Lee3333

Name: Lee
Location: Queens, NY
Car Info: 2006 2LT

FACTORY OPTIONS
· Automatic transmission
· Sunroof
· AM/FM 6 CD changer (replaced with Pioneer DEH P9800BT)
· XM Satellite radio (replaced with Sirius)
· OnStar
· Leather heated seats
· Roof luggage rails (removed)
· Airbags and side head curtains
· 17 inch high polish wheels (replaced)

DEALER OPTIONS
· Running boards
· Tape on window vents (replaced with in-channel)
· Color keyed rear spoiler (removed)

MODIFICATIONS
Engine
· Autolite plugs
· CGS intake
· AEM oiless filter
· Computer tune by Tune Time*
· IMCO turbo muffler*
· Dual exhaust/lake pipe*
· Mobil 1 synthetic oil

Suspension
· Progress rear sway bar
· Gold Line rear leveling springs
· Custom wheels/painted inserts
· Nitrogen filled tires*
· EBS red front brakes
· EBS slotted dimpled rotors

Exterior
· Custom flame graphics*
· Painted rotors & drums
· All emblems removed
· Full side window deflectors
· Body color painted mirror covers
· Relocated front license plate
· Radio antenna on roof removed
· Brake light overlay
· Verbal reverse warning
· Windshield graphics*
· Diesel truck air horns
· Rear wiper/washer removed
· Emergency siren
· Custom lower grill
· Bumper pads
· Mud flaps

Sound System
· Front Polk Audio separates 6¾
· Rear Polk Audio full range 6¾
· 1-10 inch Infiniti Kappa Subwoofer
· Custom made sub enclosure
· Storage in original sub location
· Dynamat acoustic padding
· Pioneer DEH P9800BT head unit
· MTX 420 RMS watts amplifier
· Alpine sub amp 400 watts
· Sirius satellite radio
· Converted XM to Sirius antenna

Interior
· Custom rear seat panel*
· Leather brake handle cover*
· Leather steering wheel cover
· Vacuum gauge
· Painted accents
· Built in GPS
· Switches/buttons for accessories
· 3-12 Volt accessory sockets
· Shortened door locks
· Windshield amplified antenna
· Custom floor mats
· Escort G-Timer
· Escort radar detector
· Under seat storage tray
· Mercury Capri map light
· Additional bottle holder
· Painted/flamed fire extinguisher
· Black painted panals & carpet
· Flash figures throughout car
· Neon light for window switches

FUTURE PLANS
· Bring the car into body shop to have hole for antenna, spoiler, roof rack,
and rear window wiper covered as well as repairing all minor dents and dings
· Complete transition of interior to black/ebony
· Redo exterior design, including removal of vinyl flames and doing ???

OTHER INFORMATION
· Regular at weekly cruise night with East Coast Car Association and won
trophy June 2007 for best car of the night.
· Won Best In Class September 16, 2007 at St. Johns University Car Show.
· Won Peer Choice (20 cars chosen) on August 23, 2008 at Holy Family Church Car Show.
· Constantly stopped by other drivers and pedestrians to ask about my car.

* Modifications I did not do myself





















There are more pictures in my gallery. Unfortunately, I had a computer glich and didnt know if they uploaded so there are some duplicates and some blanks.

https://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/bro...c=3&userid=324

This is my daily driver, and with 2 young kids and a wife it is a real challange to keep up with the mess they all make. But, I truly love my HHR. It is very practical and functional. Lord knows I could never drive a minivan or stationwagon-and it certainly would not get the attention I so crave. Hardly a day goes by that I dont get at least 1 comment or stare by someone, and that is what makes it all worthwhile. Kids especially love the 'Hot Wheels' sticker in the middle of the center flames, and by luck it is almost the exact color red as the car so it looks like the letters are cut out of the vinyl.

Hope you enjoy looking at my Flash as much as I enjoy working on it and driving it.

AaronSS

You know, I really didn't get your whole Flash theme until I saw the action figure inside the car. The color scheme alone isn't enough to convey the idea for me. Changing the fire to lightning would make a world of difference in taking your theme further, or maybe adding the Flash's chest emblem. Other than that, I dig the color-keyed air vents and paint job on the rims. What vent visors are those?

Lee3333

They are Weathertech. Those are the only full length in channel ones I have found. I like them much better than the factory tape on ones.

I agree about the Flash name, but I didnt pick it. A lot of people on the forum actually named my car for me. They said since it was red and yellow, it was the same colors as the Flash. I had the flames on way before the name. But, lightning bolts would be much more appropriate. In other photos in my gallery you can see the name on the fenders of the car.

A big lightning bolt on the hood would really fit well, except I dont know how much longer the flames are staying on. When I bring the car to the body shop, we may make a change.

SindyDix

Be sure to post a link to this thread into the October submission thread.

AJochum

Nice job Lee. Lots of hard work. I notice your extra storage compartment and while it doesn't show in the pictures, your Capri map light (which I bought after reading your earlier post).

Lee3333

I have pages and pages of pictures, including the Capri light, in my gallery.

Thanks for the kind words. (Wait till you see my next project-a Jeep built for drag racing).

tireman1554

WOW! A little over the top for my taste, but very nice work just the same.

Lee3333

Subtle it is not But it is easy to find in a parking lot full of cars!

RedWing

Why not replace Flash's yellow flames with yellow LIGHTNING BOLTS ? I've seen several both large and small on fleabay & elsewhere...... just wondering.

jaymz

Lose all the stickers.

Jim