Appearence or Performance? What would you do?
07-26-2006, 08:12 AM
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Appearence or Performance? What would you do?
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?
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07-26-2006, 08:15 AM
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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
07-26-2006, 08:24 AM
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rims and tires
07-26-2006, 08:29 AM
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With those rims I'd go for the tires man. Then, start to save your money for the Imco and CGS :)
07-26-2006, 08:34 AM
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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! 
07-26-2006, 08:37 AM
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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.
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.
07-26-2006, 08:41 AM
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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?
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?
07-26-2006, 09:17 AM
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Get the tires. You can always do the rest later.
07-26-2006, 09:25 AM
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First off... 
With wheels like that, I'd DEFINITELY go for rubber! (Nice lookin'). 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
to provide a list of parts to add performance 
.
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
(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!!!
With wheels like that, I'd DEFINITELY go for rubber! (Nice lookin'
). 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
to provide a list of parts to add performance .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
(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!!!