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BLKDOUTSILVY Enthusiast

BLKDOUTSILVY

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So I've had the truck for just going on 2 weeks and I am having a lot of fun with it. Mods so far:

 

1. Linex over the rails with Xtra

2. Tint

3. Colormatched door handles

4. DIC mod

 

I have also ordered the DL3 mirrors with power folding, LED signal, puddle lamps etc. I still need the part number to the door switch so I will do that next. I am determined to make this mod work and will update on my progress. Now the questions, does every V8 come with AFM? I noticed after the DIC mod that it will shift from V8 mode to V4 mode intermittently. Also the tire sensors, don't they need the special valve caps to work and get a reading on the DIC? The next things on the list will be the bed cover and bumper/grille painted black. What bed cover is everyone using? Solid tonneau or roll up? What about vent visors, mud guards and wheel well inner lining? I dont like the looks of vent visors but will consider it if they actually work. Anyone done the 3M sheild thing insted of the bugsheild? Best offer up best brands and places to purchase these items. BTW, the wife is not happy with all the MOD's. I spent a couple hrs doing the door handle swap and she did not even notice the difference......one more thing, anyone know the part number to the door lock thingies? Those things are a pain in the butt to take off and I broke one. Need to order a box to have on hand as I will be taking these door panels off a few times :)

slomo007 Enthusiast

slomo007

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3m film on my truck here

 

Keep us posted on the mirror upgrade. Is your truck an LT1?

 

I found the part numbers for everything a couple of days ago, read a post on here for more information, and chickened out. Here's what I understand of it. If you have the electronic door modules it will be basically plug and play after about $400 in total parts. If you don't have the door modules, everything will work except the power fold feature (assuming you are starting with the heated electric mirrors). You need a Tech II to find out if you have the door modules built in or not.

 

$400 was way too much for me to spend without the guarantee that it will work. Also you have to take it to the dealer when you're done to get it flashed for some reason when you're done....don't ask me why.

slomo007 Enthusiast

slomo007

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BTW, I've never understood the point of the vent visors if you're a non-smoker. What good do they do? I know smokers like them because they can crack their windows, pollute the environment, and not hear a bunch of wind noise in the meantime. They can then proceed to toss their cigarette butt out of their cracked window when they're finished and continue treating the earth like their ash tray.

hubbycap Senior Enthusiast

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BTW, I've never understood the point of the vent visors if you're a non-smoker. What good do they do? I know smokers like them because they can crack their windows, pollute the environment, and not hear a bunch of wind noise in the meantime. They can then proceed to toss their cigarette butt out of their cracked window when they're finished and continue treating the earth like their ash tray.

 

 

And your point is . . . :)

Bostonsfavson Senior Enthusiast

Bostonsfavson

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BTW, I've never understood the point of the vent visors if you're a non-smoker. What good do they do? I know smokers like them because they can crack their windows, pollute the environment, and not hear a bunch of wind noise in the meantime. They can then proceed to toss their cigarette butt out of their cracked window when they're finished and continue treating the earth like their ash tray.

 

 

It infuriates me when people toss their cigarettes out the window. I feel like following them to their house and dumping my garbage all over their driveway. In fact, that's why I always keep a few bags of garbage on my passenger seat.

marko Enthusiast

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BTW, I've never understood the point of the vent visors if you're a non-smoker. What good do they do? I know smokers like them because they can crack their windows, pollute the environment, and not hear a bunch of wind noise in the meantime. They can then proceed to toss their cigarette butt out of their cracked window when they're finished and continue treating the earth like their ash tray.

 

If you have ever got in your truck on a rainy/snowy day after a day's hard snowboarding or snowmobiling or kayaking or whatever then you need to have the windows open a crack to help keep the windows clear. If it's raining and you have the d.s. window open the wiper pushes all that crap right into you - it's awful and an annoying design flaw. The ventshades make it possible to have the window ajar without having all that weather come into the cab, which is why they're such a good idea. Granted they make little sense on the extended cab rear windows on the pre-2007's.

 

And that's MY point! :)

alaska511 Senior Enthusiast

alaska511

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BTW, I've never understood the point of the vent visors if you're a non-smoker. What good do they do? I know smokers like them because they can crack their windows, pollute the environment, and not hear a bunch of wind noise in the meantime. They can then proceed to toss their cigarette butt out of their cracked window when they're finished and continue treating the earth like their ash tray.

 

 

That's easy. They keep the snow and rain out when I have my windows down a bit. I don't smoke

Zembonez Senior Enthusiast

Zembonez

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BTW, I've never understood the point of the vent visors if you're a non-smoker. What good do they do? I know smokers like them because they can crack their windows, pollute the environment, and not hear a bunch of wind noise in the meantime. They can then proceed to toss their cigarette butt out of their cracked window when they're finished and continue treating the earth like their ash tray.

I HATE it when some moron flips his cig butt out his TransAm window and hits my windshield. I usually get his license number, run it, and flame him To every state agency via SPAM email, using his real RETURN ADDRESS... I'd love to see the followup mail they get!

 

BUT I AM AN EVIL CLOWN. :)

slomo007 Enthusiast

slomo007

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BTW, I've never understood the point of the vent visors if you're a non-smoker. What good do they do? I know smokers like them because they can crack their windows, pollute the environment, and not hear a bunch of wind noise in the meantime. They can then proceed to toss their cigarette butt out of their cracked window when they're finished and continue treating the earth like their ash tray.

 

 

That's easy. They keep the snow and rain out when I have my windows down a bit. I don't smoke

 

 

A closed window would do the same thing though...I mean your truck did come climate controlled, right? I don't know, not meaning to insult anyone who has them I just think they are a tacky add-on with no real purpose.

 

Then again I live in Texas where snow is extremely rare so maybe it's just related to my climate.

hubbycap Senior Enthusiast

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In the deep south in the Summer, the ability to lock your truck with the windows cracked a bit is quite the luxury. The difference between 140F and 110F is profound.

slomo007 Enthusiast

slomo007

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In the deep south in the Summer, the ability to lock your truck with the windows cracked a bit is quite the luxury. The difference between 140F and 110F is profound.

 

ok now heat is one thing I do know about. I don't think cracked windows really make that much of a difference, but they definitely do help. I still crack mine a little when I know it isn't going to rain, but you make a good point and at least that's the first valid reason I can see to have them. I think I'd take the heat over the looks though. Too bad GM can't engineer the rain sensing windshield to roll up any open windows.

marko Enthusiast

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BTW, I've never understood the point of the vent visors if you're a non-smoker. What good do they do? I know smokers like them because they can crack their windows, pollute the environment, and not hear a bunch of wind noise in the meantime. They can then proceed to toss their cigarette butt out of their cracked window when they're finished and continue treating the earth like their ash tray.

I HATE it when some moron flips his cig butt out his TransAm window and hits my windshield. I usually get his license number, run it, and flame him To every state agency via SPAM email, using his real RETURN ADDRESS... I'd love to see the followup mail they get!

 

BUT I AM AN EVIL CLOWN. :)

 

 

I think you might have reported the wrong guy - Smokey was the cop. The guy driving the Trans Am was the Bandit. (and I hope that quick edit was quick enuf!) :)

alaska511 Senior Enthusiast

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BTW, I've never understood the point of the vent visors if you're a non-smoker. What good do they do? I know smokers like them because they can crack their windows, pollute the environment, and not hear a bunch of wind noise in the meantime. They can then proceed to toss their cigarette butt out of their cracked window when they're finished and continue treating the earth like their ash tray.

 

 

That's easy. They keep the snow and rain out when I have my windows down a bit. I don't smoke

 

 

A closed window would do the same thing though...I mean your truck did come climate controlled, right? I don't know, not meaning to insult anyone who has them I just think they are a tacky add-on with no real purpose.

 

Then again I live in Texas where snow is extremely rare so maybe it's just related to my climate.

 

 

The point of what I was saying was when the windows are down a bit there are times they need to be down. I am aware that a closed window would keep the weather out. I was not being a smartass in my first reply, you asked a question and I answered it.

sbodi4d Enthusiast

sbodi4d

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Well I smoke, and I have never and will never throw a butt out the window. I have an ashtray for that(one with a lid that closes tight). I've been smoking in my truck for 9 months, and it still smells new.

 

I know it's a filthy habit, but it's better than dipping snuff. :) I do plan on quitting one of these days though. :)

I was behind a guy eating something on the way home from work, and he kept throwing some kind of wrapper out his window. I honked at him, but he just ignored me, if it would have landed on my truck I would have found a way for him not to ignore me. He was in a TOYota tacoma.

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