Building my version of a SS Panel
09-20-2007, 11:32 AM
#11
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Join Date: 12-21-2005
Location: Launch Coast Calif.
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Schedule of Panel Transformation"
obtain Panel from Dealer
De badge vehicle imediately
* Total Exhuast system removal / replacement
* Vehicle lowering
* 4 Wheel disc conversion
* Sway bar installation
Painted mud flaps install
Tires/wheels change
* Injector/Harness replacement
* Stock intake removal / replacement
* ECM sent out for upgrade
Engine Dampening install
(The above items * make this a SS version based on the GM VP making his statement what makes a SS version)
Engine compartment components mods
Headlight / fog lamp replacement blubs
Rear wiper system removal / t-handle install
Rear window accent details
Just a start..
obtain Panel from Dealer
De badge vehicle imediately
* Total Exhuast system removal / replacement
* Vehicle lowering
* 4 Wheel disc conversion
* Sway bar installation
Painted mud flaps install
Tires/wheels change
* Injector/Harness replacement
* Stock intake removal / replacement
* ECM sent out for upgrade
Engine Dampening install
(The above items * make this a SS version based on the GM VP making his statement what makes a SS version)
Engine compartment components mods
Headlight / fog lamp replacement blubs
Rear wiper system removal / t-handle install
Rear window accent details
Just a start..
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09-20-2007, 01:00 PM
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So as I understand it, you are also going to modify your sandstone into a panel? Are we going to get the blow-by-blow photos? I'm all EYES!!! I love the sandstones, as they look like GOLD in the sun on the freeways.
09-20-2007, 01:36 PM
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Schedule of Panel Transformation"
obtain Panel from Dealer
De badge vehicle imediately
* Total Exhuast system removal / replacement
* Vehicle lowering
* 4 Wheel disc conversion
* Sway bar installation
Painted mud flaps install
Tires/wheels change
* Injector/Harness replacement
* Stock intake removal / replacement
* ECM sent out for upgrade
Engine Dampening install
(The above items * make this a SS version based on the GM VP making his statement what makes a SS version)
Engine compartment components mods
Headlight / fog lamp replacement blubs
Rear wiper system removal / t-handle install
Rear window accent details
Just a start..
obtain Panel from Dealer
De badge vehicle imediately
* Total Exhuast system removal / replacement
* Vehicle lowering
* 4 Wheel disc conversion
* Sway bar installation
Painted mud flaps install
Tires/wheels change
* Injector/Harness replacement
* Stock intake removal / replacement
* ECM sent out for upgrade
Engine Dampening install
(The above items * make this a SS version based on the GM VP making his statement what makes a SS version)
Engine compartment components mods
Headlight / fog lamp replacement blubs
Rear wiper system removal / t-handle install
Rear window accent details
Just a start..
09-20-2007, 01:39 PM
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No..
This will be a brand new 2008 HHR Panel...
It will be Cardinal Red..... My sandstone is basically done....
ahhhh photos.... there may be some... to LQQK at....
Last edited by hvrod; 09-20-2007 at 02:18 PM.
09-20-2007, 01:41 PM
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Parts are in the garage right now.... only a few more needed.. but on there way.... All I need right now is the 2008 Panel..... thats the Main part I'm missing..... Its up to the Rail system, Truck transport to get it to my local dealer now....
09-20-2007, 01:44 PM
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09-20-2007, 01:46 PM
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And getting a 2008 Panel..... into the conversion of a SS status (without badging it as so)
as stated by the GM VP--- stopping , acceleration, handling turning corners...
09-20-2007, 01:50 PM
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as stated by the GM VP--- stopping , accleration, handling turning corners...
09-20-2007, 02:06 PM
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You keep mentioning this everywhere... Do you have a link or something to what he actually said? Are there actual numbers as a guideline, such as "60-0 MPH Braking" or "0-60MPH Acceleration?" You'd think there would be a minimum in "numbers" to be followed to consider it an SS..
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/hhr-ss-45/ive-got-my-hhr-ss-10125/
On the very first posting on the U-tube movie go to approx. 2:56 section of the movie.. and there you go...