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Hello,
I own an 2006 Holden Barina TK and would like a better understanding on the following:
- I was told that a Holden Barina is the same as the Chevrolet Aveo just rebadged. Is this true?
- Can I simply import parts from the USA that are branded as "Chevrolet Aveo" and they will fit/work/compatible into my Holden Barina?
- If I was to import Projector Headlights, LED Rear Lights and a Cold Air Intake kit, will they fit on my Holden Barina?
Thanks,
Misty
Yes it is true. The Holden Barina is a rebadged Daewoo Kalos, which has been rebadged as the following:
Holden Barina (TK)
Chevrolet Aveo
Pontiac G3
Pontiac Wave
Pontiac G3 Wave
Suzuki Swift +
Chevrolet Lova
Chevrolet Kalos
They should work.
The headlights depends on which body style you have. If it's the hatchback, than no as the USA got a completely different front end (see picture below). 2009-present hatchbacks though have the same front end as the USA Aveo. The Australian Holden Barina Sedan is identical to the 2007-present Chevrolet Aveo sedan. Tail lights however were identical. Engines for Australia and the US are identical too so yes, the should work.
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/b...n/100_0448.jpg
Yes mine is a 3door hatch and the indicator and headlight are in one unit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Z34guy
Is there not anyway I can purchase projector headlights?
Thats great.Quote:
Originally Posted by Z34guy
I just got the bf to take these pics:
http://i55.tinypic.com/jzf7g0.jpg
^ Front headlight I want to replace with projector HID headlights.
http://i51.tinypic.com/o73vgm.jpg
^ Rear light I want to replace with LED ones.
http://i54.tinypic.com/2ilbjlu.jpg
^ Engine Bay.
EDIT!; hatchback tail lights were identical. sedan tail lights were different but are completely interchangeable. The USA Aveo sedan (2007-present ones anyways) had an Altezza style tail light stock.
LOL! Do you know how many of us here in the USA would KILL to have the front end you guys do overseas? I love the Barina hatch's front end.Quote:
Originally Posted by Misty
pictures below are for reference.
Holden Barina hatch (2005-2008)
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...damscar010.jpg
Chevrolet Aveo hatch (2004-2008)
http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/s...O/DSC00452.jpg
Holden Barina sedan (2006-present)
http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/a...lision/4sa.jpg
Chevrolet Aveo sedan (2004-2006. Australia didn't get this model)
http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/DSCN1401.jpg
Chevrolet Aveo sedan (2007-present)
http://i906.photobucket.com/albums/a...letAveoLS8.jpg
I do admit the external headlight and indicator light on the USA model does look crappy.
America also doesn't get the 3 door hatch. only the 5 door and the sedan.
I don't know of any projectors for the TK Barina but trust me, it looks fine. I wouldn't change it. Australia has the same love of big engines as America does, so as long as it's the 1.6L DOHC 16 valve 4 cylinder, anything for the USA market Aveo will bolt right on.
Thats a little bit disappointing I cant get projector headlights.
But still good that I can import a cold air intake and led rear light set.
LOL. I love how I don't even own an Aveo and I have textbook knowledge of them XD. Sorry for the spam, that just struck me as funny.
Stay on the forum. xiaogary sells headers for the car and I believe petrified.rabbit also makes some parts like a short throw shifter.Quote:
Originally Posted by Misty
check on ebay for projector retro custom fit.
i'd make sure 2 get a really good type of projector. it makes all the difference.
http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/forum.php
found these, but people custom make them.
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/y...27448640_f.jpg
this guy made his http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3087948
good luck~
I had a look on ebay, but the images are very deceiving and lack of information.
Iits hard to tell if the projector headlights advertised on ebay come with an indicator built in or not.
yea i kno what u mean about ebay. my buddy had some really good 1s but he sold out. ill let u kno if he gets more~ theres others on ebay under Morimoto Style Bi-Xenon
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...73132&viewitem
these where the 1s he has tones of pics of his acura rocking these and i must say they have alot of output.
what was great about these was that u drill a hole and thro these on and a nut holds them in place.also the hid are h1's and when u shoot the high beams, the top portion of the projector opens to shine out more.
heres the same seller on the this site and his happy customers.
http://hondasociety.com/board/showth...=143740&page=4