Daug's 2008 aveo5 sv build thread.

[thehunterooo]

easiest sign to look for is the odometer.. if there is a 6 in the ten thousands spot, replace it.

I laughed

[daug1502]

Ok, Rabbit I will take your advice, I'm actually aiming for an early change at a 5.

[daug1502]

P0340 code is cleared and no check engine light, looks like I'm good to go.

EDIT


Cancel that, it came on again yesterday, I'm changing it.

[daug1502]

Cam shaft sensor is changed, and has made a noticeable improvement.

Also finally got a tracking number on my ultra racing bars, pics when they arrive.

[daug1502]

Ok Ultra Racing bars are here, as promised I have a couple pics, I'm sorry they aren't detailed install, but I was a little pressed for time.



This is the kit laid out, I was still missing the brackets for the bottom rear roll bar when I took this pic.



The front strut tower bar installed, had to modify the bracket for the control box on the right, not difficult. I also had to drill out the holes the bar mounts to as the bolts wouldn't quite fit or screw through. That would have gone smoother if my drill bits weren't cheap.

I have the rear tower bar installed also, but don't have a picture yet, as it was rather hot.

Just with those two items on the car, I have noticed an increase in handling, the car doesn't roll nearly as much as previously. I'm hoping the bottom bars also provide excellent improvement. And someday the kyb struts and H&R springs to lower it. But that is a long way off.

Also I forgot to mention that I had to change my drive belt tensioner the other day. The plastic one was beginning to wear and wobble. I now have a Gates that is made of all metal. I'm happy with it so far.

[daug1502]

All bars in place. Have pics will post them soon. (tonight I think).

Also did the spark plugs. Gapped to .044 NGK platinums. It was time to.

[thewave]

If you don't mind me asking how much did you pay for the ultra racing bars?

[daug1502]

I don't mind at all, I paid $665 shipped from throwdownperformance.com they are a seller on this site.

and now for the good part.

First is the rear strut bar.



Not to bad to install, someone to help line it up would have been helpful.

It bolts onto the seat belt bracket as shown below.



The largest pain for this is a washer behind the bracket that may or may not stay in place for you. If you are having trouble getting it into the back just drop the seats forward, this will also help with getting to the bolts. Once you get the bolt started it's simple. I recommend closing the adjustment on the bar fully, and removing both bolts from the seat belts, before starting. Get it in place and set one side with the bolt started but still very loose. Next hold the bar relatively stable while turning the adjusting bolt to extend the bar to the next bracket. Use the adjustment bolt to ensure an even thread on each side. It will seem like it is getting very loose, but once you tighten the nuts to the bars it will become very solid, but don't do that until both seatbelt bolts are in place. The final step once both seat belt bolts are started will be to angle the bar so that it sits properly while tightening down both bolts on the seat belt. (the first bolt should hold the angle if you finger tighten the nuts so that it can't turn freely) Once those are tight, turn the adjustment bolt on the bar and set the nuts to the point you feel is solid. Then tighten the nuts to the bar and you are done.

Next was the rear roll bar, there is already a very good how to on installing this so I'm not going to re-post. but here is the picture of mine installed.



Next is the front roll bar. Now this won't look like it makes a difference, but it does seem to.



First and foremost for this one get a friend. Second, seriously you will need the help!

To install this you will need to put the front end up on jackstands and remove the front tires. I tried it on ramps with the tires on, and had a hard time getting it back together enough to restart.

The reason for my trouble. . .



That bushing has a bolt that comes up from the bottom and is tightened to a nut that rests inside a cup. This made it impossible to put a wrench or even a ratchet to it. We ended up using a breaker bar, that only fit with the tire off, and put the ratchet (impact would be better, but my available air compressor was to small) on the bolt. when the bolt comes out that bushing tends to come out of alignment, this is wear you will be glad you followed the first two suggestions I gave on this one. have your buddy hold the bushing in place while you start the bolt. The easiest way to do this is to put the socket on an extension and lightly tap it through the bushing since the bolt now sits in a cup on the bar. Once it's in place your buddy can easily start the nut and hold the breaker bar in place while you tighten it down. Oh the other two bolts are closer to the back and are not anything special to remove. The washer will go behind the bar, as it won't fit inside the bar. so it will be bolt-bar-washer-car.

If anything is un-clear in that just ask here or shoot me an IM I will be glad to clear it up. Hope this helps anyone trying to do these in the future. Oh and here is a link to the how-to for the other bars.

http://www.aveoforum.com/forum/f94/u...install-10097/

It is very helpful and honestly written better than mine. Thank you LarsBud.

[daug1502]

Ah finally spring approaches, and I can get back to work as soon as it warms up! First order of buisness will be some LED lights for the back seat area of my car. Pics and another how-to will be in order ofcourse. Also on this is improved lighting for the hatch.

Taxes are coming in. Not as much as I would have preferred, however I am hoping to have enough for the H&R Springs. First I have to get the timing belt and water pump done in the next 3000 miles, and replace my clutch slave cylinder(clutch actuator in gm parts terms). The axle seals also need replaced, but that will be a warranty fix. I have decided to hold off a little longer for tires (maybe in june). Whatever is left will be to help pay off a credit card bill that has been going way to long.

[daug1502]

Got my taxes in tonight. I know I am doing the timeing belt and water pump from this. I am stuck on picking up the H&R springs or not. A quick search says I can pick them up for less than $200 new. But then I have to add the cost to install them, or do it myself and pay for an alignment. This belt and pump are going to take a large chunk of my cash, so what to do what to do. I am thinking I will wait and just do the belt and pump. I will decide after those, and the clutch slave, witch might just need a little work to fix. any other thoughts on this would be appreciated, as I am not sure what to do right now.