Opinions on Potential Hybrid Mods ...

[07Burb]

^^^thats correct which is what I was trying express in my post but you worded it much better

 

[Green Machine]

Pretty surrender are oil free k&n filters now. Also, putting on too much oil will mess it up. Go easy on te oil and let it dry and you'll have no issues.

Really? Oil-free K&N's? I haven't heard of that.

 

[THE YETI]

Really? Oil-free K&N's? I haven't heard of that.

i should have stated K&N "styled" filters.... I believe Green Air Filters/Intakes are oil-free/oil less

 

[Green Machine]

i should have stated K&N "styled" filters.... I believe Green Air Filters/Intakes are oil-free/oil less

Ah, that's what I thought.

Are the other ones reusable like K&N's?

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Well, these just got here:

We'll see what they look like before y'all spend more of my money.

soulsea, I assume these steps are heavier than the stock plastic ones?

 

[soulsea]

soulsea, I assume these steps are heavier than the stock plastic ones?

Indeed ... looks literally outweigh mpg in my priority set.

 

[07Burb]

Indeed ... looks literally outweigh mpg in my priority set.

x2...I'm sure the weight gain and MPG loss is close to negligible anyway

 

[Green Machine]

x2...I'm sure the weight gain and MPG loss is close to negligible anyway

Probably true since it is sprung weight. But my tahoe is supposed to be my fuel efficient SUV. hahaha

My FJ Cruiser is the designated fuel hog.

 

[soulsea]

Probably true since it is sprung weight. But my tahoe is supposed to be my fuel efficient SUV. hahaha

Killer boards - resonator = WIN!

 

[THE YETI]

Ah, that's what I thought.

Are the other ones reusable like K&N's?

Yes, Green Air Filters are. Google them.

 

[Green Machine]

These Green Filters?

http://www.greenfilterusa.com/Information/tabid/116/Default.aspx

The website talks about oiling them.

Not trying to raise a stink. Just want to know if there is a reusable filter that doesn't need oiling AND works well b/c I'd buy it!

 

[THE YETI]

These Green Filters?

http://www.greenfilterusa.com/Information/tabid/116/Default.aspx

The website talks about oiling them.

Not trying to raise a stink. Just want to know if there is a reusable filter that doesn't need oiling AND works well b/c I'd buy it!

Hmm... pretty sure their claim to fame was oil less? Or maybe they have oil free version? Let me investigate...

 

[soulsea]

Does anyone know the part number/s for the LTZ specific side door moldings ... like this one:

 

[soulsea]

Ok so I got myself a set of oem LTZ side moldings, the plastic elements of which come primed ... the GM body shop wants to charge me stupid money to paint them.

Is there an easy way to match my paint and do it myself?

 

[07Burb]

The black paint would be easy enough to match but going into a local auto parts store that sells paint (O'Reillys does this) with your paint code and they could get you some that you could spray on. The question is would it be the quality you'd want? I'd got to a local body shop in your area to do it. Realistically, the job shouldn't cost you more than $100 or $150 I don't think.

 

[soulsea]

Mmm ... the chevy body shop quoted me $400 to paint to match, remove old moldings, clean off the adhesive, and install the new moldings.

Considering that other than the painting, removing the old moldings takes a simple heat gun and fishing line, and the new molding is pre taped, it seems to me $400 is too much no?

Or am I missing something?

 

[07Burb]

Yes....$400 is way too much. I'd have a professional do the painting and you can do the unistall of the old stuff and reinstall of the new stuff yourself man. It's extremely easy and pretty hard to mess up.

 

[soulsea]

Yes....$400 is way too much. I'd have a professional do the painting and you can do the unistall of the old stuff and reinstall of the new stuff yourself man. It's extremely easy and pretty hard to mess up.

Yeah I am considering doing the swap myself ... my greatest worry on that front is not the removal, I'm pretty sure I can cope with that. What worries me is getting those things lined up right after the old ones have been removed and all traces of the old adhesive gone. Getting them at the right height, proper angle in reference to the truck, and perfectly straight, all at the same time and having only one crack at it makes me really nervous.

 

[07Burb]

What I would do is get yourself some automotive tape (what I have is green and is pretty wide but I don't remember the name of it ) and put it on the door along the top of the current molding before you remove the original molding. Then go through the demold process leaving the tape in place so that you know exactly where the originals were. Then placing the new moldings where the old moldings were.

If you want I can check out the name of the tape I have at home. I'm pretty sure I just got it from an auto parts store and it works great and leaves no residue behind.

 

[soulsea]

I should also add that the ltz moldings aren't as easy to install as the plastic moldings. Each door has two interlocking moldings (plastic and chrome trims) each with their own adhesive strips. So all that has to be accounted for when trying to line the darn things up.

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If you want I can check out the name of the tape I have at home. I'm pretty sure I just got it from an auto parts store and it works great and leaves no residue behind.

If it's not too much trouble I'd appreciate that.

 

[07Burb]

If it's not too much trouble I'd appreciate that.

I will check for you when I get home.