Heated/Cooled cupholders

[zach2011]

I'm trying to figure out how to install the Platinum Escalade's heated/cooled cupholders into my mom's 2010 Escalade. The fitment is all the same but it looks funny because they originally came with warm brushed aluminum, whereas her current cupholders have woodgrain.

First of all, there has to be a way to pull the woodgrain off the little doors and the piece itself. It's either glued on or held by tabs, so what do you think it is??

Also, how do I wire these to work with the vehicle? They came out of a 2009 Platinum.

Thanks!

 

[lilsalmon]

ZAch can you post a photo? Would they work in a Tahoe?

 

[zach2011]

They might work with retro-fitting, as the cupholder area for an Escalade is a different shape.

I figured out how to get the warm aluminum off.

Now to figure out how to wire it. I'm sure it's a very easy thing but I gotta get my dad to do it.

 

[Denali132]

zach let me know what you come up with, I would like to do it to my Escalade if its not to hard to do.

 

[zach2011]

Okay so I am pretty sure I can do this. From an install thread I found on the 03-06 models, it seems as though the surround trim is held on by clips, and the doors come off by taking off a 9/32 bolt. Now, I know for a fact that the door thing is correct because I saw them when I removed my Denali console to install my PXAMG. As for removing the surround piece, I'm not sure yet.

Then you just swap the pieces. After that you just need to wire the cupholder.

Frank, if you want any Platinum parts I can provide some links. We are going to try and get as many as we can for my mom's because the Platinum wood looks great and is real, and she likes the front end on a Platinum. Basically we're trying to do everything to it except badge it with the Platinum emblem...and maybe not the seats, I don't even wanna know how expensive those covers would be.

 

[Denali132]

I would appreciate that Zach, send me as all the stuff you have on the platinum. Links etc... PM or email which ever is easier or just post it on here

Thanks Frank

 

[taho26]

my step dad has an 09 platinum...sick truck..wouldnt pay $85k for an escalade tho...they have more than just cup holders, front end, and seats tho. they got a magnetic suspension that softenss and hardens around corners and bumps to give the "perfect" ride...pretty sick truck

 

[stevek]

Platinum Hella LED headlights to retrofit on a Denali would be nice...

 

[taho26]

Platinum Hella LED headlights to retrofit on a Denali would be nice...

yea there are like 8 projectors in each headlight

 

[stevek]

I wonder how much they actually are... I'd install them if it wasn't TOO expensive

 

[zach2011]

You'd have a lot of work stevek, the only thing similar between Yukon and Escalade lights are the fact that they are vertical, but the Yukon's are much wider. They are about $1600 a piece and get poor reviews. They look awesome but the light output is not anything above the HID's; also they are yellow compared to the white you get with HID headlights.

Taho26, is there a way you can get a part number for the wheels on your stepdad's? My mom looked at 09 Platinums and liked the wheels a lot. I knew about the magnetic ride, I wondered how much of a difference it would make.

Frank I will send you some links in a PM!

 

[taho26]

You'd have a lot of work stevek, the only thing similar between Yukon and Escalade lights are the fact that they are vertical, but the Yukon's are much wider. They are about $1600 a piece and get poor reviews. They look awesome but the light output is not anything above the HID's; also they are yellow compared to the white you get with HID headlights.

Taho26, is there a way you can get a part number for the wheels on your stepdad's? My mom looked at 09 Platinums and liked the wheels a lot. I knew about the magnetic ride, I wondered how much of a difference it would make.

Frank I will send you some links in a PM!

i bet you could call a cadi dealer and get the part number on the wheels. Last i heard they were $1200 a piece fro just the rim. The overall ride is awesome..not like the old escalade thats had body roll...this truck has emmaculate suspension. ride is awesome...i wouldnt even waste your time looking into a magnetic ride cause ur gonna shit when you see price...it was first introduced to military for humvees...if she wants the platinum id suggest keeping an eye on one...my step dad found his for close to $60k with 10k miles...priced it at a local cadi dealer and they said brand new almost $90k

 

[zach2011]

Yeah, a used one would be nice. Saves about $30k. My mom is thinking about moving out of the country and she would not be taking her vehicle with her. If she does that, I'd love to trade it and my Tahoe for a used Platinum!

 

[taho26]

Yeah, a used one would be nice. Saves about $30k. My mom is thinking about moving out of the country and she would not be taking her vehicle with her. If she does that, I'd love to trade it and my Tahoe for a used Platinum!

honestly i wouldnt man...the depreciation value is too great...unless u got money to blow. Be happy with what you got..the tahoe is nice as ****...everyone got an escalade

 

[stevek]

honestly i wouldnt man...the depreciation value is too great...unless u got money to blow. Be happy with what you got..the tahoe is nice as ****...everyone got an escalade

Yeah where I live a bunch of milfs/soccer moms drive around in their escalades... wouldn't want to spoil that image

 

[zach2011]

Ha, true, a bunch of those are here too. I've only seen like 2 NNBS Tahoes here that aren't stock, and I think just 1 other one that had HID's.

 

[taho26]

Yeah where I live a bunch of milfs/soccer moms drive around in their escalades... wouldn't want to spoil that image

might as well drive around with flowers in the window

 

[zach2011]

Lmao. I saw one girl's Escalade with a rear license plate that say "ENVY ME".

And then there was a woman who parked in a fire zone with her new Acadia, as if the "FIRE ZONE - NO PARKING - $100 FINE" signs just weren't there. And her front license plate said "UP ON IT".