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Dragonsys' Cruze Build

Alright, so I changed this into a more Build Tracking thread.. LOL

Ok, so I am working on the following this weekend, and just wanted to see if anyone had any extra tips other than what is in the original threads...

  • K&N SRI Install [$150] (Resonator already bypassed) - Complete
  • Painted Front & Rear Bowties [$10] - Complete
  • Paint Steering Wheel Bowtie
  • Paint Cruze Badge [$30, includes new badge] - Painted, but not yet placed on car
  • Paint Wheel Bowties
  • Paint Trunk Chrome Bar
  • Remove eco badge [Free] - Complete
  • Check my Spark Plug Gap [Free] - Complete - Set to .035
  • AMP & Sub Install [$50] (PAC Ordered) - Complete
  • Tint Side Markers [$15] - Complete
  • Tint Tails [$15] - Complete - Will have to be redone due to accident
  • Relocate OBD-II plug [Free] - Complete
  • Big 3 [$60] - Complete
  • Paint Silver Interior Trim [$20] - Complete
  • Headlight Wiring Upgrade [$50] - Complete
  • Philips H13 9008 X-treme Power Headlight Bulb [$45] - Complete
  • Sunglasses Holder [$15] - Complete
  • Bypass BPV Solenoid [$5] - Complete
  • ZZP A-Pillar Dual Gauge Pod [$40] - Complete
  • Boost Gauge [$55] - Complete
  • Oil Pressure Gauge - Almost done
  • Bluetooth ODB-II Reader with Torque Pro [$30] - Complete
  • Painted Intake Hard Pipe - Complete
  • Engine Bay Dress up - I have a few pieces complete, but still a few more to go.
  • Interior Dress Up - partially complete, not looking forward to removing the door panels to get at some of the trim pieces
  • Paint Front Grill Chrome trim [$15] - Complete
  • Paint Chrome [$25] - Complete
  • LED Dome, Map, Trunk (inside) & License Plate Lights (Cool White) [$18] - Complete
  • Hella Supertone Horns - Complete
  • 12v Power Outlets always on - Undone until I can rerun power wires for my gauges
  • 7" Tablet in Dash - Complete
There will be more coming as I get the money saved up and get the other half's approval to spend it on the car, lol

Coming Soon:
  • Amsoil Fluids (Transmission, Brake, Clutch, Coolant) - Just need to get off my lazy butt and change them. I have the fluids sitting in the box still.
  • VG Shark Fin - Ordered
  • Paint Interior Chrome Trim - Mostly complete, just a few pieces left.

Future plans/wants:
I'll add more as I think of it, or steal them from others ;)
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APCruze
The other location is to the right of the stereo, above the glove box. it is a tight squeez getting it in but it is a perfect fit.
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If you extend the wires at all I would suggest adding velcrow to hold it in place, with the wires being pulled tight it stays in position really well, but I will warn you it's a tight pull on the wires and getting the radio back in is very tricky. But it will go with a little finesse.
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So if you are looking a great spot for the remote I found Ahiru's build page who put in the center counsel so its hidden. I followed his idea and I would recommend it 100%. Hopefully these links will work. If not look at his build on page 7. http://www.cruzetalk.com/forum/94-cruze-owner-projects/12604-ahirus-cruze-build-7.html

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I did it with mine and love the outcome of it. It does take some finessing to get it in though.
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Sounds like you will be an expert on pulling the seat apart before too long...
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Looks great... Let me know if you actually notice a difference with the headlight brightness.
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It's looking good, waiting to it finished with all the pieces!
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Use a small screw driver but has at least 4 to 6 inches length, if you feel around with it for a few you will find it. The clip you are trying I get is on the outer side of the steering wheel and will be pulled towards the center. Once you find one of them the second is really easy.
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Yea it doesn't move much and it helps to pull a little on the airbag since it does not pop out auto maticly. Make sure you have the battery disconnected also.
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Looks great and I'm liking the blue, it is a really nice color on the car. Looks like I will have a lot of people competing in the COTM with the same pieces painted. Ow you just need some under body glow lights, ;)
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Looks great, by chance did you get any pictures of the side / backs of the pieces, or just the top. I kept passing this idea up thinking it wasn't worth the time, but after seeing it on yours, I think I will do it.
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sounds good, I will have to give it a try this weekend. I really like the painted chrome at the bottom of the windows. I just think pink (the color on the rest of the car) is a little too much for the side. That blue looks really good though.
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So I got the all the round chrome rings off with no issue and ties it in a lot better than I ever thought it would have. I did not have very good success with the air direction knobs. Could not get them off for the life of me so I gave up before breaking them. I might try it again another day or just use a brush and hand paint them. I'll get a picture of the side up in a few.
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Sounds like it's time to get a relay that is wired to cone on with the ignition. It would solve that problem.
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