What did you do TO your Cruze today?

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2013LT

Discussion Starter · Aug 31, 2013

Post what you did to er and maybe even a picture to accompany it.

Today I just washed it and did a quick wax job. It was pretty dirty from about 5 commutes to work!

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JLL

· #1,861 · May 16, 2021

Mr_Pat said:
Thats how it came . my only guess is they were havig issues with the solid pipe.. No idea to be honest.now ya got me worried hope I didnt get a sonic one or some other weird difference...

It looks exactly like mine, but your's has a piece of flex pipe in it.

Did you get just the downpipe or the Midpipe/Downpipe combo?

I got the Midpipe/Downpipe Combo and if I remember right my Midpipe has a flex pipe in it.
It's not really going to matter though since I'm installing TTR "solid" (really polyurethane bushing) mounts.

Thebigzeus

· #1,862 · May 16, 2021

Mr_Pat said:
Thats how it came . my only guess is they were havig issues with the solid pipe.. No idea to be honest.now ya got me worried hope I didnt get a sonic one or some other weird difference..

It is, I am sure it's a lot more easier to install, the solid ones with no flex joint are quite a pain, ask me how I know. I think they are also more prone to breaking the vband, mine has already sheared off once. I should honestly buy another one to have on hand, little buggers are over $30 though... Never could find an aftermarket one thin enougfh to clear the manifold either.

Mr_Pat

· #1,863 · May 16, 2021

Makes sense. You need flex somewhere in the exhaust system for motor movement. I just did the down pipe but my stock exhaust has a flex underneath the motor.. shouldn't hurt anything .. If I decide to do other exhaust work later I can go solid on the midpipe. I'll have to see how this setup sounds before I decide which way I'm going .

Blasirl

· #1,864 · May 19, 2021

Mr_Pat said:
Makes sense. You need flex somewhere in the exhaust system for motor movement. I just did the down pipe but my stock exhaust has a flex underneath the motor.. shouldn't hurt anything .. If I decide to do other exhaust work later I can go solid on the midpipe. I'll have to see how this setup sounds before I decide which way I'm going .

It looks like the ZZP mid-pipes also have a flex joint.

JLL

· #1,865 · May 19, 2021

Back on topic, I changed my Cruze's wiper blades. It took me about 30 seconds a blade. 20 years ago, it used take me 30 minutes.

Murphsox

· #1,866 · May 19, 2021

JLL said:
Back on topic, I changed my Cruze's wiper blades. It took me about 30 seconds a blade. 20 years ago, it used take me 30 minutes.

Ha! I just did mine too, I also ordered a tune for mine this morning since I will be driving @Mr_Pat car this evening and I know I'm going to want it LOL

Mr_Pat

· #1,867 · May 19, 2021

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Well I didn't do it but someone vented my windshield for me on my way to work this morning...

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Blasirl

· #1,868 · May 19, 2021

Mr_Pat said:
Well I didn't do it but someone vented my windshield for me on my way to work this morning... View attachment 292198

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Were they working on the roof?

Murphsox

· #1,869 · May 19, 2021

Blasirl said:
Were they working on the roof?

I'm guessing typical Michigan roads or a gravel hauler

Mr_Pat

· #1,870 · May 19, 2021

Going down the road and 2 bikes about 3 cars ahead in the next lane.. one kicked something up....

JLL

· #1,871 · May 20, 2021

Mr_Pat said:
Going down the road and 2 bikes about 3 cars ahead in the next lane.. one kicked something up....

Holy **** Pat!

Do you have glass comprehensive coverage for the glass damage?

Mr_Pat

· #1,872 · May 21, 2021

Nope.. but it was just over 200 for the replacement while I was at work yesterday they did it in the parking lot. Today I installed the hitch Still hve to run the wire harness. Tomorrow morning project with the turbo, Downpipe, Oil and trans fluid change

Thebigzeus

· #1,873 · May 21, 2021

Mr_Pat said:
Nope.. but it was just over 200 for the replacement while I was at work yesterday they did it in the parking lot. Today I installed the hitch Still hve to run the wire harness. Tomorrow morning project with the turbo, Downpipe, Oil and trans fluid change

Make sure and get that trans good and hot when you check level. Like hold brakes in park and rev it up hot. There is a certain procedure. Unless you measure exactly the amount that came out.

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JLL

· #1,874 · May 22, 2021

Mr_Pat said:
Nope.. but it was just over 200 for the replacement while I was at work yesterday they did it in the parking lot. Today I installed the hitch Still hve to run the wire harness. Tomorrow morning project with the turbo, Downpipe, Oil and trans fluid change

Careful installing that V3, seeing that as of recently, all of the members that I'm aware of (except one) who installed it on stock internals have either disappeared, or blown their engines. Are you sure you want a V3 @Thebigzeus

All Joking aside,
Let me know how it goes Pat! Enjoy!

KirkM71

· #1,875 · May 22, 2021

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Parcel arrived, 30 mins later job done !!! even better i can have my I.P.T.V. app playing too.
Really impressed with all the in built features. Very happy.
Much better than the factory junk radio that was fitted.

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Murphsox

· #1,876 · May 22, 2021

KirkM71 said:
Parcel arrived, 30 mins later job done !!! even better i can have my I.P.T.V. app playing too.
Really impressed with all the in built features. Very happy.
Much better than the factory junk radio that was fitted.

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....your steering wheel is on the other side, good mod! Lol. The screen looks good!

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Mr_Pat

· #1,877 · May 25, 2021

My mail carrier must hate me by now...

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Thebigzeus

· #1,878 · May 26, 2021

Mr_Pat said:
My mail carrier must hate me by now... View attachment 292347

ohh veddy nice

Mr_Pat

· #1,879 · May 26, 2021

Why Spank you sir <yes carry over from the last thread I replied on>

MP81

· #1,880 · May 26, 2021

Mr_Pat said:
My mail carrier must hate me by now... View attachment 292347

It's better than my UPS or FedEx guys must've felt when I bought all the suspension for my Camaro - especially the giant 80-90lb box with leaf springs in it. That...was not an easy box to move. The box just bends around the springs and it's 5 feet long, so there's no good spot to grab it.

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