2010 Chevrolet Cruze!

[SiC]

How about the item about the slow acceleration of the Cruze A/T?

15 seconds for 0-100kph. Slow for a 1.8L a/t car.

Just stating a fact. Wouldn't that be frustrating?

In comparison, Corolla 1.6L A/T can accelerate 0-100kph in 10 to 11 seconds.

Any fix for that?

Read somewhere that for the cruze a/t, it can reach 100kmph in just 11.5secs. Maybe they have different reviews after all..
But base on my exp with my Cruze, I did a 100kmph for just 10.5-11secs *nlex and speed up to 170kmph with 3 passengers. never exceeded 170kmph maybe because i dont have the guts to exceed and to risk for it..
But guys beware, its really hard to see or notice that your driving 150-170km already. Just check your speedometer all the time.
Lets drive safe all the time guys.

[SiC]

sir, where did you get the chrome trunk trim (adhesive type)? dying to get one! hehe

I bought it online at ebay. Its a stainless type trim. I bought the stainless and not the metal type to avoid those metal rust and acid stains.
But what bothers me are the guards who are still not familiar with the button on the middle part of the trunk to open it. They're always trying to open and lift it using the plate number lights or the stainless trim on it. That's why im finding a way to buy the full assembly type for the chrome trunk trim like the one with sir marlboro.

[resident_evil]

Anak ng Teteng!!!!! e anong sabi sa iyo ng westgate bro?

Wala pa daw parts. I just wish TCCI will do something drastic about this. It may be true that it is separate from the dealer but it is also true that it brought the car here. How can you trust a brand if they cannot deliver on time.

[resident_evil]

Will likely send them demand letter next week to either return the car fully repaired within 5 days or replace it with a brand new one. Imagine, by April I have to renew my insurance again. 4 months ko di nagamit yung vehicle tapos nag depreciate na. Hassle. I think legal action is called for already.

[SiC]

Update on DIY (leather seat covers)


(Front seat - passenger side)


(Back seat - sandalan hindi pa tapos)



(Head rest)

Nice! just the backseat cover and your done. Nice two tone color. any next project after that?

[SiC]

ano kayang chev toh?

yup, its a spark with complete setup with nice body kits. same model from transformers2 i think.

[SiC]

Wala pa daw parts. I just wish TCCI will do something drastic about this. It may be true that it is separate from the dealer but it is also true that it brought the car here. How can you trust a brand if they cannot deliver on time.

Read what happened to your ride sir. Hope your chevy branch can do something about it urgently. Its really such a shame for them that for all this time, nothing is happening and going on to your case. Cant they tell you everything or the truth face to face if they can't find some parts or service for you and whats behind all the things delaying their service to fix your car..
What a pain in the ar$e.. (sucks)

btw, did you pay 4k+ for your car insurance to be process? I just read the car insurance policy that you must pay 4k+ fee for any major/minor breakdowns.

Hope they can resolve your problem asap..

[johnqpublic318]

You might want to check this:

http://www.bigbigcars.com/boards/def...g=posts&t=3631

From the link posted above:

How did bigcars.com derive its 0 to 100kph time? Did they use an optical 5th wheel like Car and Driver or Road & Track? Or, how about even a proper accelerometer like the Vericom 4000? Was the 0 to 100kph run taken in both directions then averaged? 9-out-10, auto tranny cars should be tested with traction control off, in drive, in sport mode (if applicable) and brake-torqued plus full-throttle. This is how Car and Driver various other publications do it.

I agree that the Cruze isn't quick but 14.9sec to 100kph is absurd given its curb weight and horsepower/torque. It's much quicker than that. From and engineering standpoint, Bigcar's acceleration times don't add up if their test car were in perfect shape and proper techniques/instruments were used.

[AG4]

yup, its a spark with complete setup with nice body kits. same model from transformers2 i think.

No, that car above is the Chevy WTCC Ultra Concept, its about the same size as a Ford Focus hatchback.
The Car in Transformers 2 is modified version of the Chevy Beat concept, the production version of the Beat is the new Spark.

The Beat/Spark uses the same design language first seen on the Chevy WTCC Ultra Concept.

Here's my reply from a few days ago...

Thats a the Chevy WTCC Ultra Concept car from 4 years ago.
The new Spark and upcoming Aveo borrowed some styling elements from this Concept car.



I guess the concept car was meant to preview the look of future small GMDAT Chevys.

[CruzeLSMT]

yan sagot mo, wala naman siguro overtake na galing sa full stop.

oo nga naman!

[CNS_oLiVeR]

yup, its a spark with complete setup with nice body kits. same model from transformers2 i think.

pogi nito.. sana may ganito sa pinas

[CruzeLSMT]

You guys might wanna check this video out, and clock it yourself. 0-100kph. http://www.youtube.com/v/6tD786pP3AA?fs=1&hl=en_US

Based sa video it's less than 12 secs. Pero mas maganda siguro pa-check natin sa mga tao from www.bigbigcars.com para makasigurado tayo.

[ghosthunter]

How did bigcars.com derive its 0 to 100kph time? Did they use an optical 5th wheel like Car and Driver or Road & Track? Or, how about even a proper accelerometer like the Vericom 4000? Was the 0 to 100kph run taken in both directions then averaged? 9-out-10, auto tranny cars should be tested with traction control off, in drive, in sport mode (if applicable) and brake-torqued plus full-throttle. This is how Car and Driver various other publications do it.

I agree that the Cruze isn't quick but 14.9sec to 100kph is absurd given its curb weight and horsepower/torque. It's much quicker than that. From and engineering standpoint, Bigcar's acceleration times don't add up if their test car were in perfect shape and proper techniques/instruments were used.

bigbigcars.com uses the VBOX for accuracy.



I think this is the same device used by other car magazines (like C magazine) to get performance data.

Information about the VBOX:
http://www.pdfdownload.org/pdf2html/...pdf&images=yes

[ghosthunter]

Cruze's acceleration is slower from stop (because of heavy body), but once moving, the difference will be unnoticeable. Di naman nya ako binigo kanina when I need speed in overtaking. Maybe that's the power of MT

Kindly notice my complaint/comment is about the Cruze A/T. The Cruze M/T performance has no problems and is perfectly fine for it's HP vs weight.

It is not the power. It is the automatic transmission that is the cause of the slower than expected performance for the Cruze A/T.

[ghosthunter]

You guys might wanna check this video out, and clock it yourself. 0-100kph. http://www.youtube.com/v/6tD786pP3AA?fs=1&hl=en_US

As for me, I tried it myself on my LS A/T one time I was at SCTEX and indeed it's around 11seconds.

How did you measure your acceleration? Wrist watch?

My fastest speed is 180kph as well, but only for a little while. 140kph is easy for the cruze. I mean I've tried driving several kinds of cars. And the moment it reaches 120kph, my grip on the wheel becomes tight, as if to make sure I'm in control of the wheel. But with the cruze... 140kph... relax lang, tahimik pa rin.

Just a matter of how the car is setup.

I used to have a 96 Sentra that was heavily modified with a SR20 engine and suspension mods. It will run at 200 kph without a vibration from the steering wheel. It will reach 220kph on the SCTEX and still be fully stable, no need for a deathgrip on the steering wheel.

[CruzeLSMT]

bigbigcars.com uses the VBOX for accuracy.



I think this is the same device used by other car magazines (like C magazine) to get performance data.

Information about the VBOX:
http://www.pdfdownload.org/pdf2html/...pdf&images=yes

Nice gadget!

[AG4]

Based sa video it's less than 12 secs. Pero mas maganda siguro pa-check natin sa mga tao from www.bigbigcars.com para makasigurado tayo.

In the video it took about 11.6-11.7sec, not far from the manufacturer's figure of 11.5 sec.

Manufacturer's data...
Cruze 1.8 AT 0-100 km/h: 11.5 sec
Cruze 1.8 MT 0-100 km/h: 10.0 sec.

[shermanWTC]

[quote=Epats;1596970]You guys might wanna check this video out, and clock it yourself. 0-100kph. http://www.youtube.com/v/6tD786pP3AA?fs=1&hl=en_US

The video shows between 11 to 12 secs. Noticed that its on D-mode. Manual mode would be quicker if you want faster acceleration.

[ghost recon]

isa lang ibig sabihin nyan broGH, mas astig ang powertrain ng Honda Civic...

that's right bro, astig talaga kapag honda civic sama mo na rin yong mitsu lancer ex. malayo talaga difference ng cruze natin compared on the two i mentioned.

pero ang importante masaya kayo sa cruze nyo. wag nyo na lang intindihin opinion ng iba. the money you spent on buying your cruze isn't their's. it's your's

[ghost recon]

[quote=shermanWTC;1597347]

You guys might wanna check this video out, and clock it yourself. 0-100kph. http://www.youtube.com/v/6tD786pP3AA?fs=1&hl=en_US

The video shows between 11 to 12 secs. Noticed that its on D-mode. Manual mode would be quicker if you want faster acceleration.

compared to honda civic with the same engine and with mitsu lancer ex 2.0, mahina pa rin. curb weight of the cruze is much higher compared on the two. the difference in weight will take its toll on the acceleration time.

pero kung hanap talaga mabilis na cruze, there's SPEEDLAB. kung limited ang budget, go to BRE.