Florida HHR Owner Indroduction
02-04-2017, 03:50 PM
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Florida HHR Owner Indroduction
Time to properly introduce myself.
My name is Brett, I currently live in sunny Cocoa, Florida. I bought my 2007 HHR 2LT Premier Edition several months ago as my go-to daily driver vehicle after doing a lot of research... and I have been one very happy dude ever since.
After owning and using the HHR for a while, I have to say that hands-down this has to be one of the most underrated and affordable sport-utility vehicles available today. I could go on and on about its usability, gas mileage, performance, handling, aesthetics, reliability, etc... I really do love this machine, and I plan to own and drive it for quite a while. I've already invested some time and money to make it properly reliable and enjoyable. So far, here is what I have done...
I've installed Eibach lowering springs, new Koni Excel-G struts and shocks, and upgraded the entire front suspension with Moog Problem Solver parts: tie-rod end-links, inner and outer tie-rod ends, along with Moog's heavy duty lower control arms. I also installed Prothane 25mm poly sway bar bushings, a new TTR rear sway bar, and 18"x8.5" Monte Titano MT21 drop-forged wheels with Lexani 235/40R18 rubber. Ride is on the firm side with this combo, but still acceptable by my standards.
My 83K HHR 2LT one-owner, as bought:
Pics with new Eibach lowering springs with new wheels/tires, body de-badged and factory pinstripe removed. Springs have since settled a bit since these pictures were taken:
Next up for looks... darker tint for the front windows and continuing with a tasteful yet subtle black-out treatment, including a new grill, Depot headlights, black door handles, tinted marker lights, LED tail lights. Etc...
I'm very pleased with my HHR as a daily driver, I am very glad a bought one. I like it a lot! It fits my lifestyle and needs perfectly.
My name is Brett, I currently live in sunny Cocoa, Florida. I bought my 2007 HHR 2LT Premier Edition several months ago as my go-to daily driver vehicle after doing a lot of research... and I have been one very happy dude ever since.
After owning and using the HHR for a while, I have to say that hands-down this has to be one of the most underrated and affordable sport-utility vehicles available today. I could go on and on about its usability, gas mileage, performance, handling, aesthetics, reliability, etc... I really do love this machine, and I plan to own and drive it for quite a while. I've already invested some time and money to make it properly reliable and enjoyable. So far, here is what I have done...
I've installed Eibach lowering springs, new Koni Excel-G struts and shocks, and upgraded the entire front suspension with Moog Problem Solver parts: tie-rod end-links, inner and outer tie-rod ends, along with Moog's heavy duty lower control arms. I also installed Prothane 25mm poly sway bar bushings, a new TTR rear sway bar, and 18"x8.5" Monte Titano MT21 drop-forged wheels with Lexani 235/40R18 rubber. Ride is on the firm side with this combo, but still acceptable by my standards.
My 83K HHR 2LT one-owner, as bought:
Pics with new Eibach lowering springs with new wheels/tires, body de-badged and factory pinstripe removed. Springs have since settled a bit since these pictures were taken:
Next up for looks... darker tint for the front windows and continuing with a tasteful yet subtle black-out treatment, including a new grill, Depot headlights, black door handles, tinted marker lights, LED tail lights. Etc...
I'm very pleased with my HHR as a daily driver, I am very glad a bought one. I like it a lot! It fits my lifestyle and needs perfectly.
Last edited by ITALGT; 02-08-2017 at 06:03 PM.
02-04-2017, 05:10 PM
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Thank you!
"Cappuccino Frost Metallic" as GM calls it... basically its pearl white with a just hint of silver/gray metallic. Looks light grayish or creme colored in low-light/cloudy days and at night. Very unique color.
"Cappuccino Frost Metallic" as GM calls it... basically its pearl white with a just hint of silver/gray metallic. Looks light grayish or creme colored in low-light/cloudy days and at night. Very unique color.
02-04-2017, 07:51 PM
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