Bought my first HHR, this forum is rad!
09-08-2014, 09:30 AM
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No biggy! But that makes your motor Bigger! You have the 2.4L Ecotec instead of the 2.2L Ecotec in the LS and 1LT's! Lucky dawg!
I have a 2008 Shadow Edition (1LT) 5sp, somewhat customized. Take a look at my photos (click the camera under my profile at left) if you want for some inspiration! I do highly recommend Depo Headlights, and IPCW Bermuda Black Tailights! Well worth the money and definitely a cool upgrade for a 20's-30's guy, which I am guessing you are!
I have a 2008 Shadow Edition (1LT) 5sp, somewhat customized. Take a look at my photos (click the camera under my profile at left) if you want for some inspiration! I do highly recommend Depo Headlights, and IPCW Bermuda Black Tailights! Well worth the money and definitely a cool upgrade for a 20's-30's guy, which I am guessing you are!
09-08-2014, 10:02 AM
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Bermuda Black Tail Lights
What else do you think you might want to do? I might be able to point you in the right direction! To answer your question, yes the Headlights come as a housing with bulbs included, just swap, plug and done.
Taillights are similar! They come as their own housing, all you have to do is remove the bulb from the old housing, remove the housing SAVE THE BACK CUP FOR THE HOUSING(You'll see when you dig into it.), and put the new ones in, plug them up, and DROOL! They are LED and fully boarded so you will not get Hyper Flash.
What else do you think you might want to do? I might be able to point you in the right direction! To answer your question, yes the Headlights come as a housing with bulbs included, just swap, plug and done.
Taillights are similar! They come as their own housing, all you have to do is remove the bulb from the old housing, remove the housing SAVE THE BACK CUP FOR THE HOUSING(You'll see when you dig into it.), and put the new ones in, plug them up, and DROOL! They are LED and fully boarded so you will not get Hyper Flash.
09-08-2014, 10:21 AM
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So I can just buy some Plasti-Dip, remove the emblem, spray, dry, and reinstall? Did you not use Plasti-Dip?? lol Glad you came along, these tips are great. I eventually want it all blacked out, love that look.
09-08-2014, 10:36 AM
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I did not Plasti-Dip mine as I was not aware of them at the time.
I had mine painted while still on, just put Newspaper up and around the bowtie. HOWEVER, I will say I wish I had removed and would have glued them back.. Wouldn't have left rattle can paint on the area around the bowties. Or you could tape off the entire rear 'beauty bar' and plasti-dip that all black. And the grille is easy enough to remove as well, so you can take it off, and sand/paint it comfortably.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/06-11-HHR-Mirror-Covers-Caps-Black-GM-Brand-New-19166194-/400397505436?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3AChevrolet%7CModel%3AHHR%7CSubmodel%3ALS&hash=item5d398d139c&vxp=mtr
Door handle codes for looking up cheap primed ones are as follows.
Front Left - 25869519
Front Right - 25869519
Rear Left - 25869519
Rear Right - 25869519
Yes they are identical. If you want, check a junkyard so you can take them off and paint them, and then put them on individually!
I had mine painted while still on, just put Newspaper up and around the bowtie. HOWEVER, I will say I wish I had removed and would have glued them back.. Wouldn't have left rattle can paint on the area around the bowties. Or you could tape off the entire rear 'beauty bar' and plasti-dip that all black. And the grille is easy enough to remove as well, so you can take it off, and sand/paint it comfortably.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/06-11-HHR-Mirror-Covers-Caps-Black-GM-Brand-New-19166194-/400397505436?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3AChevrolet%7CModel%3AHHR%7CSubmodel%3ALS&hash=item5d398d139c&vxp=mtr
Door handle codes for looking up cheap primed ones are as follows.
Front Left - 25869519
Front Right - 25869519
Rear Left - 25869519
Rear Right - 25869519
Yes they are identical. If you want, check a junkyard so you can take them off and paint them, and then put them on individually!
09-08-2014, 10:55 AM
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LAST LINK HERE. SMOKED Front Marker Light
Unfortunately they don't make the rear smoked, that I have found..
Unfortunately they don't make the rear smoked, that I have found..
09-08-2014, 11:02 AM
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Last thing, I have in/on mine..
THIS. I have UltraViolet in the floorboards, and had it under the car, but because of improper seal of the harnesses underneath, shorted out, and no longer works.. (drunk buddy put it up. Seemed like a good idea at the time.)
I did the floorboard, and it still works. Go figure. ^^^ Their stuff is good quality. I just had s****y installer.
THIS. I have UltraViolet in the floorboards, and had it under the car, but because of improper seal of the harnesses underneath, shorted out, and no longer works.. (drunk buddy put it up. Seemed like a good idea at the time.)
I did the floorboard, and it still works. Go figure. ^^^ Their stuff is good quality. I just had s****y installer.