[VoltenRock]

Saw my first Bolt in person yesterday. While not bad, curious if any owners or prospective owners have given it a more "aggressive" appearance--or distinctive or luxurious, or heck, just something different. I'm not a fan of the "everyday" vehicle, one reason I haven't jumped into a Gen 2 yet.

Quite frankly, I'm stumped and not sure it's possible due to its physical layout. It may not lend itself to any kind of appearance mods--except ones that would make it look ridiculous. Trying to view it with different rims doesn't seem to make as dramatic a difference as it does on the Volt for example.

Maybe a blacked out look? Dated and overdone I know, but one idea. Who knows, maybe lifting it and bigger wheels? Seems a bit much, too--big hit on range and likely stability.

Just trying to see what I could do to this thing if I pick one up.

 

[phardy]

An owner in Quebec did the black out, you can see it on the facebook group... no more chrome, no more gold, black wheels

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www . evernote . com/shard/s3/sh/c9e2f783-d2b6-4018-ae99-93aa1dc0d35c/0b941c866e9c177d

 

[Joe67]

Saw my first Bolt in person yesterday. While not bad, curious if any owners or prospective owners have given it a more "aggressive" appearance--or distinctive or luxurious, or heck, just something different. I'm not a fan of the "everyday" vehicle, one reason I haven't jumped into a Gen 2 yet.

Quite frankly, I'm stumped and not sure it's possible due to its physical layout. It may not lend itself to any kind of appearance mods--except ones that would make it look ridiculous. Trying to view it with different rims doesn't seem to make as dramatic a difference as it does on the Volt for example.

Maybe a blacked out look? Dated and overdone I know, but one idea. Who knows, maybe lifting it and bigger wheels? Seems a bit much, too--big hit on range and likely stability.

Just trying to see what I could do to this thing if I pick one up.

I usually tint the windows and debadge (Remove all emblems) all of my vehicles to personalize them. My 2012 proved to be a challenge with the front bowtie integrated to the grille and the side VOLT emblems being part of the trim itself. A bit of vinyl took care of that Pics HERE if you are interested.

Other ideas are custom wheels, lowering the vehicle using chassis mods, and custom paint to one level or another. Good luck and enjoy the car as you make it 'yours'

 

[wainair]

www.evernote.com/shard/s3/sh/c9e2f783-d2b6-4018-ae99-93aa1dc0d35c/0b941c866e9c177d

Looks good! Mine will have a similar feel when I get my winter tires.

 

[Bacardi]

Plastipid the whole car (included all exterior black, chrome and silver trim) in flat color...Absolutely reversible...

The bolt pattern isn't the most popular so new wheels may be more pricey than one expects and then if you change rim size, you now lose the self sealing tires, so will need to buy an inflator or a spare, new tires, etc...

I think by MY20 there will be some sort of sleek EV option from GM...

 

[Bacardi]

An owner in Quebec did the black out, you can see it on the facebook group... no more chrome, no more gold, black wheels

(don't have enough post to show picture)

www . evernote . com/shard/s3/sh/c9e2f783-d2b6-4018-ae99-93aa1dc0d35c/0b941c866e9c177d

It's well executed but man with the electric blue just reminds me of the late 90s...

This look and I believe will look better black/white/silver/charcoal can be by just plastidipping the trim...But to comment on Joe's idea of shaving badges, with plastidip, you just remove the emblem and spray like ten coats over the emblem indentation then you still should put several coasts on the whole car...

 

[gecd]

My chevy
https://www.drive2.ru/l/463080488710439234/

 

[Ladogaboy]

I might make some changes, but I prefer my modifications to be functional. And you're right... those could hit the efficiency pretty hard.

 

[ferrarista]

I think with the right combination of mods the bolt can be nice. It will never be as sexy as a model 3, but usually a sedan has better lines than a hatch. Still I prefer a hatch for practicality reasons.

This car looks nice,but with a moderate drop would look much better.

Lowering the car will improve a bit the aero. Obviously if you install stickier tires it will hurt range a bit. Best thing would be not to go wider than 225mm and choose a performance tire that has a treadwear higher than 500 like continental DWS 06. Weight also plays a big role so the lower the better for wheel/tire. On the bolt it will not be dramatic if you lose 10-20km range because of the 60kwh battery.

 

[ferrarista]

Another way to make it look sportier would be to wrap the pillars and roof black.

Just like what Maven did, but I would keep the hood same color as the car. The contrast works better with light colors.
If you do the hood black, I would do the front grille same color as the car.

 

[Mister Dave]

Raised, lowered and slammed.

Pretty sure slamming it won't work, unless you like distorted body panels/broken wheel well plastic.

 

[ferrarista]

Lowered looks nice. Would you be kind to photoshop some fifteen52 tarmac with the lowered one? Thanks

 

[Mister Dave]

I need to start charging for this stuff.......

 

[EldRick]

Start with a set of LLoyd's Luxe carpets to replace the cheezy factory mats.

 

[ferrarista]

Thanks. I imagine all the people asking you to photoshop stuff lol.

 

[Mister Dave]

Thanks.

Welcome. It was a quick knock-off. Hardly correct or realistic, but it'll give you a general idea of what it would look like.

I imagine all the people asking you to photoshop stuff lol.

Well, it's not like I sit around here waiting for requests. But since you were polite.......

 

[ferrarista]

This wheel would go well with the Bolt too. It is also very light at 16-17lbs for 17x8.

 

[EldRick]

Bolt wheel width not 7"

Where did you find that wheel?

 

[ferrarista]

Where did you find that wheel?

https://www.fastwheels.ca/productinfo.aspx?wn=fc04&fn=titanium

 

[Loboc]

Just take the Bolt drive and install it in an ATS-e. Or an XT3 BEV.