Jump to content

Civilianizing the '15 Tahoe PPV.

RC45

By RC45
in Modifications & Accessories

 Share

Recommended Posts

hirdlej Enthusiast

hirdlej

Posted
Posted

RC45: I have a 2015 Silverado WT that I would like to put a leather steering wheel into.

The WT came with no DIC controls or radio controls, just cruise only.

Can I buy a leather steering wheel, and then remove the DIC control pad off? Does that filler plate unscrew or snap off my original steering wheel if I want to transplant it? Lastly, if I remove the radio controls (behind the steering wheel), will there be any holes or anything odd exposed? I was just hoping if I had my original wheel and a leather one next to it that I could transplant parts back and forth to make my own OEM styled leather wheel with just cruise controls. I don't want to make it look butchered or non-oem. What are your thoughts? I love what you did with the Tahoe.

  • Replies 43
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Popular Posts

RC45
RC45

Our 'Update the PPV' project is underway.   As delivered:     1st order of business was the simple stiff like 17" alloy wheels, tow hitch cover and LTZ leather steering wheel upgrade:   T

RC45
RC45

Total plan is a back road, canyon carving SUV that doesn't have a German badge   Our normal back road blaster is this bad boy- 105,000 miles of 660bhp N/A LS7 nastiness... so if an SUV is going to

RC45
RC45

Well, we have made great progress with the truck.   Almost all the exterior mods are done now, save for the LTZ chrome trimmed rear bumper cover (FedEx broke the last one delivered and I am waiting

Imcrazy Senior Enthusiast

Imcrazy

Posted
Posted (edited)

I gotta say, one of the coolest truck builds I've ever seen. I love my Silverado but, I think I'd take this any day, only caveat is I'd need 4x4 since I'm up where the snow flies in the winter.

Edited by Imcrazy
AgDoctor Senior Enthusiast

AgDoctor

Posted
Posted

The trailer brake controller from the factory will not work if it was not standard equipment on the Tahoe. I wish it would but it will be purely cosmetic for you. It plugs in but there are several more parts to that item missing and requires BCM programming.

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

RC45 Enthusiast

RC45

Posted
  • Author
Posted

RC45: I have a 2015 Silverado WT that I would like to put a leather steering wheel into.

The WT came with no DIC controls or radio controls, just cruise only.

Can I buy a leather steering wheel, and then remove the DIC control pad off? Does that filler plate unscrew or snap off my original steering wheel if I want to transplant it? Lastly, if I remove the radio controls (behind the steering wheel), will there be any holes or anything odd exposed? I was just hoping if I had my original wheel and a leather one next to it that I could transplant parts back and forth to make my own OEM styled leather wheel with just cruise controls. I don't want to make it look butchered or non-oem. What are your thoughts? I love what you did with the Tahoe.

PM sent. Other than the radio controls on the back of the wheel, the process is pretty much a simple parts swap the way you imagine it would be.

 

Nice build! Following for additional updates.

To date only the Volant Cold Air is on, enjoying some trouble free GM warranteed miles before we abuse the truck with the blower install.

 

I gotta say, one of the coolest truck builds I've ever seen. I love my Silverado but, I think I'd take this any day, only caveat is I'd need 4x4 since I'm up where the snow flies in the winter.

Well, the PPV is also available in a high speed pursuit rated 4x4 version, but finding a low mileage almost new one may prove to be the trickiest bit of the build :)

 

 

The trailer brake controller from the factory will not work if it was not standard equipment on the Tahoe. I wish it would but it will be purely cosmetic for you. It plugs in but there are several more parts to that item missing and requires BCM programming.

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yes, this turned out to be frustratingly true. I even tried to get a breakdown of all missing components but to date have not got it. A friend has suggested we try wire these controls up to a commercially available trailer brake control system, but I just ended up swapping the standard trim piece back in.

  • 1 month later...
MWZotti Enthusiast

MWZotti

Posted
Posted

You could also ask GTPrix if he can program the BCM for the trailer brake controller (if there is no other intermediate wiring/devices missing).

RC45 Enthusiast

RC45

Posted
  • Author
Posted

You could also ask GTPrix if he can program the BCM for the trailer brake controller (if there is no other intermediate wiring/devices missing).

 

Please tell me more.

 

What other than programming is missing? I got word directly from GM that it is not possible to retro fit the trailer brake controller, if this is nto the case then I am game for trying to get the controller functioning.

MWZotti Enthusiast

MWZotti

Posted
Posted (edited)

I don't know the specifics of what may or may not be missing as far as hardware, however there is talk that GTPprix is able to program BCM's for the newer vehicles.

Maybe pm him?


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Edited by MWZotti
  • 5 weeks later...
RC45 Enthusiast

RC45

Posted
  • Author
Posted (edited)

A 6 month follow-up.

 

I. LOVE. THIS . TRUCK.

 

I like how stable and sure footed it is. No wallowing, it stops hard and it is a hoot on the freeway. The ride is harsher than an LS, LT or LTZ but I enjoy my Corvette as well so a stiffer ride does not bother me. The Katzkinz seats are comfortable and have been easy to keep clean. The fitted GM carpet has not moved or shifted or had any issues.

 

Did I mention the brakes? Yes I did, but they are worth mentioning again. They handle multiple hard stops without fade and the "City Circuit" PPV brake pads get up to temp and bite instantly. We haven't missed the 3rd row seat - the larger flat luggage space is much more practical.

 

The PPV steering tune is also more positive and responds better to inputs than the LT Tahoe I test drove.

 

We finally went and did some performance testing out in the boonies - sadly we did not do the same thing before the mods, so no comparison numbers, but in its current form, for a 5300# 4 door 6 passenger SUV I think this truck hauls ass :)

 

I am glad I was able to buy this PPV, and would recommend anyone else who has the chance to buy a low mileage supervisor lease return or demo unit to jump at the chance :chevy::cheers:

 

Mods are Volant cold air, Corsa touring cat back and a tank full of e85 and stock 3.08 rear gear. The runs where made in Competitive Mode i.e. Active Handling On, Traction Control Off.

 

Conditions: Overcast 98% humidity & 78*F

 

Best Result

6.8s 0-60

15s 1/4 mile @ 94mph - on a farm road :)

 

The Numbers

 

WAKlsg.jpg

 

The Track

And those are our tire marks :)

43fRRO.jpg

 

The worst result

7.1s 0-60

10.10s 1/8 mile @ 73.8mph

 

But you can see it is pretty consistent - these 2 1/8 mile runs are 2 of 6 that where 7.1s dead even.

9SRH9S.jpg

LePdMa.jpg

Edited by RC45
  • 1 month later...
Gabe63 Enthusiast

Gabe63

Posted
Posted

Question on the Katzkins. Did they get any "tighter" than when you first installed them? I am looking considering some but they seem a little loose. No offense meant.

  • 1 month later...
RC45 Enthusiast

RC45

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Question on the Katzkins. Did they get any "tighter" than when you first installed them? I am looking considering some but they seem a little loose. No offense meant.

Yeah, the leather lays flat. The leather had that loose look before - perhaps simply due to being stored in a box.

 

I will be replacing the drivers seat foam as it has begun to collapse under my fat arse. I would have thought the foam would hold up better over just 28000 miles, but I guess the more sit the more they flatten.

RC45 Enthusiast

RC45

Posted
  • Author
Posted (edited)

Made the last few cosmetic changes.

 

LTZ rear bumper step cover.

Chrome LTZ fog light eye brows and fog lights.

Black anti-deer-at-night bars.

LTZ front bumper valance.

 

I think the truck now looks the part. Semi-blacked out with a touch of dazzle :)

fSsr7C.jpg
KOutJN.jpg

Edited by RC45
  • 2 months later...
Officer Sparky New Member

Officer Sparky

Posted
Posted

I recently purchased a new 2016 Black 4x4 PPV. I couldn't be happier. The upgrades make the civilian model not even a consideration. Not to mention I saved an absolute fortune. You can also buy a Silverado 2wd or 4wd. Impala. Huge huge discounts. They don't have to be sold directly to a department. If you have LE credentials you are good to go on personal purchase.EMT or fireman good as well.

As you can see mine is well equipped. No leather or carpet, no fancy head unit or gps.

New $40,100

Only changes will be exhaust, cold air intake and stereo. Awesome handling truck. Love it!

I love how it has no Chevy or Tahoe badges on it. Just the bow tie on front end.

Officer Sparky New Member

Officer Sparky

Posted
Posted

I tried to add spec sheet and image. If you want to see it or need it formation on how and where to buy shoot me a pm. No, I'm not a salesman, I'm a police officer.

I tried to buy one here in Alabama and was to,do "you can't buy that. Your dept has to buy it" so I said ok and bought out of state.

I'm surprised a dealership with the name Hendricks has a sales staff so inept..

This truck is a winner.

  • 1 year later...
tahoeppv15 Enthusiast

tahoeppv15

Posted
Posted

I’m just curious, and if I need to ask in a separate post, I don’t mind doing so. I have a 15 PPV and can’t notice any differences at all while in competitive mode. What exactly does this mode do?

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Latest Articles

  • Posts

    • KARNUT
      Post Pics of your "Other" Rides

      By KARNUT · Posted

      Well one of our most reliable vehicles was sold yesterday. The first and only I gave for free to a grandkid. If they got skin in the game they take care of it. My wife bought new. Five years later my daughter got it to use. We got it back and gave it to our grandson after graduation. He did zero maintenance just oil changes. When the AC quit he drove his mother’s car rather than get it fixed. Instead he just bought a beater and sold the Elantra. 
    • KARNUT
      OCI, not when but why?

      By KARNUT · Posted

      I usually do as well or better than the sticker for mileage. Usually better going west than east. North then South. Wind makes a difference. I’m not usually a conspiracy theorist. But it did dawn on me I’m going by the vehicle calculation. Now that would be interesting.
    • Grumpy Bear
      OCI, not when but why?

      By Grumpy Bear · Posted

      https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/fuel-economy-stickers-don-t-tell-the-whole-story-aaa-data-reveals-why/ar-AA26ocHk?ocid=winp2fptaskbarhover&cvid=6a4122ea3dae47e5b8dfbed5d4fd3d55&cvpid=648f6b4fc2fa4eddb4c12893aeb957ed&ei=59
    • KARNUT
      OCI, not when but why?

      By KARNUT · Posted

      What’s missing in all this is patience and investment in the future. Buy a 170K starter home. Ten years later sell it invest in a more expensive home. Eventually you’ll have a 600K home and pay starter home payments. Buy a starter car. Maintain it well. Save the payments after it’s payed for then buy an expensive car if you desire. Buy a tumbler make your own coffee, pack your lunch. Cook your own dinner. Most importantly take care of your car.
    • Atlas
      OCI, not when but why?

      By Atlas · Posted

      People mislead themselves. Statistics are highly useful indicators.   Here's the tie-in to this thread. If an oil sample tests shows a wear indicator of 7 using cheaper ACDelco oil, and a wear indicator of 2 (lower = less wear) using a particular brand of Mobil oil, and wear has a linear relationship with engine lifespan, anyone could assume that Mobil is reducing wear by more than 50% (let's just say a 200% reduction for you red state people trying hard to do math) which leads to increasing engine life by 2x. Perhaps, in a vacuum, by itself, when dreamed by AI.   Yeah?! That's what the statistic is saying, isn't it?   No, it isn't. It didn't come out and say engine life is doubled. That's a very bad assumption, and a case of severe myopia by assuming something potentially untrue about the only data point in focus.   Average cost of a new car is 50k. You bet it is.   The median cost of a new car is more like 35k. Expensive cars are skewing the perception that "average" now means a $50k price of entry for a very average automobile. And that's not true. People who don't understand statistics twist the living heck out of them to mean all sorts of things they don't actually mean.   "Average" new car payment is $1000/month. Yep, it is. And in that number are all the $35k new car buyers who bring significant equity, and the $25k new car buyers who finance the car for a month just to get a rebate, and then pay it off. Know what isn't in that number? All the payments made by people who don't finance a car.   Picking one's own data point (don't have a car payment, never paid $50k for a new vehicle, my house cost $170k, I afforded a middle class lifestyle on $4.50/hr) is just a data point. Just like earning $25/hr in an area where the median home price is almost $1 Million is a data point. In fact, it's a lot of data points given that 80% of the US population lives in/around major cities. They're not idiots; the vast majority of them do it to make a living because that's where the big money is.   The highs have become higher, lows have become lower, and how your personal mileage varies is not truth for an entire country. At the same time you can't NOT acknowledge the data. While it doesn't paint YOUR personal picture, it certainly tints the reality that you also live in, as does your single data point.    

  • GM-Trucks.com Clubs

  • Popular Contributors

×
×
  • Create New...