Fosscore's 2006 Tahoe Build Thread

[inmypassatlife]

No kidding. I was getting ~12mpg combined on my 200k mile 6.0 AWD XL without a tune and with mechanical fan.

i get on average 13-14mpg city and 16hwy, although 90% of my driving is city. I have gone as low as 10mpg. 5.3

 

[08HoeCD]

I decided to add a few more videos of the Flowmaster 50 series muffler for my own reference, but also so other guys could hear what it sounds like on my truck's 4.8L.

One is with the windows closed and one is with the windows open. Sunday morning early is always good for no traffic.

Windows closed.

Windows open.

Pretty damn cool Flowmaster clips.
I dig.

 

[TheAutumnWind]

Truck sounds pretty mean for a 4.8! Maybe I need some driving clips too haha.

Oh and picked up some of that 303 you recommended... loving it so far and a little bit goes so far

That stuff is amazing. I use it on everything.

 

[Fosscore]

Pretty damn cool Flowmaster clips.
I dig.

Thx sir.

That stuff is amazing. I use it on everything.

Yeah it is pretty versatile and goes a long ways.

 

[Fosscore]

JDM Astar 3157 1200 Lumen LED Reverse Lights

I ordered some JDM Astar 3157 1200 lumen LED reverse lights for my NNBS.

Amazon link here https://www.amazon.com/JDM-ASTAR-Extremely-Chipsets-Projector/dp/B00NPIUFMM
$23 Prime.

However, they do not have a long enough tab to make the connection in the NNBS harness. I needed to order the 3157ck bulbs. Damn! Will have to search that out a bit further.

So I figured why not try my NBS just to see what the difference in output would be over the old school LEDs that I already had in there. Sure I could send the JDMs back, but everyone raves about their output and well I was not disappointed. Those suckers are really bright. Here are some pics.

JDMs on top.

JDMs on drivers side and smaller LEDs on passenger side.

JDMs on drivers side and smaller LEDs on passenger side. Noticeably different output on the ground.

Both JDMs installed.

JDM output looking from passenger side to the rear.

 

[Tonyrodz]

I ordered some JDM Astar 3157 1200 lumen LED reverse lights for my NNBS.

Amazon link here https://www.amazon.com/JDM-ASTAR-Extremely-Chipsets-Projector/dp/B00NPIUFMM
$23 Prime.

However, they do not have a long enough tab to make the connection in the NNBS harness. I needed to order the 3157ck bulbs. Damn! Will have to search that out a bit further.

So I figured why not try my NBS just to see what the difference in output would be over the old school LEDs that I already had in there. Sure I could send the JDMs back, but everyone raves about their output and well I was not disappointed. Those suckers are really bright. Here are some pics.

JDMs on top.
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JDMs on drivers side and smaller LEDs on passenger side.
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JDMs on drivers side and smaller LEDs on passenger side. Noticeably different output on the ground.
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Both JDMs installed.
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JDM output looking from passenger side to the rear.
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Wow, super bright!

 

[MadDogDelpho]

That's great!

 

[Fosscore]

Thx guys. Just saw the NBS thread. Hope your immediate and summer injuries are doing better.

Like the Texas flag sig pic too.

@Tonyrodz @MadDogDelpho

 

[BADRIDES]

I told you that you would like the JDM's.

 

[Fosscore]

Yessir thx. They are blinding bright and perfect when hitting the key fob.

Really impressed with the illumination. Now just need to hook up the NNBS with the same set up.

 

[BADRIDES]

Yessir thx. They are blinding bright and perfect when hitting the key fob.

Really impressed with the illumination. Now just need to hook up the NNBS with the same set up.

I also put a set of their 912 reverse bulbs in my wife's maxima and they are the same way for brightness. If you ever need 194's then get these. They are super bright also.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KGSVMIY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[TM98]

Man those are bright!

 

[Fosscore]

Gave her a bath this evening and then tried this product out that I just picked up.

Turtle Wax Wash & Dry Spray Wax. Mist it on after you rinse and then dry with the product on the wet paint, rather than drying and then using the spray wax afterwards. Has a great smell, wipes clean and leaves a good slick feel.

I followed up with another microfiber just to make sure of any smudges or streaks I might have missed.

Interested to see how long it lasts and how the water beads off. Figured it couldn't hurt in between those full details to keep the paint in as good of condition as possible and my tap water is hard as heck, so why not.

Took a few pics as the sun was setting a little later with the +1 hour ahead now.

Here are the color shots.

 

[Fosscore]

And edited to black and white.

 

[Countryboy07]

Your paint looks so good! Keep it up!!

 

[08HoeCD]

DOPE

 

[W8TVI]

And edited to black and white.

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That looks way too nice.

 

[kwOH]

Looking beautiful man. Since my trucks are froze to ground right now, cant do any detailing lol. But heres something my dad showed me, its made by Honda, we get it from the Honda dealership locally, but its something like that wax and dry you used.

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[MadDogDelpho]

Thx guys. Just saw the NBS thread. Hope your immediate and summer injuries are doing better.

Like the Texas flag sig pic too.

@Tonyrodz @MadDogDelpho

I appreciate it brother!

 

[PG01]

Love ur truck, looks badass