My 2011 Escalade Build Thread!!

[NORCAL SS]

ff you guys know me you know I like modding my vehicles..... even if I don't have the truck yet lol. I will be using this truck to tow my ctsv to the track also so no 3600 stall or heads/cam or nitrous on this one just basic mods.

We should be finishing up the paper work this week and truck will be getting shipped from Arizona to me here in san francisco in about a week so I have 8-10 business days to get rolling here.

Truck is a 2011 Brand new Escalade 2wd (dont need awd here less issues) and Galaxy Grey color with ebony interior.

Parts ordered today

2/3-4 kit from yours truely
http://www.tbssowners.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=87


Rear DJM hardware kit.
http://www.tbssowners.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=125

I also will be comparing the belltech vs djm shock extenders to see if one shock extender is longer from center to center hole. On a autoride truck being longer would be better to let the truck sit lower. Never did this before so might as well get all the info out there.

Front/Rear DJM Swaybar Kit
http://www.tbssowners.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=105


Rear Spohn Del Sphere Panhard Bar
http://www.tbssowners.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=165


Rear Spohn Del Sphere Lower Control Arms Bar
http://www.tbssowners.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=168


Escalade 24" m arcellinoreplica wheels which I sell now
You get a 5-Year finish warranty and a lifetime structural warranty.
http://tbssowners.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=164


305 35 24 Yokohama advins 228 each
http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop....s=Ordern&typ=R-130298&ranzahl=4&nichtweiter=1


Wilwood 16/14 Front/Rear Set up
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...33&ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:US:1123#ht_6021wt_814


Volant Intake $245 shipped from summitracing.com
http://volant.com/edetail.asp?ID=941

Husky Floor Mats Complete Interior Kit
256.80 shipped from summitracing.com

I will just replace main muffler with magnaflow and have it dumped under rear bumper. Kinda want the clean smooth look

Only other thing im going to try to clear out the stock headlights oh and a tune from LT1z on my tbss site.




STAY TUNED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


1ST UPDATE 2/13/12 Dealership walk around
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tS0JN05nz5Q&feature=player_embedded



PHASE 2 POST #397 ON THIS THREAD. Time to make it go faster

 

[nytahoe]

cant wait for pics. gl with the new ride

 

[Young28]

you have been around long enough to know not to start a thread without pics. how dare you

lol just kidding. cant wait to see pics. It will be sick.

 

[07Burb]

Can't wait to see this one!

 

[btuckz71]

cant wait to see it!!.. i will be buyin that lowering kit from u very soon, and do u highly recommend using the djm hardware kit?. will it bring it lower than the front

 

[NORCAL SS]

cant wait to see it!!.. i will be buyin that lowering kit from u very soon, and do u highly recommend using the djm hardware kit?. will it bring it lower than the front

with 3 or more inches in rear I like using the djm kit . I hate the way the rear swaybar swings down but the drop will still work without the djm hardware kit.

The belltech rear kit rides best out of any kit out there thats why im using it on my truck.

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dealership just did video check it out in first post.

 

[07Burb]

That is super nice Tony!!

 

[NORCAL SS]

That is super nice Tony!!

Thanks!!!! I always like these trucks and doing so many of them over the years lowering and wheels I think actually having one will let me give full feedback on the parts I use.

My wife will drive the truck daily (like our tbss) and this truck wont be as crazy but I will make it look better. I feel as a vendor in our community to have the same trucks many of us do will give you guys a better feeling about me and what I do here.

Plus you all know I like modding my rides so might be some trial and error on my part but **** it thats all part of the game right lol

 

[felixgun]

Just watched video. Truck looks beautiful Tony. Congrats man can't wait for all the mods to begin!!

 

[NORCAL SS]

Just watched video. Truck looks beautiful Tony. Congrats man can't wait for all the mods to begin!!

everyone like the color. That galaxy grey is the rarest color. only made in 2011 and ive seen the reds and blacks and whites and silver here but never the galaxy grey.

 

[07Burb]

Yeah, that galaxy grey looks great next to the window tint and chrome!

 

[felixgun]

Is it the same color as your CTS-V?

 

[NORCAL SS]

Is it the same color as your CTS-V?

no darker

 

[Modded]

That is one sweet looking Escalade. Can't wait to see the build.

 

[NORCAL SS]

just got 305 35 24 yokohama advins $228.20 each
http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop....s=Ordern&typ=R-130298&ranzahl=4&nichtweiter=1

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sent 3 different messages to black bear tuning no word back so bought big brake kit just now from wilwood.

 

[THE YETI]

Wilwood was open at midnight? Whoa!

 

[edgaranah1]

Nice truck man. cant wait to see it with all the mods u have already bought.


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[felixgun]

just got 305 35 24 yokohama advins $228.20 each
http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop....s=Ordern&typ=R-130298&ranzahl=4&nichtweiter=1

---------- Post added at 11:51 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:30 PM ----------

sent 3 different messages to black bear tuning no word back so bought big brake kit just now from wilwood.

Pics of BBK that you bought?

 

[NORCAL SS]

i went with slotted only on the wilwoods. Like other kits ive had the slotted has more surface area only. It does not come coated so like other rotors ive had will be spraying the rotors semi gloss black with rustoleum to keep the rust away for as long as I can.

 

[JennaBear]

just got 305 35 24 yokohama advins $228.20 each
http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop....s=Ordern&typ=R-130298&ranzahl=4&nichtweiter=1

---------- Post added at 11:51 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:30 PM ----------

sent 3 different messages to black bear tuning no word back so bought big brake kit just now from wilwood.

I've been out of the country for work travel since Sunday (yes I do have a full time job)- and this country isn't a fan of internet .

I responded to your PM just now (only ONE in my Inbox, you sure you sent 3?), stating that I couldn't come close to the prices you posted from your buddy's shop or from Summit and that you should definitely go with one of those. Glad Wilwood got you taken care of