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Just ordered the Sierra Spec 35w 5000k HID kit from The RetroFit Source... they're having a huge sale. Only paid $130 for the kit, and $9 shipping.

 

Can't wait to hook these up.

 

 

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Installed some cargo and backup LEDs tonight... they seem to be pretty bright. Here's a link to the LEDs: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=221398579566

 

From the back

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View into unlit garage, just the LEDs lighting the garage

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Still waiting on the HIDs to ship from TRS... can't wait!

 

 

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Very nice, I used some 50W LEDs like those. Yours seem as bright as mine.

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Very nice, I used some 50W LEDs like those. Yours seem as bright as mine.

I looked at the link for the lights you have, and they look identical but are 50w instead of 10w... interesting. I wonder if they actually are different outputs.

 

 

 

Diablosport Intune is on the way!

 

 

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Got the Intune updated and loaded the Mileage Boost tune and the Firm Trans tune... seemed better just looking at the Instant MPG, but the trans shift points were very different after a short drive.

 

Decided to modify the stock TCM tune to add some firmness and remove torque management to replace the DiabloSport Firm TCM tune. We'll see what it's like tomorrow morning on the drive to work.

 

Throttle response seemed better too. It's really early to tell any real improvements but after I fill up tomorrow I'll have a good idea by the end of the week. Stay tuned!!!!

 

 

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Got the Intune updated and loaded the Mileage Boost tune and the Firm Trans tune... seemed better just looking at the Instant MPG, but the trans shift points were very different after a short drive.

 

Decided to modify the stock TCM tune to add some firmness and remove torque management to replace the DiabloSport Firm TCM tune. We'll see what it's like tomorrow morning on the drive to work.

 

Throttle response seemed better too. It's really early to tell any real improvements but after I fill up tomorrow I'll have a good idea by the end of the week. Stay tuned!!!!

 

 

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*puns intended* (stay tuned!) lol.

 

But on a serious note,

 

The trans firm shift does change a lot! I have it set on the hard trans shift for WOT and you really feel that thing shift! I like it for when I go WOT and that's the times that you really notice a difference when you either have the hard or firm shift tuned.

 

Did you increase the throttle response? I have mine set to 20% more response. So much nicer. Just a heads up!

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*puns intended* (stay tuned!) lol.

 

But on a serious note,

 

The trans firm shift does change a lot! I have it set on the hard trans shift for WOT and you really feel that thing shift! I like it for when I go WOT and that's the times that you really notice a difference when you either have the hard or firm shift tuned.

 

Did you increase the throttle response? I have mine set to 20% more response. So much nicer. Just a heads up!

Lol! Didn't even notice that.

 

How do you specify a tune for only WOT? I know you can modify parameters, but not sure how you pure a tune on just the WOT side.

 

I didn't touch the Throttle Boost, as I read from several people it messes with the smoothness and transmissions shifting characteristics.

 

Wasn't thrilled with the shift points on the Firm TCM tune, so I modified the stock tune to add 5% firmness to PT shifts and 10% to WOT shifts, took out TM as well.

 

I also wasn't thrilled about the raise in rev limit on the Mileage Boost tune, truck didn't sound very happy at 6k or whatever RPM. Not sure how to fix that.

 

I averaged 18.1MPG on the way to work this morning... traffic was slightly lighter than normal, but this is at least 1.5-3MPG better than normal.

 

 

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HIDs from TRS were delivered, but forgot to get some Butyl tape... looks like installation will have to wait. Also need to get a drill bit large enough to make a 3/4" hole.

 

 

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::UPDATE::

 

I filled up the truck after ~200 of driving with the DiabloSport Intune Mileage Booster tune and averaged 15.2MPG hand calculated. This is a nearly 2MPG improvement over the normal 13.5MPG I've been seeing with 80% city(stop/go traffic) and 20% highway driving. This is great! Can't wait to see what it does when the temps warm up and I put the Airaid back on.

 

I haven't tried the '87 Performance' or the "Diablo' tune yet... fuel is cheap so maybe I'll try the 'Diablo' tune sometime soon. I paid $2.569 for 87oct today.

 

HID's are awaiting installation... might do that this upcoming week.

 

NO sure I'll be doing much else to the truck for awhile due to funds being needed for my WRX and the wedding next year. I might level it in the spring, and I'd like to get some LEDs for the front. I've also been debating on getting some N-Fab side steps. I might also Plasti-Dip my wheels Gloss Black in the spring to find out if I like it or not.

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Couple pics of the truck at the fuel station while it gets its first tank of E85($2.27/gal)... we'll see how it goes.

 

Cleaned it up today... used Chemical Guys products. Was with Citrus Wash and Gloss. Clay bar'd the whole truck. Put a coat of Glossworks glaze on followed by a coat of Jet Seal 109. Trying to get it protected before the hard winter hits.

 

Looks good under the LED's at Meijer.

 

 

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The All-terrain edition Sierras come with body colored bumpers, yours are both chrome. Either your truck is a fake AT, or you've had both of the bumpers replaced.

Well this is a nice way to say "good looking truck" lol. But your statement is false about it being a "fake AT" because you can order an AT with chrome bumpers from the factory. It's just that so few people now a days like chrome so you always see body colored bumpers

 

So this truck isn't a "fake AT" nor where the bumpers needed to be replaced.

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The All-terrain edition Sierras come with body colored bumpers, yours are both chrome. Either your truck is a fake AT, or you've had both of the bumpers replaced.

Thank you for showing how little you know about these trucks.

 

There's a little package you can add on to the All-Terrain Plus package that deletes the painted bumpers and replaced them with chrome bumpers. Funny that I know that, and I didn't even order the truck, I bought it used. Some of us know things and some people run their mouths.

 

Well this is a nice way to say "good looking truck" lol. But your statement is false about it being a "fake AT" because you can order an AT with chrome bumpers from the factory. It's just that so few people now a days like chrome so you always see body colored bumpers

 

So this truck isn't a "fake AT" nor where the bumpers needed to be replaced.

Thanks Mike!

 

I would have preferred to get a truck with color matched bumpers, but the chrome has grown on me, especially with all the rock chips that occur on the highway. Chrome doesn't get chewed up nearly as bad.

 

 

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Thank you for showing how little you know about these trucks.

 

There's a little package you can add on to the All-Terrain Plus package that deletes the painted bumpers and replaced them with chrome bumpers. Funny that I know that, and I didn't even order the truck, I bought it used. Some of us know things and some people run their mouths.

 

 

Thanks Mike!

 

I would have preferred to get a truck with color matched bumpers, but the chrome has grown on me, especially with all the rock chips that occur on the highway. Chrome doesn't get chewed up nearly as bad.

 

 

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Yea I have some rock chips on my paint on the front of my truck. I sometimes wonder what it would've been like with painted bumpers. Yea I could just get a clear bra but this way I know the chrome is a bit better against rocks.

 

Edit: I even found a rock chip in the chrome surround of my grille :P damn rocks on the highway

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