AOK's 2012 Tahoe Z71, recommendations welcome!!

[AOK]

So this is where I'm at. Not a lot of pics, but I can add more.

Done so far:
IPCW Bermuda black LED taillights

IPCW Bermuda black headlights (HORRIBLE!)

Alpine 8 inch nav w/ brushed aluminum perfect fit kit

Weathertech window visors, bug deflector and floor mats

Brushed Aluminum LTZ center console

Black bowties

Go Industries Rancher grille guard

JL Audio center console stealthbox 10' sub

In progress:
I am replacing the IPCW headlights with a retrofit quad bi-xenon set by Blackflame Customs, should be done by the end of the month

Plastidip should arrive by the end of the week for the wheels. Not sure if I want to dip the tahoe lettering also or leave chrome... what do you guys think?

Two inch front level, will be done Monday.

Adding IPCW bermuda black LED 3rd brake light to match


So thats it. Any recommendations or ideas you guys have are always appreciated. I am looking for more cosmetic ideas, since I am happy with the stock performance of the Hoe and its about all I need, unless there is something you guys swear by!

 

[AOK]

P.S. Flat black* plastidip

 

[NathanJax]

I fixed and flipped your pics for you...

It's looking good. I recommend:


- If you're going to keep the lettering, dip it black
- definitely dip the wheels too
- I'm glad the headlights and 3rd will be there soon
- Need to do something big and heavy with the rear bumper so i matches that huge grille guard you have. It make the front look HEAVY if you understand what I mean

 

[Ben]

 

[Goodinblack]

Tint the 3rd and save your money.

That grille guard is Gzes big.

Lol

 

[Ben]

Lol, I tried to hold my breath

 

[AOK]

lol I agree, I'm torn on it... I have smoked quite a few deer here in Montana, as well as a moose... it may come in handy, but it is a monster. Any recommendations on smaller grill guards or something to balance it out on the back? Thanks for the flipping the pictures NathanJax I appreciate that and thanks for the input all of you. Keep it coming, I'm a newcomer to the game!!

 

[Ben]

Each person has their opinion on what looks good etc etc.

Im glad your taking the right steps with a good retro, just hope you get a classy one without led strips and what not.

The guard you have is lol

There are better ones that would provide someone the same protection with a little bit better looks.

 

[AOK]

lol no LEDs. Going to be really similar to this build blackflame did previously. What guard is that on the z71?

 

[Ben]

Yea thats a good retro, you going to keep the reflectors or no?

I think thats a ranch hand

 

[AOK]

To be honest, I didn't know removing them was a possibility...

---------- Post added at 12:45 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:43 AM ----------

To be honest, I didn't know removing them was a possibility...

the amber reflectors on the side? blackflame recommended tinting those (if you look closely at that pic of their other build they did it there too)

 

[Ben]

Yea thats what I figured... Dont tint em too dark!

 

[AOK]

Some picture updates...
1.5 inch front leveling kit
20 inch BMF Novakane wheels and snow tires
plastidipped emblems and lettering
ami billet door locks
escalade armrest brushed aluminum insert thingy
escalade shift lever (thanks NathanJax for the writeup)
brushed aluminum vinyl sticker thing for steering wheel bow tie

 

[Goodinblack]

Very Nice updates.

Grill guard is killing me though.

 

[AOK]

Very Nice updates.

Grill guard is killing me though.

Lol I know, I know...