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[JoeXIII'007]

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[Jay H 237]

Elgin just bought the metallic orange version of your car!

I think his is a 2004 Cavalier.

[Travis Hoffman]

Woohoo Lordstown, OH built.

[Elgin Clock]

Originally Posted by Jay H 237

Elgin just bought the metallic orange version of your car!

I think his is a 2004 Cavalier.

Yep. 2004 Orange Metallic is right. Looking for some fun mods to do with it now. If anyone has any experience modding Cavaliers in any way (mechanical, or just for show), post your experiences here if ya want.

The first odd thing I have already found weird about the Cavalier, is that the brake rotor is held on by nothing but the pressure of the rim and the lugnuts (as well as the calipers holding it on when they are installed).

My Neon had at least some star washers on the lugnuts holding the rotor plate on. (Is the Cavalier supposed to have those too???) The other day when I went to change the front brake pads on the Cavy, the rotor came right off with the calipers.

That's not good... and to make sure the star washer just didn't fall off I checked the other side and nothing there either. Very odd, but I guess it's just the first of many comparisons I will be making between Dodge and Chevy.

[Schnabel]

I have a 99 cavy that I replaced the sound system in, but that is all for now. I would tell you how, but there were so many changes in between the years that I wouldn't know.

[Elgin Clock]

Here's mine:



Immediate plans include installing the blue and orange neons for summer cruising, and getting a security system installed, and then throwing some tint on the windows.

Then stereo upgrades, for sure.

Graphics will come eventually, don't you worry about that.*


*If you know me and saw my old car, you don't have to ask why I had to say that disclaimer. lol

[artdutra04]

Originally Posted by Elgin Clock

Immediate plans include installing the blue and orange neons for summer cruising, and getting a security system installed, and then throwing some tint on the windows.

Then stereo upgrades, for sure.

Graphics will come eventually, don't you worry about that.*

As long as your plans don't include a spoiler, then it's all good.

I always have a good laugh at riced-out, front-wheel drive cars with spoilers.

Originally Posted by artdutra04

I always have a good laugh at riced-out, front-wheel drive cars with spoilers.

Agreed. I like laughing at cars with the big wings on the back... All they do is add weight. I work on a race car daily that actually needs it's wing, but that wing is built into the body, and doesn't look like crap. The only vehicles that need a wing on the back are ones that go really really fast, and most cars don't even approach speeds that require a wing. (for those that wonder, I work on a 69 charger RT, that competes in local Drag competitions. We usually end up getting up to around 120 in that beast....)

[Schnabel]

Originally Posted by Elgin Clock

...and then throwing some tint on the windows.

I had my windows tinted too, but trust me when I say that you should have a professional do it. The back window will be the worst with as small of space there is in the bottom. It will be hard to get the air out by yourself.

[JaneYoung]

Originally Posted by Elgin Clock

Here's mine:

Do I spy burnt orange?

[Jay H 237]

Originally Posted by Elgin Clock

The first odd thing I have already found weird about the Cavalier, is that the brake rotor is held on by nothing but the pressure of the rim and the lugnuts (as well as the calipers holding it on when they are installed).

My Neon had at least some star washers on the lugnuts holding the rotor plate on. (Is the Cavalier supposed to have those too???) The other day when I went to change the front brake pads on the Cavy, the rotor came right off with the calipers.

That's not good... and to make sure the star washer just didn't fall off I checked the other side and nothing there either. Very odd, but I guess it's just the first of many comparisons I will be making between Dodge and Chevy.

My Camry is the same way. Once I remove the two bolts holding the caliper on the rotor could come off. I say could because the original were rusted onto the spindle on the driver's side and needed to be hit with a hammer while socket head screws (M8x1.25) were threaded into the threaded holes in the rotor to help force it off the spindle. When the originals were removed no hardware was observed that would have held the rotor on.

[robostangs548]

sweet

[mtaman02]

The Cavy isn't the only one that doesn't have hardware securing the Rotor to the hub there are a number of Manufacturers that go this route. Why I have no idea but I have seen quite a few when I visit my mechanic on a daily basis (and no not for car issues - just for the sake of bothering him - hey he works right next door to me =) what else am I to do.)

[Elgin Clock]

Originally Posted by mtaman02

The Cavy isn't the only one that doesn't have hardware securing the Rotor to the hub there are a number of Manufacturers that go this route. Why I have no idea but I have seen quite a few when I visit my mechanic on a daily basis (and no not for car issues - just for the sake of bothering him - hey he works right next door to me =) what else am I to do.)

Weird. I think maybe I'll go out and buy some star washers to secure those suckers on when I upgrade the rotors to drilled and slotted types the next time I change my brakes. Yay for stopping power and cool braking temperatures.

I think that will just counteract the heat build-up by getting some Moon hubs without any airflow from the outer side. lol


Now to find a manufacturer of some nice 14" whitewall tires as well.
Anybody know of any?

[mtaman02]

Try http://www.vulcantire.com or http://www.tire-easy.com/start.html I don't know if they have what you want but their prices are reasonable and the amount of time it takes to get to you are also reasonable.