- 59,209 Miles | December 2017: Value cover replaced, HVAC system checked (and cleaned due to loud noises)
- Massive fuel smell at idle, dealer and I have no idea where it's coming from
- Occasional surging? PCV going out?
- Both visor mirror covers need replaced
- None
The day I brought her home in September:

Water Pump Failure:


LED License Plate Lights:

LED Interior Lights:



PDR guy removing a ding in my fender:

Windows tinted!

Transmission Fiasco:





First meet up with CruzeTalk members in Vermilion, OH:

Brake change (and brake failure after this photo was taken):

Drums painted:

Photoshoot:





