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  1. MarvinVR

    Thinking of Buying a 07-14 NNBS Tahoe/Suburban? Look Here

    AHA just bought a used 2012 with peeling door handles! ANOTHER CHEAP GM item. Dang their quality control need to hire people from Toyota
  2. MarvinVR

    Im old--no haters please I need BRAKE INFO and have an idea for this site

    Ive searched for hours about upgrading brakes on my 2012 tahoe. Many posts. Much info and misinfo This is a BIG subject. An important one. Have I missed this in here? I think (if we dont have it) an entire thread just on brakes. I have questions: 1. Does my tahoe even need an upgrade? (Ive only...
  3. MarvinVR

    GM added more trucks and SUVs to its 10-speed valve body recall campaign; some owners to come back for a do-over.

    I dont know why Ive stuck with GM since the 70s and put myself through the nightmares of their 'better ideas' starting with the 1980 diesel caddy. Paid 18,000. Kept blowing up. after one year got 2000 trade in. Then through the terrible 90s quality control. (quality???) Gotta say my 1985 chevy...
  4. MarvinVR

    Found an engine upgrade--will it just swap in?

    It was a joke guys--2,200 HP?
  5. MarvinVR

    Dongle questions, have a delete to plug in

    Actually, I looked pretty hard. Thanks, Mom.
  6. MarvinVR

    Dongle questions, have a delete to plug in

    Sorry--Ive looked a lot but cant find the question or answer. O got the AFM delete to plug into the dongle but I already have a GPS tracker in it--tey make a spliiter with two interfaces. Can I run both without a problem?
  7. MarvinVR

    Installed Brembo big brakes on all 4 corners of my '19 Escalade!

    Sorry if I missed this but what was the total cost of the project? Ive just started to study this. What about the GM stock police brakes? Are they not bigger than normal AND cheaper than Brembo? hats the smallest diameter wheels that work? I cant afford to replace the stock wheels and prefer...
  8. MarvinVR

    Brembo or PPV Brakes on 21 Tahoe.

    Oh dang---20s? There goes that project.
  9. MarvinVR

    Wheel "hop"?

    My first thought too-tread type and tire compound. Best tires Ive ever owned were Pireili Scorpions. Hands down, and at 71 Ive had a ton of tires. How are your shock absorbers?
  10. MarvinVR

    Cman I use a dual dongle cable for AFM disabler AND a GPS tracker at same time?

    I tried this in another ctegory but noone answered 1. My AFM disabler just came and it ocurred to me that we already have a tracker in our dongle. I know they make a double dongle harness. Will the disabler work if also in line with the tracker gps? 2. Who the heck named that thing and why did...
  11. MarvinVR

    How many features can be re-programmed in these trucks? Is there a list?

    Oh yeah I hate the auto locks. Hate them.There has to be something one can do to stop that.
  12. MarvinVR

    Need help with my Dongle. Can use AFM delete AND a tracker? w double dongle cable?

    1. My AFM disabler just came and it ocurred to me that we already have a tracker in our dongle. I know they make a double dongle harness. Will the disabler work if also in line with the tracker gps? 2. Who the heck named that thing and why did the name originate? There is an answer try not to...
  13. MarvinVR

    Found an engine upgrade--will it just swap in?

    The 2,253 HP double turbo!
  14. MarvinVR

    How many features can be re-programmed in these trucks? Is there a list?

    Ive seen a lot regarding taking power from bags or even taking them out. Never seen this in other types of car forums! Are bags a problem in these?!
  15. MarvinVR

    AFM! Good? Bad? Here is a lot of research

    Wow wasnt expecting the hostility. Its a subject about which I know nothing and wanted opinons. Ive hardly become constipated over it. Mikesz71---thank you for a good and civil answer. I dont think I want to be in this forum any longer
  16. MarvinVR

    Will a lithium battery ruin my alternator?

    Please elaborate. THis is obviously a misunderstood area. I was told this by a company that sells electric vehicles that either have lead or lith batts.
  17. MarvinVR

    Will a lithium battery ruin my alternator?

    I got that from certainsource--I dont know enough to verify it, I fact, it came from a company that makes motorized wheelchirs, duck boats, all terrain cyces and even golf carts. They have lead acid and lithium, and last year I wanted to convert my acid batts to lithium and thats what I was...
  18. MarvinVR

    New 2005 Yukon XL 2500 SLT 8.1 Owner - Colorado

    Well I didnt think it crossed that line but I understand. It was anti communist but is that politics are just a social comment?
  19. MarvinVR

    OK 5th gear avoids AFM but what about just staying in 4th for around town under 45 mph?

    I asked ChatGPT (I know I know) about every way possible to extend tranny life. He said to help them with their makeup----LOL But seriously folks, Here is what Chat said about staying in FOURTH around town. The 5.3L Vortec does have a respectably wide power band compared to older...
  20. MarvinVR

    Found an engine upgrade--will it just swap in?

    Dude did you look at that thing? LOL
  21. MarvinVR

    New 2005 Yukon XL 2500 SLT 8.1 Owner - Colorado

    I moved to Orygun in 93 from bay area Kalifornia. We had a seller refuse to sell us ta house for all cash cuz we were "danged Californians" SInce 93 the weather has become less and less rainy and cold each year. Globally its all changing. We have become Calif--Calif has become Nevada, Nevada...

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