What did you do to your NBS GMT800 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

[Rocket Man]

The Whipple alone by itself makes it sick!!!!
I'm still trying to convince my spouse that it's absolutely necessary to spend $8K on a car that's worth $10K to install a SC. But i will do it eventually, I promise!

Lol. I have no wife to explain anything to. I do want I want!

 

[ivin74]

I use a Tesa tape for re-doing wiring looms. It looks like modern OEMs do.

Amazon Tesa tape 51036

Is that the tape that turns sticky and gets all over your hands, the only way to get it off is with paint thinner?

 

[iddqd]

Is that the tape that turns sticky and gets all over your hands, the only way to get it off is with paint thinner?

I don't think so

 

[mountie]

i ordered the braided split loom

 

[iamdub]

Is that the tape that turns sticky and gets all over your hands, the only way to get it off is with paint thinner?

That's just about any regular plastic or vinyl tape- electrical, duct, etc. when used in an environment with extreme temperature swings. It's especially worse with cheap electrical tape, but the good stuff (Scotch Super 33+) will still do it.

Although, that cloth tape used by auto makers has adhesive that will make a mess if removed years later. It's often used to wrap wire harnesses in interiors to not only bundle wires together but also act as a cushion where the harness may bump against something and make noise.

 

[ivin74]

That's just about any regular plastic or vinyl tape- electrical, duct, etc. when used in an environment with extreme temperature swings. It's especially worse with cheap electrical tape, but the good stuff (Scotch Super 33+) will still do it.

Although, that cloth tape used by auto makers has adhesive that will make a mess if removed years later. It's often used to wrap wire harnesses in interiors to not only bundle wires together but also act as a cushion where the harness may bump against something and make noise.

The cloth tape you are talking about my BMW had and boy did I hate that shit. Is there any cloth tape that does not get stick and messy after removing it?

 

[Fless]

The cloth tape you are talking about my BMW had and boy did I hate that shit. Is there any cloth tape that does not get stick and messy after removing it?

Maybe @Rocket Man has info on that: https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/2004-6-0-nv4500-tahoe.117079/post-1627963

 

[Rocket Man]

Like Dub said, I’m pretty sure if any electrical tape whether plastic or cloth has been on for a length of time and has got hot, it will leave glue behind. It’s been like that all my life, every time I have unwrapped an old wiring harness. All you can do is fix whatever you’re doing to the harness and re-wrap it. I think cloth is less messy because it’s not slick like plastic tape so it’s less “greasy” after time when you unwrap it.

 

[mountie]

Summit Racing SUM-890340 Summit Racing™ Braided Wire Wraps | Summit Racing.html

 

[iamdub]

The cloth tape you are talking about my BMW had and boy did I hate that shit. Is there any cloth tape that does not get stick and messy after removing it?

I don't know of anything that sticks using an adhesive that won't eventually leave a goop. From my experience, they all will, it's just a matter of the tape's quality that dictates how long and in what environment it'll keep the adhesive on the rubber or vinyl ribbon before losing it to the surface it's stuck to.

The only non-adhesive, self-adherent "tape" I know of is something like Coban. But that's for wrapping human parts and not ideal for extreme temperatures. It might be okay on interior wire harnesses and with the ends taped. But, I'd use something like the Summit Racing SUM-890340 @mountie referred to for an automotive environment.

 

[Rocket Man]

Summit Racing SUM-890340 Summit Racing™ Braided Wire Wraps | Summit Racing.html

That’s slip-on though. It has to go on before the end connectors are put on. The stuff I linked is split so you can wrap it around existing harnesses and the seam overlaps itself and the wrap has a tension so it tightens around the harness after you install it. Here’s the stuff I’m talking about. https://www.cableorganizer.com/categories/cable-management/cable-sleeving/braided/wrap-around/

 

[Alex_M]

Y u no haz build thread?!

Might just have to start one.

 

[mountie]

That’s slip-on though. It has to go on before the end connectors are put on. The stuff I linked is split so you can wrap it around existing harnesses and the seam overlaps itself and the wrap has a tension so it tightens around the harness after you install it. Here’s the stuff I’m talking about. https://www.cableorganizer.com/categories/cable-management/cable-sleeving/braided/wrap-around/

That's odd.... I thought I chose the braided split loom.

 

[ivin74]

Maybe @Rocket Man has info on that: https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/2004-6-0-nv4500-tahoe.117079/post-1627963

Just purchased some of that cloth tape. Looks good on the work Rocketman did!!

 

[ivin74]

Does anyone have these interior lights? Curious to see some pics at night with them.

 

[Rocket Man]

Does anyone have these interior lights? Curious to see some pics at night with them.

I think you should get them and post a review here so I can decide if I need to order a couple pair. I have LED bulbs in my stock ones but I’m liking the looks of those. I added them to my Amazon list of things I may or may not buy but usually do buy list.

 

[ivin74]

Today I cut the front chin spoiler to look something like the K2XX spoiler. What do y'all think?

 

[Rocket Man]

Today I cut the front chin spoiler to look something like the K2XX spoiler. What do y'all think?

I like it. Great idea. If I didn’t have to cut an inch off mine in order to clear curbs I would copy you. Mines about the width of your center all the way across. But then I do need a new one…hmmm. Any idea where to get the best price on one?

 

[Tonyrodz]

I like it. Great idea. If I didn’t have to cut an inch off mine in order to clear curbs I would copy you. Mines about the width of your center all the way across. But then I do need a new one…hmmm. Any idea where to get the best price on one?

Try your local dealer 1st. I can't remember what I paid, but it was a good price, cheaper then online--but I do have a commercial account too.

 

[iamdub]

That’s slip-on though. It has to go on before the end connectors are put on. The stuff I linked is split so you can wrap it around existing harnesses and the seam overlaps itself and the wrap has a tension so it tightens around the harness after you install it. Here’s the stuff I’m talking about. https://www.cableorganizer.com/categories/cable-management/cable-sleeving/braided/wrap-around/

That's odd.... I thought I chose the braided split loom.

I read the "split lengthwise" part this morning and just noticed in the info box it says "slip-on". Technically, it's still correct.

From description: "Summit Racing™ wire wraps are made of heat-retardant, woven polymer material split lengthwise for easy installation. These flexible wraps spring closed around your wire bundles for a snug fit without ties or tape..."