New to the game!

[Chizzy]

Well I've moved on from the sports car phase with my 2010 Camaro and I've moved on to this fine ride I simply call "The Yukon" haha this is my 2008 Yukon Hybrid!

As for modifications, you can say that I'm a little obsessed with Plasti-dip. The first thing I did was to get rid of ALL the chrome and dip them matte black. That means grille and badges.

After a couple days, I thought it would look nice if I had the front GMC logo painted white so I popped out the logo and dipped it white.

And a couple days after I did that, I got this CRAZY idea...

As you can tell from above that I like plasti-dip haha
Well.. I decided that I didn't really care for that look so I peeled it off and I painted the white GMC black again so it has a murdered out grille.

My taillights are also black.. Pictures to come.
I do have plans to get the following:
Dual Flowmaster exhaust (I like a little rumble)
Interior Dome LEDs (Don't know where to get those)
Interior Footweel LEDs (I know where how to make a switch for them)
22" rims but not sure which ones. Ideas? I don't like dish rims.
I really don't know what else to do that's not expensive haha
Well this is my ride so far!

Thanks,
Chase (chizzy)

 

[Big Buttons]

I'm into dipping things as well...

 

[Chizzy]

Also I want brighter headlights but again, no clue what to get...
With my camaro, I bought everything I needed from AACstyle.com and now I have no clue where to get aftermarket lights and parts.

 

[Rockytfox]

Welcome! Love the pics. Personally, I'd go for a retrofit if you are looking for more output. Check out the link in my sig for one option. There's a guy on TYF that does em too.

There's not much you can do with these hybrids. The only other option you didn't mention was an intake. Volant, airraid, etc. keep the pics coming?

 

[Gzes]

Welcome. The Audi a4 front looked pretty interesting. Looks like you love tinkering with it. Have lots of fun and power to the dip that stuf does a lot hell it even tints tail lights. Ran dipped tails for a bit and liked but too dark

 

[NathanJax]

I always get my LEDs from superbrightleds.com and I've never had an issue.

 

[SilverBack4Jack]

I never realized the hybrid grille was that different. I think I like the way it came all chrome. I was looking for a denali grille but may have to think about it a lil bit longer still. Truck looks good btw.

 

[Chizzy]

Welcome! Love the pics. Personally, I'd go for a retrofit if you are looking for more output. Check out the link in my sig for one option. There's a guy on TYF that does em too.

About how much are the retrofits? Do you have to send in your existing headlights?

 

[Rockytfox]

About how much are the retrofits? Do you have to send in your existing headlights?

The retrofits cost roughly $1,000 and included a new set of housings. The biggest issue with the retros is aiming. Since they don't have your truck to test fit, the aiming can be a bit off. I don't mind it at all and it's actually hard to notice.

There are other retrofits out there that don't cost quite as much. It also depends on which projectors and other components you select.

 

[Chizzy]

The retrofits cost roughly $1,000 and included a new set of housings. The biggest issue with the retros is aiming. Since they don't have your truck to test fit, the aiming can be a bit off. I don't mind it at all and it's actually hard to notice.

There are other retrofits out there that don't cost quite as much. It also depends on which projectors and other components you select.

Proceeding to get off topic here... what size are your rims and tires? also, what brand? I like them a lot! I'd like them in black.

 

[Goodinblack]

The retrofits cost roughly $1,000 and included a new set of housings. The biggest issue with the retros is aiming. Since they don't have your truck to test fit, the aiming can be a bit off. I don't mind it at all and it's actually hard to notice.

There are other retrofits out there that don't cost quite as much. It also depends on which projectors and other components you select.

Is it not at all adjustable?

 

[Rockytfox]

Proceeding to get off topic here... what size are your rims and tires? also, what brand? I like them a lot! I'd like them in black.

Thanks man. They are 22" CK375 (a stock GM wheel). Unfortunately, they have discontinued these wheels but you can still find some replicas online. I bought mine from a guy on ebay who has done business with several TYF members. Mine are obviously Chrome but if you like the black look, check these out: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Set-4-22-Ca...Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item2ec86819d2

The tires are 305/40/22 I think...or pretty close to it...It's been awhile since I thought about it! lol.

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Is it not at all adjustable?

Once the projector is seated in the housing, and the housing is installed in the truck, the only adjustment is an up/down. Very little side to side (left to right aiming of each headlight). Make sense?

 

[Chizzy]

This is my old ride. Imperial Blue metallic with matte black accents. I also had a RGB LED strip in the front that I sometimes used as a cop light.. oops. Anyways, I'll be uploading some pics of what the interior LEDs looked like and what I have planned to put in the Yukon! but for now... enjoy this picture haha

 

[Chizzy]

Here are my tailights.. The plasti-dip came out super smooth! Great thing is is that if I get pulled over for it being too black, I can just peel it off! It takes 14 full coats of plasti-dip in order for zero light shine through. This about 5 coats.

Since we are talking about plasti-dip.. here is the hybrid H. Probably one of the most precise dipping I've done.

As I was talking about earlier with the interior LEDs, here is picture of my Camaro's interior..

I was think about doing something similar with the Yukon but instead of using red, I'm thinking green with blue accents.
Red footwells were purchased from AACstyle.com
Blue Cupholder lights were purchased from Ozinium.com http://www.oznium.com/prewired-surface-mount-led

With the camaro, this lights were tapped into a dimmer that controlled the accent lighting. Now, I know that the yukon has a dimmer.. as shown below..

The question is, what wires are connected to this? If i could find that, I could tap into it and run the footwells on a dimmer which would be pretty awesome! I have NO clue how to find out which wires are which though haha

Ideas?

 

[08grey]

Get a cheap test light. Probe each wire when it lights up turn the knob and see if the test light dims. When you find it that will be your hot wire.

 

[Chizzy]

Great day today in the hybrid world because now my hybrid doesn't sound like a hybrid. I have upgraded to flowmaster exhaust and I'm VERY pleased with the sound!

 

[jebt2921]

Definitely go with the projector retrofits. Mine are getting done as we speak and should be back this week.

I also added Bluetooth and iPhone/iPod integration with USB port in the front bezel by the cup holders. Device from PAC-audio and I love it. There's a hybrid on here with replica GM trailblazer SS 22"s and they look fantastic. He's got the grey and the tahoe is black. Mine is white and I'm trying to decide if I want matte black or the grey. They look best on a hybrid in my opinion.


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[danhunterpost]

Did you put anything behind your grille when you sprayed it black? I have been planning on doing this on my SLT but have not gotten around to it. Also want to do all of the emblems black if you have any suggestions/lessons learned.

Thanks.

 

[Chizzy]

Did you put anything behind your grille when you sprayed it black? I have been planning on doing this on my SLT but have not gotten around to it. Also want to do all of the emblems black if you have any suggestions/lessons learned.

Thanks.

I did not put anything behind the grille. I chose not to worry about it but you can if you want. As for the lettering, be sure the area is super clean. I clean mine first with soap and then dry it off and after that, I take rubbing alcohol and rub that all over so it is SUPER clean! Spray light on your first coat and then as coats go up, spray heavier. I do about 5-6 coats and it stays looking great until your ready to take it off.