What Did You Do To Your HHR Today?
07-13-2011, 09:56 PM
#4231
Senior Member
Join Date: 06-09-2009
Location: Clinton, Mass
Posts: 2,950
They were old winter tires when I got them, maybe 50% or less tread.
They came on the Cobalt wheels I bought.
I used them for 2 winters and up until today.
I'd say I got my use out of them.
I think it went out of alignment when the dealer replaced the end links & one of the front shocks.
They said those jobs don't usually require an alignment. yeah, sounds like bull**** to me too.
I'll show him the pix of how "those jobs don't usually require an alignment" and see what he says about cheaping me out of an alignment.
The tires were definitely worn out but you can see that tire with the belt showing on the inside.
The car developed a vibration through the steering wheel over the last month or so.
Finding the belt poking through yesterday put the replacement process on the fast track.
I know about rotating tires and I certainly will with the new ones.
I was driving those old winter tires till they fell off and they almost actually did.
They came on the Cobalt wheels I bought.
I used them for 2 winters and up until today.
I'd say I got my use out of them.
I think it went out of alignment when the dealer replaced the end links & one of the front shocks.
They said those jobs don't usually require an alignment. yeah, sounds like bull**** to me too.
I'll show him the pix of how "those jobs don't usually require an alignment" and see what he says about cheaping me out of an alignment.
The tires were definitely worn out but you can see that tire with the belt showing on the inside.
The car developed a vibration through the steering wheel over the last month or so.
Finding the belt poking through yesterday put the replacement process on the fast track.
I know about rotating tires and I certainly will with the new ones.
I was driving those old winter tires till they fell off and they almost actually did.
07-13-2011, 10:45 PM
#4232
Senior Member
Join Date: 04-21-2007
Location: Anaheim Ca
Posts: 3,157
They were old winter tires when I got them, maybe 50% or less tread.
They came on the Cobalt wheels I bought.
I used them for 2 winters and up until today.
I'd say I got my use out of them.
I think it went out of alignment when the dealer replaced the end links & one of the front shocks.
They said those jobs don't usually require an alignment. yeah, sounds like bull**** to me too.
I'll show him the pix of how "those jobs don't usually require an alignment" and see what he says about cheaping me out of an alignment.
The tires were definitely worn out but you can see that tire with the belt showing on the inside.
The car developed a vibration through the steering wheel over the last month or so.
Finding the belt poking through yesterday put the replacement process on the fast track.
I know about rotating tires and I certainly will with the new ones.
I was driving those old winter tires till they fell off and they almost actually did.
They came on the Cobalt wheels I bought.
I used them for 2 winters and up until today.
I'd say I got my use out of them.
I think it went out of alignment when the dealer replaced the end links & one of the front shocks.
They said those jobs don't usually require an alignment. yeah, sounds like bull**** to me too.
I'll show him the pix of how "those jobs don't usually require an alignment" and see what he says about cheaping me out of an alignment.
The tires were definitely worn out but you can see that tire with the belt showing on the inside.
The car developed a vibration through the steering wheel over the last month or so.
Finding the belt poking through yesterday put the replacement process on the fast track.
I know about rotating tires and I certainly will with the new ones.
I was driving those old winter tires till they fell off and they almost actually did.
07-14-2011, 10:57 PM
#4234
Senior Member
Join Date: 06-09-2009
Location: Clinton, Mass
Posts: 2,950
I sent them the pix today and will talk with the service manager tomorrow.
I'll keep y'all posted.
Love the Eagle GT's BTW
Today:
NAPA Gold oil filter - $8.32
5 Qts Mobil 1 - $24.99
Happy car - priceless
07-14-2011, 11:11 PM
#4235
Platinum Member
Join Date: 01-09-2007
Location: SE USA
Posts: 15,968
I thought you'd like that GMPP intake kit sleeper, I've found the pairing of that and the GMPP exhaust to make a lovely noise when the loud pedal is depressed.
Honestly, that growl and snort is so addictive you'll find a drop in your mileage until the novelty wears off, its just too dang much fun to not bury the throttle when you have any little excuse to do so.
Honestly, that growl and snort is so addictive you'll find a drop in your mileage until the novelty wears off, its just too dang much fun to not bury the throttle when you have any little excuse to do so.
IDK about the GMPP exhaust, just as one mod leads to 200 others.. LOL
Then I will be wanting a "Tune", wait, I think I already do...
But more motor mods first..
07-14-2011, 11:20 PM
#4236
Deceased
Join Date: 06-30-2010
Location: Kannapolis NC
Posts: 25,739
Well sleeper you don't have to have a GMPP exhaust, but I'd do that next since your engine would appreciate the ability to "breathe" even better if it could also exhale through something nice too.
As for my HHR's, it was Boo Boo's turn to go out and play today as we trailed behind the real estate agent once again in our quest for new office space.
As for my HHR's, it was Boo Boo's turn to go out and play today as we trailed behind the real estate agent once again in our quest for new office space.
07-14-2011, 11:21 PM
#4237
Rest In Peace
Join Date: 06-13-2010
Location: IL.
Posts: 2,301
Actually yesterday and late last night, well some after Midnight so I guess you could say today.
Decided I did Not like the look of the sensor mount on the Supercharger at all. And it is Not used on my motor so I cut it off and have it wet sanded down to 1000 grit at present.
Decided I did Not like the look of the sensor mount on the Supercharger at all. And it is Not used on my motor so I cut it off and have it wet sanded down to 1000 grit at present.
07-14-2011, 11:44 PM
#4238
Rest In Peace
Join Date: 06-13-2010
Location: IL.
Posts: 2,301
Today was Carpet Removal. And getting started on the Floors sound deadening with the sound barrier.
Got the rear seat area just about done right now, and will be working on the floor overnight here. I got my lights setup and a nice fan blowing on me.
Did the Dog Leg areas as well.
Getting there, slowly but surely. I let it sit 2 days that was just too damn hot during the day.
Got the rear seat area just about done right now, and will be working on the floor overnight here. I got my lights setup and a nice fan blowing on me.
Did the Dog Leg areas as well.
Getting there, slowly but surely. I let it sit 2 days that was just too damn hot during the day.
07-14-2011, 11:51 PM
#4239
Platinum Member
Join Date: 01-09-2007
Location: SE USA
Posts: 15,968
Or maybe I'll just chop out the muff & run a straight pipe..
A&P, lookin good there..
How much weight do you think all the sound deadener is gonna add ?
07-15-2011, 12:30 AM
#4240
Senior Member
Join Date: 12-11-2007
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 106
Today my transmission let go for the 4th time(on the way home from Home Depot.) I am taking the car to the dealer tomorrow. I was going to start tearing down for my sound deadening part #2, and my system rebuild.