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Build Log

The Malibu isn’t an obvious choice, it’s deliberately inconvenient. A car wrapped in proprietary systems, digital locks, and engineering meant to keep people out. Every modification is an act of defiance against a design built to discourage modification. It’s not about chasing speed or trends; it’s about proving that even something meant to be untouchable can be reimagined. The challenge is the point.

Vehicle Info

Detail Specification
Make Chevrolet
Model Malibu
Trim LT
Year 2019
Engine 1.5L Turbo
Transmission HPCVT
Color Pacific Blue Metallic

Current Modifications

Category Item / Description Brand / Source Status
Performance Cold Air Intake K&N ✅ Installed
Performance Diverter BOV Purge Super Cruzes ✅ Installed
Performance Catch Can Super Cruzes ✅ Installed
Performance Custom Titanium Intercooler Pipes Custom ✅ Installed
Performance Intercooler Super Cruzes ✅ Installed
Performance Slotted/Drilled Brake Rotors Power Stop ✅ Installed
Suspension R9-HS2-101 Hyper-Street 2 Coilovers Rev9 ✅ Installed
Suspension Adjustable Rear Toe Control Arm (Spherical Bearing) Godspeed ✅ Installed
Lighting Projector Headlights w/ Sequential Switchback LED Turn Signals (2019–2024 fit) Spec-D ✅ Installed
Lighting Custom DRL w/ Sequential LED Turn Signals Custom ✅ Installed
Lighting LED License Plate Lights — ✅ Installed
Exterior Rear Spoiler Tail Trunk Lip Wing Bar — ✅ Installed
Exterior Window Tint – 5% (rear & back sides), 35% (front) — ✅ Installed
Interior OEM Leather Seat Upgrade OEM ✅ Installed
Electronics Uniden R7 Radar Detector Uniden ✅ Installed

Engine Oil

Component Product Amount Purpose (Physics/Math Insight)
Restore & Protect Full Synthetic 0W-20 Valvoline Restore & Protect 4.2 qt Active Clean removes deposits (lowers (K) in Archard eq. by 10-20%); HTHS boosts (h_{\min}) 5% for turbo shear; VI stabilizes (\eta) in 250°F heat (Re2,800 for flow).
Anti-Friction Additive (Post-First OCI) Liqui Moly MoS2 150 mL (½ bottle) Reduces (\mu_f) by 15%, cutting (Q = \tau A v) heat; complements R&P's cleaners for 222K-mile wear protection.
Total Fill — ≈4.2 qt (4.0 L) Optimizes lubrication ((\tau, h_{\min})), thermal ((q, \Delta T)), and cleaning for modded turbo in heat.

Planned Upgrades

Category Planned Item / Description Brand / Source / Notes
Engine / Tuning Custom Tune via OBDLink MX+ using Gauge Custom Software OBDLink MX+ / Custom Software
Engine / Tuning Bigger Turbo Upgrade TBD – targeting power increase
Engine / Tuning Seafoam Engine Treatment Seafoam
Engine / Tuning Fuel System Cleaning Seafoam
Engine / Tuning Replace Belt, Belt Tensioner, and Bolt OEM / Aftermarket
Exhaust Cat-Back Exhaust System Custom / Stainless Steel
Exhaust Titanium Exhaust Tips Valvetronic
Exhaust Muffler Switch Door Valvetronic
Exterior Paint Rear Control Arms Dark bronze Custom
Exterior Black Lug Nuts Amazon
Exterior Fix Dents and Scratches Custom
Exterior Mud Flaps Ebay
Exterior Black Titanium Window Frame Strip Cover Trim Ebay
Exterior Titanium Bolts dressupbolts.com
Exterior Paint Underhood Heat Reflective Paint DEI / Custom Paint
Exterior Sway Bar End Links GodSpeed
Exterior Widebody Kit krotovwbk
Lighting Custom Sequential LED Taillights Custom
Lighting Front Grille Auxiliary Amber/White Lights rigidlightshop
Lighting Custom Ambient Interior Lighting (doors, under seats) Custom
Lighting Custom Light Strip in Trunk Custom
Lighting Custom Underglow LED Setup Custom
Lighting Anti-Flicker Light Harness Amazon
Wheels / Tires 19" Dark Bronze Rims TBD
Wheels / Tires Performance Tires Michelin / Continental / TBD
Brakes Upgrade Front Brakes to Buick Regal Brembo Setup OEM / Retrofit
Brakes Replace All Brake Fluid High Temp
Cooling / AC Replace All Coolant OEM
Cooling / AC A/C Controller with Ventilated Seats Retrofit / Custom
Interior Touchscreen Upgrade + CarPlay + Samsung Tablet Custom Install
Interior Samsung Tablet running RoadArch Custom Software Integration
Interior Leather Trim All Around Custom Upholstery
Interior Custom Steering Wheel with Embedded Gauges Custom Fabrication
Interior Alcantara Headliner with Star Lighting Custom
Interior Paint Interior Trim Black Custom
Interior Hud Driver / Hud Passenger Custom
Interior Mini Cooper Display Rear Center Console Custom
Interior Add Back Vent Fan Custom Retrofit
Electrical Upgraded Alternator High Output
Electrical Two Relay Stations (Cabin + Engine Compartment) Custom Wiring Setup
Electrical Add Side Mirrors with Turn Signal & Blind Spot Detection Retrofit / OEM+
Audio Add Two Rear Deck Speakers (6x9”) JBL / Infinity / Custom
Audio Upgrade All Speakers Throughout Vehicle -
Audio Add Four External Speakers (Exterior Mounted) Custom
Sensors / Misc. CO & CO₂ Sensors (Interior) -

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