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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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Dragonsys
Dragonsys said:
Sun Glasses Case
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Installed. Matches the interior rather well, and has a good spring in it. My glasses don't fit perfectly, but it is a heck of a lot better than having them stuck on the sun visor.
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Nice man, yeah i need to get this asap. My glasses go into the cupholder, except when i have 2 cups, in which case they go wherever i throw them.
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cdb09007 said:
Nice man, yeah i need to get this asap. My glasses go into the cupholder, except when i have 2 cups, in which case they go wherever i throw them.
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It took over a month to arrive from Korea, due to customs and such.
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Picked up a can of VHT Nightshades so I can start on the Tails & Sidemarkers. I also started painting the Silver Trim pieces and some underhood parts. I will get pics as I get pieces finished up, but due to the rain & humidity it is kind of slow going.
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I piece done

Vehicle Car Auto part Center console


Please excuse the mess, I need to clean the car...
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It's looking good, waiting to it finished with all the pieces!
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APCruze said:
It's looking good, waiting to it finished with all the pieces!
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I left the speaker rings drying last night. Tonight I will put the clear on them, and paint the Gauge Trim & radio surround. The Steering wheel will be last, as I cannot seem to get it off. I have tried using 2 screwdrivers in the back, but I can't seem to get the clips to release.
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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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APCruze said:
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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Yeah, they are reaching the back plate, I can feel it scraping the metal, I just can't seem to move/find the actual catch. I'm thinking I'm just not in the exact right spot.
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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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Speaker bezels are in. Clear is drying on the gauge bezel. Paint drying on the Radio surround, awaiting clear.
I will get more/better pictures once it is done and everything is installed (and the car cleaned)
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APCruze said:
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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I'll try it again this weekend.
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Gauge Bezel, Speaker Bezels (all 4 doors), Radio Surround & Shifter Surround all installed.
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So I noticed that the shifter trim moves a bit, and it has bunched up the paint some right around the top of the chrome ring. Not a big deal, just means I will have to remove it and repaint at some point in time.

Once I can get the Steering Wheel trim off, I will paint it as well.

I plan on painting the trim around the window switches (all 4 doors), and maybe around the door handles, as well as a few engine pieces (ones which do not require high temp paint).
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cdb09007
Looks real good man. Going to do the same to mine but make an attempt at vinyl. What kind of paint/primer did you use and how was it applying it?

Again, looks great and adds a great touch to the interior, will look much sicker with the steering wheel too.
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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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cdb09007 said:
Looks real good man. Going to do the same to mine but make an attempt at vinyl. What kind of paint/primer did you use and how was it applying it?

Again, looks great and adds a great touch to the interior, will look much sicker with the steering wheel too.
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Thanks. I used Dupli-Color Adhesion Promoter & Dupli-Color paint, Dupli-Color Clear, both in rattle cans. It isn't to bad to apply, as long as you take it easy and use a lot of thin coats. I used 2 coats of the Adhesion Promoter, 4 coats of color and 3 coats of clear

APCruze said:
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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Thanks, I think the blue looks pretty good as well :)
LOL not doing the under body lights though
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Removed the PlastiDip from the Side Markers & Trunk Lights and tinted them with VHT. 2 coats on the trunk & 4 on the Side Markers. I'll get pics after I get it all cleaned up properly. The outer tails will be next, once I get some more time.
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Removed the PlastiDip from the Side Markers & Trunk Lights and tinted them with VHT. 2 coats on the trunk & 4 on the Side Markers. I'll get pics after I get it all cleaned up properly. The outer tails will be next, once I get some more time.
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Side Marker:
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Side Marker Lit:
Darkness Light Automotive lighting Night Sky


Tails Lit:
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Tails (I know this is a bad pic, I will get a better one soon)
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ok, here is a better pic, in the day. 2 coats tint & 3 coats clear
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Boost & Oil Pressure gauges have been ordered. Hoping to get them installed, paint the steering wheel & finish the tail lights this weekend.
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