The Red Hearse's project log: lowered + BOOM!

slaw · Post by **slaw** » Thu Mar 11, 2010 6:04 am

TheRandom1 wrote:Nice progress man. I never liked these, but for some reason yours is pretty damn cool.

thats how i felt, i think its the lack of chrome grill up front, and inside, OMG its awesome, its like a non fucked up pt cruiser

asanti · Post by **asanti** » Thu Mar 11, 2010 2:39 pm

slaw wrote:
TheRandom1 wrote:Nice progress man. I never liked these, but for some reason yours is pretty damn cool.
thats how i felt, i think its the lack of chrome grill up front, and inside, OMG its awesome, its like a non fucked up pt cruiser

Lmao at the non-fucked up PT comment. Thanks guys, it's definitely a fun ride. Since I now have the intercooler, piping, and K&N filter sitting in the garage waiting to be installed, I just might be "tied up" this weekend with a solo install! We shall see....

I'll try to take pics of the progress as the installs happen to keep you guys updated.

Later
Allex

asanti · Post by **asanti** » Wed Mar 24, 2010 5:40 pm

So no pics of the install were taken (so what? call me Greedy

) but I went ahead and took off the front bumper and swapped the intercooler, the hotside piping, and installed my new headlights. The headlights are new and only come from a limited edition HHR built in '07. They're black chrome and now my front end has a nice, dark menacing look to it. Well that, and the huge HAHN insignia on the intercooler kinda gives onlookers a 'business statement" lol.

If the weather holds up this weekend, I'll get her washed up and take some new pics! As far as how it drives now, I can tell that there's a lot more torque than before. I haven't even floored the gas pedal yet because it pulls so much harder now than before. Even at 1/4 throttle you can feel yourself getting pushed back into the seat, yum! I'll keep you guys posted when I get around to bringing her back to the dyno.

Later
Allex

ragek23 · Post by **ragek23** » Wed Mar 24, 2010 7:17 pm

Where is the closest dyno these days? I can't wait to see some new #s

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measy27 · Post by **measy27** » Wed Mar 24, 2010 9:18 pm

I think Jannetty Racing is the closet to you guys.

asanti · Post by **asanti** » Thu Mar 25, 2010 2:43 pm

^^ Give that man a prize lol. Jannetty's is like 10 min. away from my house.

New Development though. Car just threw a CEL this morning which I'm sure is from the bigger IC piping

. I have an appointment Monday to have Jannetty install the other IC pipe, but if I'm going to be throwin codes, it's not for me. I went through way too much shit w/ the Neon to repeat that with this ride!

I'm gonna pull the code and see if it's boost-leak related (points to a loose tbolt clamp) then really think about if I want to go through the same hassles as I did w/ the Neon. If not, stock IC + pipes go back in, and the IC and piping go up for sale in the HHR forums. It looks badass, but IMO it won't be worth the headaches of throwin CELS all the time and/or having to get it tuned EVERYTIME I add some new performance part.... damn picky ECU's; I just want a reliable, fun DD!!!

Later
Allex

asanti · Post by **asanti** » Fri Mar 26, 2010 3:24 pm

Oopsie, false alarm!

Turns out the code's not boost related. I'm bringing the car in to the dealer on Tuesday and getting a new Fuel pressure regulator installed (Goooo warranty!). Then, back to finishing up the intercooler piping.

NeonOn19s · Post by **NeonOn19s** » Fri Mar 26, 2010 3:44 pm

sooo.... no pics then.....

glad that you are getting it fixed... then pics!!!!

dtjackten · Post by **dtjackten** » Fri Mar 26, 2010 4:10 pm

*throwing rocks at a glass house*

where are all the pics????????

asanti · Post by **asanti** » Sat Mar 27, 2010 10:33 am

Geez, ya bunch or peekture horse!

I'll try to take some this weekend with the ol' trusty Sony PnS.

Later
Allex

LilSparkPlug · Post by **LilSparkPlug** » Sat Mar 27, 2010 1:55 pm

Yes Allex....pictures are a must.

asanti · Post by **asanti** » Sun Mar 28, 2010 12:36 pm

OK OK just for YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU Crystal, just cause you said so lol.....
These aren't "LSP" or Anthony's "Halcyon" quality lmao but I took a few quick snaps earlier today:

Overhead shot: new Hahn piping (hotside pipes) + K&N filter you can see the OEM filter at top (it's yellow). That blue is a factory color called "Blue flash metallic", it turns purple in the right light.

Overhead shot 2: The big shiny thingie at the bottom of the pic is the thick as hell intercooler, I can't fit my OEM splitter back on!

:

"Fall Edition" headlights stuffed with Silverstars, (I did the same w/ the foglights too) mmm mmm! They're black chrome, not truly blacked out. In bright light they look black, and in low light they look "gunmetal" it's pretty cool

:

For comparisons, the old look of the front end:

The look of the new front end

:

I still need to get the cold side pipe on but my arms are just too damn big to fit into some of the tight spaces between the throttle body + the rad fan. But in the meantime once it warms up a tad I still need to install the Carbon Fiber goodies I got for the outside and the bowtie overlays. The overlays will get rid of the gold on the Chevy emblems and I'll have a nice red exterior.

Later
Allex

dtjackten · Post by **dtjackten** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 3:06 pm

pics look great! about time btw... lol, jk... keep up the good work and some good mods for ur shagin wagon...

NeonOn19s · Post by **NeonOn19s** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 4:44 pm

Very Nice!!!!! I will have to say I like these better than the Caliber...

asanti · Post by **asanti** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 11:11 am

NeonOn19's: Thanks! I do like the CSRT's but these are a little bigger and suit my needs perfectly.

Updating this- the intercooler piping's back to stock, it seems the Hahn silicone coupler and Tbolt clamps at the intercooler didn't like 28lbs of boost and kept popping off for no reason

. Now that the stock pipie's back on, the SS is haulin ass and holding boost like a champ!

The Hahn intercooler's still on though! I'll take some pics this weekend since I'm meeting unc-newbie to deliver the BUX seats to him.

Later
Allex

asanti · Post by **asanti** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 6:07 pm

Well, I'm addicted!!! I now have a set of twin Aeroforce Interceptor gauges coming to me. These gauges read every parameter in the ECU directly from the OBDII port, can read and clear codes + CEL's, can be used as dataloggers and more. Uber easy plug n play setup (literally, plug in and enjoy) and they'll have nice custom SS faceplates on them to boot!

Also I've ordered a solid upper MM from TurboTechRacing via a sick groupbuy on the HHR forum (can you say over $100 off!?

). Yeah, and "I wasn't going to do much to this car"....

I'll be posting some weekend pictures I took later on tonight. Let me know what you folks think!

Later
Allex
the "Non-Neon"

Mr Josh Zombie · Post by **Mr Josh Zombie** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 8:03 pm

TTR

The only decent vendor I ever dealt with in the cobalt scene. I also had those interceptor gauges.... bad ass little things

asanti · Post by **asanti** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 9:46 pm

Mr Josh Zombie wrote:TTR

The only decent vendor I ever dealt with in the cobalt scene. I also had those interceptor gauges.... bad ass little things

^^TRUTH! Aaron there is the 5h!t man. Great company to deal with.

Oh BTW: Pics, enjoy!! I took these real quick on Easter Sunday.

Fuzzy, but I like it!

I want this as my new sig

Side shot(s)

Rear view showing the Bowtie overlay

Another 3/4 front view

Mmm, sexy SS!

You can see the big ass IC just peeking out the bottom of the bumper!

measy27 · Post by **measy27** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 3:03 am

Looks good...

asanti · Post by **asanti** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 10:55 am

Thanks Measy!
I know it's not a Stage 3+ SRT, but she's my boosted lil' baby and I can't wipe the silly smile I have on my face lol

Later
Allex

Mr Josh Zombie · Post by **Mr Josh Zombie** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 3:04 pm

Did they make panel SS/TCs by chance?

Just curious

asanti · Post by **asanti** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 9:55 am

Yes they did Josh! Actually they only made 216 true panel SS'. One was wrecked so there are 215 driving around. There's also a "semi-panel" SS available too; it's an AA5 option where the rear 1/4 windows are solid, but you still have windows for the doors. It's funny, I almost bought an AA5 optioned one when I bought this SS, I didn't realize they were a limited run. Check out www.chevyhhr.net, there's a bunch of pictures there of all the different style HHR's out there.

Later
Allex

neonslg09 · Post by **neonslg09** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 4:31 pm

Yo asanti, the HHR is looking insanely great! Needs to be lowered and stuff though.

BTW, I was cruisin' downtown not to long ago, and I saw a murderd out HHR, turbocharged. It sounded sick AND got the fuck out.

asanti · Post by **asanti** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 5:14 pm

Nice Steven! It could've been a debadged SS, some guys like to do that just to Eff with people. When we meet at one of the New England meets I'll take you for a ride in mine, heh heh.

I'm thinking of suspension but since it's my DD, I might just keep it as is... There's a nice set of coilovers made by Pedders that'll let me drop the SS about 3 1/2"... We'll see! I also want a set of gold OZ Ultraleggera wheels, I just can't stomach 1) the 2 month wait for them and 2) the fact that I want a set of 19's, not 18's like I already have!

...

Anyhoo, here are a few teasers- a shot of the new motor mount I'm getting from TTR (mine will be gunmetal w/ a red bushing

), and a link to a vid of the Aeroforce gauges I'm getting. These are set up in an SRT4 of all things lol:

VID linky, yummy!

http://www.aeroforcetech.com/action.html

Later
Allex

asanti · Post by **asanti** » Sun Apr 11, 2010 7:46 pm

Quick Sunday update: Well today was the home oil change day, lol. I put 5 qts of Mobil 1 full synthetic in the hearse along with a new oil filter. After that, did the same to the wifey's Cavi. But here's the fun stuff, I did a partial debadge/rebadge on my hearse, yay! Pics:

Chicklet-less! GM badges (aka chicklets) removed on both sides:

On to the rear, my small touch of CF:
Carbon Fiber SS badging! I started at the rear since that's the smallest SS badge on the car. Holy hell the residue was a bi**h to get off though! I'll do the side SS badges next weekend. I think it's sex in black. What say ye??

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Sun Apr 11, 2010 10:47 pm

I hate CF in all shapes and sizes, sorry man... looks worse than the crap I just took. I could show pictures if you want a comparison?

asanti · Post by **asanti** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 1:38 pm

TheRandom1 Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2010 10:47 pm Post subject:

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I hate CF in all shapes and sizes, sorry man... looks worse than the crap I just took. I could show pictures if you want a comparison?

Only if the crap you took was shaped like my SS badging!!

Otherwise your comment reeks of Phail; besides, I hate your sig because it causes my slow as hell dial-up work pc to chug!

I know CF isn't everyone's cup o joe that's why I'm just doing those small touches and that's it. Thanks for commenting on it though!

Later
Allex

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 1:53 pm

I meant no disrespect to you, I just absolutely hate the look of CF.

asanti · Post by **asanti** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 3:00 pm

None taken Random, we're good. At least be happy I'm not on the "rusty hood" bandwagon (blechh!!!)! :thumb: You really can't do anything CF on the outside of these HHR's, so you won't see me rockin a CF hood or rear hatch anytime! But seriously, something about your sig makes my pc at work crap its diodes; it must be a dial-up bandwith eater.

Later
Allex

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 3:05 pm

It makes mine here go slow sometimes too. I want to make a new one, but haven't gotten around to it yet.

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The Red Hearse's project log: lowered + BOOM!

False CEL alarm!

MO' stuff on da way!!!