Orange Car
11-25-2009, 10:12 AM
#1
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Join Date: 11-24-2009
Location: Dekalb, Il
Posts: 5
Orange Car
Hey all, So I just picked up my ride the other day and while driving home I realized that this is the first GM vehicle that I have ever bought (at least I don’t think Chrysler has any ties with GM). She is a ’06 Sunburst Orange 1LT with about 30K miles which my 2 year old son rightfully named “Orange Car”. Looks to be in mint condition and even still smells new inside. I have only driven her about 100 miles so far but the ride is already 100% better than the old Sebring I just had to junk.
I’m looking for a few mods that I can do relatively easily on my own that is not too expensive. I would like to add running boards , spoiler and a new grill . Id like to her some thoughts about some other possibilities that will not lighten the wallet too much, both cosmetically and performance wise.
I’m looking for a few mods that I can do relatively easily on my own that is not too expensive. I would like to add running boards , spoiler and a new grill . Id like to her some thoughts about some other possibilities that will not lighten the wallet too much, both cosmetically and performance wise.
11-25-2009, 11:42 PM
#3
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Join Date: 08-15-2009
Location: Moline, IL
Posts: 11
welcome from the Quad Cities, bm! i also own an orange hhr. photojoe was right. just hang out on the forums. you'll find all kinds of crazy awesome mods to your ride that will everyone jealous. i'm working on my first few as well. maybe someday we can work on getting an illinois-based hhr club going too. 
11-26-2009, 01:18 AM
#4
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Join Date: 02-15-2008
Location: Stockwell, Indiana (Lafayette Area)
Posts: 339
Welcome Aboard. My kids named mine TiggerII, since my nickname in the Hog Chapter is Tigger. Great versitle vehicle with lots of style. Word of advice - Running Boards are a must to protect the rear doors from getting paint damage during the winter. I had to find out the hard way. No issues with paint after running board were installed. I have found a lot of good information and advise from the other members on this forum.
11-26-2009, 10:05 AM
#6
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Join Date: 03-07-2008
Location: Essex, Maryland
Posts: 361
Well come to the board..... From another Orange car driver...
If you looking for mods in the looks department try surfing the gallery.
My mods a less thqn some here... I've leveled mine, Magnaflow exhaust, homemade cold air intake, painted waterfall,...etc.
Have fun with your HHR, and do it your way...
If you looking for mods in the looks department try surfing the gallery.
My mods a less thqn some here... I've leveled mine, Magnaflow exhaust, homemade cold air intake, painted waterfall,...etc.
Have fun with your HHR, and do it your way...
11-27-2009, 07:58 AM
#9
Senior Member
Join Date: 05-19-2009
Location: Florida
Posts: 124
Lower Grille Mod
A very inexpensive mod to performed is the C.J. Krause lower mesh grille mod, it is easy to do and will protect the condenser/radiator from road debris - visit this thread -
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/mods-exterior-55/my-%241-08-lower-grille-mod-shaggy-shaggy-has-new-teeth-3052/
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/mods-exterior-55/my-%241-08-lower-grille-mod-shaggy-shaggy-has-new-teeth-3052/
11-27-2009, 05:40 PM
#10
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Join Date: 08-18-2009
Location: Canada
Posts: 1,036
orange rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!if ur old enough..u may remember the old amc???bitter sweet orange is the same match back from 70-71 gremlins,,now its called sunburst orange..call it what u want..I think the color is very eye catching specially when its good and clean..welcome!!!!!!!!
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