Ok, if you're on a limited budget what would you do? I purchased a 2006 HHR (Black) LT2. It's only a week old. I traded in my 2002 Chevy Suburban and I'm still trying to get use to the interior size thing but lovin' the gas mileage. I purchased a set of "new" Zyoxx Z8 18" wheels with the Black inserts. I can either purchase the CGS Intake and IMCO T924 Muffler or purchase a set of 235/40R18 tires for the wheels. Do I go for the looks or do I go for the performance?

http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/1/5/5/1/image001.jpg http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/9/3/0/CGSIntakeCleanup2.jpg

Personally I am an apppearance kinda' guy, but do this for you, all of our opinions are just that "our opinions". I have to admit that those are really nice wheels...Enjoy

Tires. :thumb:

rims and tires

With those rims I'd go for the tires man. Then, start to save your money for the Imco and CGS :)

Well, if you got the rims, get the tires. It already gets good gas mileage so the other stuff can probably wait a bit. By the way, those rims are some of the best I've seen! :thumb:

Rims and tires.

From the looks of things, the HHR can be made a little "faster", but it will never be "FAST". Even if/when a turbo comes out, the HHR is a heavy car to get rolling.

DaRaceNGuy
Ok, if you're on a limited budget what would you do? I purchased a 2006 HHR (Black) LT2. It's only a week old. I traded in my 2002 Chevy Suburban and I'm still trying to get use to the interior size thing but lovin' the gas mileage. I purchased a set of "new" Zyoxx Z8 18" wheels with the Black inserts. I can either purchase the CGS Intake and IMCO T924 Muffler or purchase a set of 235/40R18 tires for the wheels. Do I go for the looks or do I go for the performance?

I agree that since you already have the wheels, go ahead and get the tires, but I went the other direction. I have added the sway bar and CGS Intake, not to spin my tires but improve a bit on performance, body roll and maybe gas mileage. I will also say that I added the CGS for looks so I could see the engine. I am very happy with what I have done so far. Just my :2cents:

Get the tires. You can always do the rest later. :thumb:

First off... :welcome:

With wheels like that, I'd DEFINITELY go for rubber! (Nice lookin' :thumb:). As I'm sure the adjustment from your former ride is a BIG one, there's a LOT the HHR offers that keeps surprizing/satisfying as time goes on. It really is a versitile (big) little vehicle.

As for future mod's... you've always got a birthday, holiday, or ... Thanksgiving:confused: to provide a list of parts to add performance :lol:.

Lastly... the IMCO is very reasonably priced, especially if you can do the work yourself! As for the intake, etc... your gas mileage will probablly go DOWN :eek: (foot gets heavier).

Be sure to post pic's when those doughnuts are mounted! And be sure to keep your stockers around for the brutal winter months ahead!!!
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Hey Mike...I thought you would say the intake for sure for a sale :lol: But you're going to get the sale anyways in the future! A definite great value for the CGS Intake from SoCal :D Keep the price slashing and free shipping going! :bow: Thanks Rod "Man"

my first big purchase were rims and tires. Everything else came after that. I'm trying to do looks/performance mods at the same time.

If you already have the rims, what good will they be if you get the CGS?:confused: Get the tires for the rims!!!:thumb: Then start saving for the CGS.

those are some tight rims..

what i would do, is get the black parts painted or coated orange to match my H. or get some all black rims and try and paint/coat parts of those rims orange to match.....blah i dunno, need to save money first heheh

damn i wouldnt put rims on in ny but i might have to think twice... what they run u for?

Nice rims! Go for the tires. I wanna see pics when they're on.

Do you have any pictures of the wheels on you car?

Great choice in wheels... go with the tires:thumb:

Ok, I'm goin for the tires on Saturday! Thanks everyone for the advice. I'll post some pics next week. I am doing some appearence mods throughout the weekend and I will do a before and after pics shot. I've only had the car 2 weeks and I'm excited. I will keep you all updated and again, big thanks for the support! Rod "Man"

Okay, now let me be the stick in the mud. I'm old school and I would do the performance goodies first[actually what I did] then do the other stuff. Bigger tires and wheels means more weight which, in turn, means a slower vehicle. Me, I'm trying to go the other way.

I go for the 'surprise car'...

Something that out preforms what it looks like...
aka: the junker that blows your doors off...

...for the SciFi Fans of "Dr Who" 'The Tardis' looks like a 'Police Box' but it sure can get from one place to another very fast...

That's definitely a dilemma. :lol: Unless you've already got tires to put on the rims...then I'd go with tires. The CGS is also a great addition...and should definitely be next on the list. :thumb:

I love those rims! :nuts: :thumb:
Great find. I see a lot of rims her that do not make me want to stray from stock rims,.then you show us those.!:lol:
Again,Great find!:bow:
I wonder if they make'em in 17" for those who want to stay in the 17" realm?