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Z71TrailBoss Enthusiast

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12 hours ago, wepiii said:


Would love to see some pics of the wireless charger install. Also, how are you not rubbing bad? Wheel spacers? I have 295/70’s, which are essentially 34.5’s and 11.6 inches wide, and if I was anyyyy wider, I would rub bad.

Also, if you have the RC 1.5 level, check out the RC control arms for their 3.5 inch lift kit. I installed them on mine with the same level and the ride is so much better


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I didn't take any pics of the install. I followed this video with the only difference being is that I used the Apple charger which I had to cut a round hole in the center of the console lid for the charger to fit. I did not rub without the leveling kit. I am not sure how. In all my research there are people that rub and some that don't. I took the plunge and was going to make the necessary mods to make sure it did not rub, I ended up not having to do anything. My guess why some people rub and some don't with exactly the same setup is these trucks are not all built the same so I am assuming there are some tolerances that are not exact on each truck even with identical trims and options. 

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Gangly Senior Enthusiast

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On 1/10/2021 at 10:46 AM, Kickerz71 said:


Looks great - any rubbing with the lift and tire size?

With factory wheels you can fit 35's with little to no rubbing on the Silverados.  Its when you go aftermarket wheels (different widths and different offsets) that you encounter rubbing issues with 35's

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GTPprix Senior Enthusiast

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Finished up the release version of our automatic heated and cooled seats with auto steering wheel heat :)

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38 minutes ago, GTPprix said:

Finished up the release version of our automatic heated and cooled seats with auto steering wheel heat :)
 

What’s your website url so I can take a look at all your development features?

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What’s your website url so I can take a look at all your development features?

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Silverado4x4 Senior Enthusiast

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Not sure why you want the heated seats and steering wheel to stay on once the inside gets warm as those will get to the same temp as the inside cab so really no use for it. I see early burn out on the elements for the seat and steering wheel from them being on all the time based on the temp setting.

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20 minutes ago, Silverado4x4 said:

Not sure why you want the heated seats and steering wheel to stay on once the inside gets warm as those will get to the same temp as the inside cab so really no use for it. I see early burn out on the elements for the seat and steering wheel from them being on all the time based on the temp setting.

They dont. It drops down heating/cooling levels progressively until it turns off. Its basically designed to take the chill/heat out of the surfaces and thats it; you can see it ratchet down and shut off in the video we just accelerated the process by dropping the target cabin temp as we didn't want to wait several minutes. 

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gemarsh Senior Enthusiast

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2 hours ago, Silverado4x4 said:

Not sure why you want the heated seats and steering wheel to stay on once the inside gets warm as those will get to the same temp as the inside cab so really no use for it. I see early burn out on the elements for the seat and steering wheel from them being on all the time based on the temp setting.

The 21 Denali will turn on the heated or cooling seats, along with the steering wheel based on outdoor temps when you remote start the truck. If'n it is toggled on, in the center stack. You can manually shut them off as normal, when the desired comfort is reached. You might ask GTPprix if works in the same manner.  It is a great feature in the winter. 

gemarsh Senior Enthusiast

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Today was a good day to do some mods the truck in the shop. 60mph gusts, but the cattle have been fed.

 

Washed the truck, tinted front door windows and a windshield strip, installed matte black in-channel window visors, wired in Boostautoparts, spot to high beam and the all lights on high kits. Replaced the plastic skid plate with the aluminum version on the front, and installed the transfer case skid plate. Took measurements for homemade skid plates for the fuel filter area, def tank and the fuel heater hoses.

 

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 Washed it and ceramic sprayed it. Took the elevation badges off. The Sierra is next. Going to keep the GMC. Loving the color so far! 

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Got my Range DFM Deactivator along with my Rough Country roll up tonneau put on today!
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How has your tonneau cover held up? Any more pictures. I have one on order but they are on back order until mid February.... thanks COVID!


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Daly Senior Enthusiast

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Drove it for the first time in two weeks. Been in quarantine after testing positive, today was the first day I could leave the house. So groceries and just a drive. 

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Got the front windows tinted to match the rears (I believe 15 or 20%)

 

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