Hello from Chicago!
07-11-2011, 08:40 AM
#1
Hello from Chicago!
Hello ChevyHHR community!
I just bought a 2010 HHR SS/T (Auto) from my local Chevy dealer with 14K on it and I LOVE it so far. I had a 2005 Pontiac Vibe and I loved the verastility but the power was a bit lacking.
I was going to keep this car stock but after seeing everything everyone else has done I am itching to get customizing this beast. I am getting the Stage 1 kit from my dealer some time this week. Just wanted to say hi! I am an IT guy so feel free to ask computer questions.
And here she is:
I just bought a 2010 HHR SS/T (Auto) from my local Chevy dealer with 14K on it and I LOVE it so far. I had a 2005 Pontiac Vibe and I loved the verastility but the power was a bit lacking.
I was going to keep this car stock but after seeing everything everyone else has done I am itching to get customizing this beast. I am getting the Stage 1 kit from my dealer some time this week. Just wanted to say hi! I am an IT guy so feel free to ask computer questions.
And here she is:
hope you enjoy that SS. 5sp or auto?
07-11-2011, 10:36 AM
#5
Premium Member
Join Date: 10-09-2010
Location: Tacoma
Posts: 14,420
Nice wagon she looks like a virgin (no mods yet) Are you going to start with a stubby??
got mine here http://www.stubbyantenna.com/
welcome
got mine here http://www.stubbyantenna.com/
welcome
, Greetings, and Congrats on that new ride!
07-11-2011, 01:37 PM
#8
Thanks for the warm welcome!
I am actually thinking about getting the Stage 1 as I can get it @ cost and installed free as my first mod.
I have the auto and I am still on the fence whether I made the right choice or not. I am trying to figure out how the "Launch Control" works as I will be taking this to a drag strip and want to see what it does. I also am disappointed to see that the HP is lower on the auto (sales person told me otherwise at the time) and no LSD. I am coming from a 2005 Pontiac Vibe so this car is amazing in comparison.
Any opinions on the auto versus manual? Did I make a mistake? I went with the auto as I got a used one (only one that was manual in my area was a new 2010 and the dealer wanted over $28K for it.) for about $9k less.
I am actually thinking about getting the Stage 1 as I can get it @ cost and installed free as my first mod.
I have the auto and I am still on the fence whether I made the right choice or not. I am trying to figure out how the "Launch Control" works as I will be taking this to a drag strip and want to see what it does. I also am disappointed to see that the HP is lower on the auto (sales person told me otherwise at the time) and no LSD. I am coming from a 2005 Pontiac Vibe so this car is amazing in comparison.
Any opinions on the auto versus manual? Did I make a mistake? I went with the auto as I got a used one (only one that was manual in my area was a new 2010 and the dealer wanted over $28K for it.) for about $9k less.
07-11-2011, 02:24 PM
#9
Banned
Join Date: 10-02-2010
Location: Port Huron, MI
Posts: 5,933
Personally, 5sp is my preference.. I wouldn't have it any other way.. 5sp SS HHR w/o stg 1 is 260hp.. with stg 1 I understand it to be 290hp.. just make sure they don't just splice the connections and that they actually solder them..
07-11-2011, 02:46 PM
#10
Senior Member
Join Date: 08-20-2006
Location: Hillsdale, Michigan
Posts: 21,640
Once the Turbo Upgrade is done the HP is the same for both the Auto and Manual: 290.