First modification?
01-10-2010, 01:59 PM
#11
Senior Member
Join Date: 04-22-2006
Location: Madison, NJ
Posts: 116
My first mod was adding the embroidered rug to the rear cargo area. Second mod was sliding it off the road and damaging two wheels. Third mod was new steel wheels and new tires.
I guess it's not perfect anymore, so I'll have a bit of fun with it. I think I might black out all the brushed aluminum on the grille and rear fascia, and drive an all black car.
I guess it's not perfect anymore, so I'll have a bit of fun with it. I think I might black out all the brushed aluminum on the grille and rear fascia, and drive an all black car.
01-10-2010, 03:55 PM
#12
Senior Member
Join Date: 11-26-2009
Location: Salt Lake City
Posts: 126
2008 Panel
1) a wheel skin steering wheel cover $30
2) stubby antenna $10
3) stubby door locks $10
4) metal rear license plate frame (plan to paint white) $15
5) accessories - 2 visor CD holders $1 each (just like dealer version w/out logos)
1) a wheel skin steering wheel cover $30
2) stubby antenna $10
3) stubby door locks $10
4) metal rear license plate frame (plan to paint white) $15
5) accessories - 2 visor CD holders $1 each (just like dealer version w/out logos)
01-10-2010, 05:00 PM
#13
Senior Member
Join Date: 06-26-2008
Location: N.W. Burbs Chicago
Posts: 4,152
If you look at my mods in the pics gallery, I've put less than $400.00 in mods since buying it new with 7 miles on it. (now at 37,000) And it's quite a bid diff. And pretty much 1 of a kind . For a small amount of cash. ( Not sure if anyone else has done a ram air) 
01-24-2010, 12:10 PM
#15
New Member
Join Date: 01-07-2010
Location: Oak Brook, IL
Posts: 15
First mods
Just bought an '09 2LT Techno Gray used ex rental car but very loaded.
First mod was a Gentex auto dimming rearview mirror with homelink, compass and outside temp. Weathertech floor mats front and rear. Coming soon are
factory chrome side rails and carpeted cargo mat. Bought an extended range
factory remote because the remote starter only works from about 10 ft away.
Not here yet. BTW has anybody bought one of these? I understand it has
to be programmed by the dealer or can a qualified locksmith do it? My guess
is a 1.7 hrs to program by dealer it's probably going to cost $200. That's
more than an after-market remote starter with extended range costs installed!
First mod was a Gentex auto dimming rearview mirror with homelink, compass and outside temp. Weathertech floor mats front and rear. Coming soon are
factory chrome side rails and carpeted cargo mat. Bought an extended range
factory remote because the remote starter only works from about 10 ft away.
Not here yet. BTW has anybody bought one of these? I understand it has
to be programmed by the dealer or can a qualified locksmith do it? My guess
is a 1.7 hrs to program by dealer it's probably going to cost $200. That's
more than an after-market remote starter with extended range costs installed!
01-24-2010, 09:41 PM
#16
Senior Member
Join Date: 07-13-2008
Location: Buffalo, NY
Posts: 480
Bumper pads-front & rear-$26 from Amazon + free shipping
Rear Bumper "Step Guard" on a roll-$13 Amazon (shipped with above)
Side "camaro style" body molding-$45 at local body shop supply house
Skull Head Door Locks-used the ones for Valve Stems-saved $6 by gluing in plase with GOOP-$9
Skull Head-used on my dash-is actually shifter knob-$10
Pinstripe-bought 120 foot roll-$12 at local body shop supply
Front bumper mod-about $7-filled lower area & fake fog light vent covers
Rear cargo area bag-GM wanted $125-Home Depot (stronger material)-I bought 2 for total of $38
Shower rods-$6 each-used in cargo area in upper tray hole to keep my big crap in place
Cargo net behind back seat-free-stole from inlaws impala
Side "hood vents"-Set was $18 at WalMart-same company as the $30 ones-just packaged for WalMart
Windshield viewer-$17.50 LightinSight.com
Barbed Wire License Plate Frames-$9 each-WalMart
Eibach Anti Roll Bar-$144 though Pep Boys
Vent Visors-$54 through Pep Boys
+ lots of other odds n ends!
Look on Wifes face as I am slowly transforming the family HHR-PRICELESS!
Rear Bumper "Step Guard" on a roll-$13 Amazon (shipped with above)
Side "camaro style" body molding-$45 at local body shop supply house
Skull Head Door Locks-used the ones for Valve Stems-saved $6 by gluing in plase with GOOP-$9
Skull Head-used on my dash-is actually shifter knob-$10
Pinstripe-bought 120 foot roll-$12 at local body shop supply
Front bumper mod-about $7-filled lower area & fake fog light vent covers
Rear cargo area bag-GM wanted $125-Home Depot (stronger material)-I bought 2 for total of $38
Shower rods-$6 each-used in cargo area in upper tray hole to keep my big crap in place
Cargo net behind back seat-free-stole from inlaws impala
Side "hood vents"-Set was $18 at WalMart-same company as the $30 ones-just packaged for WalMart
Windshield viewer-$17.50 LightinSight.com
Barbed Wire License Plate Frames-$9 each-WalMart
Eibach Anti Roll Bar-$144 though Pep Boys
Vent Visors-$54 through Pep Boys
+ lots of other odds n ends!
Look on Wifes face as I am slowly transforming the family HHR-PRICELESS!
First mod on mine was the TurboTech rear sway bar.
JIm
01-24-2010, 09:58 PM
#17
Senior Member
Join Date: 09-29-2009
Location: Nashville, Tn
Posts: 114
First I added my suicide knob then had the my wheels and grill painted Red after that all the badges had to go and were replaced with 3 “Xtreme” badges. I also blacked out the rocker panels under the doors. The great big mirror with on star {that blocks a big part of the windshield when you are 6’ 2” and your head is at the roof} was replaced with a small 8 inch mirror, however I am thinking about going to a smaller 5 inch mirror that would solve the problem with visibility. I mounted a vintage style dash prism to see traffic lights without having to lay over in the passengers seat.
01-25-2010, 01:11 AM
#18
Platinum Member
Join Date: 01-09-2007
Location: SE USA
Posts: 15,976
My first mod was adding my chrome lic plate frame & chrome bullet bolts to drive mine home..
However:
As was mentioned a couple times (at least), is shaving the emblems..
This is very simple & about any weather is suitable to do it.. (if you want it shaved) ?
I use Fishing line, holding an end in each hand & then work it back & forth behind each emblem, this will gently cut thru the adhesive & won't hurt the paint.
After, a little rubbing alcohol to remove any remaining residue. & then you should or could wax the area..
There are many very low cost mods that produce great results..
Another is making a lower "Gutter Guard grill" To protect your A/C condenser, & lower Rad from any road debris from entering the lower opening in the front.. & believe me it is a vulnerable area..
The "Gutter Guard" is found at Home Depot or Lowes & is really for covering house rain gutters from leaves..
Cost: maybe $5. If interested: https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/show...er+guard+grill
& the "Search Box" is very helpful too.. FYI..
sleeper
01-26-2010, 02:10 PM
#19
Senior Member
Join Date: 07-15-2009
Location: Waterbury CT
Posts: 2,070
My 1st mod was getting the front windows tinted to match the rears. Then a stubby antenna (Ebay, $15). After that came the GM Turbo Upgrade, then the exhaust, visors, floormats, + door sills (visors, sills, + mats were done in 1 shot).
Later
Allex
Later
Allex
01-26-2010, 02:23 PM
#20
Senior Member
Join Date: 07-17-2006
Location: Dallas, GA
Posts: 6,052
First thing I did was remove the stop tab so the rear wiper would come away from the glass fully, and stay.
Lower grill, to protect the A/C condensor. Must have in my book.
Hitch, needed for trailer.
Fog lights
Then it got tags.....
I picked up those and never installed them. They are still in the map pocket. I got them from SoCalHHR's, so I've had them a while.
Lower grill, to protect the A/C condensor. Must have in my book.
Hitch, needed for trailer.
Fog lights
Then it got tags.....
I picked up those and never installed them. They are still in the map pocket. I got them from SoCalHHR's, so I've had them a while.
Last edited by solman98; 01-28-2010 at 11:10 AM.