I just found this thread, I'm Eric Aldas originally from a suburb near Chicago, Illinois. I'm 18. Currently out in Idaho for college, I have a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu LT (I believe, since there's no badge on the back) with around 112,000 miles. I've had this car since June and have been slowly trying to make it my own (with a weak budget haha)
my overall interests are
1. debadging the rear end badge and replace with a 97-03 malibu badge, chroming out the front badge
2. getting rid of some sticker residue on the rear end (any tips? it bugs me everytime I see it)
3. tint (obviously)
4. replacing door handles with LTZ chrome handles
5. muffler delete probably
6. It's rice, but if I don't upgrade vehicles in the next 2 years, to put a small pedestal spoiler.
I have done
The lower font bumper is extremely scratched up and the front valance is drooping because of 3 nails that broke off from the part of the actual bumper. (still trying to figure out a solution
I also have a knocking noise with the right/ outside flow option for AC/Heat, I've seen a post about it on here but haven't looked into it, I just press the circulation button and it stops.
I drove throughout the states in September and curious if I should switch out the radiator, since it's full of dead bugs
and recently my car got hit in a parking lot by a truck, causing the rear passenger fender and side brake light to be roughly damaged. luckily no huge mechanical issues so far.
my overall interests are
1. debadging the rear end badge and replace with a 97-03 malibu badge, chroming out the front badge
2. getting rid of some sticker residue on the rear end (any tips? it bugs me everytime I see it)
3. tint (obviously)
4. replacing door handles with LTZ chrome handles
5. muffler delete probably
6. It's rice, but if I don't upgrade vehicles in the next 2 years, to put a small pedestal spoiler.
I have done
- replaced headlight bulbs
- installed backup sensors and camera (license plate cover)
- replaced the map, dome, license plate, and trunk lights
- switched out the wheel covers (O'Reillys had random 17in ones for 5 dollars because of a sale)
The lower font bumper is extremely scratched up and the front valance is drooping because of 3 nails that broke off from the part of the actual bumper. (still trying to figure out a solution
I also have a knocking noise with the right/ outside flow option for AC/Heat, I've seen a post about it on here but haven't looked into it, I just press the circulation button and it stops.
I drove throughout the states in September and curious if I should switch out the radiator, since it's full of dead bugs
and recently my car got hit in a parking lot by a truck, causing the rear passenger fender and side brake light to be roughly damaged. luckily no huge mechanical issues so far.