Jump to content

What Have You Done With Your T1 Today ?????

Sierra Dan

By Sierra Dan
in Modifications, Wheels & Tires

 Share

Recommended Posts

lapoolboy Senior Enthusiast

lapoolboy

Posted
Posted
26 minutes ago, AEmedic said:

I appreciate the candor!  Was there something wrong with the kit?  They stipulate on their website that their tune will only work with the mildest of upgrades and anything further than a cat-back exhaust will need to be tuned locally.  All I have is a Borla cat-back and I'm not looking to do more than the supercharger.  I hope I have no issues...

The kit was o.k. although I wasn't a fan of the intercooler coolant hose routing.  All else was good I guess.  The remote tuning just didn't work for me.  We tried over a dozen tweaks and the truck still ran/drove like crap.  I even paid the guru at Vengeance Racing in GA and he couldn't get it done.  I don't know if it was the kit, my truck, or what.  I know it ran great WITHOUT the kit though!  😉

  • Thanks 1
  • Replies 5.4k
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Popular Posts

Englshmn
Englshmn

Fabtech Trail Boss / AT4 4" lift Method 305 NV 18x9 -12 4.5" Toyo MT 35x12.5r18

Mbcorry
Mbcorry

Deep matte black vinyl wrap with a gloss black chrome delete!

lt1z
lt1z

First paint correction and seal on the AT4 now that winter is over. This blue looks even better after a clay/polish/seal.

Posted Images

PureZ71 Enthusiast

PureZ71

Posted
Posted
4 hours ago, lapoolboy said:

Do they press-fit in snugly or did you have to secure them with something?

They fit snugly. I did have to cut one layer around because of the depth of the cap but its on very well.

RSVolcom Enthusiast

RSVolcom

Posted
Posted
15 hours ago, PureZ71 said:

Added caps to the ready lift upper control arms

(2 Pack) 2 1/2 Inch (2.5") OD Round Plastic Plug,(8-12Ga for ID 2.17-2.28") Pipe Tubing End Cap, Durable Chair Glide Plug | to Fit Round Tube Size OD 2.500 Inch | Wall Thickness .165" -.109" | by SB https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H7R7WHY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_GKPDGCYDN9XQEW9ZKA72?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

d0dd26785cfcc39b3ee4c22196bd07de.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The new arms don't come with caps, talk about being cheap for RL product.  Caps should be standard.

 

zrander29 Enthusiast

zrander29

Posted
Posted

Swapped out my 2017 Silverado for a 2021 RST. New LT275 60 R20 Ridge Grapplers going on this weekend. Rims might be coming soon. Debating to powder coat stock rims black. Thoughts?

 

 

1.jpg

2.jpg

  • Like 4
slumpychuck Enthusiast

slumpychuck

Posted
Posted
Swapped out my 2017 Silverado for a 2021 RST. New LT275 60 R20 Ridge Grapplers going on this weekend. Rims might be coming soon. Debating to powder coat stock rims black. Thoughts?
 
 
1.thumb.jpg.1b5f1672c719eb67e24534396399f64e.jpg
2.thumb.jpg.17bad78ea96513aa5724156394325d41.jpg

Good looking truck. Leave those rims alone.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Transient Senior Enthusiast

Transient

Posted
Posted
Swapped out my 2017 Silverado for a 2021 RST. New LT275 60 R20 Ridge Grapplers going on this weekend. Rims might be coming soon. Debating to powder coat stock rims black. Thoughts?
 
 
1.thumb.jpg.1b5f1672c719eb67e24534396399f64e.jpg
2.thumb.jpg.17bad78ea96513aa5724156394325d41.jpg
Go white, like a storm trooper

Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

romclean1 Enthusiast

romclean1

Posted
Posted

Took a little road trip, about 650 miles there and back, all highway cruising along at 72ish as I wasn't in a hurry.   Gotta say I really like this truck.  Adaptive cruise control was made for this kind of trip, really works quite well.

my setup - 20' High Country with a GM 2" lift kit, Bilstein 5100's all around, adjustable up front.  I've got the GM CAI and recently installed the Borla touring cat back. 285/65 BFGs.   No drone, wooo! no drone detected - so happy with that purchase.   

19mpg round trip. not bad.   Got home and gave her a hand wash, and finally cracked open the Adams Graphene Tire dressing, so far I'm liking the blackness without high gloss.

IMG_1540 (1).jpeg

  • Like 5
Sublym808_RST Enthusiast

Sublym808_RST

Posted
Posted

Installed my Alpha Defense .50 Cal Antenna. Not worried about reception on this since I stream music through Android Auto.

 

 

 

AD_ 50 Cal.jpeg

AD_50Cal2.jpg

  • Like 4
romclean1 Enthusiast

romclean1

Posted
Posted
8 minutes ago, Sublym808_RST said:

Installed my Alpha Defense .50 Cal Antenna. Not worried about reception on this since I stream music through Android Auto.

 

 

 

AD_ 50 Cal.jpeg

AD_50Cal2.jpg

those wheels look sharp - great color combo

  • Like 2
Sublym808_RST Enthusiast

Sublym808_RST

Posted
Posted
27 minutes ago, romclean1 said:

those wheels look sharp - great color combo

Thanks! Those are OEM 22's. I like that they have the machined edges. I prefer that over all black. 

  • Like 1
Gangly Senior Enthusiast

Gangly

Posted
Posted
4 hours ago, zrander29 said:

Swapped out my 2017 Silverado for a 2021 RST. New LT275 60 R20 Ridge Grapplers going on this weekend. Rims might be coming soon. Debating to powder coat stock rims black. Thoughts?

 

 

1.jpg

2.jpg

Wheels look good, leave them alone. 

 

Black wheels are everywhere!  Black wheels are like that one song that gets played on the radio 50 times a day and every time you turn on the radio you hear it and want to switch the station.  Black wheels are the overplayed song of automobile radio.  Be different, show a little style :)

  • Like 1
  • Haha 1
Transient Senior Enthusiast

Transient

Posted
Posted
Wheels look good, leave them alone. 
 
Black wheels are everywhere!  Black wheels are like that one song that gets played on the radio 50 times a day and every time you turn on the radio you hear it and want to switch the station.  Black wheels are the overplayed song of automobile radio.  Be different, show a little style [emoji4]
By the same logic, there's too many gray and polished wheels, too.

Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

  • Thanks 1
Gangly Senior Enthusiast

Gangly

Posted
Posted (edited)
3 minutes ago, Transient said:

By the same logic, there's too many gray and polished wheels, too.

Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
 

Very True :)

 

However,  (gimme a second to put my flame suit on real quick) 🔥🔥🔥 if I was going to guess, which admittedly means there is no real basis for this other than friendly banter between myself and my fellow friends/acquaintances of a roughly approximate age as myself, the desire to go "bad boy black" with wheels and paint usually tapers off in people as they progress through life.  I still like black wheels, especially on dirt bikes where up until a few years ago most every wheel for the past 30 years has been brushed aluminum...BLAH.  I personally prefer a little bit of paint and a little bit of polish, nothing like a little salt and pepper to add spice to one's life :)

 

That being said, everybody likes different styles and none are better than another when it comes to something as simple as personal aesthetic choices.  A stylistic preference is unique in its ability to be singularly important to an individual and matter not to others, which makes it empowering to those who find importance in it, and ineffectual to those who don't.  That's the true beauty of modifying your personal vehicle to your tastes, and if black wheels give you that warm fuzzy, then Rock On and cast your worries aside!

Edited by Gangly
  • Like 4
zrander29 Enthusiast

zrander29

Posted
Posted
1 hour ago, Gangly said:

Wheels look good, leave them alone. 

 

Black wheels are everywhere!  Black wheels are like that one song that gets played on the radio 50 times a day and every time you turn on the radio you hear it and want to switch the station.  Black wheels are the overplayed song of automobile radio.  Be different, show a little style :)

Haha. Yes this is true. I have always had black wheels, but the stocks have grown on me. Once I get the new tires on it might completely change my mind. Thanks for the input!

  • Like 1
RSVolcom Enthusiast

RSVolcom

Posted
Posted (edited)
14 minutes ago, zrander29 said:

Haha. Yes this is true. I have always had black wheels, but the stocks have grown on me. Once I get the new tires on it might completely change my mind. Thanks for the input!

As long as they are not Method wheels you are fine.  99 out of 100 trucks in Orange County have Methods.  I think they only make one style in three colors.  At this point Methods should be OEMs

LOL.

 

image.thumb.png.5835ba477f4bc0e2e9e1e5eb1aa9dffb.png

Edited by RSVolcom

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

    • Grumpy Bear
      Sugar Bears 2015 GMC Terrain SLE-2 2.4 AWD

      By Grumpy Bear · Posted

      286,740 Mile Services   8/6/2026   New AC Compressor. Refrigerant oil and dye, evacuate and charge system.  New exhaust system from cat back.  New Iridium plugs plus replace #3 coil Repair/rewire headlamp wiring (passenger side) and replace all forward bulbs. Polish lenses of both assemblies.  Pull rear rotors, clean and adjust parking assembly. Inspect, clean and grease front calipers. Check pads and shoes.  4 wheel power bleed of brake system. Dot 4 Reset idle speed 50 rpm higher New Serpentine belt.    Will need new pads in the rear in about 5K more miles.    Tax Title and License out the door just short of a grand.    AC clutch had bitten the dust. 1 year warranty on the pick and save replacement. Thing will make a Polar Bear cry Uncle.  He spent quite some time on the wiring. It was in the harness and he does nothing half. I got off cheap. I have considerable more light down the road. Sylvania Silver Star replacements.  Gas seal between the porcelain and shell of plug #3 was blown, cooked the coil. That was the cold miss.  Love the new exhaust. I can sneak into the neighborhood again.  Nice to have a working parking brake again. Belle Tire never got it done. That was disappointing.    This was one of her bigger bills and still way cheaper than a payment even given the oil consumption. This thing cost me under a hundred a month in repairs and normal routine costs. What is my incentive to replace it? 🤔           
    • AidenVorpagel
      cam upgrade in CA

      By AidenVorpagel · Posted

      hello I recently bought a 2012 gmc 1500 with a 5.3 and have a AFM disabler on it I'm interested in doing a cam but I'm worried if I remove the AFM system I will fail smog does anyone have info if they are able to detect that or a work around to it (not talking about hot smogging) please let me know thank you  
    • B14Sierra
      Noise after AFM delete

      By B14Sierra · Posted

      Did you figure it out?
    • B14Sierra
      Possible lifter tick after DOD delete

      By B14Sierra · Posted

      Update. I started chasing down my symptoms. Started first with pulling valve covers and looked at everything. Everything looked good and couldn't hear or feel anything different. Then a compression test. 240 psi or really close on each cylinder. I was worried I was a tooth off of timing. Not bad for an engine with 173,000. Granted I did put new heads on. I sprayed water around the injector area to see if I could hear a change. Nothing. I hooked up my new hp tuner which I should have done in the first place but I don't really know what I'm looking at just yet but am learning. I noticed the fuel trims were way off so that told me I have to have either a bad injector or exhaust leak. New injectors, so I did the shop vac on blower and in the tail pipe. Sprayed soapy water and found the exhaust flange on the drivers side was leaking. I didn't think it would be that considereding I pulled the heads and left the manifolds attached. I did have the transmission replaced not long ago. They must have not seated them properly but I guess I didn't notice. I put in new gaskets on both sides. Which by the way isn't a bad job but I had a hard time getting them to seal right. Took two attempts. Reset the fuel trims and the ticking is gone, engine runs smooth and acceleration has improved. Got to feel the real difference with that stage 1 cam. It's not that big of a difference but it does add a little more. It feels like how the truck should have been from the factory.
    • Grumpy Bear
      Some Assembly is Required

      By Grumpy Bear · Posted

      Can it still be Assembled I?    Stribeck says that we need a certain amount of viscosity under conditions of load and velocity to prevent two surfaces of a know roughness from tearing each other asunder. And we have marketing trying to tell the masses that those two surfaced require less of that commodity due to more exact limits being placed on the same old clearances. We also know that there are limits to how hard something can before it becomes to brittle to be viable and to smooth to 'wet' the surface and that both of those conditions have been known and met since about the Second World War.    That viscosity value shook out at 10 centistokes at 212 F just under a hundred years ago.  Give this a look: [Anton Parr]     What is advertised is the Kinematic viscosity (mm2/s) or that which has been density adjusted but the value we are after is the dynamic viscosity (mPa.s) or true viscosity. You can see that this number is dependent on density thus base stock and temperature. You can also see that an SAE 30 doesn't reach that value in this example. However an SAE 30 that is at the upper end of the SAE 30 range; 12.5 cSt (mm2/s), might. 12.5 * .83 = 10.375 (mm2/s). If you could find an SAE 30 at the upper end these days.   Then there is the complication of viscosity modifiers or VII or VM, whatever you wish to call them. Polymers added to very thin base oils, perhaps 3 to 6 cP oils, that will meet the SAE *W30 spec at 'tested' shear rates and 100 C/212F  target temperature. So a polymer fortified base that is a fraction of the 10 cP requirement Stribeck insist upon.   This could be all well and good if those polymers didn't have two very problematic 'features'. They shear or loose viscosity both 1.) permanently and 2.) temporality. And they do both omitted in the advertised data with the distinct  purpose of deceiving the consumer of the actual operating state of the fluid. I've shown the example of Warren Oils COSTCO 10.91 cSt 5W30 formuation several times where the 100 C HTHS value is 6.9 cP!! That's the temporary shear down and with and SSI or shear stability index of 9.4 cSt. Note the intentional deception in using mixed units?    After a short while that 9.4 cSt oil has a viscosity corrected dynamic value of 7.8 cP. But as the SSI is still within the range of an SAE *W30 whose lower value is 9.3 cSt.    This allows them to continue to call this SAE 16 weight oil a 30 weight, the cake, and still meet the API requirements for fuel efficiency IMPROVEMENT mandated by the EPA. The eating of the cake. By the time you've worn out your motor doing the responsible thing by adhering to the warranty requirements, (the stick), you get deprived of the carrot, wear control. So sad, to bad.   So what can be done? Do I need actually say? [Anton Parr]       Even this must be monitored if the oil is on the low side and the VII an organic or you opt for a 0W40 with an even lighter base oil and more / higher MW VII. (Note the lower density of the 40 weight versus the SAE 30 mono-weight?)    There is another workaround. Temperature. An SAE *W30 run at a bulk temperature of between 180 and 195 F.    Being the belt and suspenders sort I am I do both. Run it cook and run it heavy.    In Part II I'll work the AW package. 

  • GM-Trucks.com Clubs

  • Popular Contributors

×
×
  • Create New...