Some quick pics of my new ride!

asanti · Post by **asanti** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 10:06 am

OK so I'm not some super photographer so bear with the so-so shots and NOOO it's not a Neon, but it's BOOSTED!

Hope you enjoy:
Which one's mine?

Hmm THAT one!

Random parking lot shots:

Post by **racer12306** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 10:10 am

very cool, i like HHR's.

hul kogan · Post by **hul kogan** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 10:22 am

I don't know why, but those just look so weird to me.

Nice purchase. You can haz b00st, yo!

asanti · Post by **asanti** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 1:28 pm

racer12306 Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 10:10 am Post subject:

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very cool, i like HHR's.

Thanks!

hul kogan Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 10:22 am Post subject:

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I don't know why, but those just look so weird to me.

Nice purchase. You can haz b00st, yo!

Lol I know. I've always liked them, and the boosted 2.0L Ecotec's not a bad motor, it spikes up to 20lbs of boost stock. Plus, this thing weighs within 50 lbs of what the Neon weighs. The FE5 suspension is pretty tight for a factory setup (very close to the setup I had done to the Neon actually!). The 2nd mod I'll do (1st mod is windowtint lol) is getting the GM LNF turbo upgrade which will put me at 290hp and 325lbs torque; all factory warrantied for about $1K including the install at the dealership!!! That's hella further dollar for dollar than I'd EVER get with the all motor setup I had in the Neon

I'm happy.

Later
Allex

Passt · Post by **Passt** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 1:32 pm

Congrats bud. Looks nice

Jenni · Post by **Jenni** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 1:34 pm

Hey cool, nice PT Cruiser!

hul kogan · Post by **hul kogan** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 2:24 pm

asanti wrote:The 2nd mod I'll do (1st mod is windowtint lol) is getting the GM LNF turbo upgrade which will put me at 290hp and 325lbs torque; all factory warrantied for about $1K including the install at the dealership!!! That's hella further dollar for dollar than I'd EVER get with the all motor setup I had in the Neon

Wow, that is a damn good deal! Be sure to check in after that.

slaw · Post by **slaw** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 3:21 pm

nice!
congrats on the purchase
u should make a progress log now

JeffM · Post by **JeffM** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 3:37 pm

I don't like HHR's, but for some reason that one is growing on me.

sullygully · Post by **sullygully** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 3:40 pm

Allllllllllllll aboooarrrd!

just playing, very unique whip

rOniN · Post by **rOniN** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 4:46 pm

nice SSHHR....lol It's a Sure.

Have fun with it!

LilSparkPlug · Post by **LilSparkPlug** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 8:49 am

Nice! I really like those. I think the very first mod you should do is something to get rid of that antenna on the roof! Makes it look like an RC car! Nice buy though

MyNeonSaysHi · Post by **MyNeonSaysHi** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 11:33 am

I saw a new red SS one and it had the rear window delete. Great vehicles. I think they are badass. Why did you opt for the HHR as opposed to the Balt?
Thanks for going American!

Lol I know. I've always liked them, and the boosted 2.0L Ecotec's not a bad motor, it spikes up to 20lbs of boost stock. Plus, this thing weighs within 50 lbs of what the Neon weighs.

Neon

Curb Weight MT 2567
Curb Weight AT 2617

HHRSS

Curb Weight MT 3280
Curb Weight AT 3353

713 lb difference with manual transmission

sidepipe87 · Post by **sidepipe87** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 11:56 am

Very nice ride!

you should drop it about another inch, and remove that dealership badge off the back and it'd be perfect!

asanti · Post by **asanti** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 12:55 pm

I'll definitely chime in once I get the LNF upgrade. I figure do a dyno run before and after too

. I'll wait until I put a few thousand miles on the motor though, I just 600 miles on the way to work today.

Thanks for all the good words and chides (sullygully you ass lol!)

But to answer MyNeonSaysHi: the reason I went with the HHR SS vs the 'Balt SS is the room I get in back. My 10 yr old son's tall as hell (5' 4" and GROWING) and needs the room! Besides I've always liked them since they came out sooooo hey I went after what I wanted so I DON'T have to kill myself and my wallet modding EVERYTHING in the car. This is a great starting point for me and it'll keep me happy...... for a while heh heh. And as far as the weight comparo, my Neon weighed in at 3290 w/ a 1/4 tank of gas, no rear seats, empty trunk, + me in it when I weighed it at Englishtown in Jersey (I weighed 275 at the time) so I based the comparo on that (guess I was off a little bit

). Still it's a fun and COMFY ride! XM radio + Onstar FTW!

Later
Allex

Fuzzyneon · Post by **Fuzzyneon** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 5:05 pm

get a tune and get 23psi from stock turbo =D nice cartruck man i like the ss's

MoxHair · Post by **MoxHair** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 5:34 pm

asanti wrote: it spikes up to 20lbs of boost stock.

Sorry just a pet peeve of mine. The amount of boost you are running stock doesn't matter. 20psi might sound like a lot but it all depends on the size of the turbo. 20psi on a K04 or smaller turbo doesn't make anywhere near the power of 15psi on a 50trim or another larger turbo on the same motor. The amount of boost you are running usually means very little. Its about Volume... then you add in a number of other things like fuel trims, compression ratios...

If you're comparing apples to apples and talking about another car that has the same drive train and same size turbo then you can talk about how much boost you are running.

asanti · Post by **asanti** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 6:35 pm

MoxHair Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 5:34 pm Post subject:

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asanti wrote:
it spikes up to 20lbs of boost stock.

Sorry just a pet peeve of mine. The amount of boost you are running stock doesn't matter. 20psi might sound like a lot but it all depends on the size of the turbo. 20psi on a K04 or smaller turbo doesn't make anywhere near the power of 15psi on a 50trim or another larger turbo on the same motor. The amount of boost you are running usually means very little. Its about Volume... then you add in a number of other things like fuel trims, compression ratios...

If you're comparing apples to apples and talking about another car that has the same drive train and same size turbo then you can talk about how much boost you are running.

Well thanks for the... ahem

<--- education Mox lol. I haven't owned a turbocharged car since 88 (I owned an '87 Lebaron GTC) so bear with my noobish turbo-related sayings. But I do understand what you're saying though

MoxHair · Post by **MoxHair** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 8:12 pm

Sorry it's just one of my many pet peeves. I get asked every day "how much boost ya runnin' dood?!" I usually get into some long drawn out explanation about how much boost means very little then I see their deer in headlights look and I just walk away.

asanti · Post by **asanti** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 9:43 pm

v95 · Post by **v95** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 8:30 pm

I love the color now all you need to do is bag it

asanti · Post by **asanti** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 8:55 am

Thanks! Yeah I wanted the Blue Flash Metallic, but now the Victory Red has seriously grown on me! I had the 1st "mod" done yesterday too... Front side windows were tinted a shade lighter than the side and back windows, now it has that "blackout" look! $\:D/$

Allex

JRM · Post by **JRM** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 10:38 am

Wow, that looks good. I've been looking at getting another car in the next couple years and I may just have to add this to my list.

PhillyLS1 · Post by **PhillyLS1** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 1:47 pm

MoxHair wrote:
asanti wrote: it spikes up to 20lbs of boost stock.
Sorry just a pet peeve of mine. The amount of boost you are running stock doesn't matter. 20psi might sound like a lot but it all depends on the size of the turbo. 20psi on a K04 or smaller turbo doesn't make anywhere near the power of 15psi on a 50trim or another larger turbo on the same motor. The amount of boost you are running usually means very little. Its about Volume... then you add in a number of other things like fuel trims, compression ratios...

If you're comparing apples to apples and talking about another car that has the same drive train and same size turbo then you can talk about how much boost you are running.

Excellent post. I make almost 700hp on 6psi and I get tired of explaining why. Well played sir

asanti · Post by **asanti** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 2:02 pm

Damn 700 hp on just 6psi

NICE!? Is that in the Camaro or the SRT? If in the Camaro (I'm assuming), is it a procharger, or supercharger? I'm interested in learning all about the CORRECT way to make power with my car. Like I said it's been a long time since I owned a turbocharged car and back then I knew nothing about cars.

Later
Allex

MoxHair · Post by **MoxHair** » Wed Jun 24, 2009 7:01 pm

PhillyLS1 wrote:
MoxHair wrote:
asanti wrote: it spikes up to 20lbs of boost stock.
Sorry just a pet peeve of mine. The amount of boost you are running stock doesn't matter. 20psi might sound like a lot but it all depends on the size of the turbo. 20psi on a K04 or smaller turbo doesn't make anywhere near the power of 15psi on a 50trim or another larger turbo on the same motor. The amount of boost you are running usually means very little. Its about Volume... then you add in a number of other things like fuel trims, compression ratios...

If you're comparing apples to apples and talking about another car that has the same drive train and same size turbo then you can talk about how much boost you are running.
Excellent post. I make almost 700hp on 6psi and I get tired of explaining why. Well played sir

Thank-you. Its a huge pet peeve of mine and I can guarantee I'll have to answer the question at least 5 times a week. I think I'm going to snap on someone one of these days. uggh

Fuzzyneon · Post by **Fuzzyneon** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 1:51 am

So How you liking it?

Nutmeg · Post by **Nutmeg** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 1:55 am

I didn't know they came factory boosted. I didn't think they made HHR... super sports... hahah.

j-king · Post by **j-king** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 4:57 am

dont realy like those

Moparty08 · Post by **Moparty08** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 10:00 pm

This car looks nicer in person.