Duffy's Fitted Cruze Project...

[Duffy]

So here's the "build", it's not as epic as alot of the cars on here but I do know it's the first of it's kind.

Make: Chevrolet
Model: Cruze LS 6-Speed
Year: 2013
Mileage: 31,xxx

So from what I've gathered there are several reasons why people don't stance Cruze's. The first reason is the rear suspension is bogus! It's a solid torsion beam axle meaning the only way to modify camber is via "camber shims". No matter how compressed the rear suspension may be, it never gains or loses camber. The second reason is the lack of availability of hub swaps especially for those of us who have drum brakes in the rear. The Bolt pattern is 5x105, Chevrolet yet again decided to make a unique bolt pattern as it did with the Cobalts...wheels in this bolt pattern are limited to high offset ebay crap!

So now that thats out of the way...I'll go through the progression of my granny gas sipper...

Fresh off the lot...



I went ahead and lowered the ole' girl some and threw on some 18x8 +35 5x105s w. 205/40/18's on it...I wasn't too satisfied with the fitment and the width of the wheels killed me...





The new setup will require a little more than lowering the car... The rear camber will be taken from the factory -1.4 deg to -3.4 deg and the front will be adjusted with coilovers and camber bolts based on what I need. I picked up a set of 18x9.5 +35 XXR 531's back in November 2014. The plan is to run 215/45/18 Nankang NS-II's.







All work is at a standstill until I get back to the states so it's all a waiting game now...

[loekaaz]

I knew Cruze's were great cars with lots of potential. Well done. Looking forward to the new wheels.

[Friegorgeous]

so dope excited to see the outcome

[Motoman325]

Thank you. i always wanted to see one low, it keeps crossing my mind

Next is the drivetrain from a ss for a cruze ss

[Duffy]

So I'm still not stateside so parts are compiling...I picked up an Eastwood Fender Roller and a stainless 4" rolled tip to weld on when I cut off the muffler. I've also been looking into alternatives to my current seat situation. I'm not always the cleanest when I get in my car so I have to clean my seats every couple weeks. The most viable option is GM Leather Slip Covers...pretty good price and it will be OEM leather so it should at least last a few years. I'm starting to loath my wheels also...the fitment is right but the style just isn't right...other than that no updates...no pics...