Chantal Ballo purchased the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze LS in her effort to change its perception in the aftermarket world. She says it's rare for enthusiasts to modify domestic, economy cars; and while the Cruze is well known on the track, it's scarce in the VIP scene. Ballo says she's not only looking to change the reputation, but set a whole new standard. Essentially, Ballo explains she's looking to inspire other Cruze owners to make modification without the fear of being mocked.

Owner: Chantal Ballo
Location: Anaheim, California, United States
Vehicle: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze LS
Horsepower: 125 hp
Club: Team Elevate, 742 Marketing

SOCIAL:
Facebook: msgearheadscruze
Instagram: @msgearhead

Photography by John Fujinami, Chantal Ballo, faithinmyfuture.

ENGINE / PERFORMANCE:
K&N air intake 

EXHAUST:
KO cat-back dual exhaust

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS:
Trifecta TCM flash
Trifecta PCM flash

DRIVELINE:
OEM

WHEELS / TIRES:
Vienna Kreis SSR (Candy Apple Red) - 18x9 +40 (f/r) 
GT Radial Champiro HP 205/40/18 (f/r)

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION:
Ksport coilovers (f/r)
VIAIR air compressor
Universal Air Suspension air bag

BRAKES:
MGP caliper covers

EXTERIOR:
Red Diamond Avery wrap
Duraflex GT Racing Body Kit; bumper (f/r), side skirts

INTERIOR: 
Red Suede headliner
Red Suede pillars
Seat inserts (f/r) 
Red Velour diamond stitch 
Zebra Ebony Dash Kit
Junction Produce Mission neck pads (f/r)
Trunk: air ride compressor display

AUDIO / MULTIMEDIA:
Kicker Comp Series subwoofers x2
Rockford Fosgate 750 watt amplifier

COMPETITION EVENTS / CLASSES:
SEMA 2015
Extreme Autofest, Anaheim
Rock Honda Team Evolve Show, Fontana
Import Faceoff, Bakersfield 
Hot Import Nights, San Diego
Spocom, Anaheim 
Spec-D Tuning, City of Industry
Marketing Race Wars, LA, Top 100 VIP
Emerald Wax Summer Showdown, 2nd Place Domestic

COMPETITION RESULTS / AWARDS:
742RACEWARS: Los Angeles: Top 100 VIP
Emerald Wax Summer Showdown: 2nd Place Domestic
ARK Movement: 1st Place Domestic
SEMA 2015

FAVORITE MODIFICATION:
Duraflex GT Racing Body Kit

SPONSORS:
Extreme Dimensions
Husky Liners
VIPVinyl
Odyssey Battery
MGP Caliper Covers
Air Ride Equipment
Madico Window Film
Xenon Vision
GT Radial
Spec-D Tuning
Amsoil
742 Marketing
Emerald Wax
Mixxed Auto Design

SHOPS:
Fisk Automotive
Russ Ward Auto Body
L's Upholstery